Bengaluru is hosting a variety of weekend events from January 2-4. Highlights include Shamik Chakrabarti's stand-up comedy show, a fusion concert by violinists Ganesh and Kumaresh blending Carnatic and jazz music, and a play titled 'Barbaad' adapting Lynn Nottage's 'Ruined' set in Chhattisgarh. Additionally, the Dhaatu International Puppet Festival will feature wood-puppetry storytelling from The Ramayana.