THINGS TO DO IN LAHORE, KARACHI AND ISLAMABAD THIS WEEK
Monday 2nd April - Friday 6th April, 2018
With so many things to do this week, how are you to decide? Check out 1947’s guide to what’s on in Lahore, Karachi & Islamabad this week and stay tuned for more updates on what’s hot and what’s not around town!
Lahore 2nd April –6th April 2018
Theatre Play by Dramay-Baaz Production
Start your week by supporting young and talented artists of Dramay-Baaz Production. The production is showcasing a commercial theatre play for the first time and promises to entertain the audience with energetic performances. The play will begin with a musical performance, so there is entertainment for all. Don’t miss!
- When: Monday, April 2 – Wednesday, April 4 (6 pm –8:30 pm)
- Where: Alhamra Arts Council (Mall Road, Lahore)
MOVECRAFT – a workshop on physical theatre and movement by Olomopolo Media
OLO people bring a unique workshop where you can learn techniques for crafting expressive movement and scenes through physical theatre and storytelling. The two-week long workshop will focus on techniques for improving movement quality, ability, composition, choreography, and crafting scenes and stories. Join and find out if theatre is your thing too!
- When: Monday, April 2 – Friday, April 13 (6 pm – 8 pm)
- Where: Olomopolo Media (43-A Block D, New Muslim Town, Lahore)
Spring Gala- Multi-Brand Exhibition by E’viore
If shopping this time of the year gets hectic for you than therapeutic, stress not! E’viore brings you a well-curated multi-brand exhibition allowing you to tick off your entire shopping list in one go. Hope to see you there!
- When: Thursday, April 5 (12 pm – 8 pm)
- Where: Shezan Regale (H-Block, DHA, Lahore)
Are you ready for a Spring Thing? Mark your calendars for a curated selection of fashion & home accessories this Wednesday, where Zahra Hiraj, Kiran Wahab, and Spaces by Aleena will be showcasing!
- When: Wednesday, April 4 (11 am – 8 pm)
- Where: Nishat Hotel (Gulberg, Lahore)
Komedi Shomedi aur Mouseki by Olomopolo Media and ProperGaanda
Laugh through the pain Komedy Shomedi as OLO’s comedians take you through the highs and lows of life in an ironic way! You can count on them to deliver excellent comedy with a touch of music. Enjoy a unique brand of comedy this Friday!
- When: Friday, April 6 (6:30 pm- 9 pm)
- Where: Olomopolo Media (43-A Block D, New Muslim Town, Lahore)
Karachi 2nd April – 6th April 2018
Ciné Club at AFK: Une Vie Ailleurs by Alliance française de Karachi
The Ciné Club at the Alliance Française de Karachi is screening “A life elsewhere” this Tuesday! The movie reflects on a journey of a woman who traces down her son in Uruguay, kidnapped by her husband 4 years ago. But the reunion is not the one she hoped for. Indeed the young child lacks nothing there, and is fulfilled. Enjoy this classic French thriller with snacks!
- When: Tuesday, April 3 (6:30 pm – 8 pm)
- Where: Alliance Francaise De Karachi (Plot ST-1 Block 8, Kehkashan, Karachi)
Lyari Expressway by Sanat Initiative
Sanat Initiative brings you an emotional exhibition featuring the work of Muzammil Khan. His paintings speak about the loss he had to face when his house in Karachi was demolished by the authorities due to the Lyari Expressway project in 2016. His visuals consist of bricks, stones, buildings and incorporate personal spaces from photographs he took as well as from his memory. Explore the art of reconstruction!
- When: Tuesday, April 3 (5 pm – 8 pm)
- Where: Sanat Initiative (F-39-1/A, Block IV, Clifton, Karachi)
Funny Wednesdays by Comedy Scene and Wingitt
This weekly standup showcase has been going strong for past few weeks! Watch the promising stand-up comedians from the city break a leg at Wingitt. Faheem Azam is back with his fun-loving and talented hosting skills. This Wednesday’s lineup includes Aliasgher Kapasi, Umer Farooqi, Faraz, Usama Khan, Fayzan, and Hasan. Bring your friends!
- When: Wednesday, April 4 (8 pm – 9 pm)
- Where: Wingitt (Khayaban-e-Seher, Karachi)
While most open mics are grim affairs, the Grid’s Acting Wheel provides genuine laughs with every alternate Thursday. It is a platform for improvised comedy. The event is open to all who enjoy doing improv or would like to try their hand at it. They welcome newbies and pros to take a seat and lighten up with the crowd before trying out their set. Have fun and enjoy doing improv!
- When: Thursday, April 5 (8 pm – 10 pm)
- Where: The Grid (31-C, 7th Lane, Bukhari Commercial Area phase 6, DHA Karachi)
The Auratnaak Show: Thanda Choola by Faiza Saleem and the Auratnaak Movement
The Auratnaak Show brings you the best of the best next Friday at The Thotspot, Karachi. There will be some old performers and maybe a new one too-so brace yourselves! Keeping the choola thanda but the jokes garam! Get ready for a serious laugh therapy!
- When: Friday, April 6 (8 pm – 9:30 pm)
- Where: Thotspot (1C, Street 7A, Badar Commercial Area, DHA, Phase V ext, Karachi)
Islamabad 2nd April– 6th April 2018
Beyond The Buzz – Islamabad Launch by Social Innovation Lab
No matter where you look, an awesome new startup seems to be popping up. And you want to be in on the action. Beyond The Buzz is Pakistan’s most comprehensive research on startup industry to date. They have reached out to over 1500 startups, 40 incubators & accelerators, 15 investment group and 50 experts from across the country. It’s being launched in Islamabad and will offer numerous new insights into the ecosystem. Join them to go, Beyond the Buzz!
- When: Tuesday, April 3 (9:30 am – 12:15 pm)
- Where: National Incubation Centre (Plot 24-b, H-9/1, Street 6, Islamabad)
The Hive Book Club Presents Made in Pakistan by Lynette Viccaji
Do you love talking about books? The Hive book club presents a lively book talk by Lynette Viccaji. Her debut novel Made in Pakistan is a memoir of growing up in the Pakistani Catholic community. It is a record of changing times, of a world that is almost lost.
- When: Wednesday, April 4 (5:30 pm- 6:30 pm)
- Where: The Hive at Islamabad (1st Floor, Plot 14E, Manzoor Plaza, Block D, Blue Area, Fazle Haq, Islamabad)
Open Mic at Lok Virsa – Your Folk Songs
Lok Virsa’s hunt for new talent is going strong through its Open Mic program. This Thursday, amateur singers gather at Mai Bhagi Hall to showcase their skills to a jury and get an opportunity to perform in front of an eager, cheering crowd on Sunday! If you are eager to sing, this is the ideal platform for you!
- When: Thursday, April 5 (4 pm – 6 pm)
- Where: Lok Virsa (Shakarparian, Islamabad)
Jo baat hai by FACE – Foundation for Arts, Culture & Education
After performing for over a year in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and Dubai and a successful run at Napa’s Karachi Laughter Fest 2018, the boy next door Usman Mazhar brings his one-hour solo standup comedy performance. Come this Friday, as he talks about the Pakistani pop culture, nostalgia, personal experiences and a lot more rib-tickling stories.
- When: Friday, April 6 (7:30 pm – 9:30 pm)
- Where: FACE (1st Floor, Block 6, St 57, Najam Market, F-8/4, Islamabad)
