Mid-Day Mumbai Guide: Make the most of Thursday to Sunday

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Thursday
A holy topic

Here's your chance to brush up on ancient Indian scriptures and philosophy. Author Neema Majumdar will discuss the Bhagavad Gita, other texts and their lasting impact.
Time: 6 pm
Log on to: avidlearning.in

Friday
Two funny

Karunesh Talwar [in pic] and Siddharth Dudeja are two of the bigger names in Indian comedy. Join them as Talwar signs in from Goa and Dudeja from Mumbai, for a virtual show that promises a belly full of laughter.
Time: 10 pm
Log on to: insider.in
Cost: Rs 199

Saturday
It's time to make those major moves

If you are an avid chess player, test your mettle against like-minded competitors at a competition that is structured in a league format. The first round involves 10 games, and if you qualify, you then play five more games to win the title.
Time: 10 am
Log on to: insider.in
Cost: Rs 99

Get framed at this exhibition

Attend an art show that ends this weekend. Curator Srila Chatterjee of art and crafts platform Baro Market has put together a collection that features a wide range of artists. They start at an affordable price of Rs 2,000, and patrons also have the option of getting their purchases framed on the spot.
Time: 11 am onwards
At: Method Art Space, Mezzanine Floor, Nagindas Master Road, beside Burma Burma, Kala Ghoda, Fort.

Sunday
Plant an idea at home

Given how apartments in Mumbai usually have limited space, bonsai is a smart way of beautifying homes with a touch of green. Join expert Rajeev Vaidya in a masterclass where he will teach the Japanese practice of creating miniature versions of trees.
Time: 10.30 am
Log on to: events@csmvs.in

Potter around

Jaipur might be known as the Pink City, but it's also distinctive because of its blue pottery. A virtual workshop will now make the art form accessible to Mumbaikars, who can learn the craft of using blue dye to create different pottery designs.
Time: 4 pm
Log on to: insider.in
Cost: Rs 98