A sprinkling of exhibitions this week. Grab gorgeous contemporary casuals from Mina Siddique Designs’ “Kimmeshi” line this weekend. Feher Designs are also exhibiting some of their most coveted pieces at Dolce Vita Home’s The Winter Exhibit, also housing Shamaeel Ansari, Maheen Karim and Tena Durrani. Find the perfect: complementary piece to your festive wear; bridal gifts; bridesmaids keepsakes; birthday gifts; hostess presents; Christmas presents and souvenirs from Pakistan for when you travel with Jade’s new Winter 2019-2020 collection of fashion jewellery, as well as some all-time favourite, signature designs. First dibs to cop HEF’s winter collection over at E Street this weekend. Join women and marginalised realities as they come together in an Aurat Jalsa to discuss the ongoing backlash against victims and survivors, their experiences and what we can do about it, over at the Arts Council. Don’t miss out on the Urdu translation of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy, King Lear, being performed at NAPA. All this and more this week.

Mina Siddique Designs Karachi Yearly Exhibition

“Mina Siddique Designs” will be exhibiting her “Kimmeshi” line in Karachi on the 20th and 21st of December 2019. A not to be missed showcase event!

Dates: 20th – 21st December 2019

Time: 3 PM – 8 PM (Friday), 12 PM – 7 PM (Saturday)

Venue: 11-B, Khy-e-Hilal, opp. Hilal Park, Phase VI, DHA

The Winter Exhibit

Dolce Vita Home presents The Winter Exhibit this Friday at the National Sailing Centre. Hosting brands from the likes of Tena Durrani to Shamaeel Ansari, Maheen Karim, Feher Designs and of course, Dolce Vita Home.

Date: 20th December 2019

Time: 1 PM – 7 PM

Venue: National Sailing Club, Clifton

Feher Designs

Feher Designs will be exhibiting some of their most coveted, unique pieces – from gorgeous kaftans to everyday casuals – at The Winter Exhibit this Friday.

Date: 20th December 2019

Time: 1 PM – 7 PM

Venue: National Sailing Club, Clifton

Tanzeela’s Closet

Join us for our winter festive exhibition, featuring limited pieces this Saturday!

For more information, contact: 03332122554

Date: 21st December 2019

Time: 12 PM – 4 PM

Venue: C-36, NHS, ZamZama

Jade’s Winter Celebration Exhibit

Exhibiting our new Winter 2019-2020 collection of fashion jewellery, as well as some all time favourite signature designs. Find the perfect: complementary piece to your festive wear; bridal gifts; bridesmaids keepsakes; birthday gifts; hostess presents; Christmas presents and souvenirs from Pakistan for when you travel.

Date: 21st December 2019

Time: 12 PM – 6 PM

Venue: OBJECT, Dolmen Mall, Clifton

Abaya Exhibition-19 by Abayahbyfn

Modest Abayas for our Abayah Family.

-We are bringing Daily wear and Party wear, Formal and Semi formal Abayahs under one roof.
-Abayahs with scarves.
-Price will be Rs 2500- Rs 6000
-Discount coupons will be provided.
-You can come and book your order at discounted prices.
-Come and visit us at Ballroom A, PEAR CONTINENTAL HOTEL on Saturday 21st December 2019, Karachi

-Free entry (families only)
-Free WiFi.

Date: 21st December 2019

Timings: 12noon till 10 pm

Venue: Pearl Continental Hotel

HEF: First Dibs Vol 2 | Winter Collection

First dibs to cop our winter collection.

We’re also bringing back some OG designs that have been sold out for two years!

All pieces in the collection are limited edition. We will be accepting CASH ONLY at the event.

Stay tuned to receive updates on art and music collaborations.

For all our friends who can’t make it, the collection will go live on Dec 21 at 12pm. To shop: www.hefclothing.com

Please RSVP at your earliest as we will be enforcing a strict guest list.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

Date: 21st December 2019

Time: 1 PM – 8 PM

Venue: F/43, E Street, Block 4, Clifton

Deen & Keenu’s Pop Up Shop

Fall 2019 Collection at the pop-up shop at Prince Jewellers.
Preview at www.deenandkeenu.com

Date: 21st December 2019

Time: 2 PM – 8 PM

Venue: Prince Jewellers, next to Ocean Mall

Pret Wear Exhibition by Living Coral

An exclusive range of elegant Pret Wear for contemporary women by Living Coral.

