Khau Galli at Vivanta by Taj, Panaji
Here is summertime’s piece de resistance khau galli to indulge in your favorite street food from across India and the globe…the chefs at Caramel have a menu offering a popular desi chaat range as also Continental fare of pizzas and burgers, barbecue items…to be washed down with coolers, ices and whatever else is heart’s desire these hot evenings. Cool ambience, time to catch up with friends over food and drink. Free entry.
FESTIVALS
The Spirit of Goa Festival 2019: Once again for a thirst-quenching hot summer with neero, urrak, feni and fancy cocktails to lighten up your evenings. Highlights include produce of the coconut and cashew trees along with a Goan food festival to set one’s taste buds aflutter with authentic Goan food. Plus, entertainment on stage. If you’re Goan at heart you don’t want to miss this! Hosted by the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa. Free entry. Venue: D B Bandodkar Grounds, down Campal promenade, Panaji. Date: April 26/27/28. Time: 6pm onwards.
SUMMER CAMPS
Healthy Life Camp at Vasco: Join a summer camp for some fun of the healthy, active kind! There will be dance classes by Dr Martin, theatre by Alfwold Sequeira, first aid tips by Jovito Lopes, healthy snacking talk by Gemma and lots of other things. Venue: St Joseph Vaz Hall, St Andrew’s Church, Vasco. Date: May 5 to 10. Time: 9.30am to 1pm. Details: 08322512391
Summer Camp: Join in activities ranging from singing, dancing, karate, art and craft and gams. Venue: House No.88, Chogm Road, Sangolda. Date: Ongoing till May 7. Details: Call 9730508414/7798241159.
Rangoli: A 1-day workshop on rangoli training for children conducted by the Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights. Resource person for the workshop is Arjun Parab. Venue: Maruti Devalaya Hall, Bordem, Bicholim. Date: Saturday, April 27.
Learn Gardening: A workshop on all-year organic kitchen gardening. Venue: Ambirna Vaddo, Socorro. Date: Sunday, April 28. Time: 30m to 6pm. Registration compulsory. Details: 9960643245.
Hospitality Course: Learn the gentle art of being elegant and graceful at this month long course designed by professionals at the VM Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education. Venue: VMSIIHE, Manora, Raia, south Goa. Date: New course commences May7. Registration compulsory. Details: Call 6623000/9822807814
MUSIC
KA’s Annual Day: This is the Kala Academy Department of Western Music annual day celebration along with prize distribution. The function includes a program of solos, duets, choirs, ensemble music and orchestra presented by students. Venue: Dinanath Mangeshkar Kala Mandir, Campal Promenade, Panaji. Date: Monday, April 29. Time: 7pm.
BOOKS
World Book Day: Dogears Bookshop of Margao is hosting a celebration of books, program includes author Harsh Mander who will deliver the keynote address, followed by a panel discussion on development of a reading culture in Goa, opportunities and challenges. Open to all. Venue: Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. Dogears Bookshop, Margao. Date: Sunday, April 28. Time: 9.30am onwards.