The weekend is finally here, so you need to clear your schedules for some fun. Apart from Republic Day preps, there’s a lot of interesting stuff happening around the city. From drive-in cinema and a special brunch, to a literature and film festival, here’s our pick of the most interesting events in Delhi this weekend.

1. Drive-In Cinema: Republic Day Special

If you are a fan of patriotic films like Rang De Basanti and Uri, don’t miss out on this one. A drive-in movie screening sounds like a comfortable and fun way to spend the weekend. To book your spot, click here.

Venue: SCC Backyard, Sector 59, Gurugram

Date: January 25 – 26

Time: 7pm

2. Dusk By The Sea Brush and Knife Painting Party

Awaken your inner artist, and get ready to paint your masterpiece. Express your creativity at this brush and knife painting party hosted by the Delhi Drawing room. It’ll be great even if you have no experience as it will be a guided session where you will be taught basic strokes, sketches, and techniques. To book your spot, click here.

Venue: The Layer Cafe, Shahpur Jat, Siri Fort

Date: January 25

Time: 4pm

3. Yuvaan- Literature and Film Festival

Back with its fourth edition, Yuvaan is the biggest youth-led literature and film festival in India. From theatrical events, jams, quizzes and much more, you can participate and win amazing rewards in these events. To book your tickets, click here.

Venue: Delhi Technological University, Shahbad Daulatpur Village, Sector 17, Rohini

Date: January 23 – 25

Time: 1pm onwards

4. Storytelling Sundays: Sunday Brunch

Enjoy this Sunday by indulging in a lavish brunch and experiencing the joys of world cuisine. Enjoy the aroma and taste from around the world telling you stories from faraway lands. Sit back, sip some wine, and savour delicacies from a curated brunch menu. Call 0124 2451234 to reserve a table.

Venue: The Oberoi, Gurugram

Date: January 26

Time: 12.30pm onwards

5. A Date with Pottery

Attend a fun pottery workshop with Arti Paliwal this weekend. The workshop is inspirational, fun, and teaches you how to mould clay into beautiful shapes. Learn various techniques to master the potter’s wheel and create beautiful pieces. It is an amazing and calming experience, one you should definitely not miss. To register, click here.

Venue: Zorba The Buddha, Mehrauli Gurgaon Road

Date: January 25

Time: 1 – 5.30pm

6. Lotpot Kids Festival

A festival full of fun and learning, Lotpot is just the place to take your kids this weekend. With block printing, gardening, puzzles, doodle walls, photo booths, games, message walls, food stalls, and more all day long, this will make a great day out for your kids. You can also participate in events for parents. To register, click here.

Venue: Zorba The Buddha, Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road

Date: January 25 – 26

Time: 9am – 5.30pm

7. Tipsy Terrarium Workshop

How beautiful and relaxing is it to design your own terrarium? Some beautiful elements from mother nature in a glass bowl give you your own little green space. Spend the weekend learning the art of designing a miniature garden inside a glass bowl. To book yourself a spot, click here.

Venue: Foxtrot DLF Cyber Hub, Gurugram

Date: January 25

Time: 4 – 6pm

8. Bookom – Book Lovers Community

If you are someone who loves spending their weekends reading some good books, Bookom has just the event for you. Engage in a session of discussing and meeting book lovers just like you, and get to exchange thoughts and books. Book your seat right here.

Venue: Chaayos, M Block, Connaught Place

Date: January 25

Time: 11am – 1pm

9. Artist Binge 5.0

Astitva and ChatGully are back with another event after the last set of events in Saket. With some of Delhi NCR’s best comedians, storytellers, and musicians in one place, this is a hard one to miss. This weekend, enjoy some soulful poetry, good music, and scintillating stories all under one roof. To register, click here.