‘Janapada Nrityotsava,’ journalist K. Narasimhamurthy inaugurates, Kannada & Culture Assistant Director Dr. M.D. Sudarshan presides, Kalamandira, 6 pm.

‘Food Choices for a Sustainable Future,’ documentary screening and awareness event, Wadiyar Centre of Architecture, 5.30 pm to 8 pm.

Prof. Vishwanath Mirle Memorial Children’s English Play Festival, Preeti Nagaraj, writer, journalist and theatre artiste, inaugurates, 5.30 pm; Staging of play ‘The Trail of a Thief’ by Mysore International School, 6.15 pm; Play ‘Post Early for Christmas’ by Acharya Vidya Kula, Suruchi Rangamane, Chitrabhanu Road, Kuvempunagar, 7.15 pm.

‘Tingala Tilivu’ lecture programme, veena recital by Srilakshmi and troupe, J.P. Nagar, 5.30 pm; Lecture by Swami Sarvajayanandaji on ‘Nemmadiya Badukige Dhyanada Mahatva,’ Paramahamsa Dhyana Kendra, Ramakrishna Circle Ground Floor, 6.45 pm to 7.30 pm.

Inauguration of Vasundharotsava-2024, commemorating the 40th edition of Annual National Festival of Classical Dance & Music, celebration of Dr. Vasundhara Doraswamy’s 75th birthday and 50 years of her yeoman service to Bharatanatyam; Anupama B. Pandit, Administrator, GSSSIETW, inaugurates, Dr. M. Jagannath Shenoy, Managing Trustee, Mangalore Ganesh Beedi Works, chief guest, K.C. Shivappa, Author & Poet,…

Indian Handloom and Handicraft Exhibition, Scouts & Guides Ground, behind Old DC’s Office, 10.30 am to 9.30 pm.

Nartana Namana, ‘Varna Vaibhava’ by students of Surabhi Gana Kalamandira, conceptualisation and direction by Vidushi Dr. Sukanya Prabhakar, Veene Seshanna Bhavana, Kuvempunagar, 6.30 pm.

B.V. Karanth College Rangotsava-2024, staging of play ‘Naagi-Karisidda’ (based on Kuvempu’s story) by students of La Salette PU College, Mardur, Hunsur, directed by A.S. Subhash, Bhoomigeeta, Rangayana, 6.30 pm.

Musical Nite ‘Kanteredu Nodu,’ visually impaired singers along with singers from Dr. Rajkumar Kala Seva Trust; poet Jayappa Honnali, former corporator Pramila Bharat, art patron Srinivas Murthy and Dr. Appaji will be the chief guests, Sri Nadabrahma Sangeetha Sabha, JLB Road, 5.30 pm.

B.V. Karanth College Rangotsava-2024, staging of play ‘Maranayaka,’ based on Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth,’ by students of MMK and SDM Women’s College, Mysuru, directed by P. Chandini, Bhoomigeeta auditorium, Rangayana premises, 6.30 pm.