Dispatch #1: This Week In Your City
Monday, 5 January 2026
## Welcome to Creative Loafing Dispatch #1
The first for 2026.
What’s coming up at Creative Loafing
We’re starting with Bengaluru, but not stopping there.
Over the next few weeks, we’ll roll out city-specific dispatches for Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Kochi — each shaped by local walks, tips, and loaf-worthy finds.
Expect a growing mix of neighbourhood spots, recurring events, quiet corners, and things you’d likely miss if you were rushing.
No rankings. No listicles. Just places and moments worth slowing down for.
Today (Sun 5 Jan)
Start the year with fellow puzzle enthusiasts at Bangalore Puzzle Pals at Underline Center, Indiranagar. Or if you're a Potterhead, head to Atta Galatta for the Lahe Lahe Caravan's Harry Potter Book Discussion.
This Week
Mon 6 Jan — Underline Center kicks off their Monday film club with Pan's Labyrinth (2006), Guillermo del Toro's dark fairy tale masterpiece.
Wed 7 Jan — Whimsical Wednesday brings improv comedy and theatre games to Indiranagar.
Thu 8 Jan — Roll the dice at Tabletop Thursday for board game nights.
Thu 9 Jan — Test your memory of the past year at the 2025 Wrapped Quiz.
Fri 10 Jan — Assemble puzzles with strangers at Jigsaw Junkies.
Sat 11 Jan — Cyclists, gear up! Pedal in Tandem hosts the Reservoir Dogs Day Tour — a 75km ride through Manchanabele and Thippagondanahalli reservoirs. Meet at Karthik Farm & Nursery, Mysore Road.
Coming Up
Next Sunday (12 Jan), learn everyday Kannada at munnuDi kannaDa — a basic spoken Kannada workshop. More film screenings continue with Little Miss Sunshine (Mon 13 Jan) and The Spirit of the Beehive (Mon 20 Jan).
For the full list, visit creative-loafing.in/blr.
Until next week,[c-l]