This weekend kicks off with some interesting events especially for those that want to explore their creative side. There is a workshop with Thajba Najeed, a Bahrainain artist, as well as a special evening dedicated to the works of the great Pakistani writer Manto. There is also a soulful evening dedicated to yesteryear pop idol, Junaid Jamshed who recently passed away on the PK661 plane crash. An exhibit featuring 100 best posters depicting the topic of extremism, will be taking place at the T2F and finally another Winter Carnival at AMI.
My Sketchbook Journey with Thajba Najeed
Thajba Najeed, an artist from Bahrain will be running this unique workshop. This is a great workshop for all those interested in exploring their artistic ability, and allows each individual to discover the journey that goes into creating artwork with mixed media. The workshop allows one to tackle and create a direct connection between imagination and practice. The focus of the workshop is about cultivating the process, rather than the outcome.
When: Friday, Saturday 16th and 17th December
Timings: 11am to 3 pm
Where: Commune Artist Colony, Miskeen Gali off Old Queens Road
Ye Shaam Phir Nahi Aigi – Tribute to JJ
An evening dedicated to the heart throb of the nation Junaid Jamshed, who we lost among other lives lost in PK661. For every Pakistani, JJ is an idol that will forever stay in our ‘DIL’ , lets celebrate his music together.
When: 17th December, Saturday
Where: Base Rock Cafe
Timings: 8 pm to 11 pm
A weekend featuring Manto’s works
There will be a special feature on Manto’s work this weekend. The program schedule includes dramatic readings by Khalid Ahmad and a play titled “Badshahat ka Khatma” based on Manto’s story. The play is centered around a series of phone conversations between a man and a woman, which develops into an ongoing telephonic friendship/relationship. Dramatisation by Bee Gu, Direction by Khalid Ahmad and Cast includes Nazr ul Hasan, Kaif Ghaznavi
When: 16, 17th December Friday, Saturday
Where: T2F
Timings: 7pm to 10pm
An Exhibition of 100 Posters on Extremism
Poster for Tomorrow Pakistan & PeaceNiche/T2F in collaboration with Human Rights Commission of Pakistan present an exhibition of 100 best posters, selected from 5300 entries on Extremism.
When: From Friday to Thursday, 16th of December to 22nd December
Where: T2F
Timings: 5pm to 10pm
Winter Carnival at AMI School
When: Sunday 18th December
Where: AMI School
Timings: 9 to 6 pm
