You've tried myriad ways to beat the Bangalore heat, but it seems to knock back again and it's unbearable? take our cue and head to these cool open-air entertainment destinations for weekday evenings filled with loads of fun

It's hot! Why is it hot? Where has the good old Bangalore weather gone? Is anyone out there? Anyone listening? Hello? Hello?

While the world seems to be coming to an end, I mean, what else can explain this intolerable heat, some Bangaloreans are trying really hard to tell us that 'all is actually well'. Head to this entertainment destination for a week filled with amazing fun and performances galore. Thank goodness, some things never change!

Here's the week at the Opus(es)

March 10 & 11
Get all knotted up
Are you ready to test your brains again, because we're kind of sure, the heats burnt out most of it! Participate in RC BOOZE & CLUES to see how much you actually know. Yes, it is a quiz contest challenging your general knowledge in current affairs and much more. Like the knotted questions aren't fun enough, the winning table also gets to walk away with a complimentary night at O Tel, the luxurious hotel in RT Nagar. You also stand a chance of winning loads of really interesting goodies. If you want one more night of the same brain-wrecking mayhem head to Opus, Palace Road on Thursday.
At: Opus at the Creek, Wednesday, 10 March; Opus, Palace Road, Thursday, 11 March
8 pm onwards

March 10, 12 & 14
Kroaky Karaoke
What better way to beat this maddening heat, than by singing your own soulful melodies. We all know how our favourite songs can often make the most normal of situations, the most memorable of them u2014 so, get some guts into yourself, take up the challenge, face the audience and croon like you've never crooned before. It's fun, we've tried it and believe me the audience is always really really encouraging. You've got three chances, so we sure hope; you'll make use of at least one u2014 two nights this week at Opus, Palace Road and Friday, 12 March at Opus at the Creek.
At: Opus at the Creek, Friday, 12 March; Opus, Palace Road, Wednesday and Sunday, 10 & 14 March
8 pm onwards

March 12
The DJs in town
Catch DJ Bobby spin out some amazing rock-n-roll, retro and dance tunes from the golden era and sway the night away with the one you love. If you don't have someone so special, then make do with a best friend, it's always fun to lose control with someone who knows you well enough around.
At: Opus, Palace Cross Road, 12 March 9 pm onwards

March 13
The Golden Manor Medicine Show
This band has travelled all the way from the United Kingdom to give you a rocking time with their juke joint night set-up. Inspired by the likes of The Band, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, The Rolling Stones and several other such bands, these guys give you the correct blend of alcohol and music as they play the best of country, rock, folk, electronica and blues. The band features Jules Fuller on bass and vocal, Neil Webster on guitar, Adam Adler on vocals and Ali Hawkin on drums.
At: Opus Palace Road, 13 March
9 pm onwards

March 13
Classical music reinvented
You love classic music, and then catch its latest avatar as this Delhi band Advaita brings you a night to remember. Advaita redefines Indian and western classical music for you with a perfect harmony of electronica and rock. The band features Abhishek Mathur on guitar, Anindo Bose on keyboards, Chayan Adhikari on western vocals, Aman Singh Rathore on guitar, Suhail Yusuf Khan on Sarangi, Ujwal Nagar on Hindustani vocals, Gaurav Chintamani on bass and Mohit Lal on percussion.
At: Opus at the Creek, 13 March
9 pm onwards

Call: 2344 2580
Opus, Palace Roadu00a0
Opus at the Creek
4094 3031

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