“Mark your calendars, Bangalore! 📚✨ The schedule for BLR Reads Launch Weekend is here — and it’s all about Re:Reading Bangalore 🏙️📖. Join us on 30th August as the city’s stories unfold in new and surprising ways! 🌟”
The weekend is stacked with city-inspired fun — guided walkthroughs through familiar streets, zine-making mischief, a children’s workshop brimming with stories, and talks that will make you see Bengaluru with fresh eyes.

Guided Walkthrough of BLR Reads and Exhibition – 10:30 am 

Word to Wonder – 11:30am to 12:30pm – RSVP Here

Step into a world of wonder with a lively morning designed especially for our youngest readers! The session begins with an engaging storytelling experience, where children will be introduced to delightful tales that spark imagination and curiosity. Following the reading, little participants can dive into a fun drawing and coloring activity inspired by the stories, giving them a chance to bring characters and scenes to life in their own unique way. Blending the joy of listening with the thrill of creating, this workshop encourages children to explore language, art, and self-expression in a warm, welcoming space. Perfect for budding book lovers and young artists alike!

Make your own zine! – 2:00pm – 3:30pm – RSVP Here

Unleash your creativity through the art of DIY publishing! This hands-on workshop introduces participants to zine-making—a playful, personal, and accessible way to share stories, ideas, and artwork. Guided by facilitators, you’ll learn simple techniques to design, fold, and assemble your own zine, walking away with a one-of-a-kind creation that captures your voice.

Guided Walkthrough of BLR Reads and Exhibition – 4:00pm 

Down the Memory Lane – Talk by Suresh Jayaram – 5:00pm – RSVP Here 

Join artist, educator, and cultural commentator Suresh Jayaram as he takes us on a journey through Bengaluru’s layered histories and shifting identities. In this special session, Jayaram will share a chronicle of the city told through personal anecdotes, collective memory, and reflections on its evolving public culture. From neighborhoods and landmarks to festivals, art, and everyday life, his narrative offers an intimate lens. lending storytelling with cultural insight, this conversation invites audiences to rediscover the city they inhabit and reflect on its past, present, and possible futures.