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We Are The Chompions, Pune (2026)

10/01/2026

Hello hello! A packed weekend, plethora of interesting events.

Pic - The very ornate shikhara (spire) of Shree Kartikeya Swami Temple on Parvati Hill

06th Jan to 12th Jan : *Dastkar - Pune Bazaar 2026, discover 120+ craft groups from 20+ states of India, featuring textiles, pottery, metal craft, jewellery, weaving, embroidery, carpets etc*. 11AM to 8PM, Rohi Villa Palace - KP, 50 (entry fee). Details - https://bit.ly/4q5QNpQ

08th Jan to 11th Jan : *SwaraZanskar Pune - India's Largest Chain Of Indian Classical Music Festivals*. 5PM, MIT WPU - Kothrud, 500 (season pass, valid for all days). Tickets - https://bit.ly/45M0qSe

10th Jan : *Kasba Peth Heritage Walk w/ Pune Heritage Walks*. 9AM, Shaniwar Wada, 350. Regn - https://bit.ly/4jtUGCe

10th Jan & 11th Jan : *9th International Pen Festival*. 10AM, Siddhi Banquets - Erandwane, free entry. Details - https://bit.ly/3L6y2Dx

10th Jan : *Screening & Fireside Chat - Collective Dreams Stitched Into December, dir - Bappadittya Sarkar w/ Green Gatherings*. 4PM, Wake & Bake Cafe - Aundh, donate any amount. Regn - https://bit.ly/49swVWz

10th Jan : *Peth Puja Food Walk w/ Foodies Must Try*. 5PM, Shaniwar Wada, 400. Details - https://bit.ly/3Nj0pik. Regn - 9822319670

10th Jan : *Philosophy - The Story Of Troy, Meeting Life With A Spirit Of Victory*. 6PM, New Acropolis Pune - KP, 200. Regn - https://bit.ly/3YQdbrn

10th Jan : *Open Mic - music, poetry, comedy, storytelling w/ The Orange Octopus Records *. 7PM, Raah Literary and Cultural Centre - Lullanagar, 200. Regn - https://bit.ly/4ptJoiU

11th Jan : *Art Deco Heritage Walk w/ Sambhasha Foundation*. 9AM, Shanipar, 200. Regn - https://bit.ly/3NBONHh

11th Jan : *The Baithak Classroom - Literary Lecture on Rumi's Poetry w/ Baithak and beyond*. 9:30AM, ABC Arts & Books Club - Erandwane, 350. Regn - https://bit.ly/4qLsqOa

11th Jan : *Artful Sunday - A symphony of earth and art, handpicked bamboo painting workshop*. 10AM, RRBCEA Empress Garden - Pune Cantonment, 150. Regn - https://bit.ly/49Mwk3m

11th Jan : *Pushpuni Bhetghat 2026 - a significant cultural festival and gathering for the Odia community in Pune, celebrating the Western Odisha harvest festival*. 10AM to 6PM, Jr. Staff Club Range Hill - Khadki, 800 (incl of breakfast, lunch and snacks with the cultural programs. Event is open to all, cultural programs will be in Odia). Contact - 9225545330. Details and regn - https://bit.ly/3Lk3RZw

11th Jan : *Pagdandi Book Club Jan Meetup - disc on Ghost Eye by Amitav Ghosh*. 11:30AM, Pagdandi Bookstore - Baner Pashan Link Road, free to join. Details - https://bit.ly/4q6OjYa. RSVP - 9890992470

11th Jan : *Games Meetup w/ Social Shuffle*. 3PM, Aeka's Coffee - Baner, 350 (incl unlimited games + FnB vouchers). Regn - https://bit.ly/453lh3i

11th Jan : *Spieraale - unforgettable evening of fun, games, and excitement*. 4PM, Dept of Foreing Languages SPPU - F C Road, free entry. Details - https://bit.ly/456Idia

11th Jan : *The Orange Open Mic*. 4PM, The Orange Art & Book Cafe, 200 (audience, incl tea/coffee). Regn - DM on insta https://bit.ly/4puTgZO

11th Jan : *Zhadanchya Manat Jaau - soulful Marathi–Hindi poetry mehfil*. 6:30PM, Kalachhaya Cultural Centre - SB Road, 300 (FCFS). Tickets - https://bit.ly/4sxjWM1

*Later*
15th Jan to 22nd Jan : *Pune International Film Festival*. Multiple timings and venues. 800 (delegation regn). Regn - https://bit.ly/4hE4tU7

*Recurring Events*
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*F&B News*
- Pandan Kitchen, specializing in Indonesian cuisine - opens to the public with a dining space in NIBM

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27/12/2025

Hello hello! Merry Christmas everyone and Happy New Year in advance!

