Key events in Kerala today: Rabindra Sangeeth, short film festival mark Nov 09

Bharatanatyam led by Ashwathy and Sreekanth at Soorya Festival in Thiruvananthapuram, Children's Day Celebration - District Level Art Competition in Kottayam, Manorama Quick Kerala Machinery and Trade Expo in Kozhikode, centenary year exhibition of Quantum Science in Kochi, awareness class on 'How to make SIR easy', and so on, are some of the major events in Kerala on November 9, 2025.

Thiruvananthapuram

• Vazhuthacaud Tagore Theatre: Kerala Cultural Forum Sathyan Smaraka's Sathyan Birthday Celebration and Award Distribution. Minister V. Sivankutty, Actress Urvashi. 4:00 pm.
• Thycaud Ganesham: Bharatanatyam led by Ashwathy and Sreekanth at Soorya Festival 7:30 pm.
• Press Club: All Travancore Sree Padmanabha Vilasam Hindu Cheramar Mahajana Sangham - Diamond Jubilee Conference. 11:00 am.
• Press Club: Sahayathrika Kala Samskarika Vedi's Poetry Session (Kaviyarang). 1:30 pm.
• Press Club: Book Launch of 'Kondathum Kettathum' written by Darshana Mohan. 4:00 pm.
• Press Club: Book Launch of 'Buddhanum Yudasum Kure Chaverukalum' written by Sajithlal Nandanam. 4:00 pm.
• Fine Arts College Art Gallery, Mauve Art Gallery: Monsoon Art Fest featuring 150 artists (painters and sculptors). 4:00 pm.

Kollam

• Kollam Public Library Art Gallery: Manichithramela 25 (25th Manichithramela) Painting Dialogue. 10:00 am.
• Public Library Hall: Kerala Yukthivadi Movement Annual Conference. 2:00 pm.
• Railway Community Hall: Railway Pensioners Association Annual Day and Family Get-together. 10:00 am.

Kottayam

• Nagampadam Maithanam: Play 'Raktharakshas Chapter One'. 2:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 9:00 pm.
• Kottayam YMCA Hall: YMCA–YWCA World Prayer Week. Inauguration – Bishop Thomas Samuel, Gospel Music Service – YMCA Ecumenical Choir – 6:00 pm.
• Thirunakkara Azad Lane Tapasya Kalakendram Hall: Reception for Sreejith Moothedathu, teacher and writer, who received the Central Sahitya Akademi's National Children's Literature Award – 10:30 am.
• Kottayam Children's Library and Jawahar Balabhavan: Children's Day Celebration - District Level Art Competition Valedictory. Fancy Dress Competition – 2:30 pm.
• Thirunakkara NSS Karayogam Hall: Condolence Meeting for S. Subramanian Iyer, former president of Puthia Thrikkovil Temple Advisory Committee – 4:00 pm.

Kochi

• Marine Drive: Women's Home Exhibition, Thesis competition for architecture students,
• 3D Printing workshop, Waterproofing discussion: 11.00 am
• Kalamassery Decathlon: Vascular awareness walkathon organized jointly by Vascular Society and Amrita Hospital – 6.30 pm
• Thripunithura Layam Koothambalam: Sopana Sangeetholsavam (Sopana Music Festival) led by Kottaram Sangeeth Marar – 8.00 pm
• Padiwattam Assisiya Convention Centre: Raveendra Sangeetholsavam (Raveendra Music Festival); songs composed by music director Raveendran will be sung by singers and music directors – 9.00 pm
• CUSAT Centre for Science in Society: Centenary year exhibition of Quantum Science – 9.00
• Kadavanthra K P Vallon Road Devi Temple: Balagokulam Dharmabodha, Bhagavat Gita Class – 9.30 pm
• Ernakulathappan Temple Ground: International Book Festival; Aksharakeli (Changampuzha Aksharashloka Sadass) – 9.45 am, Prize distribution for competition winners of the book festival – 10.30 am, K M Shahjahan – Gautham Krishna discussion – 2.00 pm, Discussion on Children's Literature – 2.45 pm, K. Radhakrishnan Award presentation – 4.00 pm, Dr. Sukumar Azhikode commemoration – 4.00 pm, Discussion on Vaikom Satyagraha – 5.00 pm, Prof. M.K. Sanu commemoration – 5.45 pm, Nisar Ilthumish – Book discussion – 6.30 pm, Semi-classical fusion dance – 6.45 pm, Rabindra Sangeeth – 7.15, Kolkali, Thiruvathira – 7.45 pm.
• Bolgatty Grand Hyatt: Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India (RSSDI) conference – 10.00 pm
• Edappally Vanitha Theatre: Screening of 'Dhabari Kuruvi' at Priyanandan Film Festival; discussion with the director – 10.00 am
• Durbar Hall Art Centre: Art exhibition 'Alienated Geographies' – 11.00 am
• A K Seshadri Road Sahodara Bhavanam:M K Raghavan Award presentation; K. Sudhakaran MP, Panakkad Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal (guests) – 2.30 pm
• Edappally Changampuzha Park: Kavya Moola (Poetry Corner) – 3.00, Dance (Mayuri School of Dance) – 6.00 pm.
• Edappally Changampuzha Park: Inauguration of Eloor 'Kazhcha' Drama Group – 4.30 pm.

