Celebrating the real you

Women's day is here again and we think you have enough options to make the most of today. Break free, do something you haven't done before and celebrate the spirit of womanhood -- freedom

Feminists might not always agree that women need a separate day to celebrate who they are, they'd rather every day be a women's day and we'd love that too.

All said and done, today is a special day and we've done our part and picked some of the best do's in the city today. Browse through and take a pick, but promise us you'll do something completely out of the way and make today memorableu2026

Getting in touch
An idea that's never been considered before, women will completely agree with Pushpanjali Reddy when she says, "She'd rather get in touch with a woman!" The idea dawned on her and what came from it was the city's first all-woman directory -- deFacto, with contact details of women from fields as diverse as politics and construction. The book launches tomorrow and will be available in bookstores in no time.
The book will launch in stores in April
Call: 98802 69288

The Songstress and the Food
Planning on bringing in the special day in style? Head to OKO, On the Rooftop and experience an evening worth being a part of. Catch Bangalore's favourite female vocalist Avril Q as she performs live and nibble on some sushi and chocolate delicacies while you lounge around. Like that's not enough, also try out some amazing Pinky vodka based cocktails, and some other yummy treats on the menu.
At: OKO, The Lalit Ashok,
Kumara Krupa High Grounds
On: March 8
7 to 11.30 pm
Call: 90089 76677

Shop and eat in the bargain
Head to The Julie Kagti Store if you're in the mood for shopping instead and indulge in the summer collection of sarees, contemporary wear and accessories that will surely make you want to celebrate. Like that's not enough, the store also promises a 20 percent discount at the On the Edge Mediterranean restaurant, that's guaranteed with every purchase.
At: The Julie Kagti Store, Hatworks Boulevard, Cunningham Road
On: March 8, All day long
Call: 4132 7515

Watch a movie for free!
This sounds too good to be true, but we're not kidding. BIG Cinemas loves the women of Bangalore so much that they're willing to give you free tickets for all of today! Just ensure you're at the venue 45 minutes prior to a show, we'd say be there an hour earlier and ask for your free ticket. What's more, you also stand chances of winning coupons from Kaya Skin Clinic and Titan Raaga.
At: BIG Cinemas
Gopalan Arch Mall
On: March 8, All day long
Movies playing: Road, Teen Patti, Karthik Calling Karthik, Atithi Tum Kab Jaaoge, Thanks Maa, My Name Is Khan, and Legion

Learn to kickbox, if you will...
This bookstore is all proud of their employee who won a medal at the Asian Kickboxing Championship recently and now wants to teach women in the city a move or two -- for self-protection. Check out the workshop being held and learn some moves from Uma Shankar that might just prove to be really useful some day.
At: Oxford Bookstore, Leela Galleria, Leela Palace, Airport Road
On: March 8,u00a0 3 pm onwards
Call: 99864 70678

Refresh at no cost
Jus Booster seems to love its women clientele and to show you how much they love you; they're offering free healthy, delicious and extremely refreshing smoothies, all day long at all their outlets. Isn't that reason enough to celebrate?
At: All Jus Booster kiosks across the city

Shop and then shop again
The Bombay Store might have shifted location to Indiranagar, but it sure hasn't forgotten how much the women of Bangalore love it. To show you how much they appreciate your loyalty, the store now offers gift vouchers of different denominations that can be redeemed on your next visit. On purchase of any item between Rs 1,500 to 3,000 the Store offers a Gift Voucher worth Rs 200 to be utilized on the next purchase. On purchase of goods between Rs 3,001 to Rs 5,000 one receives a Gift voucher worth Rs 500. On any purchase above Rs 5,000 one receives a Gift Voucher worth Rs 800.
At: The Bombay Store, Indiranagar
On: March 8, All day long
Call: 96322 99872

Donate to a cause
If you want to have fun, yet do something for the world around you, then this event is sure to get you all excited. Centre for Social Action, Christ University, Bangalore partners with this boutique hotel to allow you to contribute towards Project 3D, that works in the slums of Janakiramnagar in Lingarajapuram. Lunch in style and watch a free screening of Camille Claudel, if you'd like in the bargain.
At: The Zuri Whitefield
On: March 8, 9.30 am onwards
Call: 6665 7272

We've given you enough of options, but even if you don't want to try these out, Kaya Skin Clinic and Anoo's Beauty Parlour also have special offers for the day.

The Park also has discounts on their spreads and is worth a check out too! If nothing else, at least get your special lady a bouquet of flowers!

We hope you have loads of fun and from everyone at The Guide Bangalore -- HAPPY WOMENS DAY!