Things to do in Tamil Nadu
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Things to Do in Tamil Nadu

Filter coffee institutions, dawn surf schools, coastal walks, and classical sabhas in Tamil Nadu.

Featured Cities in Tamil Nadu
Chennai

Curated Spots in Tamil Nadu

Independent roasteries, heritage walks, scenic trails & secret vantage points.

Chamiers Café
Cafés & Bakeries
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R.A. Puram

Chamiers Café

An intimate, vintage-inspired café decorated with Victorian wallpapers and chandeliers, renowned for all-day continental breakfasts and specialty teas. (Source: https://b.zmtcdn.com/data/pictures/5/66565/65eb3de6eecf625d1df203c05d47e30c.jpg)

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MadCo (Madras Cocktail Company)
Speakeasy
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Gopalapuram

MadCo (Madras Cocktail Company)

Chennai's premier speakeasy-style bar hidden behind an unassuming façade, offering reservation entry, bespoke cocktails, and curated bar bites. (Source: https://www.thehindu.com/food/madco-chennai-speakeasy-bar-review/article68870193.ece)

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Eventide Coffee
Specialty Café
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Injambakkam

Eventide Coffee

A Japanese-inspired specialty coffee house along ECR offering micro-roasted Indian single-origin brews, house-made pastries, and minimalist coastal aesthetics. (Source: https://eventidecoffee.com)

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Writer's Cafe
Cafés & Bakeries
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Gopalapuram

Writer's Cafe

A cozy bookstore café serving European-style flammkuchen, light bites, and coffee while partnering with NGOs to empower acid attack and burn survivors. (Source: https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/food/Writers-Cafe-review-Books-coffee-and-happiness/article17028803.ece)

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DakshinaChitra Heritage Museum
Heritage & Culture
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Muttukadu, East Coast Road

DakshinaChitra Heritage Museum

A living-history museum featuring 18 authentic reassembled traditional homes and craft workshops from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. (Source: https://www.dakshinachitra.net)

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Radio Room
Craft Cocktail
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MRC Nagar

Radio Room

An energetic restobar decorated with retro radios, known for its inventive cocktail menu, high-energy music, and lively evening atmosphere. (Source: https://radioroomindia.com)

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Upcoming Events in Tamil Nadu

Live music, workshops, morning run clubs, and weekend meetups.

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Pradeep Kumar Live – An Eclectic Ensemble Experience
Music & Concerts
₹1,000 onwards
Sun, Sept 20 6:30 PM onwards

Pradeep Kumar Live – An Eclectic Ensemble Experience

The Music Academy
By Rorvaa ProductionsRegister
Trade Fair Family Exhibition Featuring Chola Desam
Art & Exhibitions
₹100 onwards
Wed, Sept 23 3:00 PM onwards

Trade Fair Family Exhibition Featuring Chola Desam

Island Grounds
By Island GroundsRegister
Sean Roldan's Kodi Aruvi - Live in Concert
Music & Concerts
₹4,000 onwards
Sat, Sept 26 3:00 PM onwards

Sean Roldan's Kodi Aruvi - Live in Concert

EVP Film City
By BehindwoodsRegister
MICS Music Marathon - 4 Shows 11 Legends
Music & Concerts
₹500 onwards
Sat, Sept 26 3:00 PM onwards

MICS Music Marathon - 4 Shows 11 Legends

M. S. Subbulakshmi Auditorium, ACJ Campus
By MICSRegister
ANIRUDH - THE SING ALONG NIGHT
Music & Concerts
₹300
Sat, Sept 26 6:00 PM onwards

ANIRUDH - THE SING ALONG NIGHT

IDAM - The Art & Cultural Space
By IDAM - The Art & Cultural SpaceRegister
Ganesha Mandap Making - Chennai
Workshops & Crafts
₹499 onwards
Sat, Sept 26 10:00 AM onwards

Ganesha Mandap Making - Chennai

Kreate By Kraft
By Kreate By KraftRegister

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