Date: 21st December 2019

Time: 12 PM – 8 PM

Venue: Living Coral

Aurat Jalsa

As violence and sexual, physical and emotional harassment increase at an alarming rate, we see voices of survivors – women, persons from marginalised gender minorities, and the working class – being shunned and them facing backlash, abuse and harassment as they report their perpetrator(s).

In recent times, we have also seen the defamation law and other state tools such as PECA laws being used as a weapon to silence survivors who are reporting rape, violence, harassment or assault.

On 20th December, women and marginalized realities will come together in an Aurat Jalsa to discuss the ongoing backlash against victims and survivors, their experiences and what we can do about it.

Join us for half a day of discussions and theatre.

20th December at Arts Council. Be there!

Free entry.

Date: 20th December 2019

Time: 3 PM – 8 PM

Venue: Arts Council

King Lear, directed by Zia Mohyeddin

Khalid Ahmad in collaboration with NAPA Repertory Theatre presents:

KING LEAR
Translated by Khalid Ahmad
Directed by Zia Mohyeddin
Cast: Khalid Ahmad (Lear), Mira Sethi (Goneril), Paras Masroor (Edmund), Nazr-ul-Hasan (Edgar), Fawad Khan (Kent), Syed Meesam Naqvi (Gloucester), Shabana Hasan (Regan), Natalia Karanjia (Cordelia)

DATES: 19 to 29 December, 2019, 8:00 pm
TICKETS: Rs. 1000 regular / Rs. 500 students
https://bit.ly/2RmlgT5
SOLD OUT: Friday, 27th December & Sunday, 29th December

An Urdu translation of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy, King Lear is a depiction of power, greed, and passion. An ageing Lear divides his kingdom between his three daughters, testing their love for him – a decision that leads to political chaos, familial betrayal and ultimately, madness.

King Lear is a powerful production by legendary director Zia Mohyeddin with celebrated actor Khalid Ahmad in one of the greatest roles of classical theatre. We invite you to join us for an unforgettable theatrical experience.

CORPORATE/PRIVATE BOOKINGS: Please contact [email protected] or 03142276418 for details.

*No children under 14, please.

DATES: 19 – 29 December, 2019

Time: 8:00 PM

Venue: NAPA

My Tribute to Ustad Abid Hussain; A Tabla Performance by Leena

Join us for a classical solo Tabla recital by Leena Ahmed on Friday 20th December 2019 at T2F.
She will be playing traditional repertoire from the Dilli gharana, demonstrating peshkaar, qaidas, relas, gats and tukras, etc. She will also be playing her piano/tabla compositions.
Leena dedicates this performance to her late ustad, Ustad Abid Hussain (Aug 14 1934–May 30 2018), legendary tabla player and one of the most sought-after accompanists of Pakistan.

Date: Friday, 20th December 2019

Timings: 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM

Location: Faraar Gallery, T2F
Entry: Rs.500/- (Available at Venue)

Sacred Submission by Mussarat Arif at Artciti Gallery

ARTCITI Invites you to “SACRED SUBMISSION” an exclusive exhibition of calligraphy paintings by “MUSSARAT ARIF”.

Please visit our gallery on the 19th of December, 2019 (6pm-8pm) to view the amazing works.

You can also visit our website to view the paintings online.
www.artciti.com

ARTCITI Gallery
2nd Floor, Plot # 36-C,
Bukhari Commercial Lane-13,
Khayaban-e-Shujaat, Phase-VI, DHA, Karachi.

Location Map: goo.gl/Fs2gtm

Email: [email protected] Web: www.artciti.com

Ph: +9221-35250495, +9221-35250496
Whatsapp: +923362700975

Date: 19th December 2019

Time: 6 PM – 8 PM

Venue: ARTCITI Gallery
2nd Floor, Plot # 36-C,
Bukhari Commercial Lane-13,
Khayaban-e-Shujaat, Phase-VI, DHA, Karachi.

