Mumbai minute: Plan your weekend in 60 seconds

Here is how you can plan your weekend in Mumbai in 60 seconds

Friday

Dig into dim sums
This fine-dining restaurant has upped its dim-sum game with a new menu, which Chef Wang Yixuan has created. It includes a platter called Art of Dim Sum, which has four different options that marry flavours such as roast duck and pumpkin, and chicken and water chestnuts, adding to regular highlights such as Spicy Har Gau.
Time: 12 noon to 1 am
At: Yauatcha, BKC
Cost: '1,488 for the Art of Dim Sum platter and a cup of green tea or pint of beer

Soak in weaves on canvas
Check out artist Ambadas Jadhav's interpretation of the process of weaving in his exhibition, The Weave. An alumnus of Sir JJ School of Art, his works portray vivid forms and skilful techniques.
Time: 11 am to 7 pm
At: Jehangir Art Gallery, MG Road, Kala Ghoda
Call: 22843989

Go ROFL
Begin your weekend with a dose of laughter, as Azeem Banatwalla (in pic) and Kunal Rao of East India Comedy crack you up with their stand-up acts.
Time: 8.30 pm
At: Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel, Powai
Log on to: bookmyshow.com
Cost: '590 (includes a beer or soft drink)

Saturday

Take a guided tour
While the debate about taxing sanitary napkins is still on, here's your chance to visit an award-winning start-up firm that designs, manufactures and sells sanitary napkins at an affordable price. Whether you are a social entrepreneur or someone interested in the subject, this open house has a lot in store.
Time: 10.30 am to 1.30 pm
At: Saral Designs, Electronic Zone, MIDC Area, Mahape, Navi Mumbai. rsvp 9029330401
Call: 26254446

Witness magic
It's not just food from your plate that will disappear at this Khar restaurant that has invited magician Ashish Pandey to perform tricks for its guests. So, savour your dinner and hope to be left spellbound.
Time: 9 pm onwards
At: Mumbai Vibe, Ganga Jamuna, 14th Road, Khar West
Call: 9820833420

Whip up one-bowl wonders
Learn to cook five microwave one-bowl meals including Idli in a Mug, Microwave Chicken Fried Rice and Spicy Noodle Bowl, all within 15 minutes. You also get to take home gourmet gifts.
Time: 11 am to 2 pm
At: APBâÂu00c2u0080Âu00c2u0088Cook Studio, 301, Srishti Plaza, Saki Vihar Road, Andheri East.
Call: 42152799
Cost: '1,000 onwards

Sunday

Take the classical route
A housing society will moonlight as a venue for a classical music concert, featuring three young artists Chintan Katti (sitar), S Akash (flute, in pic) and Ishaan Ghosh (tabla).
Time: 7.30 pm
At: Nellai Heights, Plot no 16-18, Swastik Park, Chembur.

Head southward
Take a culinary tour of Southern India at the Dakshin Food Festival, gorging on Andhra Chicken and Appam with Stew, among other delicacies.
Time: 7.30 pm to 11.30 pm
At: Four Points by Sheraton Navi Mumbai
Call: 27817777
Cost: '1,200 plus taxes

Catch a comic drama
What happens when a veteran Hindu theatre artiste, a 50-year-old Parsi bachelor, a laid back Goan Christian and a clean-shaven Muslim come together to learn acting from an aristocratic teacher? Find out at the staging of the play, The Class Act, which is making a comeback after two years.
Time: 7 pm
At: Tata Theatre, NCPA.
Call: 22824567
Entry: '250 onwards

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