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What's unfolding now, next, and what came before

Circles, workshops and community evenings. Several dates are still being confirmed — those are marked plainly rather than dressed up.

Now

Current

Open for registration.

Open for registration Limited places

Alaap 01 — An Introduction…

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Alaap is a community-based musical initiative built around the songs we grew up with and the memories attached to them — guided listening, singing and shared conversation. There is no training or audition required. The first edition centres on the timeless songs of Rabindranath Tagore.

Date
Sunday, 30 August 2026
Time
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Duration
2 hours
Venue
Legend and Legacy Café
Facilitator
Psychologist Indira Bandopadhyay
Contribution
₹499 per participant
Booking
Prior registration required
Who it's for
Anyone who grew up with these songs, or would like to

What your contribution covers

The musical experience, food, and a curated participant kit — and a contribution towards Rotary Calcutta Elevates' Mother & Child wellbeing initiative. You are not simply purchasing an event; you are enjoying something meaningful while contributing to meaningful work.

30 August 2026 · Sunday

The songs we grew up with, and the memories attached to them

Alaap × Rotary Calcutta Elevates

Why this is a community initiative, not just an evening out

Alaap is developed as a community engagement initiative aligned with Rotary's larger purpose of service and social impact, creating value across three connected areas.

Health & well-being

Music-based community engagement provides a positive environment for emotional expression, relaxation, social connection and mental well-being — an accessible platform where people can pause, connect and participate in a shared experience.

Vocational promotion

It creates opportunities for musicians, facilitators, psychologists, artists, event professionals and other creative practitioners to share their expertise meaningfully — and in the longer term can become a platform for showcasing and supporting creative talent.

Public image & engagement

It gives Rotary a warm, accessible and culturally relevant point of contact — allowing people to experience Rotary's values through participation and giving back, rather than through formal service activities alone.

The #PayItForward model

This anchors the whole initiative: a direct bridge between a community experience and a Rotary service project. Each participant's contribution covers the musical experience, food and a curated participant kit, while also contributing towards Rotary Calcutta Elevates' Mother & Child wellbeing initiative.

Success is measured by the funds generated for service initiatives, the visibility and engagement created for Rotary, and the sustainable mechanism it establishes for ongoing community participation to support identified Rotary service projects.

Next

Upcoming

Six sessions are being planned. Dates and fees are still being set — we would rather show them as open than post a date we cannot keep.

Dates to be confirmed
All six sessions below currently show date and time TBD, and the ₹0.00 shown against them reflects that no fee has been set — not that they are free. Each should move into Current once a firm date is agreed, and into Past once it concludes.
Date
TBD

Beyond the Pages with Geetu

A guided online circle exploring a book on trauma, healing and the human mind — weekly sessions, worksheets and reflection.

Online · GMeet Book Club Special (B.F.F.) Led by Geetu Thackur

Fee to be confirmed.

Date
TBD

B.F.F. — Books, Films & Fandoms

A warm, witty fandom meetup for books, series, film, music, trivia and board games.

Kolkata Book Club read: Alice in Wonderland

Fee to be confirmed.

Date
TBD

Kalā Bhāva — Art Therapy

An introductory art therapy workshop using colours, textures and guided themes for emotional release and self-awareness.

Kolkata Introductory

Fee to be confirmed.

Date
TBD

Nāda Ananda — Sound Healing

A restorative sound healing workshop using singing bowls, chimes and vibrational instruments.

Kolkata Restorative

Fee to be confirmed.

Date
TBD

Curious about — Mindful Parenting?

An interactive awareness session on mindful, emotionally present parenting.

Location TBD Led by Sourish Choudhury

Fee to be confirmed.

Date
TBD

Curious about — Yoga? An Honest Introduction

A myth-busting yoga awareness meet for beginners, returners, and anyone who has felt yoga “wasn't for them.”

Kolkata Beginners welcome

Fee to be confirmed.

Want to hear when a date is set?

Members of The Artisoul Tribe get event pre-registration windows through the members-only Bulletin.

Before

Past

Where we have material, past events become short stories rather than archived posters — what happened, who came, and what people said.

No past events to display yet

No completed events are on record from the current site content. Once Alaap 01 and the sessions above conclude, they will be moved here with a short recap, photographs, participant feedback and the collaborators involved.

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Each past event should carry: what the event was, when it was held, what happened, who participated, photographs, feedback and collaborators. Nothing has been written on a participant's behalf.

Reserve a Place

Event registration

Places at Alaap 01 are limited and prior registration is required. For the sessions still marked TBD, register your interest and we will write to you as soon as a date is set.

Cancellation

Event cancellation and refund terms follow the studio policy

Accessibility

Tell us what you need and we will do our best

Venue accessibility details for Legend and Legacy Café have not been confirmed with us. If step-free access, seating or any other arrangement matters to you, please ask before booking and we will check.

Register your interest