As the year comes to a close, weekends in Delhi are getting more and more lit. This weekend in Delhi is no different. From classical music nights to wine tasting, there is a lot to do in the next couple of days in the capital. And you can take your whole family along for a lot of these events. With so much fun and unique stuff to do, the countdown to Christmas and New Year’s has truly begun.

Here is a lowdown on the best events this weekend in Delhi:

1. Jashn-e-Rekhta

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Celebrate Urdu in all its glory at this 3-day festival in Delhi. The 6th edition of the Jashn-e-Rekhta festival will be held this weekend. The event includes ghazal and qawwali performances by renowned artistes, Sufi renditions, Dastangoi, poetry recitations, and more. You can also visit the Rekhta bazaar for artifacts, merchandise, and a book fair. In the middle of all this activity, don’t forget to indulge at Aiwan-i-Zaiqa, a curated food extravaganza. Click here for more information.

Venue: Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi

Date: December 13 – 15

Time: 5.30pm – 11.30pm

2. Nappa Dori Christmas Market 2019

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A curated shopping experience with great food is one of the best things to do this weekend in Delhi. Nappa Dori’s Christmas market this weekend promises to be an absolute delight for shopaholics and foodies combined. Click here for more information.

Venue: Nappa Dori (Warehouse), Dhan Mill compound, Chhattarpur

Date: December 13 – 15

Time: 10am – 10pm

3. Easy Evenings at Quorum

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Enjoy an evening of stand up comedy at one of the hottest venues in Delhi NCR this weekend. One of the best ways to spend a Saturday evening, this event promises to be a delightful experience, ideal to shed the stress of a long week. Call 0124 644 6744 for information on tickets.

Venue: The Quorum, Two Horizon Centre, First Floor, DLF 5, Golf Course Road, Gurugram

Date: December 14

Time: 8pm

4. Writers in the Q

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Intrigued by the political landscape of India? If you’re longing for a spirited, knowledgeable  discussion on politics in India and hear renowned journalists decode the its intricacies, this is the event for you. Head to Quorum this weekend to enrich your understanding of Indian politics and its realities. Call 7703908030 for information on tickets.

Venue: The Quorum, Two Horizon Centre, First Floor, DLF 5, Golf Course Road, Gurugram

Date: December 15

Time: 7pm

5. The Piano Man’s House Trio

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The Piano Man is a jazz lover’s paradise. And this weekend brings some of the best in town for a beautiful evening of music. Featuring Sonic, Aditya, Rhythm and others, this is where you can really relax and let loose after a hard week. Click here to book a spot.

Venue: The Piano Man Jazz Club, Opposite Deer Park, Block B6, Safdarjung Enclave

Date: December 15

Time: 9pm

6. A December to Remember by Lyric Ensemble of Delhi

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For anyone who loves winter and Christmas, this is the best time of the year. And one of the best ways to celebrate is through festive music. That’s what you can experience this Saturday in Delhi at this event. Click here for more information.

Venue: The Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road

Date: December 14

Time: 7.30pm

7. Chocolate Making and Wine Tasting

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If you’ve always wanted to know more about wines, and how to work with chocolate, try this unique workshop. You’ll learn how to pair wines with different kinds of chocolate, the process of chocolate making, how to temper chocolate perfectly, and a lot more. Click here for more information.

Venue: Whats in the Name, Dada Jungi House, Shahpur Jat

Date: December 15

Time: 3pm

8. Dastaan-e-Ling By Aishwarya Walvelkar & Shromona Das

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This unique event is specially designed for the space in which it will be held. An installation and a performance, this event will explore the human body as a space in which gender plays out. This is an immersive experience with an impactful takeaway on sex and gender and the complex relationship they share. Click here for more information.

Venue: Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan

Date: December 14

Time: 7pm

9. Under the Banyan Tree on a Full Moon Night

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Sitting under a banyan tree, enjoying a gripping live performance of classical music on a chilly winter evening sounds like the stuff of dreams. This weekend, it will be reality for Delhi. With the Qutub Minar as a fantastic background, this baithak-style event is an intimate, enriching experience for music lovers. Click here to book a spot.

Venue: Gallery 1AQ, opposite Qutub Minar

Date: December 15

Time: 7pm

10. Pop Art Painting Workshop

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Learn how to create pop art with acrylic paints and unleash the inner artist in you. Even if you’re not great at sketching, it doesn’t matter. This workshop will have experts guiding you at every step. The best part is that you can take your artwork home when you’re done. Click here for more information.

Venue: ArtBuzz Studios, E49/5, Pocket D, Okhla Phase II

Date: December 14

Time: 10.30am

11. Beauty of Ragas: An Evening of Hindustani Classical Music

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Learn more about music and the different ragas of Hindustani classical music with Rama Sundar Ranganathan. You don’t have to be an expert, or anywhere close, to appreciate the beauty of this session. All you need is an interest in music. Click here for more information on this unique event.

Venue: The Beehive, 67A, Block C, Sushant Lok Phase I, Sector 43, Gurugram

Date: December 14

Time: 4pm

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