What’s on in Goa this weekend – February 8 and 9
Saturday, February 8, 2025
SUR JAHAN 2025
The Directorate of Art & Culture in association with Kala Academy and Bangla Natak presents Sur Jahan 2025, World Peace Music Festival.
The schedule for Saturday, February 8, 2025 is as follows:
11.45 am (workshop): Folkcorn
6 pm: Sonia Shirsat Ensemble
7 pm: Umbra Ensemble (Iceland)
8 pm: Ale Moller Trio (Sweden)
9 pm: Closing Ceremony
Kala Academy, Campal, Panjim | February 8, 2025 | +91 9674794117 or +91 8420106396
GOAN KETTLE HOUR
Relish savoury and decadent sweet treats in an enchanting setup at a Goan high tea experience. The menu will include Mushroom Rissois, Prawn Rissois, Vegetable Croquettes, Chicken Croquettes, Vegetable Forminhas, Chicken Forminhas, Serra Durra, Bolinhas etc.
Saipe, Hilton Goa Resort, Candolim | Till February 13, 2025 | Rs 799+ | +91 9607975963
RAIN DOGS
Photography exhibition by Indian contemporary photographer, Rohit Chawla.
Aguad Port & Jail Complex, Sinquerim, Candolim | Till February 15, 2025 | +91 8380011612
THE 49TH STATE ART EXHIBITION
Featuring a display of 128 exhibits, including entries by the winners of the state-level art competition – Aniket Navanand Kuncolikar, Shailesh V Dabholkar, Omkar Sagun N Banaule, Rajaram S Naik, Vikram Hoshing, Shriyash Shivprasad Kanekar, Shubham Laxmikant Naik, Pandurang Anand Naik and Bhisaji Gadekar in various categories such as painting, graphic print, applied art, graphic design, sculpture etc.
Art Gallery, Kala Academy, Panjim | February 8, 2025 | 4.30 pm onwards
THE SECRET CITY
Book reading from The Secret City, A Novel of Delhi by Robin Gupta. There will also be a conversation between the author and his publisher, Ravi Singh, followed by cocktails.
Literati Bookshop & Café Gaura Vaddo, Calangute | February 8, 2025 | 6.30 pm | 0832 2277740 or +91 7447437768
BRUNCH ON SATURDAY
Check out a few places to enjoy brunch in Goa this Saturday:
Saltamontes, Anjuna
Hard Rock Hotel, Calangute
Fika Café Co, Campal
Sunday, February 9, 2025
GOAN KETTLE HOUR
Relish savoury and decadent sweet treats in an enchanting setup at a Goan high tea experience. The menu will include Mushroom Rissois, Prawn Rissois, Vegetable Croquettes, Chicken Croquettes, Vegetable Forminhas, Chicken Forminhas, Serra Durra, Bolinhas etc.
Saipe, Hilton Goa Resort, Candolim | Till February 13, 2025 | Rs 799+ | +91 9607975963
RAIN DOGS
Photography exhibition by Indian contemporary photographer, Rohit Chawla.
Aguad Port & Jail Complex, Sinquerim, Candolim | Till February 15, 2025 | +91 8380011612
KATHA - KATHAK EXPERIENCE
Raga Rasa Edition 6.0 features an Indian classical interactive dance performance by dancer Nidhi Prabhu accompanied by Rohit Dep (tabla) and Shrirang Tembe (vocals/harmonium).
Silva Heritage, Benaulim | February 9, 2025 | 10.30 am onwards | +91 9323590051
ANANDOTSAV (FOR SENIOR CITIZENS)
Presented by YUVA Panaji in association with the Directorate of Social Welfare. The event is open to senior citizens (60-years-old and above) and includes fun competitions – dance competition, singing competition, storytelling competition, rangoli competition, talent showcase etc.
Sala de Gasper Hall, Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias, Miramar, Panjim | February 9, 2025 | 3 pm onwards | Entry free | +91 9420595013 or +91 9545622528
THE 49TH STATE ART EXHIBITION
Featuring a display of 128 exhibits, including entries by the winners of the state-level art competition – Aniket Navanand Kuncolikar, Shailesh V Dabholkar, Omkar Sagun N Banaule, Rajaram S Naik, Vikram Hoshing, Shriyash Shivprasad Kanekar, Shubham Laxmikant Naik, Pandurang Anand Naik and Bhisaji Gadekar in various categories such as painting, graphic print, applied art, graphic design, sculpture etc.
Art Gallery, Kala Academy, Panjim | Till February 12, 2025, 2025 | 10 am – 7 pm
NOMOZO 2025
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg, Porvorim | February 9, 2025 | 3 pm onwards
BRUNCH ON SUNDAY
Check out a few places to enjoy brunch in Goa this Sunday:
Sarvaa Goa, Panjim
Taj Cidade de Goa, Taleigao
Tereza Beach House, Nerul
Backdrop, Calangute
Radisson, Candolim
Le Meridien, Candolim
The Astor, Candolim
Elephant and Co., Anjuna
Saltamontes, Anjuna
Pings Bia Hoi, Sangolda
Summer House, Assagao
Alila Diwa, Majorda
Planet Hollywood, Uttorda
Bunk N Brew, Palolem
Beno, Benaulim
Fairfield By Marriot, Benaulim