Pic - Postcard from Kochi - Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica in Fort Kochi, originally built by the Portuguese in the 1500s and reconstructed in 1880s. It is one of the thirty-four basilicas in India and one of nine in Kerala

26th Dec : *Old Pune Ghost Walk w/ Pune Heritage Walks*. 9PM, Shaniwar Wada, 550. Regn - https://bit.ly/48TVXPz

27th Dec : *Camp Heritage Walk w/ Western Routes*. 8AM, GPO - Camp, 700. Regn - https://bit.ly/4fIAzOQ

27th Dec : *Royal Wadas Heritage Walk w/ Pune Heritage Walks*. 9AM, Shaniwar Wada, 400. Regn - https://bit.ly/3LdF3Ce

27th Dec : *Tote Bag Making Workshop*. 4PM to 6PM, Trelish Coffee - Viman Nagar, 549 (incl all materials with 100 coffee coupon). Regn - https://bit.ly/49sTYli

27th Dec : *Pint Of View - Clues From The Cosmos w/ Pallavi Kajrekar Fras Computational Astrobiologist*. 4:30PM, Dorf Brewhouse - Baner, 899 (incl beer/mocktail pint + starter). Regn - https://bit.ly/4qj4od4

27th Dec : *Ishqnama - the story of Sahir, Amrita and Imroz*. 6PM, Kalachaya Cultural Center - Gokhalenagar, 299. Tickets - https://bit.ly/42wvALX

27th Dec : *Healing Through Motion - A Dance Therapy Workshop*. 6PM to 7PM, Raah Literary and Cultural Centre - Lullanagar, 300 (to be paid at the venue). Details - https://bit.ly/4b7V1Zh

27th Dec : *Jewellery Making Workshop*. 6PM to 8PM, Trelish Coffee - Viman Nagar, 349 (incl all materials with 100 coffee coupon). Regn - https://bit.ly/4papJUU

28th Dec : *Kavi Basundi Walk – and much more… w/ Sambhasa Foundation*. 9AM, Pune Nagar Vachan Mandir - Budhwar Peth, 400. Regn - https://bit.ly/3YcD7gp

28th Dec : *Vision Board Workshop*. 5PM, Trelish Coffee - Paud Road, 349 (incl material and 100 coffee coupon). Regn - https://bit.ly/45cXgXu

28th Dec : *Board Games Night*. 7PM, Trelish Coffee - Paud Road, 249 (incl games and 100 coffee coupon). Regn - https://bit.ly/3Jljj6P

*Recurring Events*
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*F&B News*
- Malaka Spice is set to open in Baner soon!

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20/12/2025

Hello hello! We have another weekend filled with interesting and engaging events!

Pic - St. Paul's Church in Camp, known for its Gothic architecture and was completed in 1867

19th Dec : *Discussion on Mohini with author Lokesh Gulyani w/ The Corinthians Literati*. 5:30PM, The Corinthians Club - Mohammedwadi, 100. Details - https://bit.ly/3N7Srsc

20th Dec : *Ravivar Peth Art Walk w/ Pune Art Walks*. 9AM, Saifee Masjid - Guruwar Peth, 300 (incl sketchpad and shared art material). Regn - https://bit.ly/492VadQ

20th Dec to 25th Dec : *Bhimthadi Jatra 2025 - experience the heart of rural Maharashtra under one roof with authentic flavours, handcrafted treasures, cultural displays, live performances and more*. 10AM onwards, Agriculture College Ground - Shivajinagar, 60. Tickets - https://bit.ly/3N9Uyvy

20th Dec & 21st Dec : *Malaka LIT Fest - a vibrant literary celebration featuring book readings, exhibitions and more*. 11AM onwards, Malaka Spice - KP and Kharadi, 200 onwards. Regn - https://bit.ly/4pEVeYm

20th Dec : *Factory Tour + Combo Workshop (paper making, marbling) w/ Pune Handmade Papers*. 11AM, Shivajinagar, 900. Details and regn - DM on Instagram https://bit.ly/3L594UV

20th Dec : *Startrails & Milky Way Photography w/ Pixavince Photography School*. 1:30PM. Resort Near Pune, 3500 (incl transport, stay and meals). Details - https://bit.ly/4aoW073. Regn - 9823022244

20th Dec : *Christmas Stollen Workshop by Saranya Sankaran of Flour Story*. 3PM to 7PM, Studio CREO - KP, 3000 (incl all ingredients). Regn - https://bit.ly/4pR4VmE

20th Dec : *Sculptures of Sound - A Hindustani Khayal Baithak*. 4:30PM to 6PM, Rupa Rahul Bajaj Centre for Environment and Art Empress Garden - Pune Cantonment, 250 (entry and parking additional) . Regn - https://bit.ly/4oYTRm3

20th Dec & 21st Dec : *Pottery Workshop - a hands on experience of working with clay w/ Mitiwaala*. Multiple time slots of 2 hours each, Trelish - Viman Nagar, 799 (incl a materials and coffee voucher of 100). Regn - https://bit.ly/4pNyCoJ

21st Dec : *Gothic Pune Heritage Walk w/ Ashwin Heritage*. 8AM, St. Paul's Church - Camp, 500. Details - https://bit.ly/3YG0gb2. Regn - 8975909727

21st Dec : *Khadya Bhramanti - From Misal To Mastani w/ Karvan India*. 9AM, Meeting point - outside Mandai Metro Station. 899 (incl food at all stops). Details - https://bit.ly/496Hlv6. Regn - GPay to 9202348345

