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Skrat

Skrat to Kick Off the Purple Fest in Chennai

The Purple Fest is a new series of fornightly gigs organised by Chennai Live 104.8 FM to promote live music in the city. Details inside.

Amruta Patil

In Pune: Amruta Patil to Discuss Her Work and Creative Process

The author and painter will talk about both her graphic novels at The Loft, after which she will answer questions from her audience. Read more for details.

Atma Unite

Celebrate Atma’s Sixth Anniversary with Ash Roy, Sky Rabbit, and the Other People

Head to Byculla next week for some great live music, stand-up comedy, and contemporary art—and it’s all for a good cause. Details inside.

Books on Toast

Books on Toast: Donate and Buy Used Books for a Good Cause in Mumbai

The donation drive and sale will benefit the Familia de Ouro project, in association with Lok Seva Sangam, for the benefit of slum children in Bainganwadi. Details inside.

Inked

Inked: Penguin’s New Imprint for Young Adults in India

Targeted at readers in the age group of 13 to 21, Inked will publish books belonging to a variety of genres, including fantasy, sci-fi, romance, and horror.

BOMB Thursdays

BOMB Thursdays: Split, the Riot Peddlers, and Punk on Toast Live in Mumbai

The fourth edition of ennui.BOMB’s BOMB Thursdays will take place tomorrow at Kino 108 in Mumbai. Details inside!

Open Show Pune

Open Show Pune Looking for Submissions

The initiative is looking for submissions from multimedia artists, photographers, and filmmakers in the city for a showing this weekend. Details inside.

Soupherb Records

Soupherb: A New Record Label from the Minds Behind Jalebee Cartel

The label aims to release and promote forward-thinking and experimental music producers in the genres of techno, minimal, and house.

An event with Manta Ray Comics

Manta Ray Comics Book Launch + Signing at Coffee on Canvas, Bangalore

Manta Ray Comics will release print editions of their Mixtape 1 and Twelve: Preludes books in Bangalore on Saturday, April 20. Details inside.

Bhrigu Sahni

Guitarist Bhrigu Sahni Turns to Crowdfunding to Record Debut Album

Berklee graduate and ex-Khadki Junction Blues guitarist Bhrigu Sahni is seeking contributions from his fans to record and release his debut album.

Helter Skelter 2.0

Introducing Helter Skelter v2.0

We dusted everything off, moved the couch to the left, fluffed up the pillows, realigned the frames, put up some new curtains, and got rid of all the old junk we were hoarding.

Heineken Green Room

Coming to India for the first time is a series of intimate music performances promoted by the beer company. Details inside.