HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 13 May 2025

What: Bachpan – Solo photo exhibition by Vicky Roy
Where: Vadehra Art Gallery, D-53, Defence Colony
When: May 2 to 30
Timing: 10am to 6pm
Entry: Free
Nearest Metro Station: Lajpat Nagar (Violet Line)
What: Natyollasam – Kuchipudi recital ft Sritanaya Tatipamala
Where: The Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road
When: May 13
Timing: 7pm
Entry: Free
Nearest Metro Station: JLN Stadium (Violet Line)
What: Lesser Known Heritage – The Role of Media
Where: Conference Room I, India International Centre, Lodhi Road
When: May 13
Timing: 6.30pm
Entry: Free
Nearest Metro Station: Jor Bagh (Yellow Line)
What: Just Joking – Madhur Virli, Swati Sachdeva & Aakashdeep
Where: Happy High, 119, Sishan House, Shahpur Jat
When: May 13
Timing: 7pm
Entry: www.bookmyshow.com
Nearest Metro Station: Hauz Khas (Yellow & Magenta Line)
What: London Market – Spring Artisan Market
Where: Radisson Blu, 1021, Krishna Nagar, Sector 20B, Faridabad
When: May 13
Timing: 11am to 8pm
Entry: Free
Nearest Metro Station: Bata Chowk (Violet Line)

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