21st Dec : *Pune Cantonment Snack Walk w/ The Western Routes*. 9AM, Parsi Agiary - Dastur Meher Road, 1000. Regn - https://bit.ly/4nFbqbu

21st Dec : *Anjuman - Hindi Urdu poetry meet*. 10:30AM, RAAH - A Literacy & Cultural Centre - Lullanagar, 300. Regn - https://bit.ly/4aVFZFN

21st Dec : *Unveiling of Revenge of Odessa by by Frederick Forsyth - a spy-themed morning of books, clues, coffee & community*. 11AM, Third Wave Coffee - Kalyani Nagar, 399. Regn - https://bit.ly/4s6Ex9I

21st Dec : *The Reading Room Secret Santa Edition - discussion on Flesh by David Slazay w/ On The Same Page*. 11AM, Third Place - KP, 399. Regn - https://bit.ly/45jpDDl

21st Dec : *Book Club Meet | Theme - Warm Reads for Cold Christmas Nights*. 11AM, Read & Brew - Wakad, 399 (incl lunch). Details - https://bit.ly/4pLzcDj

21st Dec : *Screening - Amaltash, dir - Suhas Desale, lang - Marathi w/ Arisa Foundation*. 6PM, Ecoville The Farm - Mahalunge, 588. Regn - https://bit.ly/4p3CSz9

*Christmas Brunch*
25th Dec : *Christmas Brunch - A Taste Of Tradition*. 12PM to 4PM, Doolally Taproom, Koregaon Park, 2200. Booking link (DM for menu, and don't forget to use the coupon 'WATC15' for flat 15% off - no upper limit, can be used multiple times) - https://bit.ly/3VPiaXQ

25th Dec : *Holly Jolly Christmas Brunch at Dorf*. 12:30PM to 4PM, Dorf Brewhouse - Baner Pashan Link Road, 2899. Booking link (don't forget to use the coupon 'WATC15' for flat 15% off - no upper limit, can be used multiple times) - https://bit.ly/3N9WSmg

*Recurring Events*
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*F&B News*
- Taiken in Kharadi is offering unlimited sushi and dimsum for 1199 everyday! Are they Pune's answer Global Fusion in Mumbai? If anyone's tried them, please let us know.

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13/12/2025

Hello hello! So much to do over the weekend - and it's also the Sawai Gandharva weekend! More events posted on the events group.

*This is a non commercial post, all events are directly linked. Pic - Sir Jamsetjee Jejeebhoy Agiary on Meher Dastur Road in Camp, estd. in 1844*

12th Dec to 14th Dec : *Pune Sketchbook Festival*. 9AM onwards (3PM to 7PM on 12th Dec), Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan - D P Road, free entry. Details and schedule (event regn at venue helpdesk) - https://bit.ly/48QBTfO

12th Dec : *Afterhours - Movie Night, screening of Begin Again*. 7:30PM, Bookbar - FC Road, 500 (incl snacks and beverage). Regn - DM on Instagram https://bit.ly/4adas26

13th Dec : *Shivaji Nagar Heritage Walk w/ Pune Heritage Walks*. 9AM, Pataleshwar Caves Temple - JM Road, 350. Regn - https://bit.ly/4oNW3wM

13th Dec : *East Pune Reads - 100th Edition Celebrations*. 10:30AM, Comics & Brics Cafe - KP, 200 (full cover). Regn - https://bit.ly/4oLqSSH

13th Dec : *Ganasandhya - A Musical Evening*. 4:30PM to 6PM, Rupa Rahul Bajaj Centre for Environment and Art Empress Garden - Pune Cantonment, 250. Tickets - https://bit.ly/4pRJZw1

13th Dec : *ALT EFF Pune 2025 - Environmental Film Festival*. 5PM to 10PM, The Farm By Protecterra - NDA Road Pashan, 280. Tickets - https://bit.ly/4rTQ1gG

13th Dec : *Overnight Star Party and Geminids Meteor Shower w/ Jyotirvidya Parisanstha *. 5PM, Manali Agro Farm - Naigaon, 1000 (450 extra for transport). Regn - https://bit.ly/3MvoNNq

13th Dec : *Poetry Chi Prayogshala - Marathi & Hindi Poetry Open Mic*. 5PM, Blend Cafe - Prabhat Road, 100 and 250 (audience and performer). Tickets - https://bit.ly/4iYFhtK

13th Dec : *Screening - Sorry, Baby (2025), dir - Eva Victor, lang - English (with Eng subtitles)*. 6PM, Watermark Film Club - Kothrud, 300. RSVP - WhatsApp message ONLY 9422016044

14th Dec : *Pune, Let's Go Birdwatching w/ Ataavi Bird Foundation*. 7:30AM, Kavdi Paat (meeting point - Kalbhor Lawns near Kavdi), 200. Regn - https://bit.ly/4rZStmb

14th Dec : *December Meeting - Social Transformation Through Literature w/ Literature Club*. 10:30AM, Empress Garden - Pune Cantonment, free to join (venue entry fee to be paid). Details - https://bit.ly/3MyE6VB

14th Dec : *Art Workshops - Tote Bag Painting, Coffee Painting, Sip And Paint, Lippan Art Wall Decor w/ Art Thingy*. 11:30AM to 1:30PM at Pitlane Cafe Mundhwa & 3PM to 5PM at Doolally Taproom KOPA Mall, 899 (incl FnB coupon) onwards. Regn - https://bit.ly/48VK7Ds (Doolally Taproom), https://bit.ly/3KUSNli (Pitlane Cafe).

