Mumbai 360: The go and do handbook in the city

A Mumbai guide that highlights the best things to do in the city

Musical high in Alibaug

2 pm onwards Sip on craft beer and groove to live music by Goose , Malfnktion and Donn Bhat + Passenger Revelator at a Nariyal Paani pre-gig. Spend the night in a luxury tent provided by the hosts.
On August 20
At Bohemyan Blue, Alibaug.
Call 40166089
Cost Rs 500

Techno blast
9.30 pm Dance to Techno tunes by Donatello — an unofficial resident of ATARI ORIGINAL nights in club Galaxy (Vilnius). The line-up also features Bullzeye and ace producer PAL-E.
On August 20
At antiSOCIAL, Rohan Plaza, 5th Road,
Khar (W). ENTRY Rs 300

A dance sojourn
7.30 pm Witness a tribute to various Classical dances of India including Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Mohiniattam, Odissi, Manipuri, Kathak and Sattriya at the seventh edition of Travelling Dance Festival, organised by All India Artist Association and Natyasaraswathi.
On August 20
At Ravindra Natya Mandir (mini), near Siddhivinayak Mandir, Dadar.
Call 9673119602
Free

Walk to the top

8.30 am to 4 pm Trek to the highest point in Mumbai via a trail organised by Bluebulb. Discover new trekking paths amidst the lush green of the forest, enjoy the panoramic view of Tulsi and Vihar lakes and the chance to spot the rare Karvi flower that blooms every eight years.
On August 27
At Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali (E).
Call 9022270033 Cost Rs 1,349 (per adult), Rs 675 (per child)

A De at the canvas

11 am to 7 pm Check out Celebration Of Love, a debut solo act of prominent art collector Dilip De. The artist has used a smartphone stylus to create 24 eclectic artworks that depict various moods of people and the man-woman relationship spanning from Biblical times to Bollywood themes, and a few abstracts.
Till August 21
At Jehangir Art Gallery, MG Road, Kala Ghoda.
Call 22843989

Feel the fabrics

11 am to 7 pm Learn about sustainable fashion at Please Touch — The Handloom Experience, an interactive exhibition that brings together a host of indie labels like Kashmir Loom and Kishmish. Get a feel of fabrics like wild Tussar silks, Muga of Assam and Himalayan Pashmina presented in raw to finished forms. Also, attend knitting, crochet (August 20, 4 pm to 6 pm) and handcrafted jewellery (August 21) workshops.
From August 20 to 23
At ARTISANS', Dr VB Gandhi Marg, Kala Ghoda. RSVP coordinator@artisanscentre.com

Photography

The masters of white balance 11 am onwards Celebrate World Photography Day (August 21) by marvelling at an exhibit featuring clicks by prominent photographers like Sunil Thakkar and Kalyan Varma. Also, attend workshops on creating photo stories and mobile photography.
Till August 21
At Phoenix Marketcity, LBS Marg, Kurla (W).
Free

Bold strokes on a clock

10 am to 7.30 pm; 11 am to 4 pm (Sunday) Artist Yayati Godbole has combined bold strokes with intricate details to create works on paper and canvas for The Accidental Abstinence Of The Now. She has also worked with everyday objects like a table clock to depict the oscillation of the mind.
Till August 31
At Art & Soul, 11 Madhuli, Shivsagar Estate, Worli.
Call 24965798

Paint the king of Pop
4.30 pm to 7.30 pm Show your love for Michael Jackson by painting him on canvas at a paint social organised by Paintstorm. Also, nibble on edible cigars and guzzle on beer, sangrias and mojitos.
On August 21
At Cubano Bar & Kitchen, Habib Mansion, August Kranti Maidan, Kemps Corner.
Call 60228000
Cost Rs 1,600

What a gem!
11 am to 8 pm If you are looking for contemporary or cocktail jewellery, attend Glamour, a jewellery exhibition featuring over 60 jewellers from across the country.
Till August 21
At Sapphire Ballroom, Hotel Sahara Star (Opp. Domestic Airport, Vile Parle (E).

A slice from Naples
12 noon to 4 pm Learn to make Neapolitan-style pizza with three sauce bases — pesto, margerita and bianca using an authentic pizza oven. There is also a demo on how to use a conventional oven at home to make the Italian favourite.
On August 20
At Magazine Street Kitchen, Gala No 13, Devidayal Compound, Gupta Mills Estate, Reay Road.
Cost Rs 3,500 LOG ON TO insider.in

A pizza triathlon, anyone?

2.30 pm to 7.30 pm Participate in a first-of-its-kind Pizzalympics, a triathlon where you have to bake a pizza and eat two varieties, a Margherita and Nutella. Finish the tasks as fast as possible and win 10 free pizza vouchers.
On August 20 AT 1441 Pizzeria, Andheri and Fort.
Cost Rs 1,441 LOG ON TO www.insider.in
Call 65021441 (Fort)

Eating out Flavours from the desert

7 pm to 11.30 pm Tuck into a Rajasthani food festival curated by chef Ram Prasad from Jaipur. The menu includes Papad Mangodi Ka Shorba, Murgh Sitara, Paneer Jeera Mirra, Dal Bati Churma, Safed Maas, Bajray Ka Khichda and Balushai.
Till August 28
At Saptami, Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport, Sakinaka Junction, Andheri (E).
Call 40851800
Cost Rs 1,199 plus taxes

A foursome cookout

12 pm to 2 pm Participate in culinary workshops by four chefs. The series features Spicy One Bowl Meals by Rushina Munshaw Ghildiyal (August 20), Karwari cuisine by Smita Deo (August 21), eggless Indian mithai by Anees Khan (August 23) and monsoon comfort food (read: Chettinad Fish Fry and Chicken Pepper Roast) by chef Varun Inamdar (August 27).
From August 20
At APB Cook Studio, Andheri (E).
Call 42152799 COST Rs 444

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