Weekend Events In Kolkata: 5 Top Things To Do In The 'City Of Joy'

Events in Kolkata | The "City of Joy" truly lives up to its name, especially when the weekend rolls around. From cultural extravaganzas to lively performances and unique exhibitions, there's always something happening to pique your interest. This weekend, July 11-13, the city offers a diverse array of events and activities, promising an engaging experience for locals and visitors alike.Events In Kolkata This Weekend (July11-13)Pick Up Local HandicraftsThis weekend, Artisana, the flagship store of the Crafts Council of West Bengal, is hosting a special two-day popup event. The showcase features a unique fusion of traditional crafts—highlighting water hyacinth, dokra, and jaali work from Bastar. If you love local handicrafts and appreciate the blend of traditional techniques with contemporary design, this is the perfect opportunity to explore and shop exclusive handcrafted items.The Information | Handicraft Pop-UpWhen: July 11 and 12 Where: Artisana, 1st floor, Gokhale Road, Golmandir, 13, Chowringhee Ter, Kolkata, West Bengal 700020A Century of Guru DuttTo mark 100 years since the birth of one of Indian cinema’s most poetic visionaries, the Kolkata Creativity Centre is hosting a day-long celebration honouring the legacy of Guru Dutt—filmmaker, dreamer, and storyteller. Through film screenings, talks, and panel discussions, the event will explore a body of work renowned for its blend of beauty and melancholy, artistry, and profound emotional truth.Highlights of the program include a keynote address by Prof. Ira Bhaskar, who will frame the symposium around themes of emotion, authorship, and ideology, drawing on her pioneering research on gender and Indian popular cinema. The celebration also features a screening of In Search of Guru Dutt by Nasreen Munni Kabir, accompanied by a special online introduction from the filmmaker herself. This landmark documentary revisits Dutt’s creative partnerships, the melancholic tone of his cinematic world, and the evolution of his legendary artistry.Visit the website for the full schedule - www.kolkatacentreforcreativity.org.The Information | Yeh Duniya Agar Mil Bhi Jaye TohWhen: July 11, 11 AM onwardsWhere: Kolkata Centre for Creativity, Dipak Road, Eastern Metropolitan Bypass, Anandapur, Adarsha Nagar, Kolkata 700107Evenings Of Poetry, Music, And ArtChaitown Community, a cultural and arts-focused hub in Kolkata, is reopening this weekend in a new space. After a brief pause, they will host events across two evenings featuring poetry, book readings, art, and other creative expressions. The community supports a range of activities including music, dance, storytelling, and fitness, providing space for artists to connect and share their work. Attendees can expect a relaxed atmosphere with tea and snacks provided. This is an opportunity to enjoy thoughtful performances and engage with Kolkata’s creative scene.The Information | Chaitown CommunityWhen: July 11-12, 6 to 8 PMWhere: P-591A, Purna Das Road, 1st Floor, Kolkata – 700029Whispers of Taste and VerseFor those who enjoy thoughtful culinary experiences rooted in tradition, The Monsoon Tasht offers an evening of food and poetry. A collaboration between Paushtik Life, a Kolkata-based social initiative focused on organic and natural foods, and Sayani Sengupta, owner and chef at Gooseberri, the event features a menu curated with regional ingredients, preserving the essence, flavors, and culinary techniques of traditional cuisine.The evening also includes "Whispering of the Soul: Exploring Rumi's Mystical Poetry", a recital of selected works by Rumi translated into Bengali.For more information or to reserve a spot, call or WhatsApp: 089103 089103 / 97211The Information | The Monsoon TashtWhen: July 12, 13Jazz in MotionJazz dance, with its roots in the cultural expressions of African-American communities, is a form shaped by resistance, rhythm, and individuality. Known for its energy, improvisational spirit, and deep connection to music, it embodies a dynamic blend of structure and freedom. Over time, it has evolved into a movement language that speaks both to tradition and innovation. This weekend, dance enthusiasts are invited to Swing, Slide, Step—a Jazz Movement Workshop that celebrates this rich heritage through a session focused on rhythm, flow, and expressive movement. Led by a movement artist trained in jazz and contemporary dance, the workshop will guide participants through foundational phrases, improvisational exercises, and an exploration of the syncopated rhythms that define jazz. The workshop offers a chance to experience the soulful roots and expressive power of jazz dance in a hands-on, engaging format.The Information | Swing, Slide, StepWhen: July 12 and 19, 11 AM to 2 PMWhere: Studio Space, Kolkata Centre for Creativity, Dipak Road, Eastern Metropolitan Bypass, Anandapur, Adarsha Nagar, Kolkata 700107Bookmark These Luxury Hotels In Kolkata