14th Dec : *Sunday Brunch Pop Up w/ Brunch Home By Simran*. 12PM, Near Tales & Spirits - Mundhwa, 1499 (menu attached - 5 course meal with beverages). Booking and details - DM on Instagram https://bit.ly/3YhLJCk

14th Dec : *The Unknown Table and Unplanned Allies - games and connections with new friends w/ Stranger And Stories*. 2:30PM and 5:30PM, Viman Nagar, 350 (incl 150 cover). Regn - https://bit.ly/4rQAVIP

14th Dec : *Deccan Gymkhana Heritage Walk w/ DLRC Anubhav*. 3:30PM, Prabhat Road, 300. Regn - https://bit.ly/3Mx6jw8

14th Dec : *FurrFiesta Winter Fest - perfect day out for you and your dog - filled with games, activities, expert sessions, high tea for pet parents and more*. 4PM to 8PM, Radisson Blu Pune - Hinjewadi, 949 (high tea included, free entry for dogs and event is only for dogs). Regn - https://bit.ly/3KpOcHO

*Christmas Brunch*
25th Dec : *Christmas Brunch - A Taste Of Tradition*. 12PM to 4PM, Doolally Taproom, Koregaon Park, 2200. Booking link (DM for menu, and don't forget to use the coupon 'WATC15' for flat 15% off - no upper limit, can be used multiple times) - https://bit.ly/3VPiaXQ

*Recurring Events*
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*F&B News*
- Rameshwaram Cafe finally opens on 19th Dec, opp Phoenix Mall Viman Nagar

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Cheers! 🍻

06/12/2025

Hello hello! This is a packed weekend with a lot of jazz and also The Ustad Zakir Hussain Sangeet Mahotsav. More events posted on the exclusive group.

Pic - colorful balconies, Centre Street in Camp

05th Dec & 06th Dec : *Sh**ha International Jazz Fest 2025*. 7PM, Sh**ha Jazz Cafe - The Mills Sangamvadi, 856. Tickets - https://bit.ly/3MkZ2iG

06th Dec : *Hurda Party and a Day at the Farm w/ The Western Routes*. 7AM, Shillim Village (pickup from Nisarg Hotel - Nal Stop), 2800 (incl travel, food). Regn - https://bit.ly/4iCycPj

06th Dec : *Tree & Nature Walk w/ The Western Routes*. 7:30AM, Alice Garden - Pune University, 400 (incl refreshments). Regn - https://bit.ly/4iKDQ1W

06th Dec : *Somwar Peth Heritage Walk w/ Pune Heritage Walks*. 9AM, Shree Trishunda Ganpati Mandir - Somwar Peth, 350. Regn - https://bit.ly/44caCTv

06th Dec & 07th Dec : *13th Pune International Literary Festival*. 10AM, Shirname Auditorium College of Agriculture Campus - Shivajinagar, free entry. Regn mandatory - https://bit.ly/3Yafyok

06th Dec : *Forever Flowers Making Workshop*. 12PM to 3PM, Cafe Vanabella - Pimple Nilakh, 250 (incl 100 coupon for FnB). Regn - 8600709820

06th Dec : *The Lit Club - Discussion and Quiz (plus some extra quests) on Dune w/ Pagdandi Bookstore & Coffee*. 4PM, We Barroom - Baner, 450. Regn - https://bit.ly/4rTNNya

06th Dec : *Potluck Picnic w/ Manngadhant*. 4PM, Kamla Nehru Park - Deccan Gymkhana, 275. Regn - https://bit.ly/44bYemq

06th Dec : *Luv’s Camp Food Walk*. 4:30PM, Shivaji Market - Camp, 599. Regn - https://bit.ly/3XEudIf

06th Dec : *Screening - Happy Holidays (2024), dir - Scandar Copti, lang - Arabic, Hebrew (with Eng subtitles)*. 6PM, Watermark Film Club - Kothrud, 300. RSVP - Message on WhatsApp ONLY 9422016044

06th Dec : *Game Night Party w/ House of Games*. 7PM, Kharadi, 399 (incl beverages & snacks). Details - https://bit.ly/4iAbNBW. Regn - 8950328376

07th Dec : *Pune’s Art Deco Heritage Walk w/ Sambhasa Foundation*. 8AM, Shanipar - Sadashiv Peth, 200. Regn - https://bit.ly/446xFiC

07th Dec : *Shivaji Nagar Heritage Walk w/ The Western Routes*. 8:30AM, Pataleshwar Caves - JM Road, 800. Regn - https://bit.ly/48AaApB

