Workshop
Friday International wrestler Sangram Singh will
be conducting a Greco Reco Wrestle style Fitness and Self-Defense
workshop, which will include training in how to use wrestling techniques
for self-defense, fitness, de-stressing, tranquility, etc. For
registrations, call 9769291427.
SaturdayGet
your weekend to a healthy start with an early morning cycling session
around Bandra — starting from Shoppers Stop (Bandra), through
theby-lanes, to Bombay Connect (near Mount Mary Steps). Timings: 7 am to
8 am. For registrations, call9167606469.
SundayContemporary
Arts and Crafts, Fort has designed an all-new concept of a workshop for
children that opens with a book reading by author Jerry Pinto, and aims
to give the kids an entertaining and informative session. Timings: 3 pm
to 5 pm.
Art
ThursdayThe Vivid World
show at Tao showcases the strong language of figurative work of
expressionism. Works of well known artists such as Paresh Maity, Gogi
Saroj Pal, Arpana Caur, Jagdish Chander, Samir Mondal as well as young
painters a Sunil Padwal, Debashish Dutta, is on display.
Friday Six
prominent artists put together a group art show that highlights their
work and captures on canvas the subtle naunces. At Rhythm Art Gallery,
Khar(W).
Giggs
ThursdayCatch the high
energy band Modern Mafia perform live in the city. The English Indie
Pop/Rock band from Mumbai features Varun Das on vocals and guitars,
Ishaan Krishna on lead guitars and backing vocals, Karun Kannampilly on
drums and Krehl Gonsalves on bass and backing vocals. With each band
member coming from diverse musical backgrounds and influences, they
create catchy music that is relatable, fun and easy to get. At Hard Rock
Cafe, Worli. 8.30 pm onwards.
Join THE REVOLT, a unique one
night event featuring Mumbai’s fresh jazzy funk band Live Cycles and
nationally known DJs Kini Rao and Tuhin Mehta who join together to raise
funds and awareness for KRANTI (meaning ‘revolution’)— a small
Mumbai-based NGO that aims to empower the daughters of the sex workers
and urges them to be agents of social change. At Blue Frog, Lower Parel.
SaturdayTake
a trip to the plastic fantastic ’80s with DJ Pradeep Maharana as he
takes you through some of the most unforgettable and defining tracks of
the decade. From Madonna to Whitney Houston, Van Halen to INXS,
Eurythmics to Bon Jovi, the ’80s definitely did sow the seeds of modern
day music in 2012. At Bonobo, Bandra (W). 9 pm onwards.
SundayIndie
film music director, Pankaj Awasthi performs live in the city as he
will enthrall the audience with his folk, electronic music. Awasthi is a
self-taught guitarist, singer, composer and producer who tries to
explore the virgin territory of natural music with his simple notes. His
music exudes innocence and gives a new twist to the old pop standards
by being direct and simple. At Blue Frog, Lower Parel.
TheatreSaturday Almost
a global phenomenon by now, The Vagina Monologues is a powerful play
that blends outrageous comedy and heart-breaking drama. The play tells
the stories of women in an unusual manner. From the Maharashtrian woman
who met a man who ‘loved to look at her’ to a Parsi woman who hasn’t
been ‘down there since 1944’, this play promises to enlighten and
entertain you like no other. At The Comedy Store. 6 pm.
ThursdayCalifornia
Pizza Kitchen rolls out its new menu with distinct flavours. Some of
the delicious additions made to the new menu are the Italian Deli
Sandwich, California Putnesca Penne, and Aglio E Olio Scampi Spaghetti,
amongst others. The menu, comprising both vegetarian and non-vegetarian
delicacies, is available across all CPK outlets in Mumbai.
Tickle
your taste buds with some lip smacking dishes like Paneer Kathi Roll,
Chicken Kathi Roll, Mumbai Masala Omlet, Indian Sloppy Joe Burger,
Tandoori Chicken Tikka Pizza, Lamb Kheema Pizza and Spicy Mutton Kheema
Pav. Grab these crunchylicious Indian dishes at At Fat Cat — Bar &
Bistro. For reservations, call 022-26732040.
FridayIndulge
in succulent Kebabs and Biryanis cooked in the Dum Pukht style — that
brings you the intense flavours and leisurely luxury of slow cooked food
made from authentic recipes garnered from the royal kitchens. At
Pebbles, Crystal Plaza, Andheri (W).
Savour Cottage cheese that
melts in your mouth along with a delicious vegetable patty that is
rightly tossedwith green veggies and spicy tomato sauce! Enjoy this
alongside Cooler54 that is prepared with fresh coconut water, fresh mint
leave and lime wedges for those who love their steak with the right
drink. At Corniche, Bandra. For reservations, call 022-26460147.
SaturdayCelebrate
The August Moon Festival by savourings some Chinese delicacies —
including starters like Beancurd five spice pepper salt, Shredded
potato, konjee naro sauce or even Crispy orange chicken and spicy
Chinese red chili. Indulge in the choicest of dimsums including Rice
paper roll with mix vegetables and mayonnaise and Quail egg dimsum. Whet
your appetite some more with mouthwatering soups such as Bean curd and
asparagus soup and Lemongrass scented seafood soup. At Golden Dragon,
The Taj Mahal Palace. For reservations, call 022-66653366.
Bite
into delicious tandoor specials like Chicken malai, Chicken haryali,
Chicken chakori, Raan (leg of mutton marinated in exotic herbs and slow
cooked in a tandoor), Kali mirch mutton, Achari rawas, Prawns reshmi
tikka, Veg seekh kebab, Reshmi paneer and more. At Aroma Garden,
Dockyard road. For reservations, call 022-23775752
Sunday Discoverthemagic
of the flavours from Beijing that will blaze your tastebuds all the way
from the starters to the grand finale of dessert. RelishSteamed gluten
with mushroom and bamboo shoots in light soyasauce; Steamed pork spare
ribs with spiced rice powder; Vegetable dumplings in hot pot stock;
Sweet and sour crispy sea bass with pineapple; Sizzling rice with
seafood in sweet and sour sauce; Hot braised silken bean curd and
mushrooms with special chili powder; Banana with red bean toffee
servedwithice cream; Coconut milk with fruits, sago and red beans and
much more. At PanAsian, ITC Maratha. For reservations, call
022-28303030.
