Kutiyattam with Kapila Venu
Kapila Venu, an artiste who specialises in Kutiyattam, is performing Inbathupal, a love poetry divided into four chapters over four days, at G5A Warehouse from October 5 - 8 from 8 pm for Rs 750 onwards; to book: insider.in

The crazy side of parenting
Koel Purie has brought home her newest dark comedy Mummy’s Dead, Long Live Mummy! After a successful premiere in Paris, this show showcases the crazy side of parenting. It will be on October 4 from 7 pm at Quorum Club in Lower Parel from Rs 1,500 onwards; to book: insider.in

Roasted by techies
After several sold out shows internationally, Socially Inept, a group of engineers turned comedians, will be doing their first ever tech roast in Mumbai Sophia Auditorium on October 13 at 8 pm. This one is for all those engineers, and techies who  aren’t in love with their job already, and are looking for a good roast. Price: Rs 799 onwards; to book: bookmyshow.com

Mann ki shayari
Manhar Seth, a poet well-known in the Instagram community, is coming to Mumbai's Hotel Rang Sharda on October 8 from 7.30 pm with his newest set Main Shayar toh Nahi, with his original poetry blended with comedic stances. Price: Rs 499 onwards; to book: bookmyshow.com.

Meet a person with a skill you can use
Dr Neha Dwivedi is a childbirth educator and lactation expert, who offers a seven-session programme in childbirth education, that’s also available online. It includes orienting mother’s to pregnancy (what to expect and prepare for); labour (how it will look, and tips to cope with it; healthy birth practices, breathing techniques); role of partners; C section; postpartum; breastfeeding, and caring for the newborn.