07th Dec : *Song Writing Workshop w/ Mau & Rohan*. 11AM, Café Vanabella - Vishal Nagar, 499 (incl 150 FnB coupon). Regn - 8149988093

07th Dec : *The Legendary Dave Brubeck - join for an immersive AV session w/ Pune Jazz & Blues Club*. 12PM, Sh**ha Cafe The Mills - Sangamvadi, 150. Regn - https://bit.ly/4pQHvxp

07th Dec : *Hidden Gems Of Pimpri Food Walk w/ foodiesmusttry*. 4:30PM, Pimpri, 500. Details - https://bit.ly/3Ktpl5S. Regn - 9822319670

07 Dec : *Taste Of Bengal Pop Up - curated supper night crafted with love, nostalgia & flavours that feel like home w/ The Secret Curry Club*. 7PM, Nyati Estate Road - Mohammedwadi, 999. Menu - https://bit.ly/44dNJPA. RSVP - 7506271153

*Recurring Events*
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*F&B News*
- Coast & Co in Aundh is now offering Seafood Boil for the first time in Pune. Portions based on group size and you can pair with some wine too.

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28/11/2025

Hello hello! We have a packed weekend ahead with so many events!

Pic - Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute (BORI) is a research institute that specializes in Indology and Oriental studies. Founded on July 6, 1917, it is known for its extensive collection of rare books and manuscripts and for publishing the critical edition of the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata

26th Nov to 30th Nov : *Read-A-Thon, all books at 99 w/ Lock The Box*. 11AM to 10PM, Phoenix Mall Of The Millennium - Wakad, free entry. Details - https://bit.ly/3KqddCw

29th Nov : *Mandai Photowalk w/ PhotoWalks India*. 7AM, GoPro Official Store (Digital Fantasy) - Shukrawar Peth, free to join. Regn - https://bit.ly/4p5SWRZ

29th Nov : *Tasting More Than Misal - A Street Food Walk w/ Ashutosh Potnis and The Locavore*. 9AM, Narayan Peth and Sadashiv Peth, 1000. Regn - https://bit.ly/4pa0x1K

29th Nov : *Pataleshwar Caves Heritage Walks w/ Intach Pune Chapter*. 9AM, Pataleshwar Caves - JM Road, 300. Details - https://bit.ly/4imsYa1. Regn - 8459426907

29th Nov : *Vedshashtrottejak Sabha Heritage Walk - the organisation was started in 1875, with the aim of encouraging the study of Vedas and Indian scriptures w/ Kesari Times & Heritage India*. 10:30AM, Vedshashtrottejak Sabha Hall - Near Saras Baug, free to join. Details - https://bit.ly/3M1FQqa

29th Nov : *Mulaqatein with Raj - an interactive sharing session where you meet people from different walks of life who bring amazing stories*. 10:30AM, Kraken Habitat - Vishal Nagar, 299 (incl 150 cover charge). Details - https://bit.ly/485DuiD. Regn - 8149988093

29th Nov : *Gham Ka Khazana - an evening of ghazal, qawwali & Shayari*. 12PM, Ga di Madgulkar Natyagruha - Pradhikaran Nigdi, 400 (FCFS). Tickets - https://bit.ly/3XQ7Dwi

29th Nov : *Open Poetry Gathering w/ Baithak and Beyond*. 4:30PM, Soch Et Latte - VimanNagar, 250. Details - https://bit.ly/4pUnjLd. Regn - 7875824765

29th Nov : *BOTM - व्यक्ती आणि वल्ली w/ Sahyadri BookClub (मराठी वाचूया मराठी जपूया)*. 5PM, BookBar - FC Road, 299. Regn - https://bit.ly/48mssV1

29th Nov & 30th Nov : *Community Dumpling Circle : A Shared Cooking Experience w/ Chef Biki & The Fika Experiences*. 5PM & 10AM, Yeti and the Monk - VimanNagar, 2300. Regn - https://bit.ly/4rpCLAl

29th Nov : *Lecture - Appreciation or Appropriation? Explore how cinema and media render subaltern and indigenous cultures: when they magnify voices, when they blur them, and when they erase them altogether w/ Dr. Tishyaraksh*ta Nagarkar*. 5PM, Quench Bar & Eatery - Aundh, 599 (incl mead pint or mocktail). Tickets - https://bit.ly/3Md5Rml

29th Nov : *Astronomy Divine - telescopic star gazing w/ Rivers and Ridges*. 5:30PM, Chandavane Village - Bhor, 2205 (excl travel). Details - https://bit.ly/4pyd8vt. Regn - 7350064961

29th Nov : *Screening - Bugonia (2025), dir - Yorgos Lanthimos, lang - English (with subtitles)*. 6PM, Watermark Film Club - Kothrud, 300. RSVP - WhatsApp ONLY 9422016044

30th Nov : *Tambat Ali Heritage Walk – The Historic Lane of Pune’s Coppersmiths w/ Bhramankosh*. 8AM, Kasba Peth, 500. Details - https://bit.ly/4rpkXp0. Regn - 7769869185

