EAT AND BE MERRY: Don't miss the Eat Right Mela, a one-day event which will take place on Friday, 28 February 2025 Photo: Gomantak Times
Things to Do

What’s on in Goa this week – February 25 to 28

There’s so much to do if you are in Goa this week, and that includes attending a children's concert, a community market, film screening, relishing fine homemade traditional food, and loads more

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Tuesday, February 25, 2025

 

MADE IN SALIGAO COMMUNITY MARKET
Konkani music by Agnelo, crafts, tambola, games, food and snacks galore (melgor, samarachi koddi, sanna, roast, stew, choris pao, vindalho, cafreal, fish fry, pickles, etc). Plus, handmade soaps, candles, crochet, jewellery, macrame, decor, plants, fresh produce etc. Charlene Fernandes will be the host.
Guest speaker, Odette Mascarenhas, will talk about the centuries-old legacy of Goan cuisine.
Saligao Institute, Saligao | February 25, 2025 | Free entry | 5 pm – 8 pm | +91 9607975963

D. D. KOSAMBI FESTIVAL OF IDEAS 2025
The programme for the 14th Edition of the D. D. Kosambi Festival of Ideas is as follows:

  • Feb 25: Lecture on ‘And it says, Save me from Suicide' by Alka Saraogi

  • Feb 26: Lecture on ‘7 Life Lenses from Everest’ by Aditya Gupta

  • Feb 27: Lecture on ‘The Relevance of the Message of Swami Vivekanand’ by Nivedita Bhide

  • Feb 28: Lecture on ‘Sailing around the World’ by Abhilash Tomy

Kala Academy Goa, Panjim | February 24 – 28 | 5 pm – 7 pm

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

D. D. KOSAMBI FESTIVAL OF IDEAS 2025
The programme for the 14th Edition of the D. D. Kosambi Festival of Ideas is as follows:

  • Feb 25: Lecture on ‘And it says, Save me from Suicide' by Alka Saraogi

  • Feb 26: Lecture on ‘7 Life Lenses from Everest’ by Aditya Gupta

  • Feb 27: Lecture on ‘The Relevance of the Message of Swami Vivekanand’ by Nivedita Bhide

  • Feb 28: Lecture on ‘Sailing around the World’ by Abhilash Tomy

Kala Academy Goa, Panjim | February 24 – 28 | 5 pm – 7 pm

Thursday, February 27, 2025

D. D. KOSAMBI FESTIVAL OF IDEAS 2025
The programme for the 14th Edition of the D. D. Kosambi Festival of Ideas is as follows:

  • Feb 25: Lecture on ‘And it says, Save me from Suicide' by Alka Saraogi

  • Feb 26: Lecture on ‘7 Life Lenses from Everest’ by Aditya Gupta

  • Feb 27: Lecture on ‘The Relevance of the Message of Swami Vivekanand’ by Nivedita Bhide

  • Feb 28: Lecture on ‘Sailing around the World’ by Abhilash Tomy

Kala Academy Goa, Panjim | February 24 – 28 | 5 pm – 7 pm

FILM SCREENING
Screening of the Italian black comedy Divorce, Italian Style. The 1961-film, directed by Pietro Germi, won an Oscar for Best Writing, Story and Screenplay.
Cinephile film club, Maquinez Palace, Panjim | February 27, 2025 | Free entry | 6.30 pm | 0832 2428111
https://cinephile.iffigoa.org/

CRESCENDO MUSICAL CONCERT
An enchanting evening of music and dance, presented by Allegro Music Academy (Margao) in collaboration with Sonata Music School (Margao), and trained by the renowned Maestro Rev Fr Peter Cardoso, sfx. Featuring ballroom dancing, Indian classical dance, polyphonic singing and a children's choir.
Ravindra Bhavan, Margao | February 27, 2025 | 7 pm | +91 9822101782 or +91 8668685991

Friday, February 28, 2025 

EAT RIGHT MELA 2025
Organised by the Goa Directorate of Food & Drugs Administration (FDA), the event's theme this year is 'Eat Healthy and Live Healthy.' Apart from offers and contests, there will also be food stalls serving local and nutritious food and beverages at the event.

There will be a live demo by a chef from Taj, Chef Rodwin, stalls by Cavatina, Ayush Ayurvedic College, Carmel College, Koshaa Organic, Goa College of Home Science, Taruta Snacks, DTE Agriculture, Golden Spirits, etc.
The programme schedule is as follows:

  • 5 pm – 6.30 pm: Consumer awareness workshop

  • 6.30 pm onwards: State level culinary challenge

  • 6.30 pm – 7 pm: Debate on fortification of food

  • 7 pm onwards: Live demo of healthy recipes

  • 7 pm – 10 pm: Live music by Crimson Tide and cultural program

INOX Courtyard, Panjim | February 28, 2025 | 4 pm onwards
https://www.instagram.com/ifcachefsofindia/p/DGP_rlWyFF2/

D. D. KOSAMBI FESTIVAL OF IDEAS 2025
The programme for the 14th Edition of the D. D. Kosambi Festival of Ideas is as follows:

  • Feb 25: Lecture on ‘And it says, Save me from Suicide' by Alka Saraogi

  • Feb 26: Lecture on ‘7 Life Lenses from Everest’ by Aditya Gupta

  • Feb 27: Lecture on ‘The Relevance of the Message of Swami Vivekanand’ by Nivedita Bhide

  • Feb 28: Lecture on ‘Sailing around the World’ by Abhilash Tomy

Kala Academy Goa, Panjim | February 24 – 28 | 5 pm – 7 pm

POETRY CREATION WORKSHOP
The Aldona Institute Library and the Alban and Aurora Couto Community Library will host a Poetry Creation workshop with Sheela Jaywant, author and columnist known for her humourous verse, columns and short fiction.
Aurora Couto Community Library, Aldona, North Goa | February 28, 2025 | 4 pm | +91 9823222665

THE BIANCA LOVE QUARTET
Enjoy the music of The Bianca Love Quartet, featuring Bianca Love (Vocals & Trumpet), Karim Ellaboudi (keys), Jonathan Furtado (bass) and Shariq Tucker (drums).
The Flying Goat (cafe, bar, bookstore), Anjuna | February 28, 2025 | 8 pm onwards | +91 8828138632

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