THE UNRULY SYNTAX: Bengaluru-based artist Ravikumar Kashi presents a collection of his latest work in The Unruly Syntax, an homage to the visual culture of the city in the form of a collage of text and fragments of images, “the essence of urban visuality”, referring to the bilingual nature of Bengaluru. Gallery Sumukha, Wilson Garden, Bengaluru, 4-22 January, 10.30am-5.30pm (Monday-Saturday)
SCULPTED WORLD: Gallery Nature Morte, Delhi, is presenting an exhibition of recent sculptures (2017-21) by Bharti Kher, who has consistently explored ways of making art through a variety of materials. Her life-size sculpture of a dying elephant, titled The Skin Speaks A Language Not Its Own (2006), remains one of her most iconic works. Nature Morte, Chhatarpur Hills, Delhi, 5 December-9 January, 11am–7pm (closed on Mondays)
THE COOKIE CRUMBLES: Magnolia Bakery, the famous New York baking house which opened its first India outpost in Bengaluru in 2019, has a host of Christmas goodies and hampers that include six-inch Plum Cake Loaves. Christmas gifting is taken care of with their cookie, biscotti and crinkle jars in various flavours. Available on pre-orders at Magnolia Bakery outlets in Indiranagar, The Bay-RMZ Ecoworld, Bellandur & Phoenix Market City, Whitefield, Bengaluru
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THE SEASON TO BE STEPPING OUT: The JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar hotel, in collaboration with Dineout SteppinOut, is presenting the Christmas Wonderland Night Market. The open-air event will feature a blend of shopping, dining out and live music. JW Marriott will also be catering for the event, with Christmas-themed desserts, beverages and delectable meals from their own kitchens. JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, 4-5 December, 1-10pm; tickets at Dineout.co.in
THE LIFE OF TANSEN: The Delhi-based Trialogue Company has been performing the musical, Tansen, for three years, and is staging the play once again this December. It explores the life of the legendary musician, played by Sudheer Rikhari. The Trialogue Studio, Greater Kailash-1, Delhi, 4-26 December; tickets, ₹499, at Bookmyshow.com
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