--- title: "Community Gatherings and Play in Kengeri | Courtyard Koota" description: "Join our community gatherings and play events at Courtyard Koota in Bangalore. From Jigsaw Jams to potlucks, find your space to connect, share stories, and unwind. Experience our unique community gatherings today." canonical: https://mytribe.in/courtyard_koota/curated-workshops-talks/community-gatherings-play last_updated: 2025-08-21 --- # Community Gatherings and Play in Kengeri Tribe Verified · Seven years of community building in Kengeri. By [Courtyard Koota](https://mytribe.in/courtyard_koota) · Hosted at Courtyard Koota, Kengeri, Bengaluru · ₹200 per person / session (estimate) Part of [Curated Workshops & Talks](https://mytribe.in/courtyard_koota/curated-workshops-talks). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/courtyard_koota/curated-workshops-talks/gallery) Real connections happen when we step away from screens. Whether you are puzzle-solving at a Jigsaw Jam or sharing stories over a potluck, our community gatherings are all about slowing down and finding common ground here in Kengeri. ## Photos and videos - [Video: A day at Koota during our Jigsaw Jam with Playful Pursuits. This video shows the focused, collaborative, and joyful atmosphere as people of all ages come together to piece puzzles. It's the perfect screen free way to spend an afternoon.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/84b2bce8-658c-4ad0-9218-526e9acfb2b6) - ![A candid shot of our community enjoying a potluck meal during a Local Food Club meetup. These gatherings are about more than just food; they are about sharing, laughter, and building connections.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/45758f01-d5c5-40e5-9432-c2dd4e5fe98b) - [Video: A dynamic video collage from a Jigsaw Jam event. It shows the wide variety of puzzles available and people of all ages engrossed in the activity, capturing the fun and relaxed vibe of the day.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/59419ef8-d7d4-49d6-ba80-3208a32f5333) - ![Asma from Playful Pursuits, the puzzle queen who curates our Jigsaw Jam events, stands proudly with her collection of puzzles. Her passion brings joy to our community of puzzlers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9499105d-586e-4605-b4f9-91440f3c526d) - ![Three children work together on a large floor puzzle during a Jigsaw Jam. Our events are designed to be inclusive and fun for the whole family.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2b2629c3-ea32-4235-9dc4-8a4857cce1c8) - ![The poster for one of our Jigsaw Jam events, featuring a colorful puzzle background. These playful pursuits are a recurring favorite at Koota.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/50648a7d-a551-4e72-a3ac-1ec75aec7bf4) - ![A photo from a Local Food Club meetup, inviting people to join the community. These events are a partnership to celebrate local food traditions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1a3c2f8d-77f7-4c4a-aa33-454c7e37ebb9) - ![The full schedule for our "Bamboo Groove" weekend, a multi day event celebrating the versatility of bamboo through talks, walks, food, music, and art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eab3081e-f598-4020-a5e7-5613c519c7b6) - ![A small group, including a young girl, engaged in conversation during a community meetup. We cherish these moments of intergenerational connection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9b412d3e-b5d1-4dea-9eb8-5c4ab330e021) - ![Two attendees deep in conversation in our cozy library space during a community event. The atmosphere at Koota is designed to encourage spontaneous connections.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7aadda27-0465-4e18-9ec6-ea2df6461606) - ![Another quiet moment of connection between two attendees. Our space offers many nooks for personal conversations.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9ef0c149-0524-426c-807e-73d8a4f4204a) - ![Two women engaged in an animated discussion, with a whiteboard in the background. Our gatherings often spark lively exchanges of ideas.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/399cefe4-72f8-4862-b917-cda41ee5f36e) - ![A group of people enjoying conversation around a table at a Local Food Club meetup.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/20e05ba9-0bb7-4bd8-b7f9-e6291fe70e22) - ![Participants at a community event, focused on an activity. Our gatherings often include interactive elements.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bac249cd-0ebe-40ba-8dd6-194a8fa09806) - ![An overhead shot of a family working together on a large jigsaw puzzle at our Jigsaw Jam.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4da70f50-3d61-4b58-8f1d-655f94d88257) - ![Poster for a Jigsaw Jam, highlighting the "Speed Puzzling Challenge" for those who love a friendly competition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/56583734-65a5-4eaa-8b86-8ce0c37d67cd) - ![A table laden with a huge variety of jigsaw puzzles, ready for our Jigsaw Jam event. We ensure there's a puzzle for every interest and skill level.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b91a1455-44fd-404f-bb06-e283a67d848c) - ![Poster for a Jigsaw Jam with a retro cassette tape puzzle theme. We love to keep our recurring events fresh and fun.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/82e66d84-8024-403b-a34b-90d9dd0486b1) - ![A duplicate of the retro-themed Jigsaw Jam poster.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b8f54fb9-cf9e-403f-b221-4453203dbee6) - ![A vibrant poster for a Jigsaw Jam, showing hands piecing a puzzle together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ecc86218-112f-463a-812c-63e0b5029dab) - ![A simple, clean poster for a Jigsaw Jam, with puzzle pieces scattered on a wooden table.