30th Nov : *Camp Heritage Walk w/ The Western Routes*. 8AM, GPO - Camp, 700. Details - https://bit.ly/48zaAaJ. Regn - 9405591758

30th Nov : *Pune Hash House Harriers (the only drinking group with a running problem) Run #181 - Ganeshkhind Special*. 8:30AM, Ganeshkhind Botanical Garden, 200. Regn - https://bit.ly/ph3wagrp

30th Nov : *Sadashiv Peth Heritage Walk w/ Pune Heritage Walks*. 9AM, Modi Ganpati Mandir - Narayan Peth, 400. Regn - https://bit.ly/44shNa5

30th Nov : *Rupantar - Echoes of Elsewhere in Tagore’s Music w/ Innishari*. 7PM, Pune International Centre - Pashan, 500. Regn - https://bit.ly/4imJwip

30th Nov : *Taste Of Bengal Pop Up - curated supper night crafted with love, nostalgia & flavours that feel like home w/ The Secret Curry Club*. 7PM, Nyati Estate Road - Mohammedwadi, 999. Menu - https://bit.ly/4riM44Z. Regn - 7506271153

*Recurring Events*
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*F&B News*
- JOSHH - Indian Street Eats is a Mumbai brand that has recently opened in Wakad. Popular snacks and dishes from across India, under one roof!

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22/11/2025

Hello hello! This weekend has a great lineup of events. Also, those with 2W and 4W - remember to get your HSRP (High-Security Registration Plates) done soon, deadline is 30th Nov with no further extensions.

Pic - bungalow on East Street

19th Nov to 25th Nov : *Dastkari Haat - Winter & Wedding Edition 2025*. 11AM to 9PM, Sonal Hall - Erandwane, free entry. Details - https://bit.ly/3XIqPvO

22nd Nov : *A Scholar's Stroll: History, Books, and Heroes w/ Ayan Heritage Walks*. 7:30AM, Tambadi Jogeshwari Temple - Budhwar Peth, free. Regn mandatory - https://bit.ly/3X8Z13G

22nd Nov : *Shaniwar Wada Heritage Walk w/ Pune Heritage Walks*. 9AM, Shaniwar Wada, 400. Regn - https://bit.ly/47RCZbM

22nd Nov : *Aesthetics & UX with AI*. 11AM, Aeka's Coffee - Baner, free to participate (bring your laptop). Regn - https://bit.ly/3LPBceM

22nd Nov & 23rd Nov - *Pet Fed Pune 2025*. 11AM, Deccan College Ground, 499 (free entry if you have an indi cat/dog). Regn -https://bit.ly/4i8MGpA. (In case you are attending with an indi pet -https://bit.ly/4i8MIxI)

22nd Nov & 23rd Nov : *Amanora Brew Fest 3.0*. 12PM to 10PM, Amanora Mall - Hadapsar, free entry. Details - https://bit.ly/4r9M47q

22nd Nov : *CultureCon Pop-up - From Cultivation to Culture w/ Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Pune*. 2PM onwards, Max Mueller Bhavan - Sangamvadi, 199. Tickets - https://bit.ly/4ilsKAc

22nd Nov : Trishund Ganpati Heritage Walk w/ Amogh & Anurag Vaidya. 8AM, Somwar Peth, free to join. Regn - https://bit.ly/3LVZjbC

22nd Nov : *Overnight Star Gazing w/ Jyotirvidya Parisanstha*. 4PM (Shalimar Furniture - Swargate for pickup), Manali Agro Farm - Naigaon, 1450 (incl transport, dinner, snacks). Regn - https://bit.ly/48wE3RF

22nd Nov : *Nazm Open Mic - poetry, storytelling, music, spoken word w/ Artist Creed*. 6PM, Mauji - The Time Cafe - Bhosalenagar, 159 (audience). Tickets - https://bit.ly/3XDv1wW

23rd Nov : *Vetal Tekdi Trail - Special Trail For Kids & Young Adults w/ Bhramankosh*. 7AM, ARAI Building, free. Regn mandatory - 7769869185

23rd Nov : *Birdwatching (for 8 - 14 years) w/ Ataavi Bird Foundation*. 7:30AM, Lakaki Lake Park - Model Colony, 205. Regn - https://bit.ly/3LXV8vT

23rd Nov : *Royal Wadas Heritage Walk w/ Pune Heritage Walks*. 9AM, Shaniwar Wada, 400. Regn - https://bit.ly/4oUalgg

23rd Nov : *NorthEast Porky Trail - food trail in Sanghvi+Aundh*. 5:30PM, Old Sanghvi, 600. Details - https://bit.ly/4oSKyow

23rd Nov : *Screening - Meghe Dhaka Tara (1960), dir - Ritwik Ghatak, lang - Bengali (Eng subs)*. 6PM, RAAH - A Literacy & Cultural Centre - Lullanagar, 150. Details - https://bit.ly/3LTeF0A

23rd Nov : *Dastan-e-Ghare Baire - reimagines Tagore’s classic Ghare-Baire (The Home and the World)—set amid Bengal’s 1905 Swadeshi movement w/ Spotlight Forum*. 7PM, Shreeram Lagoo Rang-Avkash - near Swargate, 600. Tickets - https://bit.ly/49qTgFP

*Recurring Events*
Check the pinned message

*F&B News*
- Dosamaa on FC Road opened a few months back and serves up excellent Benne Dosas! They have outlets in Paris and London, Pune being the third stop.

