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Make the most of your August holidays
By Arrenga Nadaraja and Samadhee Wijesekera The long awaited August holidays are fast approaching and if you are looking for some fun activities you can do while you take a break from the books, check out our list: If arts and crafts is your thing, then head to the Sapumal Foundation as they are holding [...]
A travelling exhibition on ‘Empowerment: Art and Feminisms’
How do artists act in the postcolonial, digital present, based on their respective situations? What emancipatory understanding underlies their art? How do they broaden the perspective on a feminist-oriented future? 31 feminist artist positions will be on view at the JDA Perera Gallery (University of Visual and Performing Arts) from August 4-11. This travelling exhibition [...]
TV Times
First Bollywood IMAX movie in town
As Sri Lanka awaits the visit of Indian film actor Hrithik Roshan for the grand opening of first fully integrated resort in Colombo on August 2, his latest film ‘War 2’ will be released in the country from August 14. Excited by his schedule visit to Sri Lanka Hrithik in a video message noted “I’ll [...]
A premiere for a bold political satire
‘Kakkutta’- New stage play by Jude Srimal Step into a night of wit, drama, and powerful performance as ‘Kakkutta’, a compelling political satire directed by Jagath P. Wijeweera, will have its grand premiere at 3.30 pm and 6.45 pm at the Elphinstone Theatre today, August 3. The play features a veteran cast including Rodney Warnakulasuriya, [...]
A revolution in stage setting in Sri Lanka
Dayananda Gunawardena’s stage play ‘Bakmaha Akunu’ today at Punchi theatre One of Sri Lanka’s revisionary stage play when come to stage settings, ‘Bakmaha Akunu’ produced by Dayananda Gunawardena will go on the boards at 3.30 pm and 6. 45 pm today, August 3, at Namel-Malani Punchi Theatre in Borella. First performed in April 1963, the [...]
‘Mage Duwe’ (My Daughter): Malcolm’s touching farewell Ballad strikes a chord
By Sanath Weerasuriya Kollupitiye Malca’s latest musical release is striking a powerful chord in the local wedding scene and for good reason. ‘Mage Duwe’ (My Daughter), the heartfelt new single by veteran artiste Malcolm Perera, fondly known as ‘Dream Team Malca’, is quickly becoming the most requested ‘going away’ anthem at weddings across Sri Lanka. [...]
A Taste of Switzerland at London Grill
In celebration of Swiss National Day and five decades of fine dining heritage, ‘London Grill’ of Cinnamon Grand Colombo presents ‘A Taste of Switzerland at London Grill’, a special culinary showcase from 1st to 9th August 2025. This exclusive promotion promises an immersive gastronomic journey through Switzerland, featuring a specially curated à la carte menu [...]