This weekend in Bengaluru is going to be absolutely lit. The events planned in the city this weekend are so unique and interesting that they almost make up for the fact that Republic Day is on a Sunday. From an ice cream eating contest to give you a much-needed sugar rush, to a perfumery workshop for beginners, you can do a lot in Bengaluru this weekend.

Here is our pick of the most interesting things to do this weekend in Bengaluru.

1. Perfumery Workshop for Beginners

This workshop will teach you all you need to know about perfumes and making your own fragrance. It will help you understand your fragrance personality, learn the art of perfumery and the framework of creating a perfume, and making your own 100ml signature bottle of perfume. Hosted by NIRO Perfume Studio, this will be an experience unlike any other. Click here to know more and to book your spot.

Venue: Bloom and Grow, 84F, 17D Main, Koramangala 6 block

Date: January 25

Time: 2.30pm – 6pm

2. Dinosaur Named Nirmala, An Interactive Play for Children

Here’s a really fun way to keep your kids entertained this weekend in Bengaluru. Dinosaur Named Nirmala, an interactive play written by Abhishek Iyengar, is being performed on Saturday. Bring the whole family and let everyone enjoy this super cute production. Click here to know more.

Venue: Unnati Library and Activity Centre, Sarjapura Road

Date: January 25

Time: 11am

3. Hands On Decoupage Workshop for Kids

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If your kids have an artistic bent of mind, let them try their hand at decoupage with this workshop. It’s an interesting skill to learn and can keep your kids on many weekend afternoons if they develop an interest in it. Click here to know more about the workshop.

Venue: BrainArt, #1856, 25A cross, 22nd Main Rd, 22nd A Main, Garden Layout, Sector 2, HSR Layout

Date: January 25

Time: 3 – 5pm

4. Bengaluru Vegans Potluck

This event is an informal gathering of people who are vegans, interested in going vegan, or are just curious about veganism. You can try new kinds of food, meet new people, learn how to go vegan, know more about vegan living and vegan alternatives, and have a great time. Send an email to bengaluruvegans@gmail.com with your contact number if you want more details about the event. Click here to know more about this potluck.

Venue: Queen Victoria Park, Near Cubbon Park Metro Station

Date: January 25

Time: 2pm

5. Republic Day Fest and Night Market

Since Republic Day is on a Sunday this year, you need to pack in two days’ worth of fun into one day. Spend the day at this event which includes a flea market, food trucks, live grills, music performances, activity and play zones, and more. And here’s the best part – it’s also dog friendly! Click here to know more.

Venue: The Lalit Ashok Lawns

Date: January 26

Time: 12pm – 12am

6. Chinese Cultural Immersion

Celebrate Chinese New Year at this event packed with cultural experiences from China. Treat yourself to authentic Chinese food and drinks, have fun playing Chinese games, learn to speak a bit of Chinese, and enjoy Chinese music. Click here to know more.

Venue: Small World, 18th Main Road, 138/B, 5th Cross Rd, KHB Colony, 5th Block, Koramangala

Date: January 25

Time: 8pm – 11.30pm

7. Kerala Food Workshop

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Love the delicious food from Kerala and want to learn how to cook it at home? This is the workshop you need to attend. Learn how to cook traditional delicacies like Kerala Fish Fry, Mutton Stew, avial and red rice. Call 9980850451 to register for the class. Click here to know more.

Venue: Cooktown Bangalore, HRBR Layout

Date: January 25

Time: 10.45am – 1.45pm

8. The Spoken Stories

An evening of poems, music and a few laughs, this event is the place to discover talent and find your new favourite artiste. For any queries, please send an email to hello@thespokenstories.in. Click here to know more.

Venue: Somara Cafe & Co-works, 619, 15th Cross, JP Nagar Phase 6

Date: January 25

Time: 4pm – 6pm

9. Fairy Garden Workshop

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Learn how to plan a fairy garden, the kind of plants and containers you need, how to pot plants, manage pests and everything else you need to know about taking care of a fairy garden. Open for ages 6 and above, you can make this a family affair and take home a fairy garden of your choice after the workshop. You can buy all the required material from the venue. Click here to know more.

Venue: The Green Yard, HSR Layout

Date: January 25

Time: 11am – 2pm

10. Ice Cream Eating Contest

This is one event that will challenge the foodie in you. Participate in this ice cream eating contest to give yourself the sugar rush of a lifetime and have the best time. Imagine being rewarded for eating ice cream. This was a childhood dream, wasn’t it? Click here to know more.

Venue: Ice Stone, HSR Layout

Date: January 25 and 26

Time: Varied

If you’re in Delhi, and wondering what to do this weekend, we’ve got you sorted too. Click here to know what’s happening in Delhi this weekend.