With over 44 pop-up stalls offering a range of home decor and ethnic wear, you are practically sorted for your Diwali puchase
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Ethnic high
Till Sun, Oct 16 With over 44 pop-up stalls offering a range of home decor and ethnic wear, you are practically sorted for your Diwali puchase. Choose from hand-crafred mojaris, engraved silver gifts, bohemian long tunics and much more, and enjoy a riveting Kalbelia dance performace and a magic show while you shop, too.
At: The Courtyard, High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel.
Call: 43339994
From the heart of India
Till Mon, Oct 17 Check out an art exhibition showcasing handloom and handicrafts created and presented by artisans and master craftsmen from Madhya Pradesh. Choose from Bagh, Dabu and Batik prints, Chanderi, Maheshwari, Tussar, Mulberry, Crepe silk sarees and dress materials, metal crafts, Gond paintings and home furnishings
Time: 9 am to 9 pm
At: Maharashtra State Bharat Scouts & Guides, Shivaji Park, Veer Savarkar Marg, Dadar (W).
Call: 9987763917
Go desi
Till Mon, Oct 17 Delhi-based NGO. Hast Karigar Society will bring more than 35 artistes, of which eight are state and five are national awardees, coming under one roof to showcase Indian traditional crafts like Kalamkari, Pattachitra, Miniature Art, Madhubani Painting, Lambani, Desert Embroidery, Laheria, Chanderi, Sanghaner, Bagru, Dabu, Ajrak and tie-and-dye.
Time: 10.30 am to 7 pm
At: Coomaraswamy Hall, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Fort.
Call: 9818550740
The Midas touch
Till Sat, Oct 15 The Art of the Royals’, is a collection of 74 life size artworks made with 24 carat Gold. Suvigya Sharma, a third generation Thikri artist, specialises in the miniature-style of painting, which has a long history of over 2,000 years.
Time: 11 am to 7 pm
At: Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery. ground floor, Bajaj Bhavan, Nariman Point.
Call: 9829200060
Be a 'Daddy's girl'
Sat Oct 15 and Sun oct 16 Get a photograph of your dad and you shot by ace photographers Atul Kasbekar, Prasad Naik and Colston Julian who have come together to support the cause of girl child education by raising funds for Project Nanhi Kali.
Time: 10 am to 5 pm AT Mehboob Studio, Bandra
Call: 6,000
Let there be light
Sat Oct 15 and Sun oct 16 Experience the Japanese lantern fiesta at The Aranya Festival that will feature ethnic dance, workshops on calligraphy, Sushi and Ramen making, Origami, Karate and distinctively designed toy trains commemorating the heritage of Byculla. Watch out for a performance by Ukon Takafuji, an expert sword dancer from Kanazawa, Japani.
Time: 2 pm to 9 pm
At: Peninsula Corporate Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel
On a moon-lit night
Fri Oct 14 There cannot be a more opportune time for a soulful musical gathering than the moonlit night of Sharad Poornima. Listen to two of the most celebrated names in the classical musical scene in Maharashtra, Rahul Deshpande (in pic) and Anand Bhate, serenade in Kaumudi, a thematic concert.
Time: 7 pm
At: E S Manik Sabhagriha, opposite Lilavati Hospital, Bandra (W).
Call: 9769599956
Cost: '200 onwards
The Italian steal
Till Sun, oct 16 Who doesn’t enjoy pizza deals? Enjoy a delectable 12-inch Neapolitan-style pizza and pair it with cool beer-infused cocktails just for '750.
At: Gustoso outlets in Kemps Corner and Khar (W).
Call: 26485697 Khar (W).
Customise your buffet
Ongoing Instead of splurging on a pre-set, reheated buffet, get fresh pan Asian stir-frys and gravies custom made, on the spot.
Time: 12 pm to 3 pm
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Call: 66718660
Munich on the mind
Till Mon, Oct 31 A German brew might be worth savouring before the prices go high. Outlander, a moderate-light bodied Munich lager is available for '285 for a 330ml jar. Pretzels and beer games go without saying.
Time: IMEâu00c2u0080u00c2u008812 pm to 1.30 am
Call: 24210231
At:âu00c2u0080u00c2u0088White Owl Brewery, One Indiabulls Centre, Tower 2-B Lobby Level, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel.