[lamakaan] This Week at Lamakaan (Oct 14–20): Films, Art, Music & Conversations Await!

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Hello Lamakaan Community,

As the festive season begins and Hyderabad fills with new colours, warmth, and creativity, Lamakaan invites you to pause, participate, and be inspired.

Come, be part of the conversations, screenings, and experiences that keep Lamakaan alive a space by the people, for the people, and full of possibilities.

Welfare Meeting

Tuesday, October 14 | 5:00 PM | 2 hrs

Organizer: MAK Jeelani

About:

Bazm-e-Ittehad is a social welfare organization serving the Indian community in Saudi Arabia since 1989. Their monthly meeting focuses on planning and performance discussions for ongoing community support and welfare initiatives.

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Kalalu Kaavule – Short Film Screening

Tuesday, October 14 | 7:30 PM | 1.5 hrs

Organizer: Anith

About:

Kalalu Kaavule is a heartwarming short film about Shiva, who tries to propose to Vaishu with the help of a talking rose. It highlights how flowers bring beauty and meaning into our lives.

A debut venture by Anith, an aspiring filmmaker passionate about storytelling and visual expression.

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What is Doing Nothing? – Discussion

Wednesday, October 15 | 5:30 PM | 1 hr

Organizer: Shaheed M

About:

Stop. Rest. Reclaim. is an initiative to challenge toxic productivity by reclaiming rest as a human right and mental health necessity. This discussion invites participants to explore the radical power of rest as care, healing, and resistance.

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Remembering Jean-Jacques Annaud – Film Screening

Wednesday, October 15 | 7:00 PM | 2 hrs

Film: The Name of the Rose (1986) | Dir. Jean-Jacques Annaud

Language: English | Subtitles: English

Organizer: Lamakaan

About the Film:

Starring Sean Connery and Christian Slater, this gripping historical mystery follows a Franciscan friar investigating a series of deaths in a medieval abbey. A masterpiece of mystery, faith, and philosophy.

Screening followed by discussion.

Entry free | All are welcome!

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CHAI – Short Film Screening

Thursday, October 16 | 5:00 PM | 1 hr

Organizer: Sai Kumar

About:

CHAI is a short, intense film that brews a powerful story within a brief span—just like a cup of tea. Starring Sai Kumar Adidev.

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THE GENESIS – Silent Film Screening

Thursday, October 16 | 7:00 PM | 2 hrs

Organizer: Rohith Sai

About:

A silent film based on true experiences, The Genesis creates “sound with silence” that resonates deeply with the viewer. Written and directed by Rohith Sai, author of Priya Bharatha Janani.

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Decorating Diya for this Diwali – Workshop

Friday, October 17 | 5:00 PM | 1.5 hrs

Organizer: Usha Bonepalli

About:

Get festive with this hands-on diya decoration workshop! Materials provided—decorate with paints, pearls, and kundans.

Fee: ₹500 | Contact Ms. Usha at 📞 8985971009 for registration.

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SHOi's Reading Circle

Saturday, October 18 | 2:00 PM | 3 hrs

Organizer: SHOI Theatre Group

About:

Join SHOI, a Bengali theatre group, for a play reading session. This open event welcomes theatre lovers to read, discuss, and even join the group. SHOI’s noted productions include Octopus Ltd ESTD 2024 and Hamlet Ya Nahi?

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Chess Musketeers – Practice Meetup

Sunday, October 19 | 10:30 AM | 2.5 hrs

Organizer: Shiva Kumar Arikilla

About:

Free meetup for chess enthusiasts to play, learn, and practice together. Organized by Chess Musketeers, who conduct monthly tournaments in Hyderabad.

Follow on Instagram: @chess_musketeers

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Musicology’s 9th Student Recital

Sunday, October 19 | 06:30 PM

Organizer: Musicology

About:

Enjoy live performances by students of Musicology ,a music school offering lessons in guitar, keyboard, and Western vocals. Expect soulful English songs and instrumental pieces in this delightful recital.

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See You at Lamakaan

Each week at Lamakaan, art, activism, and ideas come alive through people like you.

So bring your curiosity, your friends, or even just your quiet presence and let’s keep this open space vibrant and inclusive.

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Best Regards 

Team Lamakaan

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