Events in chennai on 24th Feb

Valentines Day Specials
Strawberry Festival Menu Friday, February 24th, 2012. Dewberrys, No 629, Rajasekaran Street, Mylapore Celebrate the season of love with an array of strawberry based drinks and desserts.
Be My Valentine Friday, February 24th, 2012.Prana, Asiana Hotel, No 1/238, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Semmencherry Share a relaxing therapeutic 90 minute massage & a complimentary glass of sparkling wine at Rs.4999 per couple.
Eating Out
Global Hawkers Market Style Lunch Friday, February 24th, 2012.noon to 3:30 p.m.Garden Cafe, Radisson Blu Hotel, No 531 Saint Thomas Mount, GST Road, Anna Salai From Indonesian Sates, Murtabak and Malayasian Char Kwey tow to English Fish & Chips, Hong Kongs Mo Mos and New Orleans Jambalaya taste some of the most influential global foods.
Italian Food Festival Friday, February 24th, 2012.The Verandah, Vivanta by Taj Connemara, Binny Road, Set off on a culinary trail across Italy as the master chef unveils an array of Italian delicacies bursting with fresh colours, textures and tastes.
Awesome Twosome Lunch Friday, February 24th, 2012. Chin Chin, The Residency, No 49, GN Chetty Road, T Nagar Chin Chin is launching a menu created by nutritionist, Sandya Manian which is guaranteed to be low on calories and high on indulgence.
Kebab and Biryani Food Festival Friday, February 24th, 2012.The Movies, The Spring, No 11, Kodambakkam High Road, Near Palm Groove Hotel, Nungambakkam It's all about spice and rice at Spring's food festival with a wide variety of biryanis and live kebab counters.
Tikka and Curries Festival Friday, February 24th, 2012. Cream Centre, No 40, College Road, Nungambakkam The exclusive vegetarian restaurant is hosting a Tikkas and Curries festival featuring Indian favourites like Hariyali Paneer Tikka, Subz Galouti, Paneer Kalimirch Masala, Sarson Ka Saag and more.
Rangeelo Rajasthan Food Festival Friday, February 24th, 2012. Rajdhani, Ampa Sky Walk, No 1, Nelson Manickam Road, Aminjikarai The festival will bring the rare to find Rajasthani dishes on a platter for guests across India. Specialties like dal bati churma, ker sangria, govind gatta, papad ki subzi, jaipuri mewa pulao, khoba roti and missi roti to name a few will be on offer.
Turkish Food Festival Friday, February 24th, 2012.7 p.m.Azulia, GRT Grand Hotel, No 120, Sir Thyagaraya Road, T Nagar A treat of vegetarian and non-vegetarian a la carte spread with signature dishes from Turkey from Chef Ethem of Azulia, a Turk himself.
Italian Food Festival Friday, February 24th, 2012.7 p.m.The Verandah, Vivanta by Taj Connemara, Binny Road, Authentic treats from Italy await you at the Taj's food promotion that is on for dinner only.
Jashn -e- Oudh Friday, February 24th, 2012.7 p.m. Seasons, The Accord Metropolitan, No 35, GN Chetty Road, T Nagar Seasons brings you a touch of rich imperia and aristocratic Awadhi food featuring dishes like Kakori Kebab, Khas Murg Pulao, Kishmishi Paratha, Baqurkhani and more.
Thai Fish Festival Friday, February 24th, 2012.Lotus, The Park, No 601, Anna Salai, Nungambakkam The Thai Deep Sea Delicious Festival will showcase some of the more well known island cuisines like Koh Samui, Phuket, Koh Phi Phi, Pattaya and Koh Surin.
Business Lunch Friday, February 24th, 2012.noonLe Waterina Resort & Spa, No 35 Kaveri Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Waterland Drive, Kottivakkam Enjoy a quick and efficient business lunch on weekdays for Rs.350 which will include two complimentary drinks.
Rajini offer Friday, February 24th, 2012.11 a.m. Zha Cafe, 2nd Main Street, Adyar Anyone with the name of any one of Superstar's popular screen avatars (Annamalai, Basha, etc.) will get a 15 percent off on their bill this whole month.
Nightlife
Desi Night Friday, February 24th, 2012.8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. High Time, GRT Grand Hotel, No 120, Sir Thyagaraya Road, T Nagar DJ Gavin plays the best of Bollywood music tonight.
Martini Friday Friday, February 24th, 2012.7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Blend, Taj Club House, No 2, Club House Road, Mount Road DJ Sid Rao spinning the best of techno music tonight.
EDM Night Friday, February 24th, 2012.8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Pasha, The Park, No 601, Anna Salai, Nungambakkam At Friday EDM night, DJs Nezz and Arjun will spin the best of electronica.
Ladies Night Friday, February 24th, 2012.8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Dublin - The Welcompub, Sheraton Park Hotel & Towers, No 132, TTK Road, Alwarpet DJs Rudy and Amit will play special music for ladies upon request tonight.
House Night Friday, February 24th, 2012.8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Zara - Tapas Pub, Anna International Airport, Meenambakkam DJ Elvin mans the decks with his sets of house.
