Let’s be honest, the popular Home Alone series had us in splits only because it was a young cheeky kid with a spring in his step navigating the unusual circumstances. Swap him out for a senior citizen, and we’d probably see long quiet shots and slow tea sips, interspersed with distant gazes out of the window till the credits rolled. It’s time we give this grim sight — which is not unusual in many homes — a makeover. Whether you’re a senior living with children who are frequently away from home, or living solo in the city, take your pick from these communities waiting for a new friend in you. Happy fleet Sahabhaav, a residential-cum-daycare facility believes senior citizens are on a permanent holiday. Staying true to the theme, the space hosts regular karaoke afternoons, dance movement classes and puzzle-solving sessions. An upcoming summer camp curated specially for grandparents and grandchildren will host Zumba, storytelling, art and craft and theatre games.Time 8 am to 8 pm (daycare timings)AT Centres across Andheri East, Andheri West and Ghatkopar Log on to: sahabhaav.com Call: 9699696997 Close to home A session at a housing society in Vashi. PIC COURTESY/HAPPY2AGE on Instagram If your living room is too mundane, and stepping out seems like an ordeal, we suggest giving Happy2Age’s travelling workshops a chance. The group will bring cooking, painting, quiz and yoga sessions to your housing society. Basic requirements include permissions from the society committee and a safe and clean place to conduct the workshops.AT Available across Mumbai and suburbsLog on to: happy2age.comCall: 7588699649 Unlimited masti A moment from a meeting in Vashi. PIC COURTESY/DIGNITY FOUNDATION Sing your heart out, meditate, or paint, but don’t forget to make friends along the way. Eight Chai Masti Centres sprinkled across the city will make for the perfect community bonding hub if you’re a social butterfly looking to unwind in like-minded company. The club regularly hosts indoor and outdoor visits to keep you on the move.AT Centres in Tardeo, Dadar, Powai, Vashi, Thane, Chembur, Mahim, Mira Road and Mulund.Log on to: dignityfoundation.comCall: 02261381100 (Mumbai head office) Learn from home A participant poses with bunny finger caps during a craft session. PIC COURTESY/VARISTA ON INSTAGRAM It’s never too late to learn how to shake a leg, edit a video, or hold the paintbrush. Go Happy Club, an online-offline initiative, might be the perfect choice for individuals who love the comfort of their home. The online Zoom sessions are expert-led and specially paced out to cater to older learners.Log on to: gohappyclub.in Just your type Discuss your old-time favourite movies tunes at daytime activity centre Varista’s relaxed discussions. For those looking to add movement in their routine, the space also hosts yoga, line-dancing and indoor sport sessions. AT B-2, Nita Apartments, Juhu Tara Road, near Santacruz Police Station, Santacruz West.Log on to: varista.orgCall: 9664028237 Two-much fun Senior citizens birdwatch. PIC COURTESY/ADHATA TRUST ON INSTAGRAM Senior citizens can be busy bees too. Adhata Trust’s holistic wellbeing centres in and near Mumbai open their doors for two hours in the day for those above 60 years old to catch up with the community. If conversations are not your forte, the centres also host yoga, Sudoku, Antakshari and storytelling sessions regularly.TIME Revealed on enquiryAT Centres in Mahim, Matunga, Bandra, Sion, Nerul, Palava, Seawoods, Andheri.Log on to: adhatatrust.orgCall: 9326816529 Give it back Children learn from a senior in Andheri. PIC COURTESY/MONA ROHERA If you’re a retired professional with a knack for sharing knowledge, sign-up for this unique initiative that conducts makeshift after-school sessions for less privileged children across Mumbai. An evening spent teaching the ABCs, or the basics of science can go a long way for the underserved students. Held in outdoor spaces like parks and gardens, it’s a win-win, if you ask us.AT Centres across Mumbai and its suburbs Log on to: angelxpress.orgCall: 9920347057 Activity matters A puzzle session. PIC COURTESY/ECHOING HEALTHY AGEING City-based organisation Echoing Healthy Ageing, in collaboration with psychologists, formulates customised cognition-boosting activities like painting and art books and hobby kits. Individuals can choose from at-home one-to-one sessions, online sessions or group workshops for a change of scenery.AT Breach Candy, Malad, Borivli (offline workshops); across Mumbai (one-to-one sessions)Log on to: echoinghealthyageing.comCall: 