International Women’s Day is just a few hours away and there’s plenty of ways to celebrate the special day in the city. From attending painting workshop to enrolling for bar hopping, Mumbai has plenty to offer. There is something for everyone. This Women’s Day let you be surrounded by strong women. Here’s our pick of best events, sessions and workshops in Mumbai that are a must attend.
Her Happiness Week
Seawoods Grand Central Mall is organising a series of exclusive events and workshops until March 10. The line-up includes a food styling workshop (March 8), smartphone photography workshop (March 9), makeup workshop (March 9) and Zumba workshop (March 10). Women can also enjoy complimentary services such as free consultation on body composition analysis and diet by VLCC, free makeup by Chambor, and free hair styling and nail art by Envi Salon.
When: Until March 10
Where: Seawoods Grand Central Mall, Seawoods Station, Nerul
Entry: Free
Stole Painting Workshop
Stoles go well with Indian as well as Western attire. The two-hour workshop teaches you to paint a stole. You can even take home your masterpiece. No prior experience in painting or drawing is required. All the required materials will be provided by the organisers.
When: March 8 at 11 am
Where: Unit No. 201, A-Wing, 2nd Floor Solitaire II, Opp. Infinity Mall, Malad West
Tickets: Rs 944
Women’s Day Sail
Jack & Jill Adventures is hosting an all-women sail where all the lovely ladies get a chance to take a break from responsibilities and have a me-time and commemorate the indomitable feminine spirit. What better than celebrating the special day with a soothing breeze, gorgeous sunset, yummy food, desserts and a lot of fun. The sleek sailboat will be sailed by our lady sailor!
When: March 8 at 4:30 pm
Where: Gateway of India
Tickets: Rs 2,500
Women and Theatre in the City
How have women, on and off stage, contributed to enriching and enlivening this burgeoning culture in the city and develop stagecraft to what it is today? In celebration of International Women’s Day 2019, NGMA Mumbai and Ministry of Culture, Government of India and Avid Learning present a panel discussion which will take a closer look at the Thespian history and legacy of the city with a focus of the women of theatre in Mumbai.
When: March 8 from 6 pm to 8 pm
Where: The National Gallery of Modern Art, Sir Cowasji Jehangir Public Hall, MG Road, Fort
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Attend Short Films Screenings
For a movie buff, there is no better way to celebrate Women’s Day than by watching some brilliant short films. CineShorts Film Appreciation Club is organising an evening of Indie Short Film Screenings where movie buffs meet, network, and discuss ‘Films’. Movies that will be screened are Dhyaan Jaaye… Pravachan Na Jaaye, Pressure Cooker, SEAL, Grill, Malota, and TEAR.
When: March 8 at 6:30 pm
Where: The Castiko Space, Bungalow 121, Aaram Nagar II, Versova, Andheri West
Tickets: Rs 200
Nightcrawlers – A curated bar hopping
A curated bar hopping event that’s exclusively for women to celebrate the different shades of womanhood. A night filled with free drinks, fun activities, laughs and fun memories. The evening will start at The Beer Café from 7 pm with a free beer, followed by Grandpa’s Den at 8 pm where women will get a free Chocolate/kamikaze shot and a special offer of 1+1 on cocktail till 8:45 pm. Moving to the next spot, The Irish House at 9:30 pm where women will get a free draught beer and 1+1 on the drinks menu. The night ends at Socials with a free shot.
When: March 8 at 7 pm
Where: Palladium, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel
Tickets: Rs 100
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Friday Night Comedy
Celebrate Women’s Day by heading to The Integral Space where female comedians will take the stage to make you laugh. The line-up includes artists like Deepika Mhatre, Urjita Wani, Anusha Iyer, Jeeya Sethi, and Agrima Joshua.
When: March 8 at 9 pm
Where: The Integral Space, 14 Janata Estate, Senapati Bapat Marg, Opp Palladium Mall High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel
Tickets: Rs 300
FemaPalooza
Celebrate Women’s Day over the weekend by attending a unique all-women stand-up comedy show. The stellar line-up includes Jeeya Sethi, Prashasti Singh, Kajol Srinivasan, Unnati Marfatia, Kruti Kattegi, Niveditha Prakasam and Aditi Mittal. The show is only for women.
When: March 9 at 8 pm
Where: Above The Habitat, 1st and 4th Floor, OYO Townhouse (Hotel Unicontinental), Road Number 3, Khar West
Tickets: Rs 499