31 July,2016 10:56 AM IST | | Team SMD
A director, while rehearsing a play with his actors, is rudely interrupted by six strangers, who claim to be looking for an author
5 PM & 8 PM: A director, while rehearsing a play with his actors, is rudely interrupted by six strangers, who claim to be looking for an author. An argument ensues and strangely takes the form of a play. Watch a classic from Luigi Pirandello, Six Characters in Search of an Author, directed by Trishla Patel.
Where: Prithvi Theatre, Juhu Church Road, Juhu
Entry: Rs 300
Call: 26149546
Kids, solve a mystery
11 AM: Thirteen-year-old Anand finds himself in a deserted mansion, inhabited by a geeky biologist Professor X. In the fifth hands-on edition of Chai and Why?, kids get to don their explorer hats for "The Legend of the Hidden Laboratory", involving some fun biology experiments.
Where: Alexandra School, near Azad Maidan, Fort
Call: 9757157795
Cycle to the caves
While the whole world is busy with Pokemon, why not indulge in some old-school exploration? Cycle from Karjat through the village of Kondiwade, up till the base of Rajmachi Fort. Then, trek for 45 minutes up towards Rajmachi, and from there, to Kondana caves (in pic), the final destination on the trip. Then, head back to Kondiwade for lunch at a villager's home. Townies, you better not miss the early morning train from CST to Karjat (yes, yes, bicycles are allowed on our local trains).
When: August 7, 6.30 AM
Where: Assemble outside Karjat Station
Entry: Rs 1,600
Call: 7838984471
Go for a pet party
11 AM - 3 PM: Take your doggie friends to Wag this Way and indulge them in a five-course pet meal, grooming sessions and games. Presented by Harley's Corner, this party will also include a free medical consultation and health tips by Dr Amrita Deb from Wildvets. Also, ask your pets to say cheese for the in-house pet photographer.
Where: Bonobo, Linking Road, Bandra (W)
Entry: Rs 1,000
Call: 26055050
Have brunch, Parsi style
11 PM - 4 PM: For a poolside table and view, head to PalaFala Pop up for a Parsi brunch. There are classics like patra ni macchi , dhansak, sali chicken and kebabs, along with a selection of alcohol. If that's not enough, Pala Fala also offers a complimentary swim.
Where: C'est La Vie, Hill Road, Bandra (W)
Entry: Rs 1,800
Call: 61322222
Play with blocks
11 AM - 2 PM: So, you have always shopped for block-printed kurtas and cloth bags, but how about if you made some of your own? In this workshop by artists' network Junta, learn the basics of this traditional Indian craft with artists Tosha and Mitisha and a selection of beautiful hand-carved blocks. You'll be making a mini-diary and a cotton scarf, and there will be cold coffee and cookies to help you along.
Where: Todi Mill Social, Mathuradas Mill Compound, Lower Parel
Entry: Rs 1,400
Call: 65110361
Tickets: https://insider.in/event/print-a-block-july31
Let loose at a metal gig
8 PM: Round up your gang and some beers for a pitch-black metal night. Tonight's line-up features extreme symphonic Cosmic Infusion (in pic), Stark Denial and two-piece black metal act, Vinaash Kaal.
Where: Hard Rock Café, Fun Cinema Lane, Veera Desai Marg, Andheri (W)
Entry: Rs 500 (full cover)
Call: 30151554
Jazz it up
9.30 PM - 11 PM: Sex up the monsoon with Bombay Jazz Club's weekend sessions. This evening, catch Carl Clements on the sax, Aron Nyiro on drums, Anand Bhagat on percussion, D Wood on bass and Karim Ellaboudi, Anurag Naidu and Lennart Altengung
on keys.
Where: The Bandra Base, Baitush Saraf Building, near Waterfield Road, Bandra (W)
Entry: Rs 300
Call: 3091 6003
Singh out loud
8.30 PM: Gear up for some insider jokes from Jaideep Juneja (in pic) and Kamal Trilok Singh, who take on all things Punjabi in their stand-up set Surdilicious. From Singhs to Kaurs, whiskey to chicken and an unprecedented love for everything loud, these two comedians will bring out the lighter side to being Punjabi.