9867832665 In it together If you or a loved one has a neurological movement disorder, reach out to The Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Society-support groups that are spread across nearly 15 centres. They meet weekly to offer focused assistance, social engagement and emotional support AT Centres across Mumbai. Log on to: parkinsonssocietyindia.com (for timings and queries) Holiday checklist Sugandhi Baliga, geriatric care expert, shares a handy guide to ensure that it’s a happy summer vacation for everyone. Read and remember For seniors: As summer holidays begin, you can keep isolation at bay by staying socially active through simple, meaningful activities. Join local community groups, Call: friends or family on WhatsApp, try out light hobbies like reading or gardening, or even step out for a daily walk. These seemingly simple activities can make a big difference. For families: Families can play a big role in making sure that seniors don’t feel isolated, whether at home or during holidays. Including them in daily conversations, planning trips, or asking for their advice makes them feel valued and connected. Regular phone or video Call: s, sharing photos, or simply checking in can help them feel remembered and involved, even if they’re physiCall: y apart. Most importantly, treat them with patience, love, and respect to ensure they feel like an important part of the family at every stage.
26 April,2025 12:53 PM IST | Mumbai | Devashish Kamblemid-day: Your story switches between different timelines, which is fascinating. What prompted you to take this route?Armin Wandrewala: Right from the start of writing this novel, I knew it would not evolve in a linear narrative, but that I would switch timelines, and perhaps bring it to a circuitous close, which did happen. I did not initially plan to end where I began but that happened naturally. I suppose I wanted to introduce the main characters right at the beginning: hence the novel begins with Alamai, then immediately introduces Almitra and Aabad, then goes back and forth, over the next hundred years. It’s why the chapters are ‘dated’, rather than ‘numbered’. I thought this would make for interesting reading, containing an element of mystery, rather than a linear unfolding. Maintaining a track of timelines wasn’t easy; my legal training helped in that context. I started with the beginning and teased myself to think up the end; the middle filled itself out. A statue of Mancherji Joshi in Dadar Parsee Colony (the area close to the family home ‘Meherabad’). Pics Courtesy/Wikimedia Commons The novel traces the Readymoney family’s journey across locations: Navsari in Gujarat and Bombay (now Mumbai), and the fictional, Lanskui. How does a location shape your writing? AW: Location is very important. I have personal experience of Navsari, so I was able to write about it easily. Surat, Bharuch, and Bilimora were also strongholds of the Parsee community in Gujarat. Then there was a shift from Navsari to Bombay for employment. I’ve written about the evolution of the Dadar Parsee Colony — these were the pockets with a large population of the community. Initially, many Parsees even resided in Fort; the Dadar Parsee Colony was supposed to be for the middle class. It’s one of the most charming enclaves, largely thanks to the vision of Mancherji Joshi. In fact, Parsee baugs — to the best of my knowledge — are not to be found in any city other than Bombay. I was keen to explore the atmosphere of the Bombay of those times: more laidback, lazy, and beautiful.Lanskui, however, is totally a fictional creation, and is based on the stories of ‘gaam’, the agrarian villages, which my mother used to tell me and my brother. Her father had a farm in a village. The lives in these locations were different, with distinct characteristics. These locations became characters for me; each clothed with their unique personality. Rustom Framna Parsee Agiary in Dadar Through which character’s voice did the idea for the novel emerge and when?AW: Two such characters: Ala Ardeshir Readymoney and Almitra de Vitre. Alamai is the matriarch — the ‘Banyan’ is the metaphor for her. In Almitra, I created a counterpoint perhaps, a younger version of Alamai. In her youth, it’s Ala; she later matures into Alamai. The novel unfolds largely through both their eyes. I started thinking about the novel long before I started writing it. At some stage, it lay dormant before I took it up again. While writing this novel, I was approached to write the commemorative book for the JB Vachha High School, which I