Key events in Kerala today: Venu Nagavally memorial, ‘Theatre is life’ discussion and Silver Hills Trophy basketball tournament on Sep 12

From a memorial programme in Thiruvananthapuram honouring filmmaker Venu Nagavally to a theatre discussion in Ernakulam and the inauguration of a major inter-school basketball tournament in Kozhikode, Kerala is set to host a wide range of cultural and sporting events on Friday.

Thiruvananthapuram

• Bharat Bhavan Shemmankudi Memorial Hall: Remembrance programme on the 15th death anniversary of film director Venu Nagavally | 6.00
• East Fort Gandhi Park: 'Gopikanirtham' as part of Balagokulam’s Sri Krishna Jayanthi celebrations | 6.00
• Vailoppilly Samskrithi Bhavan: Play ‘Nanmayil John Quixote’ | 6.30
• Press Club Hall: Memorial meeting for Anad Shashi and N K Vijayakumar, with M M Hassan and Cheriyan Philip | 5.00

Ernakulam

• Sacred Heart College Main Auditorium, Thevara: Discussion ahead of ‘Manorama Hortus’ on the theme ‘Theatre is life – experiences from the stage’ with Ammini Earnest, KPAC Beatrice, Pauly Valsan, moderated by Muthumani | 10.30
• Grand Hyatt Convention Centre: Kerala Urban Conclave 2025, inauguration by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan | 9.30
• Kaloor International Stadium Ground: Electronic Security System and Automation Exhibition ‘Autosec Expo 2025’, inauguration by Opposition Leader V D Satheesan | 10.00
• Sacred Heart College, Thevara: Inter-collegiate literary festival ‘Sarga Patham 2025’ competitions from 10.30, valedictory at 4.00
• Ernakulathappan Ground: Antilia Balidweep Fest | 11.00
• Bhaskareeyam Convention Centre, Elamakkara: Krishna Geethi competition finals as part of Sri Krishna Jayanthi Baladinam celebrations at 2.00, family gathering inaugurated by Deepak Dev at 6.00
• Changampuzha Cultural Centre, Edappally: Nrithayog | 6.30

Kozhikode

• BSNL Customer Service Centre building: Kairali special Onam sale | 10.00
• Regional Science Centre: Astronomy and space exhibition | 10.00
• Farook College Higher Secondary School: Felicitation and send-off for the team that won the Subroto Cup state championship for the second consecutive time, chief guest Kamal Varadoor | 10.00
• Silver Hills School Indoor Stadium: Inauguration of Silver Hills Trophy South India inter-school basketball tournament by Collector Snehil Kumar Singh | 10.00
• Chelannur SN College: District-level job fest organised by alumni association ‘Kaiyoppu’ at | 10.00
• Westhill Rest House: Sitting of Human Rights Commission judicial member K Baijunath | 10.30
• Kairali Vedi Auditorium: Palestine solidarity film screening organised by Ashwani Film Society – No Other Land | 4.30
• Brahmakumaris branch, Chettukadavu: Meditation training | 5.00
• Panathuthazham Ground, Kottooli: Launch of pension scheme for cancer patients by Calicut Family Club, inauguration by MLA Thottathil Raveendran | 7.00