15 October,2017 03:07 PM IST | Mumbai | The Guide Team
Sunday mid-day brings you a complete planner of events for the week
This Diwali, DIY!
From making hand-made greeting cards to designing your own diyas and kandils, these weekend workshops have your celebrations sorted
Make a floating diya
1 PM: Want to jazz up your home with different kinds of diyas? Join crafts teacher Hiral Desai, who will teach you how to make floating diyas using foam sheet, kundan and candle.
Where: Clap Centre, Unit No. 201, A-Wing, 2nd Floor Solitaire II, Opp. Infinity Mall, Malad West
Entry: Rs 150
To Book: 9892437976
Build a rocket
11 AM: If you are into firing rockets, this Chai and Why session is definitely what you should be attending. Starting from one-matc-hstick rockets to pres-surised bottle rockets, you will learn how to build different types of rockets and see how they fly.
Where: Ruparel College, Senapati Bapat Marg, Matunga West
To Book: www.eventshigh.com
Make a stained glass kandil
11.30 AM: At the session, you will learn how to foil and solder pre-cut glass. All art materials will be provided.
Where: January One, Shop No. 18, Bhumiraj Casa, Plot No. 5, Sanpada East
Entry: Rs 2,499
Call: 9022270033
Learn hand lettering
2 PM-4 PM: Try the art of hand lettering to create beautiful Diwali-themed greeting cards. You will be taught the anatomy of letters, and ways to use hand lettering on cards.
Where: Doolally Taproom, 10 A Rajkutir, 3rd Road, Khar West
Entry: Rs 1,250
To Book: www.eventshigh.com
Sunday driver
Go on a vada pav binge
11 AM - 10 PM: Fans of the Indian version of the burger, wouldn't want to give this one a miss. Witness the taste, madness, and love for the street food, at a first-of-its-kind vada pav fair. Around 50 different varieties will be served. Go on, gorge.
Where: St.Joseph's Dreamland, ONGC Colony Road, Bandra West
To Book: eventshigh.com
Attend a science jam
2 PM: Join biologist and science nut Sakshi Pandit at this one-of-a-kind Science Jam, where she will discuss everything right from GMOs and foresty, as well as creepy issues like ants and building graveyards.
Where: Doolally Taproom, 10 A Rajkutir, 3rd Road, Khar West
To register: events@brewcraftsinda.in
Heal your mind
5 PM: Join writer Qais Jaunpuri at the Aao Kahen Dil Ki Baat session, where you will be given the opportunity to pour your heart out in public, and relieve your mind.
Where: The Cuckoo Club, 5AA Pali Hill, Macronells Compound, Bandra West
Entry: Rs 249
To Book: in.bookmyshow.com
Order of the day
16 Monday Poetic start to the week
8 pm - 11 PM: If you fancy yourself as a master of the verses, this is where you can get yourself heard. And, meet more who share your passion. The 79th Poetry Open mic is inviting aspiring wordsmiths to share their craft within a five-minute time slot. The first 30 poets To register get an assured spot on stage.
Where: The Habitat, Hotel Unicontinental, Khar
Call: 9833577557
17 Tuesday An evening with the waves
4 PM to 6 pm: For a quick escape from the island city, an evening of sailing sounds like an ideal option. The starting point is near Taj Mahal Hotel, Colaba. A motorboat takes you to the sailboat. Remember to carry a windcheater, ID proofs, enough water, a change of clothes (if required) and medicine for sea sickness.
Where: Jetty no. 5, near Taj Mahal Hotel, Colaba Entry: Rs 4,500
Call: 7738073691
18 Wednesday Attend an album launch
9 am onwards: Impulsive Decisions is an eight-track album by Kush Upadhyay featuring Andrew Kanga on drums, Sheldon Dsilva on bass, Anurag Naidu on keys and Kush on guitar. They are a progressive blues/rock-based instrumental outfit headlined by Kush who has performed at several festivals including Mahindra Blues.
Where: antiSOCIAL, 5th Road, Khar West Entry: Rs 300
Call: 65226324
19 Thursday Sample a flavour of 'loose jokes'
8.30 PM: Witness comedian Karunesh Talwar try out some of his "loose jokes" before he files them away for posterity. This gig, which is part of his all-India tour, will bring to the fore some of his strangest rants, riffs and observations, to mark his seventh year in stand-up comedy. This session promises 60 minutes of total insanity.
Where: Independence Brewing Company, New Link Road
Call: 26399065
20 Friday Bite into a grand brunch spread
9 am onwards: An interactive kitchen and breathtaking city views are some of the highlights of the 18th-floor Seasonal Tastes restaurant. Enjoy a lavish brunch featuring a host of cold cuts, sushi, ice creams, seafood, main courses and more. With half a dozen starters and multiple soups to choose from, this is a complete feast.
Where: The Westin, Oberoi Garden City, Goregaon East Entry: Rs 1,125
Call: 33956185
21 Saturday Pedal away through the night
11 pm onwards: Redefine Saturday night by taking part in this midnight cycling tour. The ride begins at the Gateway of India, moving towards the heritage wonders of Fort, Flora Fountain, circling around the Horniman Circle, tracing the bay across Marine Drive before pedalling away to the Worli Seaface.
Where: Meet at Gateway of India
Entry: Rs 500-Rs 900
Call: 9820997659
Warm up to Diwali
Fresh from the oven
Binge on two Diwali specials - the Saffron Truffle Mocha and the roasted nut triple delight cake. The former is a splash of rich espresso, layered with white mocha and infused with the ethereal caress of saffron, topped with whipped cream and laced with saffron drizzle and roasted almonds. The cake combines layers of strawberry and chocolate paired with a delicate green tea flavour of matcha, sprinkled with pistachio dusting.
