Ahmedabad this week feels unusually well-balanced. There is enough happening to keep extroverts fully occupied, but not so much that the city loses its rhythm. One corner of town is hosting slow brunches with unlimited coffee refills and soft jazz energy, another is running stand-up sets dangerously close to midnight, and somewhere in between, a packed IPL screening is waiting to turn complete strangers into temporary cricket analysts.
There is also a Burmese New Year celebration tucked inside Palladium Mall, which feels exactly like the kind of wonderfully unexpected thing Ahmedabad has quietly become very good at.
This week’s calendar is less about massive spectacle and more about mood. Food-heavy afternoons. Comedy-heavy nights. Conversations that stretch longer than intended. The kind of plans that start casually and somehow consume your entire weekend.
Here is everything worth stepping out for.
Everyday Brunch at Baba Budan Cafe — Till May 31
Ahmedabad’s café culture has fully entered its slow-living era, and Baba Budan seems aware of it. Their ongoing everyday brunch is built for people who want mornings without urgency — long tables, comforting plates, strong coffee, and the luxury of nowhere immediate to be. A solid option if your ideal weekend activity involves eating slowly while pretending your phone does not exist.
When: May 18-31, multiple slots | Where: Baba Budan, Bodakdev | Tickets: ₹999
Thingyan: Celebrating Burmese New Year — Ahmedabad
Burma Burma’s Thingyan celebration arrives with exactly the kind of warmth and colour you would hope for from a New Year festival centred around food and togetherness. Hosted at their Palladium Mall outlet in Thaltej, the experience introduces diners to Burmese festive specials that rarely make it into everyday restaurant menus. One of the quieter highlights of the week, and easily among the most distinctive.
When: May 18-31, multiple slots | Where: Burma Burma, Palladium Mall, Thaltej | Tickets: ₹1,000
Screening of IPL — Every Evening
Some cities watch cricket politely. Ahmedabad does not. Virasat-E-Curry’s IPL screenings promise the full experience: loud reactions, instant tactical opinions from people who discovered cricket three weeks ago, and the collective emotional instability that only T20 cricket can reliably produce. Ideal for anyone who prefers their matches with food and background chaos.
When: May 18-31, 7 pm | Where: Virasat-E-Curry, Ahmedabad | Tickets: ₹200
The Wrong Room — A Comedy Show — May 23
The title already sounds like the beginning of a bad decision, which is usually a promising sign for live comedy. Hosted at Mishty Studio, this show leans into awkwardness, miscommunication, and the deeply human experience of accidentally ending up somewhere you absolutely should not be. Small venue comedy remains undefeated for atmosphere.
When: May 23, 6.30 pm | Where: Mishty Studio, Cafe & Hall | Tickets: ₹199 onwards
Saturday Showdown ft. Rabab Randhawa — May 23
If your weekend plans require volume, lights, and the general energy of a nightclub trying very hard to create a memory, Risqué has you covered. Rabab Randhawa headlines Saturday night with a high-energy set expected to pull one of the louder crowds of the week. Not subtle. Not trying to be.
When: May 23, 8 pm | Where: Risqué, Ahmedabad | Tickets: ₹1,500 onwards
Raw-Men on Stage — Multiple Dates
A comedy lineup with a name confident enough to commit fully to the bit. Hosted at Anaba, this recurring stand-up showcase brings together emerging comics testing material in front of audiences that are close enough to make every silence feel personal. Which, for stand-up fans, is part of the charm.
When: From May 23 onwards, multiple dates | Where: Anaba, Ahmedabad | Tickets: ₹99
Ashleel Battein — 18+ Stand-Up Comedy Show — May 23
Starting at 11.45 pm, which honestly tells you everything you need to know. Ashleel Battein at Art House India is unapologetically adult, chaotic, and designed for audiences who prefer comedy without filters or moral supervision. Definitely not a family outing. Very much a “message your friends at 10 pm and see who is still awake” plan.
When: May 23, 11.45 pm | Where: Art House India, Ahmedabad | Tickets: ₹299 onwards
The Grand Sunday Brunch at The Leela — Every Sunday
There are brunches, and then there are hotel brunches that function more like endurance sports. The Leela’s Sunday spread at Citrus Junction arrives with the full luxury-hospitality treatment — elaborate buffets, leisurely pacing, and the quiet confidence of a place that knows nobody is leaving hungry.
When: Every Sunday, 12.30-3.30 pm | Where: Citrus Junction, The Leela, Gandhinagar | Tickets: ₹200
Ghar: An Open Mic for Words by Tape A Tale — May 24
Tape A Tale’s open mics occupy a very specific emotional territory — somewhere between performance and collective therapy. Ghar brings poetry, storytelling, personal essays, and spoken-word performances into one room where vulnerability is not only accepted but expected. Softly intimate in the best way.
When: May 24, 5 pm | Where: MADHYANTAR FILMS, Ahmedabad | Tickets: ₹200
Hu Chandrakant Bakshi — May 24
A theatrical tribute built around one of Gujarat’s most provocative literary voices. Chandrakant Bakshi remains a figure people still argue about, which is usually a sign of cultural relevance surviving long past fashion. Expect intensity, sharp writing, and an audience that already knows exactly why they came.
When: May 24, 6.30 pm | Where: Thakorbhai Desai Hall | Tickets: Free onwards
Mohan No Masalo — May 24
Gujarati theatre continues to maintain one of the strongest live-performance cultures in the country, and Mohan No Masalo leans fully into that tradition — dramatic timing, crowd-responsive humour, and performances built for audiences who enjoy theatre as a shared experience rather than a silent one.
When: May 24, 9.30 pm | Where: Thakorbhai Desai Hall | Tickets: ₹800 onwards
Laugh Lounge — Standup Comedy — May 24
A late-night comedy room at Java+ designed for people who want to end Sunday with laughter rather than existential dread about Monday morning. A rotating lineup, relaxed setting, and exactly the kind of low-pressure atmosphere stand-up works best in.
When: May 24, 10 pm | Where: Java+, Ahmedabad | Tickets: ₹199 onwards
All event details are as provided by organisers and are subject to change. Readers are advised to confirm timings and ticket availability directly with venues before attending.