Mumbai 360 degrees: This week's go and do guidebook

Opera tales
Catch a screening of the opera Der Rosenkavalier by R Strauss, which features four main characters - the aristocratic Marschallin, her very young lover Count Octavian Rofrano, her coarse cousin Baron Ochs and Ochs's prospective fiancée Sophie von Faninal, the daughter of a rich bourgeois. Although a comedy, Der Rosenkavalier operates at a deeper level.
TIME: 5 pm AT Godrej Dance Theatre, NCPA, Nariman Point.
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ENTRY: Rs 750

Monday

Flavours of Rajasthan
Tuck into an array of vegetarian dishes from Rajasthan at a 10-day festival. Sample delicacies like Paneer Chakri Tikka, Dal Baati Churma (in pic), Gatta Curry, Imerti and more, all created by chefs Vinod Sharma and Sanjay Singh Bhagel from Jaipur.
TILL: June 4 time 12 noon to 3 pm, 7 pm to 11.45 pm
AT: Tuskers, Sofitel Mumbai, BKC.
CALL: 61175115

Comedy stars
Head to an open mic hosted by stand-up comedian Kishore Dayani. As an audience member, you can watch new talent take their first daunting step into the spotlight. As a performer, you get to bring the funny to the table.
TIME: 8.30 pm
AT: Canvas Laugh Club, third floor, Palladium, High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel.
ENTRY: RS 200

Short story
Saagar Seth will take you on an interactive theoretical journey about the process of making short films. The three-day workshop will cover everything that goes into the making and releasing of a short film.
TILL: May 31 time 1 pm to 3 pm
AT: The Cuckoo Club, Bandra (W).
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COST: Rs 6,000

Tuesday

Asian treats
Dig into Korean, Thai and Japanese food at an ongoing Asian Food Festival. There will be a live sushi bar, baos, dimsums, ramen bowls, woks, poke bowls and matcha desserts.
TIME: 12 noon to 3.30 pm, 7 pm to 1 am
AT: Myxx, Navaratan Apartment, ground floor, AB Nair Road, Juhu.
CALL: 60226800

Water works
Marvel at beautiful watercolour paintings by artist and academician Mangal Gogte. The works that are part of A Brushful of Colours showcase landscapes and nature.
TIME: 5 pm
AT: Nehru Centre Art Gallery, Discovery of India, Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli.
CALL: 9820000024

Travel kicks
Kickstart your vacation with quirky travel accessories designed by Krsnaa Mehta. Choose from travel kits and pouches, passport covers, eye masks, neck pillows, tote bags, travel wallets, spectacle cases and storage boxes, all inspired by the sights and colours of India.
TIME: 10.30 am to 8 pm
AT: India Circus, Dreswalla House, Kala Ghoda.
CALL: 9870427069

Physical theatre
Attend a two-day workshop, which will give you an introduction to Self-With-Others, the training at the heart of the work done by John Britton (in pic) and the Duende School of Ensemble Physical Theatre. The training will help you pay detailed attention to your body and learn how to use it better in order to give a compelling performance on stage.
TIME: 10 am
AT: PL Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy, Ravindra Natya Mandir, Sayani Road, Prabhadevi.
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Wednesday

Festive feast
Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival with a limited edition menu. Created by chef Wang Yixuan, it features zongzi, pyramid-shaped sticky rice dumplings with chicken or prawn, woks and stir fries, and desserts.
TILL: June 26 time 12 noon to 1 am
AT: Yauatcha, Raheja Tower, First Floor, BKC.
CALL: 9222222800

Jazz beats
Swing to the tunes of EYM Trio at the upcoming edition of The Bombay Jazz Club. Pianist Elie Dufour, double bassist Yann Phayphet and drummer Marc Michel will be joined by singer-songwriter Mirande Shah.
TIME: 9 pm onwards
AT: Bonobo, second floor, Kenilworth Mall, Bandra (W).
CALL: 26055050

Upcycling drive
Attend a workshop that helps you turn your old, faded clothes, cushion covers, stoles, scarves and bedsheets into brand new products. While doing so, you'll also learn some textile techniques, such as tie-and-dye and block printing (resist and direct).
TIME: 3.30 pm
AT: Artists' Centre, K Dubash Marg, Kala Ghoda.
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COST: Rs 1,500

Laugh riot
Catch popular comic Sahil Shah stage a dating-themed stand-up performance as part of a collaborative event, TinderxSocial. Comedian Jerin Ephrem will be the opening act.
TIME: 9 pm onwards
AT: Todi Mill Social, Mathuradas Mill Compound, Lower Parel.
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Thursday

Fusion touch
Head to a Hang (pronounced 'hung') musical performance with Canada's leading tabla fusion artiste Gurpreet Chana (in pic), who will be presenting diverse compositions, including Indian Classical, Hip-Hop, Dance and Ghazals. The Hang is an instrument that blends steel drum acoustics with the hollow bass of the South Indian Ghatham and African Udu drum.
TIME: 4 pm
AT: Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Dr Ambedkar Road, Byculla (E).
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High nights
Drink up at the second edition of Drink Fest, which allows you a set of any four drinks at Rs 150, all day. In addition, avail of Old Monk for Rs 18, Teachers Origin Imported Whiskey for Rs 75, Fratelli wine at Rs 35, Sangria at Rs 55, and Kingfisher Beer at Rs 55.
TILL: May 31, 3 pm to 10.30 pm
AT: Reise-All Day Bar & Kitchen, 45, Tarun Bharat Society, Chakala, Andheri (E).
CALL 9594513267