The Mumbai minute: Plan your weekend in 60 seconds

Here's a roundup of all the events and activities happening around Mumbai that you can be a part of this weekend

Friday

Let's groove, baby!
Attend the monthly edition of Awestrung, which celebrates fresh voices. This edition features singer-songwriter Raghav Meattle, who has released a new single called Bar Talk, and Shirley Setia (in pic), who has a popular YouTube channel and sang the Bollywood number, Disco Disco.
Time: 6.30 pm
At: High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel
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Celebrate dance
Attend the ninth edition of the Nakshatra Dance Festival, which will present Bharatanatyam, Kathak and Odissi performances by exponents including Chitra Visweswaran, Kumudini Lakhia and Daksha Mashruwala. The festival also celebrates folk and traditional forms.
Time: 7 pm (October 28 and 29, 6.30 pm)
At: experimental and Tata Theatre, NCPA, Nariman Point.
Call: 22824567
entry: '300 onwards

Back a young shutterbug
When a 15-year-old picks up the camera to drive home the message of environmental conservation and wildlife protection, the exhibition is worth a dekho. Check out Aryaman Darda's frames captured in the wilderness and support a non-profit organisation he has formed to channel his conservation efforts.
Till: October 30, 6 pm onwards
At: The Annexe Art Gallery, The Great eastern Mill compound, Byculla
Call: 7506861969

Saturday

Watch a film with kids
Attend a children's film festival organised in association with the High Commission of Canada. The list of films includes Christopher Changes His Name by Cilia Sawadogo, The Chinese Violin by Joe Chang, and Roses Sing on New Snow by Yuan Zhang.
Time: 4 pm to 5 pm
At: Dr Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum, Byculla east
Call: 23731234
entry: Museum fees apply

Be your spookiest best
Head to a pre- Halloween night in your creepiest attire and groove to DJ Madoc's upbeat dance numbers.
Time: 8 pm
At: BKC Dive, Pinnacle Corporate Park, BKC
Call: 33126064
entry: '1,500 (full cover, stags, includes a free halloween shot; free entry for couples till 10 pm)

Do pilates
Have a fruitful Saturday with a healthy breakfast and a session of Mat Pilates that combines dance, yoga and classic calisthenics, with celebrity trainer Meghna Thaker.
Time: 9 am onwards
At: Cafe Zoe, Lower Parel.
Call: 24902065
Entry: '1,250

Sunday

Soothe your soul
Soak in Hindustani and Carnatic music at the two-day Crossroads festival. The Sunday finale is by maestro Pandit Budhaditya Mukherjee, who will present a unique surbahar-sitar recital.
Time: 5 pm
At: St Andrew's Auditorium, Bandra West
Call: 9820091771
Log on to: bookmyshow.com
Entry: '250 onwards

Catch classics
Attend the two-day Hindi drama fest, Dr Shankar Shesh Mahostav, showcasing four of the writer's best plays - Nayi Sabhyata Naye Namune, Komal Gandhar, ek Aur Dronacharya and Poster.
Till: October 29, 4 pm
At: Sathaye College Auditorium, Vile Parle east
Log on to: bookmyshow.com
Entry: '500

It's a guy thing
Think you need a sartorial upgrade? Head to a curated fashion and lifestyle event for men only, featuring bespoke suits, shirts, Indian wear, leather products, men's jewellery and grooming essentials in labels including Vanity Homme, Zegdo, TÄu00c2u0081th and Radical Paradox. When you get tired with all the shopping, tuck into food, beer and wine on offer.
Time: 11 am to 8 pm
At: The World Towers, Lower Parel.
Call: 9820533747

Race away
For all bike-racing enthusiasts who couldn't be in Malaysia for the motorcycle Grand Prix, here's the next best thing. Attend a screening of the event and indulge in an afternoon of moto-banter with fellow bikers.
Time: 12.30 pm
At: Garage 52, 58, Chuim Village, Danda, Pali Hill
Call: 9820602435