completed in two months. I carried out extensive research on the history of the Parsee colonies and trust deeds for that. The dwindling numbers of Parsee/Irani Zoroastrians sparked the idea of writing this novel. I thought it would be a tragedy if our unique stories were also lost to time. It was keen to document them, but in a fun, interesting, fictional form. Armin Wandrewala Why a multigenerational narrative?AW: To give shape to changing customs, different ways of thinking, changing mores, even among Parsee Zoroastrians. Also, hardly any of the younger generation — even within the timeline of the novel — would have sufficient knowledge of life in the agrarian villages, even Navsari. There had to be multiple generations to give voice to all those stories. On Today, 5 pm (book reading and discussion)At Jehangir Memorial Hall, JB Vachha High School, Dadar East. The Guide’s Review Lawyer and author Armin Wandrewala’s new novel The Moment of the Banyan (Vakils, Feffer & Simons) explores the lives of the Readymoneys, a Parsee family from Navsari in Gujarat. The story begins with the grandmother and matriarch of the house, Ala Ardeshir Readymoney, and journeys its way into the life of her granddaughter, Almitra de Vitre. When the family moves to Bombay (now Mumbai) in the 1930s, after a death in the family, we observe a slowly evolving city over the next few decades. Wandrewala takes us inside the Dadar Parsee Colony, where a large number of Parsees reside, and familiarises us with old spots that the family members visited, some of which — such as the Rustom Framna Agiary and JB Vachha School — continue to exist. Although the author frequently switches between timelines and perspectives at the beginning, alternating between the stories of the grandmother and the granddaughter, the non-linearity of the novel becomes its strength. It reiterates that memories don’t arrive chronologically. There’s clarity in Wandrewala’s characterisation; therefore, such a structure works. She also strengthens readers’ experience of watching the family from close quarters by writing about specific ceremonies, from first birthdays to funerals, in detail. We are introduced to the typical Parsee food that is served at these — dhan dar patio with fish and pickle on birthdays, fried boi fish and lagan nu custer, among others, at the wedding. We also get to witness how rituals are observed by the community. While doing so, Wandrewala does not shy away from opening conversations about the problems of austerity within the faith. She explores how the matriarch deals with an outsider, a non-Parsee, who becomes a part of her life. The speech of the family members is often peppered with Parsee Gujarati phrases and the stories of the agrarian lifestyle in the gaams (villages) make the book readable. Cost: Rs 700Available At: leading bookstores & e-stores
26 April,2025 08:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Nandini VarmaSobo Cycle Rides: This midnight cycling club will start their trail from Radio Club and end at Worli.ON Today, 10 pmAT Colaba (Meeting point revealed after registration) LOG ON TO liveb4youdie.comENTRY Rs 249 (without cycles); Rs 699 (with cycles) Pic Courtesy/TreksAndTrails Treks and Trails: The adventure group organises midnight cycling from Colaba Causeway to Worli and back from a different route covering CSMT and Asiatic Society Mumbai. The tour is perfect for regular riders.ON Today, May 2, 3, 9, 10 and 16; 10.30 pm AT Colaba Causeway, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Apollo Bunder, Colaba. LOG ON TO treksandtrails.orgENTRY Rs 399 (without cycle); Rs 750 (with cycle) Velocrush: This midnight cycling group has planned a route that is ideal for beginners who are prefer riding slow. The midnight ride covers areas from Worli to South Mumbai. ON Today; 10.30 pm MEETING POINT Paragon Centre, Maruti Suzuki Service, Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Worli. LOG ON TO in.bookmyshow.comENTRY Rs 147 onwards Pic Courtesy/ Wandering Souls Wandering Souls: The trail will start from Colaba and cover Marine Drive, Worli and return to Colaba. They provide both geared and non-geared cycles on rent. ON Today, May 3, 10 and 17; 11.30 pmAT Colaba (Meeting point revealed after registration)LOG ON TO wanderingsouls.inENTRY Rs 749 Pic Courtesy/Mischief Treks Mischief: This platform’s night trail will start from Colaba and end at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. It’s an easy route, and is open for beginners. ON May 10 and 17; 11 pmAT Colaba Market, Apollo Bunder, Colaba. LOG ON TO mischieftreks.com ENTRY Rs 299 (without cycle); Rs 750 (with cycle)