Where: The Hive, Huma Mansion, Chuim Village, Khar (W)
Entry: Rs 350
Call: 9619962969
One hour of one-liners
7 PM: In this age of less-is-more, memes and hashtags can crack you up by the minute. Imagine this on stage, When four stand-ups from Chalta Hai Comedy present their newest set Called Reading Between The Lines. Sourav Ghosh, Andy Reghu, Dhruv Deshpande and Siddharth Dudeja will deliver their best one-liners yet.
Where: Brewbot, Morya Landmark, off New Link Road, Andheri (W)
Entry: Rs 200
Call: 39698091
Understand Urdu feminists
5.30 PM - 7.30 PM: If you are interested in knowing what Muslim women were writing, thinking and debating a century ago, attend a recital performance Called Hum Khawateen. The texts are drawn from five articles written roughly 100 years ago and published in different Urdu magazines such as Ustani (Delhi), Tahzeeb e Niswan (Lahore) and Khatoon (Aligarh). The performers will read excerpts from Kalame Niswan, an anthology on Urdu writings.
Where: Old Conference Hall, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Deonar
Call: 25525000
Eat creamy cupcakes
10 AM - 11 PM: Here's a reason to indulge your sweet tooth. The Cupcake Factory opens its first flagship store in Bandra. Go try its signature flavours like cookies and cream, red velvet and mocha, Irish vream, nutella and apple cinnamon. Also on the menu are biscotti, cookies and muffins, cakes by slice and coffees - all perfect companions to the delectable cupcake.
Where: Cupcake Factory, Baitul Sharaf, Corporation Bank Building, Pali Hill, Bandra (West)
Call: 9967981769
Take a walk in SoBo
8.30 PM: Sign up for a group heritage tour of Mumbai to understand the contrast between yesteryear's Bombay and today's aamchi Mumbai through its history and architecture. The walk begins at Town Hall (today, Central Library), through Horniman Circle towards the Flora fountain and Kala Ghoda. It will culminate at Gateway of India, Where you can admire the harbour and learn about its fascinating past.
Where: Brewbot, G-01 and 101, Morya Landmark 1, off New Link Road, Andheri West
Entry: Rs 200
Call: 39698091
Croon a filmy number
8 PM ONWARD: Nothing quite like Bollywood music to make us Indians hit the dancefloor. Copa has organised a karaoke Bollywood night every Thursday to satisfy the filmi keeda in you. Here's your chance to sing and perform some of your favourite silver screen tracks, along with delicious food and drinks
Where: Copa, Lanna Building,13th Road,Opposite Juhu Gymkhana, Next to Natural Ice cream,Juhu
Call: 39967490
Take home an artwork
11 AM - 9 PM: Head to Art Hub at Atria Mall to get a glimpse of more than 500 graphic prints at the International Print Exchange Programme 2016. This will be one of the largest exhibitions of prints in the country that will see participation by 108 Indian artists and 42 international artists from US, UK, China, Nepal, Spain, Netherland, Australia, Sri Lanka, Belgium and Vietnam.
Where: The Art Hub, Atria Mall, 3rd Floor, Opposite Poonam Chambers, Worli
Call: 66251333
Draw inspiration
11 am: Recreate the things you see around you or play with your imagination with pen and ink in this guided art workshop by Culture Caravan. Artist Dipali Meher will take you through the techniques of handling pen shading and texture, handling brush and ink flow, composition styles and more. The workshop is designed for beginners as well as those with some experience.
