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On Saturday, August 2, 2025, Homegrown and Suntory Toki will transform Bengaluru into a slice of Tokyo with One Night in Toki-O, a unique cultural night curated by Suntory Toki, the leading Japanese whisky maker. Taking place in Indiranagar, this one-night-only event will celebrate the vibrant intersection of tradition and reinvention through music, art, food, and whisky. Guests can expect live sets by Mad Neighbor, Dynamite Disco Club, and Rishi Sippy, alongside izakaya-style food pop-ups, a Japanese denim art lab by Monks of Method, retro gaming arcades, matcha bars, and highball cocktails. The event channels the spirit of Toki — Japanese for 'time' — and the heritage of the House of Suntory, pioneers of Japanese whisky since 1923. Blending classic craft with bold energy, Toki sets the tone for a night that's playful, immersive, and timeless.
But don't feel too bad if you can't attend One Night In Toki-O in Bengaluru next weekend. From New Delhi's most mysterious speakeasy to an experimental album preview at Skinny Mo's Jazz Club in Kolkata, here's what we have for you this week:
ART & DESIGN
The Structural Poetics Of Asad Hossen's Art
“I’ve always been fascinated by how the human mind behaves when it’s alone,” says architect and urban designer, Asad Hossen. “In those quiet moments, stripped of distractions, space becomes the only thing we can really communicate with.” This idea of space as interlocutor forms the foundation of Asad’s growing body of visual art, where architecture is not a background but a character, sometimes even a partner, in deeply personal narratives. "In these illustrations, buildings hold us, speak to us, and reflect our inner worlds," Disha Bijolia writes here.
Rivu's 'Dinosaurs' EP Is An Avant-Garde Exploration Of The Five Stages Of Grief
Written and produced in solitude during the pandemic, 'Dinosaurs' is loosely based on the five stages of grief — denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Each of the five tracks in the EP draws heavily from musical styles that Rivu associates with the emotional textures of grief — from lo-fi jazz and ambient electronica to industrial metal and dance-pop. As the EP unfolds, it deliberately shifts genres to mirror the turbulence and transformation that accompany loss. At its core, though, 'Dinosaurs' remains anchored in the boundary-pushing ethos of progressive rock — using sonic experimentation to trace the passage of time through grief's lens. Dinosaurs launches with a live preview at Skinny Mo's Jazz Club from 8 PM onwards on Sunday, July 27. Book your ticket here.
Manam Chocolate's New Experience Space In Delhi
Manam Chocolate’s new Delhi outpost in Eldeco Centre, Saket, is a sleek 3,200 sq ft experience centre where chocolate is crafted, consumed, and celebrated. Visitors can watch live chocolate-making, sip inventive cacao-based drinks, customise chocolate bars, and shop from over 350 products. With molten chocolate pipes, open kitchens, and live farm feeds, the space blends theatre with traceability — offering a rare, immersive take on Indian-origin craft chocolate. Learn more here.
Delhi’s Most Mysterious Speakeasy, Noctis Brings Prohibition-Era Glamour To South Delhi
Hidden behind a coffee shop in Panchsheel Park, Noctis is Delhi’s most secretive new speakeasy. Accessed via a fake tailor’s appointment, the 30-seat bar oozes 1920s glamour with velvet sofas and vintage chandeliers. The cocktail menu, helmed by mixologist Ajay Rawat, features playful, layered drinks paired with Chef Manan Vasudeva’s refined small plates — think caviar prawn roulade and pulled lamb quesadillas — with the bar’s theatrical flair. Invitation-only, dimly lit, and highly stylised, Noctis is designed for the discerning drinker seeking a touch of mystery. Make your appointment here.
SoBo 20 Brings New Orleans Soul and French Finesse to Marine Drive, Mumbai
SoBo 20 is a stylish new Franco-American restaurant and bar at the InterContinental Hotel, Marine Drive, bringing New Orleans soul to South Mumbai. Helmed by Chef Sudeep Kashikar, the menu reimagines Creole and Cajun favourites — think clam Rockefeller, lobster gumbo fried rice, and burrata ice cream; while cocktails by Supradeep Dey blend French elegance with Southern boldness. The 50-seater space channels vintage jazz-club vibes with brass accents, marble tables, and Art Deco flair. With jazz-club aesthetics, brass details, and Art Deco charm, the 50-seater brings New Orleans to South Mumbai. Lean more here.
Homegrown x Suntory Toki: One Night In Toki-O Is Coming To Bengaluru
On Saturday, 2 August 2025, Bengaluru will experience a bold, neon-lit glimpse of Tokyo nightlife — no passport needed. In the thick of things at Indiranagar, next to GoRally Pickleball, Homegrown and Japanese whiskymaker Suntory is creating a one-of-a-kind cultural event with One Night in Toki-O, an immersive evening of music, art, food, fashion, and highballs. Grab your passes here.
Rainbow Disco Club Is Making Its India Debut In Goa
"Scheduled over the Independence Day weekend (15–17 August), this union of East Asian and South Asian club cultures honours music as a borderless language, and dance as an act of liberation. The synergy between RDC’s philosophy and DFTGH’s intentional long‑form experiences feels almost inevitable," Disha writes here.
