Mid-Day Mumbai Guide: Make The Most Of Thursday To Sunday

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Thursday

Explore the life of an explorer
Talk: Sign up for a lecture by author and historian, Mariam Dossal titled Navigating Rivers, Bridging Cultures: The Extraordinary Life of Captain Sir Alexander Burnes (1805- 1841). This talk at The Asiatic Society of Mumbai will explore the British explorer's life and lend insights from his journeys.
Time 5.30 pm (tea at 5 pm)
At Durbar Hall, The Asiatic Society of Mumbai, Town Hall, Fort
Free

Friday

Create a slice of art
Food: This International Pizza Day, make your own pizza with various toppings.
Time 12 pm to 1.30 pm
At Dextrus, Lower Parel; Bandra East.
Email events@dextrus.in (walk-in entry available)
Cost Rs 200 onwards

Saturday

Pedal at golden hour
Cycling: This slow-paced cycling tour by Chalo Chale will take you across Vasai. Catch the sunset as you sip on chai, play games and explore the verdant sites the suburb abounds in.
Time 4 pm to 8 pm
Meeting point Agarwals, beside K Movie Star Theatre, Vasai.
Message 8446345340 (for more details)

Power of stories
Kids: Life and Times of Winnie, a storytelling session by educator Priya Aga (in pic) is inspired by an art exhibition, History Lab and the Elegy of Visceral Incantation. Aga will share stories of friendship inspired by real-life events.
Age group 8 years and above
Time 4 pm to 5.30 pm
At Museum Plaza, Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Byculla.
Free

Sunday

Javed Ali in performance. Pics Courtesy/Instagram

Weekends for Sufi
Music: Cleanse the soul with Sufi music at Jashn-e-Bahar, an evening with singer Javed Ali. Expect a soulful bouquet of Sufiana compositions from the traditional repertoires and also songs based in Bollywood.
Time 6.30 pm onwards
At Tata Theatre, NCPA, Nariman Point Sation.
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Cost Rs 500

BTS members play badminton. Pic Courtesy/Youtube

Get set for K-pop
Sports: Witness teams inspired by your favourite K-pop bands compete in sports. A simultaneous fiesta will have K-pop performances.
Time 12 pm to 9 pm
At BoxPlay Sports Arena, Recreation Ground, 90 Feet Road, Ghatkopar East.
Log on to @mumbai.bts
Entry Rs 299

Heal with drama

Heal with drama
Therapy: This workshop by drama therapist Anupriya Banerjee will teach you how storytelling, projective play, purposeful improvisation, etc, can be used to heal both mentally and physically.
Time 11 am to 1.30 pm
At Nautilus, Candies Cafe, Bandra West.
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Entry Rs 1,000 (group discount available)