SOMETHING ABOUT HIM: Catch worship musician and priest, Fr Rob Galea, live in concert this weekend in Goa. Photo: Gomantak Times
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What’s on in Goa this weekend – December 7 and 8

From concerts to workshops, check out some of the exciting activities this weekend in Goa

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Saturday, December 7, 2024

FR ROB GALEA, LIVE IN CONCERT

  • ABOUT: 'Something About You', a concert by renowned musician Catholic priest, Fr Rob Galea. Goa's Band of Priests will be among the others to perform at the event.

  • WHERE: Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, Taleigao plateau, North Goa

  • WHEN: December 7, 2024

  • TIMINGS: 6.45 pm onwards (Gates open at 4 pm)

  • CONTACT: +91 7447799190

  • TO REGISTER: https://goa.mrogs.com/register

NOVENAS OF OUR LADY OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

  • ABOUT: Timings of novena masses.

  • WHERE: Immaculate Conception Church, Panjim

  • WHEN: December 7, 2024

  • TIMINGS (masses): 7 am (Konkani), 8 am (English), 6 pm (Konkani)

 

PILGRIM MASSES (OLD GOA)

  • ABOUT: Timings of masses and veneration.

  • WHERE: Old Goa

  • WHEN: December 7, 2024

  • TIMINGS (masses): 6 am, 7.15 am, 8.30 am, 9.45 am, 11 am, 3.30 pm, 5 pm & 6.15 pm

  • TIMINGS (veneration): 7 am – 6 pm

LASERS & LEDS

  • ABOUT: Make your own perfect Christmas décor — custom light sculptures using lasers and LEDs while learning the basics of electronics and laser cutting.

  • WHERE: Maker’s Asylum, Moira, North Goa

  • WHEN: December 7, 2024

  • TIMINGS: 3 pm to 6 pm

  • FEES: Rs 1,500

  • CONTACT: +91 90046 86828

 

THE BIG OL’ WINTERFLEA 2024

  • ABOUT: A pop-up featuring loads of fun and shopping. There will be jewellery, food, workshops, Xmas gifts, decor items, live performances, kids corner etc.

  • WHERE: Kala Academy, Campal, Panjim

  • WHEN: December 7, 2024

  • TIMINGS: 4 pm onwards

1974 SFX EXPOSITION: ORIGINAL PANELS

  • ABOUT: Display of original panels of the 1974 Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier (by artist Dom Martin)

  • WHERE: Ferry Cross - Historical Photo Archive and Guest House, Ferry Cross Apartments, Betim, North Goa

  • WHEN: Till January 5, 2025

  • TIMINGS: 9 am to 5 pm (by appointment only)

  • FOR APPOINTMENTS: +91 9850466165

FOOTPRINTS OF HOPE

  • ABOUT: Exhibition of artworks on St Francis Xavier

  • WHERE: The Convent of St John of God, Old Goa

  • WHEN: November 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025

  • TIMINGS: 10 am – 5 pm

Sunday, December 8, 2024

FR ROB GALEA, LIVE IN CONCERT

  • ABOUT: 'Something About You', a concert by renowned musician Catholic priest, Fr Rob Galea. Goa's Sonia Shirsat will be among the others to perform at the event.

  • WHERE: Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, Taleigao plateau, North Goa

  • WHEN: December 8, 2024

  • TIMINGS: 6.45 pm onwards (Gates open at 4 pm)

  • CONTACT: +91 7447799190

  • TO REGISTER: https://goa.mrogs.com/register

THE BIG OL’ WINTERFLEA 2024

  • ABOUT: A pop-up featuring loads of fun and shopping. There will be jewellery, food, workshops, Xmas gifts, decor items, live performances, kids corner etc.

  • WHERE: Kala Academy, Campal, Panjim

  • WHEN: December 8, 2024

  • TIMINGS: 4 pm onwards

 

NOVENAS OF OUR LADY OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION

  • ABOUT: Timings of novena masses.

  • WHERE: Immaculate Conception Church, Panjim

  • WHEN: December 8, 2024

  • TIMINGS (masses): 7 am (Konkani), 8 am (English), 6 pm (Konkani)

PILGRIM MASSES (OLD GOA)

  • ABOUT: Timings of masses and veneration.

  • WHERE: Old Goa

  • WHEN: December 8, 2024

  • TIMINGS (masses): 6 am, 7.15 am, 8.30 am, 9.45 am, 11 am, 3.30 pm, 5 pm & 6.15 pm

  • TIMINGS (veneration): 7 am – 6 pm

 

1974 SFX EXPOSITION: ORIGINAL PANELS

  • ABOUT: Display of original panels of the 1974 Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier (by artist Dom Martin)

  • WHERE: Ferry Cross - Historical Photo Archive and Guest House, Ferry Cross Apartments, Betim, North Goa

  • WHEN: Till January 5, 2025

  • TIMINGS: 9 am to 5 pm (by appointment only)

  • FOR APPOINTMENTS: +91 9850466165

FOOTPRINTS OF HOPE

  • ABOUT: Exhibition of artworks on St Francis Xavier

  • WHERE: The Convent of St John of God, Old Goa

  • WHEN: November 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025

  • TIMINGS: 10 am – 5 pm

BRUNCH ON SUNDAY

ABOUT: Check out a few places to enjoy brunch in Goa this Sunday:

  • WHERE: Saltamontes, Anjuna

  • WHERE: Sarvaa Goa, Panjim

  • WHERE: Backdrop, Calangute

  • WHERE: Bunk N Brew, Palolem

  • WHERE: Beno, Benaulim

  • WHERE: Elephant and Co., Anjuna

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