THINGS TO DO IN LAHORE, KARACHI AND ISLAMABAD THIS WEEK
Monday 5th March- Friday 9th March, 2018
What’s on in Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad; art, theatre, literature, and music: A quick round up of what’s happening this week! Here are 1947’s top 13!
Lahore 5th March – 9th March 2018
Wellbeing Retreat for Artists in Pakistan by the Happieee Place
The Happieee Place in collaboration with Independent Theatre Pakistan, brings you the first “Wellbeing Retreat”. A group of talented emerging artists will gather for a few days to explore and cultivate individual and collective wellbeing. A must for readers, writers and people looking for open-minded discussion.
- When: Monday, March 5 – Wednesday, March 7 (6 pm- 8 pm)
- Where: The Happieee Place (69, Main Boulevard, Gulberg, Lahore)
Handmade in Pakistan by AHAN
Craftsmen and artists from all over Pakistan gather at Packages to showcase their unique creations. The event will provide an opportunity to buy beautiful hand embellished textile Items, woodwork, blue pottery, leather embroidery, hand woven shawls, block prints , clay work, metal work Products, salt lamps, rilli (patch work), carpets & kilim, handloom products, silver jewelry, Balochi embroidery (Khamak & Galabatoon) and many more.
- When: Thursday, March 8 – Sunday, March 11 (11 am – 12 am)
- Where: Packages Mall (Walton Road, Lahore)
International Women Day by YEC
YEC offers a great mentoring opportunity for women from all walks of life. The YEC Women Wing is celebrating the International Women’s Day by organizing an event where eminent leading women from the industry shall be mentoring. Celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women in our country.
- When: Thursday, March 8 (5 pm – 8 pm)
- Where: Expo Centre (Johar Town, Lahore)
Rang-E-Bahaar (Spring Family Festival, & International Women Day 2018) by Empire Productions and ESFA AWARDS
Celebrate the International Women’s Day with the entire family. Welcome Spring with colors! Enjoy a fashion show, music, scrumptious food, cultural performances, lucky draw, face painting and much more at Rang-E-Bahaar!
- When: Thursday, March 8 (9 am – 11 pm)
- Where: Flatti’s Hotel Lahore
International Women’s Day by Lahore Museum
Lahore Museum will be organizing a pictorial exhibition featuring women of Pakistan from all fields of life. The event will be highlighting their achievements and contributions. Save the Date!
- When: Thursday, March 8 (2 pm- 4 pm)
- Where: Lahore Museum (Shahra-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Mall Road, Lahore)
Karachi 5th March -9th March 2018
Dance Mandala with Alizeh Valjee by the Second Floor (T2F)
Dance your being with Alizeh Valjee! Investigate the elemental forces within and practice a form of meditation that encourages authentic self-expression, cultivating bliss, and stillness.
- When: Monday, March 5 (7 pm – 8:30 pm)
- Where: Faraar Gallery (The Second Floor 10-C, Sunset Lane, Karachi)
Children’s Acting Workshop by Yamina Peerzada & Alliance française de Karachi
The puppeteer, Yamina Peerzada brings a 3-day children’s acting workshop. It will be a fun class where kids will stand in the spotlight. Build confidence in your kids through drama games and acting exercises.
- When: Thursday, March 8 – Saturday, March 10 (4 pm)
- Where: Alliance Francaise De Karachi (Plot ST-1 Block 8, Kehkashan, Karachi)
Book Reading by Dr. Shershah Syed
The Second Floor is hosting a book reading session this Thursday. If books draw your attention then join the reading of Dr Shershah’s Urdu translation of Aslam Siddiqui’s English book, ‘Life and times of a Pakistani citizen’, a chronicle of the miseries inflicted on the real people of Pakistan by the wanton pygmies of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, Larkana and Raiwind.
- When: Thursday, March 8 (7 pm- 8:30 pm)
- Where: T2F (10-C Sunset Lane, Karachi)
APMC Karachi’s 15th Annual Music Festival by the All Pakistan Music Conference Karachi
What could be better than music festival featuring some of the biggest names in music industry? All Pakistan Music Conference (APMC), Karachi will hold its 15th Annual Festival for the music lovers. This is surely a bucket-list festival!
- When: Friday, March 9- Sunday, March 11 (8 pm)
- Where: Frere Hall (near Marriott Hotel, Karachi)
Islamabad 5th March -9th March 2018
International Women’s Day by Telenor Velocity
Spend a wonderful day, dedicated to successful women leaders. Telenor Velocity is celebrating the International Women’s day in style by hosting a panel discussion. The speakers will comprise of successful female leaders from business, entrepreneurship & technology.
- When: Thursday, March 8 (9:30 am- 12 pm)
- Where: Telenor (345, Telenor Pakistan Head Office, Gulberg Greens, Islamabad)
Open Mic at Lok Virsa – Weekly Sessions of Folk Songs & Music by Lok Virsa
Explore the Lok Virsa’s “Open Mic” event this Thursday at Mai Bhagi Hall. It’s a great platform for amateur artists and performers to showcase their skills to a jury and get an opportunity to perform in front of an eager, cheering crowd.
- When: Thursday, March 8 (5 pm)
- Where: Lok Virsa (Garden Avenue, Shakarpariyan Road, Islamabad)
Find the star within – Acting Classes by Institute of Performing Arts and FACE – Foundation for Arts, Culture & Education
It’s time to get your acting swag on if you haven’t already. Where you’re a novice or a seasoned star, the world of acting is forever evolving and this boot camp is a brilliant opportunity to polish your acting talent.
- When: Monday, March 5 – Tuesday, March 6 (6 pm – 10 pm)
- Where: FACE (1st Floor, Block 6, St 57, Najam Market, F-8/4, Islamabad)
International Women Day: Women Rights-Responsibilities-Roles by Pinpoint Institute
This Thursday, celebrate and discuss the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and the challenges they face in the real world. Participate and discuss issues such as harassment, honour killing, and women rights.
- When: Thursday, March 8 (11 am – 2 pm)
- Where: Pakistan Academy of Letters (opp. Shifa International, H-8, Islamabad)
