The Second Floor (T2F) | Karachi’s Latest Events (August 1-4)

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At the start of each month, T2F dedicates an hour and a half to candid, unrestricted expression during its First Fridays Open Mic. Inviting budding musicians, poets, and creatives to showcase their talent for a small audience, this recurring event offers in a safe space free of expectation and presumption the opportunity for delivery of individual voice and perspective. Signups are on a first come, first serve basis, and all are welcome to participate as contributor or spectator at this free event.

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Those seeking a creative and inexpensive way to spice up their home aesthetic will enjoy the expert perspective of interior designer Tasneem Sheikh as she offers an incursion into paper flower design at T2F’s Meeting Studio. This two hour workshop for up to ten participants will comprise of detailed instruction and supervised construction of two distinct types of ornamental paper flowers. Registration is Rs. 1500 and attendees are required to provide their own scissors and glue.

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Zambeel Dramatic Readings, a creative troupe dedicated to the intersection of literature and performance, immerses itself into the rich literary traditions of both the Urdu and English languages. Their latest offering, based on a script first envisioned in 1992 by the original batches at the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, Kahaani Kahi ik Jaly Perh Nay tells the story of an extremely earnest artist and a queen fixated on her fear of evanescence as they explore themes of “freedom of speech, manipulation, and oppression”. Based on the Urdu translation of a Japanese story by Kijima Hajime, the production explores the notion of societal consciousness, and the repercussions faced when it is suppressed.

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In the next segment of the Sur Ka Safar series, revel in the talent of vocalist Ahsan Ali and accompanying musicians Yousuf Kerai and Wazir Sultan sahib as they perform in T2F’s Faraar Gallery. Bringing to life the semi-classical genres of Khayal and Thumri in the Patiala style, this skillful ensemble showcases Ahsan Ali’s renowned vocal abilities, the proven expertise of tablaist Yousuf Keraj and Wazir Sultan sahib’s best harmonium technique. Entry is Rs. 500.

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