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c242581c-2898-4029-b32a-ad746a24b99f) - ![A focused participant at a Jigsaw Jam, demonstrating the quiet, meditative joy of puzzling.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/23c3488f-30b5-45c6-a092-584c847d2746) - ![A promotional graphic for a Jigsaw Jam, part of our December events calendar.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/55877997-ca72-4473-b16c-cf4ea701189d) - ![Poster for Jigsaw Jam Round 2, featuring children collaborating on a puzzle.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b532e1ae-8945-4de5-b6ae-f0bc1f136f1a) - ![A candid shot of children working on a puzzle at a Jigsaw Jam.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3cd0f2d0-dbdc-4f77-ab13-490d5a229a86) - ![A promotional graphic for a Jigsaw Jam, featured in our November events.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c2e9c36b-ff65-4728-ab50-76208bf2f279) - ![A mountain of puzzle boxes, showcasing the incredible variety available at our Jigsaw Jam events.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/133197cc-9822-4939-9ed1-d5ac2c1c820e) - ![A participant enjoying a moment of solo puzzling at a Jigsaw Jam.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fb8e6b3a-67b3-43fb-a9f9-ab878677ec59) - ![A close up of children's hands working on a space themed puzzle.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6921964e-2900-4ade-994f-7aa3997c27f9) - ![A grandmother and grandson puzzling together, a heartwarming moment from our Jigsaw Jam.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/49624a69-3eb0-4a12-9575-103aa74e3fe2) - ![A promotional graphic for a Jigsaw Jam, part of our October events calendar.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8dcf82a5-b2fe-4bbb-80ac-645b0f5fcc4c) - ![An alternate poster for our October Jigsaw Jam, emphasizing the fun and social aspect.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/796f716e-bc12-4575-8193-68526d74e6ca) - [Video: A video montage from our "Bamboo Groove" weekend, showing the bamboo walk, foraging, cooking, and craft activities.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/05e555da-8561-4154-b827-3f9d3a6343d5) - ![Poster for the "Bamboo Feast," an intimate gathering with food and stories from the Khasi community and other regions, all featuring bamboo shoots.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b32d759b-c55d-44a4-9c5a-107021c67646) - ![Poster for the "Foraging Bamboo Shoots" workshop, where participants learned to harvest, process, and cook this unique ingredient.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1d36c5ec-c2c4-47fe-b028-d76c02740ab7) - ![Poster for the "Bamboo Walk in Malhar," a guided tour showcasing the 10+ varieties of bamboo in our community.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/64f6da7e-4b90-4382-9f3a-c2e5aa36ba26) - ![Poster for the panel discussion "Unlocking Opportunities, Overcoming Obstacles with Bamboo," which kicked off our Bamboo Groove weekend.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b2a1cd5b-b796-43fc-bb13-37fe20a68b1e) - ![The main poster for our "Bamboo Groove" weekend, announcing the dates and theme.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cbb67330-26a2-43d7-a77d-365da61ea7d9) ## About Community Gatherings & Play When you join a Jigsaw Jam or a Local Food Club meetup, you are not just attending an event. You are part of a curated space where we handle the facilitation, supplies, and atmosphere, so you can focus entirely on the person sitting across from you. Bring a curious mind, a story to share, or your appetite, but leave any performance anxiety at the door. These are casual, come-as-you-are spaces designed for real interaction. At Courtyard Koota, we believe that the best parts of life happen in the margins, like the spontaneous conversations between puzzle pieces or the shared laughter over a potluck dish. Our Community Gatherings and Play events, hosted at our Kengeri space, are designed to dismantle the barriers of modern social life. If you have been searching for a place to unplug, our Jigsaw Jams—curated with the puzzle experts at Playful Pursuits—offer exactly that. We provide the tables, the high-quality jigsaws, and the quiet camaraderie. You bring your patience and your puzzle-solving skills. Whether you are a seasoned speed-puzzler or someone who just wants to place a few pieces and watch the world go by, there is a seat for you. For the foodies and storytellers, our Local Food Club meetups are where we celebrate local culinary traditions. We do not believe in formal networking or stiff business exchanges. Instead, we host potlucks where the dish you bring serves as an icebreaker. These sessions are guided but never rigid, allowing the conversation to flow from memories of home-cooked recipes to the history of local ingredients. Our space is set up to support these interactions. We use the Library and Main Hall to create intimate nooks where you can actually hear the person next to you. If you are new to the city or just looking for a community that values curiosity and collaboration, just walk in. We host events for everyone from teenagers to retirees, keeping our groups small so nobody gets lost in the crowd. ## About Courtyard Koota We are a collective built by Natasha, Nanu, Sridevi, and a host of volunteers who believe a space is only as good as the conversations it holds. We have turned our space in Kengeri into a home for stories and connections, not just another event venue. Come pull up a chair, we have saved a spot for you. 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