Things to do in Mumbai this weekend
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05 THINGS TO DO TODAY
01 Pick between two gigs
A few months ago, the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) opened a new venue to add more variety to the culture hub. After a successful first edition, the performance space is ready to host its second gig featuring The Whole Notes. The six-member band comprising Sarosh Nanavaty and Naquita D’souza on vocals, Apurv Isaac on guitar, Adil Kurwa on bass, Larissa Cohello on keys and Danesh Khambata on drums is known to perform covers of famous artistes such as Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder and Tina Turner. WHERE: The Secret Garden, NCPA, Nariman Point WHEN: 7.30 pm ENTRY: Rs 1,000 LOG: www.bookmyshow.com
Petar Dundov
Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to groove to some techno beats courtesy DJ Petar Dundov. The Zagreb-born musician is known for his energetic electronic mixes. His single Oasis was a major hit amongst music lovers. The Croatian producer has performed at festivals such as I Love Techno, EXIT and Awakenings. WHERE: Kitty Su, Andheri WHEN: 10 pm ENTRY: Log in to their website for details LOG: www.kittysu.com
02 Science geeks, take note
Created by a meteor impact during the Pleistocene Epoch, Lonar Lake is the only known hyper velocity impact crated in basaltic rock in the world. The crater is estimated to be 52,000 years old. At this talk, titled Lonar Impact Crater: Maharashtra as a stepping stone to Mars, Dr Shawn Wright, a research scientist at Planetary Science Institute, USA will discuss what happened in the Lonar region and matters related to Mars geology. WHERE:Fun Republic Social , Andheri WHEN: 4 pm ENTRY: Free CALL: 7506394245
03 Watch a thriller
Directed by Atul Satya Koushik, Ballygunge 1990 is set in Calcutta (now Kolkata). It narrates the tale of Kartik and Vasuki’s unfulfilled romance. The former left the latter to follow his dreams. Years later, Vasuki, now unhappily married, invites Kartik to her house. What might be the reason? Is there a well-crafted plan by Vasuki behind this invitation? To know the answers, catch this play, which stars Annup Sonii and Nishtha Paliwal Tomar. WHERE:Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir , Bandra WHEN: 8 pm ENTRY: Rs 500 onwards LOG: www.bookmyshow.com
04 Bibliophiles, head here
For most bookworms, the smell of a good book is everything. We recommend book lovers in the city to check out this sale organised by BooksByWeight. As the name suggests, instead of paying for each book, you pay for a bulk of tomes, with the priced measured by its weight. Here’s the deal: Rs 100 for 1 kg of fiction books, Rs 300 for 1 kg of literature and popular fiction and Rs 200 for children’s books and fiction. WHERE:Shree Sunderbhai Hall , Churchgate WHEN: 9 am onwards ENTRY: Free CALL: 22661268
05 Attend a painting workshop
Apart from helping you relax, art therapy also allows you to meet like-minded people. That might be one of the reasons why these painting workshops are a hit in the city. At this painting class, you’ll be guided on how to paint with blunt knives. The cost of the workshop, organised by Bombay Drawing Room and conducted by artist Snehal Patil, is inclusive of all art material and food. WHERE: Crafters, Powai WHEN: 4 pm ENTRY: Rs 1,750 CALL: 40717032
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03 THINGS TO DO ON SUNDAY
01 Create pretty designs on a bag
Shibori is an ancient Japanese method of manual resist dyeing of cloth, which dates back to the 8th century. Fold, pleat or crumple cloth to create intricate designs at this Shibori workshop. At this class — conducted by Iteeha — learn how to make gorgeous patterns on a tote bag. You can also add clamps, coins and other decorative items to give your bag an edge. WHERE: Iteeha, Lower Parel WHEN: Jan 13, 4.30 pm ENTRY: Rs 1,500 LOG: www.eventshigh.com
02 Laugh out loud
After working hard throughout the week, a dose of laughter is always welcome. To enjoy a fun evening, head to this comedy show on Sunday. At Laugh it Off 111, these comedians will attempt to tickle the audience’s funny bone. Hosted by comedienne Fatima Ayesha, the line-up for the show includes Apoorva Vajpayee, Vidhushi Swaroop and Abhinash Mohapatra. WHERE: Redbrick Offices Limited, Thane WHEN: Jan 13, 8 pm ENTRY: Rs 200 LOG: www.insider.in
03 Enjoy a musical performance
