From runs to drama: Hyderabad's top events this weekend

Hyderabad: From early morning runs and theatre performances to creative workshops and family-friendly festivals, Hyderabad has a packed weekend ahead. Here’s a quick guide to what’s happening around the city so you can plan your time and make the most of it.

1. Telangana Run 2025

• Date & Time: Sunday, June 8, 5:00 AM
• Venue: Ambedkar Statue, Near Necklace Road, Hyderabad Map
• Distances: 21 km, 10 km, 5 km, 3 km
  Kick-start your Sunday with an early morning run along Necklace Road. Open to all age groups, this event is designed for seasoned runners and beginners alike.

2. Chakravyuh – Hindi Drama Featuring Nitish Bharadwaj

• Date & Time: Sunday, June 8, 4:30 PM (Duration: 1 hr 50 mins)
• Venue: Shilpakala Vedika, Hyderabad
• Language & Age: Hindi, 5 years
  Nitish Bharadwaj reprises his iconic role as Krishna from Mahabharata in this theatrical production. Written and directed by Atul Satya Koushik, Chakravyuh narrates the poetic tale of Abhimanyu’s entry into the war formation and his final moments.

3. The Gigglefest Hyderabad – Family Carnival

• Dates: Saturday & Sunday, June 7–8, 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
• Venue: HITEX Exhibition Center, Madhapur
  A two-day family-friendly carnival with workshops, petting zoo, shopping stalls, music, and comedy. Features:
• Adult Workshops (11 AM–8 PM): Candle making, pottery, terrarium, resin art, and more
• Kids Workshops (11 AM–8 PM): Soap making, string art, aquarium jars, clay modeling
• Petting Zoo (12 PM–7:30 PM): Macaws, cockatoos, conures, rabbits, ducks, hens, and hamsters
• Djembe Circle (5 PM–6 PM): Traditional African drumming circle for community bonding

4. Acting & Script Writing Workshop

• Date & Time: Sunday, June 8, 11:00 AM (Duration: 4 Hours)
• Venue: Faim Bistro, Hyderabad
• Language & Age: English, Telugu, 18
  Director Vimal Krishna (DJ Tillu) will lead this workshop. Attendees will learn about scriptwriting, pitch decks, and OTT formats. Selected participants may be cast in his upcoming film.

5. Baking Workshop at Veto

• Date & Time: Sunday, June 8, 1:00 PM (Duration: 3 Hours)
• Venue: Veto Bar & Kitchen, Kondapur
  Learn to bake popular treats in a hands-on session suitable for all ages and experience levels.

6. Brunch & Foam Clay Mirror Making

• Date & Time: Sunday, June 8, 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
• Venue: Akan, Hyderabad
  Create a custom foam clay mirror while enjoying a full-course brunch with salads, soups, sushi, live counters, and desserts.

7. Japanese Karakuri Art Workshop

• Dates: June 7–29 (Every Saturday & Sunday)
• Time: 3:00 PM (1 Hour)
• Venue: Freedom Tree, Hyderabad
  Explore the art of Karakuri - traditional Japanese mechanical puppetry. Participants will build simple moving models combining creativity and basic engineering.