In a city that boasts of moderate weather throughout the year, it’s almost a crime to spend weekends indoors. There are several unique events in Bengaluru every weekend that two days feel too little to experience them all. So, every weekend, we pick out the best of the most unique events in Bengaluru so that you can have a great time with your family or friends.

Check out what’s happening in Bengaluru this weekend, and make your plans!

1. Dizzy in the Doodle workshop

Exploring mindful doodling, this super fun workshop will help the artist in you emerge and get creative with doodles. This workshop will involve lots of activities and conversation with like-minded people. When you leave, you’ll take home a cute notebook, a pen, a personality card custom-made for you, and a newfound talent. You don’t need any prior experience as an artist or any drawing skills to participate. All the material you need will be provided at the venue. Click here for more information.

Venue: Zwende, 2140, HAL 2nd Stage, 16th B Main, 1st B Cross, Indiranagar

Date: February 1

Time: 11am – 1.30pm

2. Watercolour painting workshop

Learn how to make beautiful floral paintings on A3 sheets with watercolours. Artist Shipra Gupta, who showcases her paintings at regular exhibitions, will guide you through the process to create your own masterpiece. This workshop is open to both adults and children over the age of 12. Click here for more information.

Venue: Purva Skywood Society, Harlur Road, Off. Sarjapur Road

Date: February 1

Time: 2pm – 5pm

3. Open air cinema Bollywood special

Watch two iconic Bollywood films under the stars this weekend. The Sunset Cinema Club will be screening Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Dil Chahta Hai under the beautiful Bengaluru night sky. This is the perfect place for a date or a quiet night out with friends. Click here for more information and to book your tickets.

Venue: The Neighborhood, 14, 2, Kodigehalli Main Rd, Sahakarnagar, Shanthivana, Sanjeevini Nagar

Date: February 1 and 2

Time: 7pm onwards

4. Horton Hears A Who screening under the stars

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Watch the children’s classic Horton Hears A Who under the stars and make it a night out with your kids. Take the whole family along for this unique experience so that everyone can have a good laugh or two. Click here for more information and to book your tickets.

Venue: The Courtyard, 105, KH Road, Lalbagh Double Rd Opp. Corporation Bank, Raja Ram Mohanroy Extension, Shanti Nagar

Date: February 1

Time: 7pm

5. Sound Spa Indian music experience

If you love music in all its forms, this is one of the best events in Bengaluru for you this weekend. Listen to the rhythmic sound waves here and feel your stress wash away. The sounds generated by Tibetan singing bowls promote healing from stress disorders and mental stress. This kind of music therapy can also help increase your focus and productivity at work. Click here for more information and to book tickets.

Venue: Brigade Millennium Avenue, Opp.Wood Rose Club, JP Nagar 7th Phase

Date: February 1

Time: 11.30am

6. Alcohol Ink workshop

Open to adults and kids above the age of 10, this workshop is one of the most fun events in Bengaluru this weekend. You will use alcohol ink to create a beautiful painting which you can take home. Various techniques of painting and blowing with ink will also be taught here. Spend your Sunday morning playing with colours. Click here for more information and details on how to register for the workshop.

Venue: Pepperfry, Indiranagar

Date: February 2

Time: 11am – 2pm

7. Swap market

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If you’re looking for a unique, curated shopping experience, head to the Swap market at Alliance Francaise this weekend. Organic, handcrafted products from small entrepreneurs will be on sale here, along with some delicious food. And you can even participate in a golguppa eating contest and walk away with a cash prize. Click here for more information.

Venue: Alliance Francaise, near Cantonment railway station, Vasanth Nagar

Date: February 1

Time: 12pm onwards

8. Laughter Yoga with Michael Murphy

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Relive the silliness and joy of childhood games in this wonderful session. Laughter Yoga uses self-generated, non-judgmental laughter and eye contact to flow through exercises designed to stimulate breath work and increase heart rate. Send a WhatsApp or Telegram message to +91 9632041340 with your name, number and email to book your spot. Click here for more information.

Venue: Carrots Restaurant, SLV Towers, 607, First Floor, 80 Feet Rd, 6th Block, Koramangala

Date: February 1

Time: 4.30pm – 6pm

9. Double Bill: An evening of Bharatnatyam and contemporary performances

This event is a joy for those who love dance. Watch Palini The Protector, an enchanting solo Bharatnatyam performance by Pavitra Krishna Bhat, and Archetype, a contemporary dance production by Karthik Tantri. Click here for more information and to book your tickets.

Venue: KH Kala Soudha, Ramanjaneya Temple Compound, Hanumantha Nagar, Basavanagudi

Date: January 31

Time: 7pm – 9pm

10. As Far As We Are: An interactive performance by Cie Laroque/ Helene Weinzierl

One of the most unique events in Bengaluru this weekend, this is one performance you should not miss. An interactive performance by renowned Austrian dancers, the mutation to the crash-test dummy in this experiment begins when you enter the room. Humour is a way to deal with the unbearable itself. And taking this humour for a test right is the aim of the performance. This experiment will take the audience to their boundaries. Click here for more information and to book your tickets.

Venue: Shoonya – Centre for Art and Somatic Practices, 4th Floor, Rear wing, Brahmananda Court, #37 Lal Bagh Road

Date: February 1

Time: 7.30pm

Have you bookmarked your favourite events in Bengaluru this weekend?

If you’re in Delhi, and looking for things to do this weekend, click here for a list of the most interesting events in Delhi.