Kozhikode

• East Hill Krishnamenon Museum Theatre: Minimal Cinema Independent Short Film Festival 9:00 am, Valedictory Session and Award Presentation 6:00 pm.
• Thali NSS School Auditorium: Guruvayoorappan College Community's Samagamam 2025 – Inauguration by Dr. T.M. Sarvothamman Nedungadi 9:00 am.
• Farook Marina Convention Centre: Indian Medical Association State Conference Inauguration by Minister Veena George 9:30 am.
• Veda Temple: New Vedic Study Project 'Hindu Dharma Study Through Vedas' organized by Kashyapa Veda Research Foundation – Inauguration by Acharya M.R. Rajesh 9:30 am.
• Indoor Stadium: International Shotokan Karate Academy's National Open Karate Championship Inauguration by District Sports Council President P. Nikhil 9:30 am.
• Kelu Ettan Study and Research Centre: Study Course – Class – 'Differences Between Brahminical Religions and Sramana Religions' – Dr. K.K. Sundaresan 9:30 am, 'What are the Philosophical Systems of Shad Darshanas?' – Dr J. Prasad 2:00 pm.
• Govt. Youth Hostel: Tribal Youth Cultural Exchange Program 10:00 am.
• Town Hall: Unveiling of the portrait of former Rotary District Governor Daraies Marshall – Mayor Beena Philip 10:30 am.
• K.P. Kesava Menon Hall: K.P. Kesava Menon Commemoration 10:30 am.
• Kairali Vedi Auditorium: Ritwik Ghatak Film Festival led by Bank Men's Film Society – Komal Gandhar 10:30 am, Suvarnarekha 1:15 pm, Ajantrik 3:30 pm.
• Lulu Mall Exhibition Ground: Manorama Quick Kerala Machinery and Trade Expo 11:00 am, Seminar – 'One Nation – One Margin: Inequalities and Solutions in the Small Business Sector' – Inauguration by Minister P.A. Mohammed Riyas – 6:00 pm.
• Academy Art Gallery: 'Phantasmagoria by the Shore of Longing' art exhibition by Anto George 11:00 am.
• Nalanda Auditorium: All India Forward Bloc District Convention Inauguration by State General Secretary Manoj Kumar 11:00 am.
• Mananchira CSI Cathedral Church: Harvest Festival – Chief Guest Cochin Maha Parish Treasurer Rev. P.K. Maman 1:30 pm.
• Sajan Auditorium at Chalappuram: Commemoration Meeting of former Minister and CMP founder leader M.V. Raghavan – Inauguration by former KPCC President K. Muralidharan 4:30 pm.
• Mukhadar Ciasco ITI Hall: Former Minister P.M. Aboobacker Commemoration Meeting organized by INL South Mandal Committee – Inauguration by Minister P.A. Mohammed Riyas 4:30 pm.
• Town Hall: Calicut Music Club's Musical Program 5:30 pm.
• Ediyangara Yuvasahithy Samajam Hall: 'How to make SIR easy' – Awareness Class Inauguration by Retd. District Judge A. Harris 6:30 pm.