Here's a roundup of all the events and activities happening around Mumbai that you can be a part of this weekend
Friday
Pen a short story
If your child is studying in a grade from Class 5 to 10 and dreams of becoming an author, here's their chance. A city school has tied up with a bookstore chain for I Want To Be An Author programme, which invites students to submit their short stories till December end. The shortlisted works will be compiled and published as a book.
Email authorconnect@crossword.in
LOL in Navi Mumbai
Watch leading stand-up comedian Abhishek Upmanyu's first showcase in the satellite city. Expect new jokes and observational comedy in his typical say-it-like-it-is style at the one-hour special titled, Thoda Saaf Bol.
Time 8.30 pm
At DY Patil Auditorium, Navi Mumbai.
Call 9820384567
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Entry Rs.708 onwards
Relive disco days
Go back in time to Manhattan's infamous broadway club Studio 54 of the 1970s at a gig featuring ENG aka Kunal Lodhia (in pic), who will spin everything from disco to South African deep house, Rahul Chhabria aka DJ Chhabb, whose influences include psychedelic rock and grunge, and artiste Jai Anand.
Time : 9 pm
At Bonobo, Kenilworth Mall, Phase 2, off Linking Road, Bandra west.
Call 26055050
Saturday
Explore the city's history
Sign up for a heritage walk in the Fort neighbourhood with Alisha Sadikot, founder of The Inheritage Project, to learn how the history of the area is connected to the evolution of the country's modern-day financial capital.
Time 8 am to 10 am
Meeting Point Asiatic Library steps, Fort.
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Cost Rs.800
Travel with a dress
Delhi-based couture designer Amit Aggarwal brings his latest collection to Mumbai for a three-day pop-up that ends tonight. Marrying influences from Monaco and Kashi, the line features off-shoulder gowns with motifs inspired by Monte Carlo architecture, including gilded panels and twirling art nouveau patterns, along with vintage Benaras brocade sarees in contemporary silhouettes.
Time 11 am to 8 pm
At Atosa, Aman Villa, opposite St Elias School, Khar west.
call 26052509
Help furry friends
Volunteer for The Welfare of Stray Dogs' (WSD) adoption programme with a series of workshops, starting today. Shirin Merchant of Canines Can Care will offer training on dog behaviour and how to make the environment pet-friendly. You need to commit three hours per week for at least two days in a month.
Time 4 pm onwards (address on confirmation)
RSVP 9819100808
Sunday
Tuck into a Thai feast
Savour spicy Thai soup, lotus root salad with lychee and chicken, shrimp cakes with pickle, black pepper mushroom with water chestnut, Panang curry with rice and the traditional tub tim krob at a five-course Thai pop-up by chef Vanita Lalwani, trained at Bangkok's Blue Elephant Cooking School.
Time 8.30 pm onwards
At The Daily Bar & Kitchen, Bandra west.
Call 9920446633
Cost Rs.2,000 plus taxes (without alcohol)
Wake up to ragas
Catch Ganapati Bhat, who — despite being from a village in Karnataka — has mastered north Indian classical music. He is inspired by the Gwalior and Patiala gharanas, and will perform morning ragas at a Juhu venue along with Niranjan Lele on the harmonium and Shridhar Mandre playing the tabla.
Time 7.30 am
At Prithvi Theatre, Janki Kutir, Juhu.
Call 26149546
Entry Rs.250
Discover Baul poetry
Attend a poetry session with Kishor Kadam, alias Saumitra, who will present his newly written verses, inspired by the Baul folk tradition. He will also narrate his approach to a script. The session, which is part of Museum Katta series, will be conducted in Marathi.
Time 5 pm to 7 pm
At Dr Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum, Rani Baug, Dr BA Marg, Byculla.
Call 23731234
Entry Museum fees apply
Play by the rules
What happens when your partner lays down a list of things s/he likes and dislikes? Find out in The Relationship Agreement, whose cast includes TV actor Sumona Chakravarti.
Time 7 pm
At St Andrews Auditorium, Bandra west.
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Cost Rs.250 onwards