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16/11/2025

Hello hello! This weekend surely has something for everyone!

We'll be posting less frequently on other groups due to restrictions or specific rules; and extra effort needed to adhere to those rules. Please join the dedicated events group (there could be trivia with some offers & giveaways too!) - https://bit.ly/watcevents3

Pic - very well maintained Shantiniketan Bungalow on JM Road, with prominent art deco features

14th Nov : *Documentary screening - The Balance Sheet, this thought-provoking film critically examines the human cost of India's economic reforms, offering a crucial perspective often marginalized in mainstream discourse*. 5:30PM, Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute - Law College Road, free to join. Details - https://bit.ly/445h6Dt

15th Nov : *Kasba Peth Heritage Walk*. 8AM, Shaniwar Wada, free to join. Regn mandatory - https://bit.ly/43rjrIO

15th Nov : *Explore the Tambat Ali w/ The Western Routes*. 9AM, Shaniwar Wada, 600. Regn - https://bit.ly/4k82bgY

15th Nov : *Shaniwar Peth Heritage Walk w/ Pune Heritage Walks*. 9AM, Shaniwar Wada, 350. Regn - https://bit.ly/3JJsTR3

15th Nov : *Let's Build AI Tools to Solve Real Problems*. 11AM, Aeka's Coffee - Baner, free to participate (bring your laptop). Regn - https://bit.ly/3WVohu8

15th Nov : *Bonjour Pune - join to experience culture, food and fun, celebrating France and the French region of Brittany, Bretagne w AFPune*. 12PM onwards, Kala Chhaya Campus - Patrakar Nagar, free to join. Regn - https://bit.ly/3JBR6c1

15th Nov & 16th Nov : *Konnichiwa Pune - experience Japan in Pune with anime, cosplay, cuisine, workshops, musical performances w/ Indo Japan Business Council*. 3PM to 8PM, Kalagram P L Deshpande Garden - Dattawadi, free entry. Regn - https://bit.ly/4hX0mnz

15th Nov : *Shellbound - a journey into the slow, strange, and smart world of snail neuroscience & their similarity to humans by Dr. Anuradha Batabyal w/ Pint Of View Pune*. 5PM, Malaka Spice - KP, 599. Tickets - https://bit.ly/4oFymY8

15th Nov : *Leonid Meteor Shower, Comets and Overnight Star Gazing w/ Wonders of Universe*. 6PM, Rajgad Fort Base - Gunjavane Village, 1800 (excl transport). Regn - https://bit.ly/47U0yiT

15th Nov : *Screening - Harakiri (1962), dir - Masaki Kobayashi, lang - Japanese (with Eng subtitles)*. 6PM, Watermark Film Club - Kothrud, 300. RSVP - WhatsApp ONLY 9422016044

16th Nov : *Insect Walk w/ Entomon Institute*. 7:30AM, Pashan Hill, 550 (incl breakfast). Details - https://bit.ly/4p8GL6e. Regn - 8237214168

16th Nov : *Navi Peth - Karve Road Food Walk w/ Foodies Must Try*. 8:30AM, Navi Peth, 500. Details - https://bit.ly/4p7RWvU. Regn - 9822319670

16th Nov : *Play - Waiting For Godot*. 10:30AM, The Box Too - Erandwane, 400. Tickets - https://bit.ly/43tpOv9

16th Nov : *Tuber Tales Food Festival - Going Back To The Roots w/ Eating Cultures*. 12PM to 8PM, The Farm - NDA Road, 150 (entry fee). Regn - https://bit.ly/47O7KNk

16th Nov : *Night Photowalk w/ Mehntkash*. 6PM, FC Road, 250. Regn - https://bit.ly/4pujX1h

16th Nov : *Dastaan-e-Jugaad - a dastangoi evening w/ Sikandar & Jaspreet*. 6:33PM, Raah Literary and Cultural Centre - Lullanagar, 500. Details - https://bit.ly/4puk0dt

16th Nov : *Play - Phoenix, collection of 3 plays by Aruna Thosar-Dixit*. 7PM, The Box - Erandwane, 300. Tickets - https://bit.ly/4nN81pS

*Recurring Events*
Check the group pinned message

*F&B News*
- Reeth, specializing in modern Indian cuisine - has reopened in a new, bigger avatar in Baner.

All our links - https://linktr.ee/wearethechompions

07/11/2025

Hello hello! Quite a stellar line up of events this weekend!

