MERRY CHRISTMAS: The Christmas celebrations of the Museum of Christian Art will be held on December 18 and 19. Photo: fb/ MoCA
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What’s on in Goa this week – December 17 to 20

From operas to carols to fashion shows and retreats, discover the exciting line-up for this week, which includes the exposition in Old Goa and the annual Serendipity Arts Festival

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Tuesday, December 17, 2024

 

PORGOTTNAR

Musical opera on the life of St Francis Xavier.

December 17, 2024 | Pilar Seminary grounds | Entry free

STATE LEVEL BEEKEEPERS MEET

Session on boosting honey production for exports, organised by World Trade Center World, Goa.

Institute Menezes Braganza, Panjim | December 17, 2024 | 9 am onwards | Entry free | +91 9967968213

EVENING WITH A DIFFERENCE

Featuring Cielda Pereira, football freestyler Estela Ribeiro, the Triangle Trio Band, food, snacks, fashion show etc.

Sant Xavier Vidyalaya, Korgao | December 17, 2024 | 5.30 pm onwards

SOUTH INDIAN FESTIVAL

Tinge Coastal Cuisines Restaurant, Hotel Grande Delmon, Panjim | Till December 22, 2024 |

7 pm – 11 pm | +91 7030935323

https://www.instagram.com/tingerestaurant/p/DDcF68Kt9Lq/

SERENDIPITY ARTS FESTIVAL

Performances, exhibitions, art, workshops and more.

All around Panjim | December 15 to 22

https://www.instagram.com/serendipityartsfestival/?hl=en

PROUD PONJEKKAR

Featuring theatre, film, dance, podcasts, installations, wellness etc

New Smart City HQ (old PWD) | December 15 to 22

https://www.instagram.com/proudpanjim/

COLLABORATIVE DRAWING

A fun session of collaborative drawing.

Children's Art Park, Panjim | December 15 to 22

https://www.instagram.com/p/DDZUCfbNC8M/

COLLABORATIVE STITCHING

Stitch, draw, and co-create together with #BookwormAtSerendipity.

Children's Art Park, Panjim | December 15 to 22

https://www.instagram.com/p/DDZUG1jtmX8/

PILGRIM MASSES (OLD GOA)

Timings of masses and veneration during the 18th Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier.

Old Goa | Till January 4, 2025 |

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

Display of original panels, by artist Dom Martin, at the 1974 Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier.

Ferry Cross - Historical Photo Archive and Guest House, Ferry Cross Apartments, Betim, North Goa | Till January 5, 2025 | 9 am – 5 pm (by appointment only) | Appointments: +91 9850466165

FOOTPRINTS OF HOPE

Exhibition of artworks on St Francis Xavier, hosted by the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, and curated by Fr Délio Mendonça.

The Convent of St John of God, Old Goa | November 21, 2024 – January 5, 2025 | 10 am – 5 pm

AN ALTERNATIVE CONTEMPORARY

Miniature art exhibition, curated by Waswo X Waswo, and featuring 25 artists from India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Pakistan etc.

Sunaparanta Goa Centre for the Arts, Altinho, Panjim | Till February 28, 2025 | +91 832 6750876

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

 

CAROLS ON THE HILL

This Christmas celebration includes music, treats from MoCA’s Alfresco Cafe by Deiandra’s Cakes, a pop-up market, crafts, activities etc.

Courtyard, Museum of Christian Art, Old Goa | December 18 & 19 | 4 pm to 8.30 pm | +91 8308805399

SOUTH INDIAN FESTIVAL

Tinge Coastal Cuisines Restaurant, Hotel Grande Delmon, Panjim | Till December 22, 2024 |

7 pm – 11 pm | +91 7030935323

https://www.instagram.com/tingerestaurant/p/DDcF68Kt9Lq/

SERENDIPITY ARTS FESTIVAL

Performances, exhibitions, art, workshops and more.

All around Panjim | December 15 to 22

https://www.instagram.com/serendipityartsfestival/?hl=en

PROUD PONJEKKAR

Featuring theatre, film, dance, podcasts, installations, wellness etc

New Smart City HQ (old PWD) | December 15 to 22

https://www.instagram.com/proudpanjim/

COLLABORATIVE DRAWING

A fun session of collaborative drawing.

Children's Art Park, Panjim | December 15 to 22

https://www.instagram.com/p/DDZUCfbNC8M/

COLLABORATIVE STITCHING

Stitch, draw, and co-create together with #BookwormAtSerendipity.

Children's Art Park, Panjim | December 15 to 22

https://www.instagram.com/p/DDZUG1jtmX8/

PILGRIM MASSES (OLD GOA)

Timings of masses and veneration during the 18th Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier.

Old Goa | Till January 4, 2025 |

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

Display of original panels, by artist Dom Martin, at the 1974 Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier.

