30th anniversary celebrations, ‘Ranga Sambhrama’ Theatre Festival, staging of play ‘Chidambara Rahasya,’ written by Poornachandra Tejaswi, adapted by C. Basavalingaiah and director H.S. Suresh Babu, Mini Theatre, Kalamandira premises, Hunsur Road, 7 pm. [Mob: 99453-55777 or 99022-38443]

Smt. K. Vanajakshamma Samsmarana Nritya Aradhana 2023, presenting of ‘Noopura Shri’ award to Vidu. Lalitha Khore M. Rao, retd. Director of Labour Ministry K. Krishnamurthy, retd. Professor of AVK College Prof. Sharada Ashok Rao, Director of Vaikunta Baliga Law College-Udupi Dr. Nirmala Harikrishna and art patron from Bengaluru K. Ramesh Rao guests of honour, 6.15…

Staging of children’s play ‘Hebbala,’ written by Jayateertha and directed by Mandya Ramesh, Natana premises, Ramakrishnanagar, 6.30 pm. [Mob: 72595-37777 or 94804-68327]

Swami Aghaharananda speaks on ‘Sodara Sanyasigalondige Swami Vivekanandaru,’ Ashram premises, 6 pm.

26th Annual Pratibha Puraskar presentation, Swami Mahamedananda of RIMSE and Retired Additional Secretary to the Government of India C.V. Gopinath chief guests, Kalamandira, Hunsur Road, 4 pm.

‘Nad Ninad,’ an Instrumental Ensemble — Vid. A.P. Srinivas – Violin, Vidu. Dr. S.V. Sahana – Veena, Vid. Shadrach Solomon – Keyboard, Vid. K.U. Jayachandra Rao – Mridanga and Vid. Pranav Dath – Rhythm Pad [Smt. Lalitha V. Murthy’s Birthday Memorial Concert sponsored by Dr. Prathibha Pereira, Padma Sathish and Monica Kim, daughters of Lalitha…

Grand premiere of the short film ‘Kappuhamsa,’ produced by Studio Swaramadhura, 5.15 pm; Felicitation ceremony to honour cast and crew members; Actor-activist Chethan Ahimsa guest of honour, Kalpa Kshetra Auditorium, 581/1, 1st Phase, Vijayanagar Fourth Stage, 6.45 pm. [Entry is free; Mob: 78998-06637]

Monthly meeting, participants will brainstorm ideas to celebrate National Consumer Day (Dec. 24) in a more meaningful way to bring about better governance, MGP Office, Vivekananda Road, Yadavagiri, 4 pm. [Ph: 0821-2515150]

Dasara Exhibition, Doddakere Maidan, 3 pm to 9 pm.

Lecture on ‘Bharatiya Samskruti mattu Vaijnanika Drishtikona’ by Bengaluru’s Vibhu Academy Head Dr. V.B. Arathi, Srimanmaharaja Samskruta Mahapathashale Principal Dr. P. Satyanarayana presides, Srimanmaharaja Samskruta Mahapathashale premises, New Sayyaji Rao Road, 4 pm; Mahapradosha Puja at Sri Vidyaganapathi Sannidhi, 6 pm to 8 pm. [Mob: 94497-82124]