(We'll be posting less frequently on other groups due to restrictions or specific rules; and extra effort needed to adhere to those rules. Please join the dedicated events group (link below)

*This is a non commercial post, all events are directly linked. Pic - The Poona Lodge Theosophical Society was established in 1882 by Navroji Dorabji Khandalavala. This society strives to promote both the spiritual and intellectual dimensions of various religions, while simultaneously combating superstitious beliefs. Their approach is guided by inclusivity, aiming to assist individuals regardless of their background or identity.*

07th Nov : *Game Night - board games, card games & more*. 7PM, Trelish Coffee - VimanNagar, 200 (incl 100 FnB coupon). Regn - https://bit.ly/3Jljj6P

07th Nov : *The Art Of Momo Making w/ Chef Pema*. 5PM, Tuck'd Away - KP, 1000 (v) & 1200 (nv). Regn - DM on Instagram https://bit.ly/3JPUdgp

08th Nov : *Wadas Of Pune - A Glimpse w/ Ayan Heritage Walks*. 8:30AM, Delhi Gate - Shaniwar Wada, 300. Regn - WhatsApp ONLY 9503759415

08th Nov : *Decoupage with Sandra*. 10:30AM, Kraken Habitat l - Pimple Nilakh, 899 (incl all art material, 100 FnB coupon). Regn - 8149988093

08th Nov : *A Medieval Games Workshop by Jui Tawade w/ Intach Pune Chapter*. 11AM, Aeka's Coffee - Baner, 1500 (1200 for kids below 12 years). Details - https://bit.ly/4ooV5HL. Regn - 9730244996

08th Nov : *Think Like A Champion - Puzzle Workshop w/ Logic Masters India*. 4PM, Café Mhuzo Goa - F C Road, 250. Details - https://bit.ly/4hLPgBT. Regn - 9920540865.

08th Nov : *NorthEast India Cheese & Coffee Picnic w/ The Fika Experiences*. 5PM, Baner, 1500. Regn - https://bit.ly/4hPoSHl

08th Nov : *Between Words and Worlds: An Evening with Anupama Raju, literary journalist and author*. 5:30PM, Freedom Tree - Koregaon Park, free entry (only pre-booked/event copies of the books will be signed). Details - https://bit.ly/3XfcGpH. RSVP - 9370678114

08th Nov : *Screening - Dreams (2024), dir - Dag Johan Haugerud, lang - Norwegian, English, French (with Eng subtitles)*. Watermark Film Club - Kothrud, 300. Regn - WhatsApp message ONLY 9422016044

08th Nov : *Nazm Open Mic - poetry and storytelling w/ Artist Creed*. 6PM, Mauji - The Time Cafe - Bhosale Nagar, 159. Tickets - https://bit.ly/4nKrCqB

08th Nov : *Coffee Painting Workshop*. 6PM, Trelish Coffee - Paud Road, 299 (incl all art material + hot/cold coffee). Regn - https://bit.ly/4oOJQsa

09th Nov : *Bird Walk w/ bird expert and photographer Mr Gopal Bhaskaran*. 7AM, RMC Devrai, free to join. Regn - 9860634123

09th Nov : *Vetal Tekdi Trail - explore the natural heritage w/ VTBKS*. 7AM, ARAI Main Gate, free. Regn mandatory - WhatsApp ONLY on 7420071818‬. Details - https://bit.ly/43hOxlV

09th Nov : *Plogging Drive At Parvati Hills*. 7:15AM, Parvati Hills, free to join. Regn - https://bit.ly/47qKFBA

09th Nov : *Insect Walk w/ Edmonton Institute*. 7:30AM, Pashan Hill, 550 (incl breakfast). Details - https://bit.ly/4qN2yC2. Regn - 8237214168

09th Nov : *Trishund Ganpati Heritage Walk w/ Amogh & Anurag Vaidya*. 8AM, Somwar Peth, free to join. Regn - https://bit.ly/47t8f0G

09th Nov : *Board Games Meetup - beginner friendly & playtesting a brand new game*. 1PM onwards, Cafe Buddy's Espresso - Baner, 250 (incl 100 FnB coupon). Regn - 8600709820

09th Nov : *Walkthrough Of Phule Wada - explore the historic lanes of Ganj Peth to uncover the life and legacy of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, a reformer, educator, and visionary whose ideas reshaped modern India w/ HalluHallu*. 3:30PM, Phule Wada - Ganj Peth, 700. Regn - https://bit.ly/3X1C5Dv

09th Nov : *साहित्य उत्सव (Sahitya Utsav) - कहानी | कविता | खेल w/ The Story Station*. 4PM, Rupa Rahul Bajaj Centre for Environment and Art Empress Garden - Pune Cantonment, 350 (entry and parking to be paid separately). Regn - https://bit.ly/3XePFDn

09th Nov : *Fat Lab Adda - Marathi Grammar Is Not What You Think*. 5PM, The Fat Labrador Café - Pashan, free to join. Details - https://bit.ly/4nFa8Mo

09th Nov : *A Night Of Jazz - Under The Stars w/ PuneJazzProject*. 8PM onwards, Tokoro Farms - Lohegaon, 699. Tickets - https://bit.ly/47qgomu

*Recurring Events*
Check the pinned post

*F&B News*
- Dorf has recently opened its Taproom to the public. Located on the Baner Pashan Link Road - it offers fresh craft beers and boasts of the only side pull tap in India.

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