Ferry Cross - Historical Photo Archive and Guest House, Ferry Cross Apartments, Betim, North Goa | Till January 5, 2025 | 9 am – 5 pm (by appointment only) | Appointments: +91 9850466165

FOOTPRINTS OF HOPE

Exhibition of artworks on St Francis Xavier, hosted by the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, and curated by Fr Délio Mendonça.

The Convent of St John of God, Old Goa | November 21, 2024 – January 5, 2025 | 10 am – 5 pm

AN ALTERNATIVE CONTEMPORARY

Miniature art exhibition, curated by Waswo X Waswo, and featuring 25 artists from India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Pakistan etc.

Sunaparanta Goa Centre for the Arts, Altinho, Panjim | Till February 28, 2025 | +91 832 6750876

Thursday, December 19, 2024

 

CAROLS ON THE HILL

This Christmas celebration includes music, treats from MoCA’s Alfresco Cafe by Deiandra’s Cakes, a pop-up market, crafts, activities etc.

Courtyard, Museum of Christian Art, Old Goa | December 18 & 19 | 4 pm to 8.30 pm | +91 8308805399

BRYAN ADAMS CONCERT

The singer will be in Goa as part of his 'Happy It Hurts ' 2024 tour.

Bambolim Athletic Stadium | December 17, 2024 | 7 pm onwards

https://insider.in/bryan-adams-so-happy-it-hurts-tour-2024-goa-dec17-2024/event

SOUTH INDIAN FESTIVAL

Tinge Coastal Cuisines Restaurant, Hotel Grande Delmon, Panjim | Till December 22, 2024 |

7 pm – 11 pm | +91 7030935323

https://www.instagram.com/tingerestaurant/p/DDcF68Kt9Lq/

PILERNE THURSDAY HERITAGE MARKET

St John the Baptist Church, Pilerne | December 19, 2024 | 5 pm to 9 pm | Free entry

SERENDIPITY ARTS FESTIVAL

Performances, exhibitions, art, workshops and more.

All around Panjim | December 15 to 22

https://www.instagram.com/serendipityartsfestival/?hl=en

PROUD PONJEKKAR

Featuring theatre, film, dance, podcasts, installations, wellness etc

New Smart City HQ (old PWD) | December 15 to 22

https://www.instagram.com/proudpanjim/

PILGRIM MASSES (OLD GOA)

Timings of masses and veneration during the 18th Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier.

Old Goa | Till January 4, 2025 |

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

Display of original panels, by artist Dom Martin, at the 1974 Exposition of the Sacred Relics of St Francis Xavier.

Ferry Cross - Historical Photo Archive and Guest House, Ferry Cross Apartments, Betim, North Goa | Till January 5, 2025 | 9 am – 5 pm (by appointment only) | Appointments: +91 9850466165

FOOTPRINTS OF HOPE

Exhibition of artworks on St Francis Xavier, hosted by the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, and curated by Fr Délio Mendonça.

The Convent of St John of God, Old Goa | November 21, 2024 – January 5, 2025 | 10 am – 5 pm

AN ALTERNATIVE CONTEMPORARY

Miniature art exhibition, curated by Waswo X Waswo, and featuring 25 artists from India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Pakistan etc.

Sunaparanta Goa Centre for the Arts, Altinho, Panjim | Till February 28, 2025 | +91 832 6750876

Friday, December 20, 2024

 

DIVINE RETREAT CENTRE

A 3-day retreat featuring Fr Augustine Vallooran VC (Divine Muringoor), Glen & Teresa, Maria Sangeetha and Fr Shinu Paulose VC.

Divine Retreat Centre, Nuvem | December 20 to 22 | 2 pm to 7 pm | Entry free | +91 8767642899

SOUTH INDIAN FESTIVAL

Tinge Coastal Cuisines Restaurant, Hotel Grande Delmon, Panjim | Till December 22, 2024 |

7 pm – 11 pm | +91 7030935323

https://www.instagram.com/tingerestaurant/p/DDcF68Kt9Lq/

SERENDIPITY ARTS FESTIVAL

Performances, exhibitions, art, workshops and more.

All around Panjim | December 15 to 22

https://www.instagram.com/serendipityartsfestival/?hl=en

PROUD PONJEKKAR

Featuring theatre, film, dance, podcasts, installations, wellness etc

New Smart City HQ (old PWD) | December 15 to 22

https://www.instagram.com/proudpanjim/

FOOTPRINTS OF HOPE

Exhibition of artworks on St Francis Xavier, hosted by the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, and curated by Fr Délio Mendonça.

The Convent of St John of God, Old Goa | November 21, 2024 – January 5, 2025 | 10 am – 5 pm

AN ALTERNATIVE CONTEMPORARY

Miniature art exhibition, curated by Waswo X Waswo, and featuring 25 artists from India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Pakistan etc.

Sunaparanta Goa Centre for the Arts, Altinho, Panjim | Till February 28, 2025 | +91 832 6750876

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