Where: Doolaly Taproom, C18-21, Dalia Industrial Estate, Andheri West
Entry: Rs 1,650
Call: 99671 02143
The Maverick
AUG 4, 8.45 PM: IF Kishore Kumar was alive, he would have turned 87 on August 4. Even 29 years after Kishore
Kumar's death,generations of young musicians and singers continue to be inspired by his work. To pay tribute to the genius, a local organisation will hold a musical at Dinanath Mangeshkar Natya Griha Hall in Vile Parle on August 4. Sujeet Kumar, who is popularly known as junior Kishore Kumar and coincidentally even looks like the legend, will belt out popular Kishore songs. Kumar, who holds these tribute nights for Kishoreda every year will be playing with a host of other musicians in this three-hour tribute show. He will play songs like Ek ladkhi bheege bhaagi si, Nakhrewaali, Rim jhim gire saawan, Ghungroo ki tarah, Jhum jhum jhumroo amongst others.
Where: Dinanath Mangeshkar Natya Griha, Vile Parle (East)
Entry: Rs 100 - Rs 500
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Tune in to Nikhil D'Souza
AUG 3, 9 PM: If you're a fan of singer and songwriter, Nikhil D'Souza head to antiSocial, Khar, Where he'll be performing on Wednesday night. D'Souza will be playing with Zohran Miranda, Aditya Ashok, Beven Fonseca and Nathan Thomas.
Where: antiSOCIAL, Rohan Plaza, 5th Road, Khar (West)
Entry: Rs 300
Call: 65226324
Peek through the door
11 AM - 7 PM: Pune-based artist Gopal Pardeshi has captured the essence of rural life through doors. In his show, titled Vignettes to the Bygone Era, he makes use of light effects and shadows to transform doors into works of art. The paintings are set against the backdrop of old Maharashtrian wadas, and are reminiscent of Marathi middle class during the Peshwa era.
Where: Jehangir Art Gallery, 161-B, M.G. Road, Kala Ghoda
Call: 22843989
Learn a martial art form
AUG 1 - 7, 8 PM - 9.15 PM: Theatre artist Arpit Singh will conduct a week-long workshop on Kalaripayattu, a martial art form native to South India. The workshop will use Kalari training to instill controlled, flexible and graceful movement in an artist's body along with added benefit of power, flexibility and stamina.
Where: Rangbhoomi, Bungalow 34, SVP Nagar, MHADA, Four Bungalows, Andheri (West)
Entry: Rs 2,500
Call: 9967535562
Witness Agnes' battle
AUG 4, 9 PM: Watch Kaizaad Kotwal's Agnes of God that was caught in a whirlwind of protests When it released. Written originally by American playwright John Pielmeier in 1982, the play is said to be based on a true story. A young nun, Sister Agnes, is accused of killing her newborn child. The court appoints psychiatrist Dr Martha Livingston to determine the nun's mental stability. But she faces fierce opposition from the Mother Superior of the convent, who will do anything to protect Agnes.
Where: Prithvi Theatre, Juhu
Entry: Rs 500
Call: 26149546
Enjoy a three-course meal
ONGOING, 12.30 pm - 4 PM: Gorge on a three-course meal for R499 that includes soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, flatbreads & desserts. Have their sloppy Joe sandwich, Where tender boneless chicken marinated in BBQ sauce is tossed with herbs. Spoil yourself by indulging in decadent desserts like the baked New York cheesecake.
Where: 212 All Day Cafe & Bar, First Floor, Phoenix Market city, Kurla(West)
Call: 61801641
Strum like Ehsaan
AUG 2, 11 AM: Attend a masterclass with music composer Ehsaan Noorani of the Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy trio. He will talk about how practise is like meditation and performance is like prayer, and how musicians must always remember to have their own sound.
Where: Furtados School of Music, 49, Fern Villa, Next to Quantum Park Society, 52 Union Park, Khar West
Entry: Rs 7,000
Call: 8879070240
Revisit a classic
AUG 5, 6.30 PM: Catch a screening of 1961 classic Lola by Jacques Demy. The film is about Roland Cassard, who is wasting his life away until he has a chance encounter with Lola (Anouk Aimée) gives sudden purpose to his life. The film was restored and re-released by Demy's widow, French filmmaker Agnès Varda.
Where: Whistling Woods Andheri Base, Sharyans-Audeus, Hardrock Café building, Link Road, (Same lane as Fun Republic), Andheri West
Call: 3091 6003
