Things to do in Delhi this week

The Polish percussive fingerstyle guitarist, composer, and producer is hitting the country with his Art of Guitar India Tour. To sum it all up, this 25-year-old musician has crossed 500 million views on YouTube, all thanks to his breathtaking acoustic performances. See for yourself how he mixes percussive fingerstyle technique, orchestral production, and raw vocals, sans loops or backing tracks.

When: August 9, 7pm

Where: ROOM XO Gurgaon, Gurugram

Tickets: ₹3,750 onwards

In an exhibit for kids in an urban city, you expect to be barraged by colour. Not this one. Toys meant to be pulled and hugged and made fun of. There’s a massive wall and upper floor of paintings, clothes the hues of which rather remind us of The Magic School Bus, mini ecosystems, rugs, kaleidoscopes and books to push through on beanbags. Mugs and kites and board games. Soft music that might be jazz but also might be pop. 

When: Until August 23. Tues-Sun, 12pm-7pm.

Where: Method, Delhi D Block, Basement, D-59, Defence Colony, New Delhi, Delhi 110024

Entry: Free

Delhi's favourite craft bazaar is back after a brief summer hiatus, in which they literally rebuilt themselves from scratch after a devastating accident, winning hearts across the city. Dastkar's Monsoon Mela is setting up its tents with fresh collections, handmade handicrafts, and over 90 artisans showcasing crafts from across India. Go whether you're shopping for home décor, textiles, jewellery, or just browsing. And yes, your pet buddy is welcome too (as long as they're on a leash).

When: August 6-17, 12pm to 7pm

Where: Nature Bazaar venue, Anuvrat Marg, Kisan Haat Andheria Modh, Desu Colony, Chhattarpur, New Delhi, Delhi 110074, New Delhi

Tickets: ₹50 

First came the trees, then the art. Ladakh's Forest Art Festival has grown from an afforestation initiative into a community movement celebrating creativity and environmental stewardship. This exhibition showcases the stories, artworks and ideas that have taken root along the way. Visit, for it might just inspire you to look at forests a bit differently.

When: Until August 9, 10.30am to 6.30pm

Where: The Japan Foundation, New Delhi

Tickets: Free

The National Crafts Museum, alongside Hastkala Academy, is staging a week-long celebration of India's living handloom heritage, spotlighting iconic weaving traditions including Banarasi, Chanderi, Pochampally, Ikat, Kanjeevaram and Bhujodi. And it’s more than just an exhibition: the event will feature live demonstrations revealing how these celebrated weaves are created, conversations with master weavers, and a range of immersive experiences like quizzes and workshops! There will also be dedicated youth engagement programmes, including school and college outreach, competitions, and guided tours.

When: August 1 and 10, 10am to 6pm

Where: Pragati Maidan, Delhi

Tickets: Free