When: Till November 6, 11 am to 12 am
Where: All Starbucks outlets
A Diwali platter
Dig into a special menu that combines traditional and innovative dishes like Aloo Kasundi Salad Murgh Ressedaar, roasted pumpkin and mascarpone dip, Sarson Tawa Macchi to name a few. Satisfy those sweet cravings with Mohanthal, kaju katli, moti chur ladoo, badam barfi, pista roll and more.
When: October 19, 7 pm to 11.30 pm
Where: Glasshouse, Hyatt Regency, Sahar Airport Road, Andheri East
Contact: 9930961709
Entry: '1,849+taxes
An evening with MJ
If you want to give the smoke-filled air and the deafening sounds of crackers a miss on the Diwali evening, head to a Michael Jackson tribute performance by Sushant Divgikr and lose yourself in the music of the King of Pop. Divgikr will be performing with his band, Table for 2, with Atish and their friends.
When: October 19, 8.30 pm
Where: Hard Rock Cafe, Wadia International Center (Bombay Dyeing), Pandhurang Budhkar Marg Worli
Contact: 24382888
Entry: '500
Sweet trail
Treat your sweet tooth to a range of Indian inspired desserts like red velvet cupcakes with a dash of saffron, pistachio and cream cheese frosting, cardamom macaroons, saffron dome, rabdi mousse and Aflatoon cheesecake. These festive specials are a fusion of desi and Western flavours that would be a great sign off to a Diwali meal.
When: Till October 22, 8 am to 12 am
Where: Sassy Teaspoon, Ground Floor, Express Towers, Ramnath Goenka Marg, Nariman Point
Contact: 7666222777
Family fun
Attend a Diwali carnival that promises a good time for the whole family. Immerse yourself in games, fun activities, play rides, magic shows, tattoo painting, shopping and much more. A full-fledged family entertainment package to keep you hooked through the day.
When: October 18, 11 am onwards
Where: Creative Minds Activity Centre, Gokuldham, Goregaon East
Contact: 9004551142
Entry: '200
Bite-sized adventure
This Diwali vacation, take your hyperactive toddler on an adrenaline pumping spree through a range of adventure activities like rock climbing, rappelling, air rifle shooting, archery, string balance, Burma bridge, horizontal ladder climbing, swing crossing and a lot more. The session is open for kids aged four and above and all activities will be conducted by expert trainers.
When: Till October 31, 8 am to 7 pm
Where: Gravity, The Resort, Madh-Marve
Call: 61367777
Entry: '350
Give your home a Diwali facelift
Skip the crowds at the stores and learn to make your own decor from scratch
Dress up the diya
While a home lit with diyas is ideal, when the diyas too wear a festive look, there's nothing like it. Attend a session on how to go about decorating the diyas with a variety of materials like paint, mirrors, sequins and so on. All materials will be provided and there shall be pre-Diwali snacks as well.
When: Oct 16, 2 pm to 4 pm
Where: Doolally Taproom, 18-21, Dalia Industrial Estate, Near Fun Republic Mall, Off New Link Road, Andheri West
Call: 7400171674
Entry: '1,600
Go on a quilling spree
If you've had enough of diyas, turn to paper to fashion out pretty birds, flowers, showpieces and even jewellery from this quilling workshop. Instead of using a readymade kit, you'll learn this ancient art from scratch, that involves cutting strips of paper required for quilling, coiling them and sticking the pieces together in the shape of an object. Here's your chance to dress your house up with these little DIY wonders, which you get to take home from the session.
When: Oct 18, 3pm to 5 pm
Where: Napeansea Road, Mumbai
Call: 9870966910
Entry: '799
Glitteratti
This one is for the little ones aged between five and 10. Colour Crates has curated a session to teach children to make glittery diyas in super simple and fun ways to add more shine to the season. The session will also teach them other easy Diwali decor ideas, like making lanterns, torans, and rangolis.
When: Oct 17-18, 10 am to 11.30 am
Where: Colour Crates, The Hobby Arts Studio, Shop no. 5, Swarup Building, ground floor, Kemps Corner
Call: 23852588, 9820069626
Entry: '500 per day
Eco-friendly lighting
Don't throw away those old wine bottles. Skip the generic decorations and make your very own Diwali lights by upcycling old glass bottles and glasses in this eco-friendly Diwali lights workshop. The techniques that will be taught are easy to employ at home, without the need for complex tools.
When: Oct 17, 11 am to 1 pm
Where: Hindtej Building, Dada Saheb Phalke Marg, Gautam Nagar, Dadar East
Call: 9022270033
Entry: '1,599
Go on a vada pav binge
11 AM - 10 PM: Fans of the Indian version of the burger, wouldn't want to give this one a miss. Witness the taste, madness, and love for the street food, at a first-of-its-kind vada pav fair. Around 50 different varieties will be served. Go on, gorge.
Where: St.Joseph's Dreamland, ONGC Colony Road, Bandra West
To Book: eventshigh.com
Attend a science jam
2 PM: Join biologist and science nut Sakshi Pandit at this one-of-a-kind Science Jam, where she will discuss everything right from GMOs and foresty, as well as creepy issues like ants and building graveyards.
Where: Doolally Taproom, 10 A Rajkutir, 3rd Road, Khar West
To register: events@brewcraftsinda.in
Heal your mind
5 PM: Join writer Qais Jaunpuri at the Aao Kahen Dil Ki Baat session, where you will be given the opportunity to pour your heart out in public, and relieve your mind.
Where: The Cuckoo Club, 5AA Pali Hill, Macronells Compound, Bandra West
Entry: R249
To Book: in.bookmyshow.com
