SPIC-MACAY is going all out to showcase the nation's heritage, with prolific shows, including one on an ancient story-telling art; a drama festival is on at Ravindra Bharathi, and some Japanese cinema is being celebrated elsewhere in town. Here's how culture-savvy the city's getting today.
The week kicks off with surprisingly high fervour, and an essay/painting contest, the SPIC-MACAY concerts, a Japanese cultural festival and a wrestling championship are among the day's top attractions.
The rather interesting line-up of art events this week ranges from German picture book illustrations to Japanese cultural motifs. Women-oriented art and other miscellany complete the landscape.
And splendid weather isn't just what you're being offered today. Chaurasia's concert, India's oldest theatre group, an intellectual talk on education and a chess tournament are among the day's attractions.
There's a lot to catch up on, and India's no. 1 flautist is just the beginning. A bunch of cerebral talks, the Mayabazaar in all its splendour, a couple of adventure exploits and more await you this weekend.
Two live bands - Midival Punditz and Evergreen - are playing in town this evening among a glut of parties. Here's where to catch Hyderabad's bustling nightlife crowd tonight.
Handling plants and vegetables is one part of the day, and tucking into fun, sumptuous food is another. Also, a couple of events to help the shopper in you.
EDM, house and Bollywood help you let your hair down in some mid-week indulgence, and if your wallet's full enough you could walk into a couple of guest deejays in action.
A classical performance, a religious talk and a Telugu play are decent choices unless you want to ogle at all the glitter at the Taj or want to pick up some cottons and silks from Lepakshi.
Silken finery and exotic threads apart, there are also a couple of exhibitions that are dealing in assorted lifestyle indulgences. And for the no-nonsense, types, there's a book sale, and, even better - a UPS expo.
There's plenty of shopping to do, including trendy fashion at the Taj and quaint ethnicity at a cotton expo and a handicrafts sale. A book drive and a birthday bash at a mall are among the rest of the top events for the day.