Hippo Hockey Winter Camp!

Hippo Hockey winter camp inspires children aged 2 to 5+ years to have FUN, get active and learn to play hockey. It works by combining Music, Pictures and Hippo Characters into a totally interactive learning adventure that children love.

Why to choose Hippo Hockey winter camp for your child?

Hippo Hockey Winter Camp is a well-balanced five day program for kids aging between 2 to 5, with a lot of music & movements, body workouts, happy stories & lots of Hockey!

Field hockey is a complete body workout & for children aging between 2 to 6 it can turn out be a lot more than just that. Hippo Hockey using VAK (Visual, Auditory & Kinesthetics) approach covers and help the little ones in the following areas:

Music & Movement
Music & Movement engages the brain. Children learn new things, like sounds, words and patterns through music. And with dance, they can explore and control their body movements. These activities are great for development and stimulate connections in the growing brain.

Endurance
Hockey is a high-intensity sport that has many cardiovascular benefits. Between bouts of running, skating, and bouts of rests, kids are participating in interval training without even realizing it. High-intensity interval training has been known to boost aerobic capacity, energy levels, and metabolism.

Strength
In a sport where coordination is essential, kids have to put their leg and core muscle to use. Building power in these large muscle groups will also strengthen their postural muscles & gross motor skills. Postural muscles are important in children’s attention and participation in school. Natural muscle strengthening that comes from playing a sport (as opposed to weight-lifting) is highly beneficial in children. Improved muscle strength ensures optimal bone growth and prevents injury.

Balance
Children as young as 2 years old can balance on one leg briefly. Their stability on their feet is often a reflection of how well they can recruit their core, glutes, and stabilizing muscles. The skills required to play hockey, such as balancing on while passing the ball or dribbling it, provide children opportunities to work on their balance reactions. Working on balance strategies in the ankles and hips will also help children become more aware of their bodies and improve their proprioception (the sense of where their joint positions are in space).

Coordination
Learning any new motor skill and training for any sport requires our proprioceptive sense. This sense allows us to move our limbs correctly in space in response to an oncoming opponent without looking at them directly. As with most sports, hockey requires upper body coordination and hand-eye coordination. In order to successfully pass or score, players have to grade their muscle forces and determine how to coordinate their limbs with every move.

Agility
In high-intensity sports where athletes have to think fast on their feet and respond quickly to plays, they are not just working on their physical skills but mental acuity as well. Hippo Hockey enhances children’s agility due to the swiftness provided by the skates and the constant quick changes in direction needed to receive ball or dodge other players.

Social Skills
This fast-paced sport trains concentration and ability to make precise decisions. It will also give your child a sense of pride. As with any team sport, hippo hockey prepares a child for social interactions necessary for school and work. Success in a team environment will build trust, sportsmanship, responsibility, and openness to change. Participation will help a child understand how to deal with winning and losing, which is applicable throughout life.

Dates: 23rd – 27th December

Venue: Hippy Hockey

Ethical Journalism in Pakistan

Journalism in Pakistan is a realm that connects with everyone’s intellect but is barely understood by the audience at large. Ethics in Pakistani journalism continues to dwell in an unquestioned grey area, reason being that is considered to be a major form of entertainment. It is very important to compare and contrast how Pakistani media is evolving as compared to leading journalistic forums around the globe. For the most part, journalism around the work encourages:

– Dual opinions
– Critical thinking
– Certain code of conduct

This talk will discuss multiple case studies that will highlight:
– What are the Ethical responsibilities of Pakistani media?
– Where do we fall short in meeting the criteria of an ethically responsible media
– What progress has been made with time and how can we further improve ourselves?

Date: Thursday, 19th December 2019

Time: 07:00 PM – 08:30 PM

Venue: Faraar Gallery, T2F
Entry: Rs.200/-

Winter Fest

With December come cold winds and festivities. To keep the spirit of celebration alive, TDF Ghar brings to you its Winter Fest!

Three days, three events and lots of entertainment!

Dates: 25th to 27th December

Timings: 7.30 pm to 10 pm
(Tickets will be available at the venue)

Venue: TDF Ghar