Musicians Tritha Sinha and Martin Dubois will present a musical performance at an intimate setting of this suburban venue. They will be blending Indian raagas and Mongolian diphonic songs using instruments such as Hand-Pan (or Hang), kora (African harp), tabla, singing bowls, flutes, and kalimbas. Their tunes are a mix of Indian, African as well as jazz, reggae and rock. WHERE: Harkat Studios, Andheri WHEN: Jan 13, 7.30 pm ENTRY: Rs 300 LOG: www.insider.in
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MUST ATTEND - The play that goes wrong
Written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields of Mischief Theatre Company, The Play That Goes Wrong won Best New Comedy at the 2015 Laurence Olivier Awards. In this Indian version of the play-within-aplay, the story follows the members of a fictitious theatre company putting together a production of a popular murder mystery, but it all goes horribly (and hilariously) wrong. The play stars Sharman Joshi. WHERE: St Andrews Auditorium, Bandra WHEN: Jan 13, 7 pm ENTRY: Rs 500 onwards LOG: www.bookmyshow.com
BOOK NOW - Pet Fed Mumbai 2019
Almost three acres of lush green fields, filled with adorable pups and cute cats — sounds like the place you would love to be in? Then, make sure you attend what promises to be one of the most-adorable festivals to hit the city: Pet Fed 2019. Apart from playing in ball pools and eating special treats, your furballs can take part in a fashion show (Jan 20, 7.30 pm), or participate in a talent show (Jan 20, 6.20 pm), and play other fun games. PS: Your cats canunwind in a special enclosed area designated just for them. The fest will also have an adoption camp. Even if you aren’t a pet parent, we suggest you stop by this event just to witness the overload of cuteness. WHERE: MMRDA Grounds, BKC WHEN: Jan 19 and 20, 11 am onwards ENTRY: Rs 349 onwards LOG: www.petfed.org
PLAN AHEAD - Sunset, Sand and Bicycles
Instead of spending your Saturday afternoon being lazy and binge watching some television show, get out and get some fresh air. This cycling tour, organised by Jack and Hill Adventures, will take you to Gorai and Manori islands. Cycle through the narrow lanes and witness the colourful houses and the coastal lifestyle of the place. Visit the serene beaches, play Frisbee and enjoy the sunset. The cost includes first aid, technical and expert support. WHERE: Meeting point is Gorai Jetty WHEN: Jan 19, 4 pm ENTRY: Rs 999 (if you bring your own bicycle and helmet) and Rs 1,499 (if you rent bicycle and helmet from organisers) LOG: www.instamojo.com
To feature an event on this page, send the details and photographs to Vijayeta Basu on mirrorlisting@gmail.com
05 THINGS TO DO TODAY
01 Pick between two gigs
The Whole Notes
A few months ago, the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) opened a new venue to add more variety to the culture hub. After a successful first edition, the performance space is ready to host its second gig featuring The Whole Notes. The six-member band comprising Sarosh Nanavaty and Naquita D’souza on vocals, Apurv Isaac on guitar, Adil Kurwa on bass, Larissa Cohello on keys and Danesh Khambata on drums is known to perform covers of famous artistes such as Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder and Tina Turner. WHERE: The Secret Garden, NCPA, Nariman Point WHEN: 7.30 pm ENTRY: Rs 1,000 LOG: www.bookmyshow.com
Petar Dundov
Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to groove to some techno beats courtesy DJ Petar Dundov. The Zagreb-born musician is known for his energetic electronic mixes. His single Oasis was a major hit amongst music lovers. The Croatian producer has performed at festivals such as I Love Techno, EXIT and Awakenings. WHERE: Kitty Su, Andheri WHEN: 10 pm ENTRY: Log in to their website for details LOG: www.kittysu.com
02 Science geeks, take note
Created by a meteor impact during the Pleistocene Epoch, Lonar Lake is the only known hyper velocity impact crated in basaltic rock in the world. The crater is estimated to be 52,000 years old. At this talk, titled Lonar Impact Crater: Maharashtra as a stepping stone to Mars, Dr Shawn Wright, a research scientist at Planetary Science Institute, USA will discuss what happened in the Lonar region and matters related to Mars geology. WHERE:
03 Watch a thriller
Directed by Atul Satya Koushik, Ballygunge 1990 is set in Calcutta (now Kolkata). It narrates the tale of Kartik and Vasuki’s unfulfilled romance. The former left the latter to follow his dreams. Years later, Vasuki, now unhappily married, invites Kartik to her house. What might be the reason? Is there a well-crafted plan by Vasuki behind this invitation? To know the answers, catch this play, which stars Annup Sonii and Nishtha Paliwal Tomar. WHERE:
04 Bibliophiles, head here
For most bookworms, the smell of a good book is everything. We recommend book lovers in the city to check out this sale organised by BooksByWeight. As the name suggests, instead of paying for each book, you pay for a bulk of tomes, with the priced measured by its weight. Here’s the deal: Rs 100 for 1 kg of fiction books, Rs 300 for 1 kg of literature and popular fiction and Rs 200 for children’s books and fiction. WHERE:
05 Attend a painting workshop
Apart from helping you relax, art therapy also allows you to meet like-minded people. That might be one of the reasons why these painting workshops are a hit in the city. At this painting class, you’ll be guided on how to paint with blunt knives. The cost of the workshop, organised by Bombay Drawing Room and conducted by artist Snehal Patil, is inclusive of all art material and food. WHERE: Crafters, Powai WHEN: 4 pm ENTRY: Rs 1,750 CALL: 40717032
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03 THINGS TO DO ON SUNDAY
01 Create pretty designs on a bag
Shibori is an ancient Japanese method of manual resist dyeing of cloth, which dates back to the 8th century. Fold, pleat or crumple cloth to create intricate designs at this Shibori workshop. At this class — conducted by Iteeha — learn how to make gorgeous patterns on a tote bag. You can also add clamps, coins and other decorative items to give your bag an edge. WHERE: Iteeha, Lower Parel WHEN: Jan 13, 4.30 pm ENTRY: Rs 1,500 LOG: www.eventshigh.com
02 Laugh out loud
After working hard throughout the week, a dose of laughter is always welcome. To enjoy a fun evening, head to this comedy show on Sunday. At Laugh it Off 111, these comedians will attempt to tickle the audience’s funny bone. Hosted by comedienne Fatima Ayesha, the line-up for the show includes Apoorva Vajpayee, Vidhushi Swaroop and Abhinash Mohapatra. WHERE: Redbrick Offices Limited, Thane WHEN: Jan 13, 8 pm ENTRY: Rs 200 LOG: www.insider.in
03 Enjoy a musical performance
Musicians Tritha Sinha and Martin Dubois will present a musical performance at an intimate setting of this suburban venue. They will be blending Indian raagas and Mongolian diphonic songs using instruments such as Hand-Pan (or Hang), kora (African harp), tabla, singing bowls, flutes, and kalimbas. Their tunes are a mix of Indian, African as well as jazz, reggae and rock. WHERE: Harkat Studios, Andheri WHEN: Jan 13, 7.30 pm ENTRY: Rs 300 LOG: www.insider.in
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MUST ATTEND - The play that goes wrong
Written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields of Mischief Theatre Company, The Play That Goes Wrong won Best New Comedy at the 2015 Laurence Olivier Awards. In this Indian version of the play-within-aplay, the story follows the members of a fictitious theatre company putting together a production of a popular murder mystery, but it all goes horribly (and hilariously) wrong. The play stars Sharman Joshi. WHERE: St Andrews Auditorium, Bandra WHEN: Jan 13, 7 pm ENTRY: Rs 500 onwards LOG: www.bookmyshow.com
BOOK NOW - Pet Fed Mumbai 2019
Almost three acres of lush green fields, filled with adorable pups and cute cats — sounds like the place you would love to be in? Then, make sure you attend what promises to be one of the most-adorable festivals to hit the city: Pet Fed 2019. Apart from playing in ball pools and eating special treats, your furballs can take part in a fashion show (Jan 20, 7.30 pm), or participate in a talent show (Jan 20, 6.20 pm), and play other fun games. PS: Your cats can
PLAN AHEAD - Sunset, Sand and Bicycles
Instead of spending your Saturday afternoon being lazy and binge watching some television show, get out and get some fresh air. This cycling tour, organised by Jack and Hill Adventures, will take you to Gorai and Manori islands. Cycle through the narrow lanes and witness the colourful houses and the coastal lifestyle of the place. Visit the serene beaches, play Frisbee and enjoy the sunset. The cost includes first aid, technical and expert support. WHERE: Meeting point is Gorai Jetty WHEN: Jan 19, 4 pm ENTRY: Rs 999 (if you bring your own bicycle and helmet) and Rs 1,499 (if you rent bicycle and helmet from organisers) LOG: www.instamojo.com
To feature an event on this page, send the details and photographs to Vijayeta Basu on mirrorlisting@gmail.com