Freaky Friday Friday, February 24th, 2012. Turf Pub, Le Waterina Resort & Spa, No 35 Kaveri Nagar, Thiruvanmiyur, Waterland Drive, Kottivakkam Watch the latest sporting action on the big screen with DJ Ananth manning the decks and great offers on drinks.
Rum & Drum Friday, February 24th, 2012.7 p.m.Q Bar, Hilton Chennai, No 124/1 Ekkatuthangal, JN Salai, Guindy Free flow of rum for ladies while the guest percussionist plays in sync with the DJ.
House Night Friday, February 24th, 2012.8 p.m.B Bar, Somerset Greenways, No 94, Sathyadev Avenue, MRC Nagar DJs Chubby & Nikki Techkki will be spinning deep house and tech house. Also watch out for a special Zumba dance act.
Films
French Action Films Friday, February 24th, 2012.6:15 p.m.Alliance Francaise of Madras, New No 24 Old No 40 College Road, Nungambakkam Alliance Francaise will be screening three French action films over the weekend - Room of Death, Accomplices and Rapt.
Shopping
Frocks & Frills Sale Friday, February 24th, 2012.Vanilla, Bishop Garden, 89 Greenways Road, RA Puram In this annual sale, you can find different kinds of frocks, be it halter necks, buttons and sequins work, florals and ribbons, or elegant polka dots for girls in the age group of 2 - 7 years. Prices start from Rs.600/- onwards.
Mora Vriksha Collection Friday, February 24th, 2012.10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Taj Coromandel, No 37, MG Road, Nungambakkam Taj’s in-house lifestyle store Taj Khazana, presents Mora Vriksha, an exhibition showcasing Khatwa using organic, natural and hand-woven fabrics, and hand-woven saris in linen, cotton and silk.
Sale at Language Friday, February 24th, 2012.Wild Fire, Asiana Hotel, No 1/238, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Semmencherry Its a happy season for all shoe lovers at Language which has announced discounts upto 50 percent on WHITE for men, Design by Language, Stones and Bones and Superfit for boys and girls and Miss Sixty for the ladies.
Rimless Eyewear Friday, February 24th, 2012.Lifestyle , Citi Centre, No 10&11, Dr Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore Personify femininity and stay chic this season with the latest Rimless Eyewear from Mont Blanc.
Priyanjoli's Summer Collection Friday, February 24th, 2012.11 a.m.Asharaa, 18&20 Bheemanna Garden Road, Abhiramapuram Priyanjoli Basu returns to Chennai with her new summer collection of hand-woven saris that are a unique mix of traditional weaves and contemporary colours.
Art
Man, Machine and Musings Friday, February 24th, 2012.11 a.m. Gallery Art & Soul, No 204A, East Coast Road, Akkarai A group exhibition of sculptures, installations and paintings by four artists - K Sasikumar, V Yuvaraj, S Prabakaran and V Gandhi.
New Arrivals Friday, February 24th, 2012.Art World, Sarala's Art International, Ganeshpuram 1/12 3rd Street, Behind Coxs & Kings, Teynampet Art World introduces a new collection of art work by veteran and new artists.
Edge to Edge Friday, February 24th, 2012.10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dakshinachitra, East Coast Road, Muttukadu A showcase of recent paintings by Kasa Vinay Kumar, Suresh Kumar S, Kalaiselvan S and Saravana Ragavan V.
Painting Exhibition Friday, February 24th, 2012.11 a.m.La Galerie D'Expression, 30 Montieth Road, Egmore CV Vadivelu is exhibiting his latest works.
Eye for an Eye Friday, February 24th, 2012.10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Alliance Francaise of Madras, New No 24 Old No 40 College Road, Nungambakkam Dorothée Adam, French film maker and photographer worked with two groups of children from deprived backgrounds from India and France. Through the workshops, the children discovered the spirit of photography and started exchanging glimpses of their respective lives through them. The exhibition presents a selection of these pictures.
Art Exhibition Friday, February 24th, 2012.11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Vinnyasa Premier Art Galery, CIT Colony, 21/11 1st Main Road, Mylapore Artists Murali Nagapuzha and Gita exhibit some of their recent works. Murali is a self-taught artist from Kerala while Gita is a trained Bharatnatyam dancer with a Masters in Psychology.
A Week in the Life of Chennai Friday, February 24th, 2012.Goethe-Institut, Rutland Gate, 4 5th Street, Nungambakkam Art Chennai and Goethe Institut, in association with Travelling Lens, is inviting amateur and professional photographers to participate in Chennai’s first broad-based, public photographic art project, to coincide with the 2012 Art Chennai festival. Travelling Lens will host an activation meeting/workshop. The last date for submission is February 27 by 11:59 pm.
Abstract on Wall's Friday, February 24th, 2012.11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.Prakrit Art Gallery, 73 Greenways Road Extension, RA Puram An exhibition of paintings by contemporary artists.
Raghu Rai Presents Friday, February 24th, 2012.11 a.m. Apparao Galleries, Wallace Garden, 7 3rd Street Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam The celebrated photographer presents his very first solo show in Chennai.
Painting Exhibition at Vinnyasa Friday, February 24th, 2012.11 a.m. Vinnyasa Premier Art Galery, CIT Colony, 21/11 1st Main Road, Mylapore Murali Nagapuzha from Kerala and Gita from Chennai showcase their latest works.