There’s something to delight all your senses this weekend

Poetry over in Lahore is happening at ‘Bulleh Shah’ night at Royal Kitchen’s by the historic Lahore Fort.

Islamabadi’s can whip out their comfiest pants to indulge in half off food at Wild Wing’s 1 Year anniversary event.

Classic poetry from the days of yore, Sham-E-Adab promises to be a night of recitation of Urdu poetry and ghazals.

If you’re looking for laughs, Lahore Laugh Club is hosting a night of stand up comedy open mic at Kickstart’s co-working space in Gulberg’Stray.

Reflections’ is an art exhibition happening from this weekend until January 6th and is a must-see in Lahore.

• Options range from art exhibitions, on sale restaurant specials, comedy and poetry nights
• Residents in both Islamabad and Lahore are sure to be spoilt for choice

ISLAMABAD: It’s the last weekend before the last weekend in the last few days of this year.
For those rushing through the two weeks until 2019 starts knocking on our doors – now may be a good time to fulfill the resolutions of 2018. Or, you could opt for something that is less stressful but memorable nonetheless.
Head to the movies this weekend for Aquaman has finally splashed onto the cinema screens. The Jason Mamoa (Game of Thrones fame) starrer is the next installment from DC Comics’ universe which is making most fans dive deep into the unchartered waters of Justice League’s powerful underwater superhero.
And while popcorn serves as a good distraction from usually mundane movie scripts, it’s not real food. Enter Jinnah Market’s Wild Wings. The franchise which is celebrating its one-year anniversary on Friday is treating fans to its successful relationship too by selling their meaty goodness at half the price.
Once you have learned to fly without wings, drop by at Hangout’s Sham-e-Adab and Ghazal Night which is taking place at the National Institute of Science and Technical Education in Islamabad. Enjoy recitations of classic Urdu poetry and ghazals at the show which begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 8 pm.
Not one to single out Islamabad in our list of events lined up for the weekend, there’s something in store for Lahoris too. Get your dose of poetry at Royal Kitchen Lahore Fort’s Bulleh Shah Night. For those who buy tickets in time for Friday’s festivities, they will be treated to a rickshaw tour of Hazuri Bagh before settling in for a night of performances by What Shah, Sayeein Zahoor, and Fazal Jutt.
Did poetry tug at your heartstrings? Now let the Lahore Laugh Club tickle a few ribs, too, with their open mic, stand-up comedy night at Kickstart in Gulberg, on Saturday. For those interested in supporting new talent or trying their hand at making others laugh, tickets are available at the venue too.
For art’s sake, the Allama Iqbal Museum is playing host to ‘Stray Reflections’ a curation of work by Sehr Jalil. The exhibition will launch on Sunday is open to the public until January 6, with the collection being described as ‘visible poetry’.
Islamabad, too, has something up its sleeves for art connoisseurs with ‘No Man’s Land’ by Saadia Hussain and Mohsin Shafi on display now at The Farm in Banigala. If you venture out to the venue during the day, you can treat yourself to the lovely Nomad Market Place where farmers, artisans, and craftsman sell their wares in the delicious winter sun.