26 April,2025 08:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Minal SanchetiThe Rasa Experience, a celebration of India’s indigenous folk music, is back in the city for the second edition of its multi-genre musical fest. The fest will bring to town some of India’s most revered folk musicians from Rajasthan, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh in performances that tap into India’s musical heritage. From sessions that include Bengal’s Baul music to ensemble performances by artistes like Ishaan Ghosh, Sabir Khan, and Manjoor Khan, you can also explore shopping from stalls that will host handcrafted goods created by artists from the country at the fest. On: April 19 and 20; 6 pm onwards At: The Kalangan (Amphitheatre) at Sangit Mahabharati, JVPD Scheme, Juhu Log on to: in.bookmyshow.comCost: Rs 300 onwards
25 April,2025 11:17 AM IST | Mumbai | The Guide TeamThe Goldilocks Principle of too hot — too cold — just right has found mention in a variety of disciplines, from developmental psychology to astronomy and even economics. But this year, it seems to have made its way to the world of fashion, with the soaring popularity of one-leg pants. The name of this style is quite self-explanatory, and it is all too easy to dismiss the trend as a passing fad. Sofia Assab in a monochrome one-leg dress. PIC COURTESY/SARAHAPHRODITE On INSTAGRAM (right) The look in a casual flared denim avatar. PICS COURTESY/Zachariahfairfax ON INSTAGRAM At its very best, it feels as comfortable as sticking one leg out from under your comforter to achieve that perfect sleeping temperature. At worst, it can seem as though you are trying too hard to be avant-garde. But scroll through your social media feed, and you’re more likely than find fashion creators reeling with surprise at how much they like the style once it’s on their body. So, we decided to ask fashion stylist Disha Selarka about what makes these pants so popular and if the style is likely to stick around for more than a single season. Style over substance A rule of the thumb is to keep the rest of your look symmetrical to create a sense of visual harmony. A monochromatic look is a failsafe bet, as it can create the illusion of a jumpsuit. A peplum waist or cinching your midsection with a thicker belt can also make your bottom half look more defined and create a beautiful hourglass shape. Avoid flat footwear and wear a long trench or overcoat for a slight peekaboo effect. Style the look with boots to add balance (right) One-leg pants pair well with structured blazers. PIC COURTESY/Coperni ON INSTAGRAM Unlike most high-fashion trends, this one lends itself quite easily to a DIY project — all you need is a pair of mid or high-waist jeans or trousers that fit you well around the hips. A pair with a straight fit or a flare is easier to alter as compared to skinny jeans. The best part is that if you tire of your one-legged wonder, you can simply lop off the excess fabric to convert them into shorts, Selarka suggests. Ella Priya sports the look under a pleated skirt All about asymmetry One-leg pants aren’t necessarily a new phenomenon; they’ve been around since the end of the last decade and are witnessing a new lease of life owing to 2025’s infatuation with all this asymmetrical-ness, notes Selarka. She adds that the wearability of this style lies in its styling and picking the right pair. A very slouchy design will look shabby and awkward. Disha Selarka On runways around the world, we’re seeing this trend show up in tailored fits, and with eye-catching layers. For instance, these pants can be worn under a bubble-hemmed mini dress or a strappy, lacy number, or under structured blazers. A strong belt can anchor the whimsicality of the pants, as can a pair of boots. You could also experiment with the style of pants — flared bottoms, satin pants or even high-waist jeans are aesthetic variations. An au-courante way to style these is under a pleated K-pop inspired miniskirt, Selarka signs off.
25 April,2025 09:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Anindita PaulEven before the first man put his hand prints on the walls of Cueva de las manos in Santa Cruz, Argentina, humanity has been creating. From the spears for hunting to basic tools, they were carved by simply shaping wood using rocks. A few of the crafted works “Whittling is probably among the earliest art forms. Back in the Stone Age, people would whittle to pass time during their long hunts,” shares Elton Dmello, CEO and partner, Vagabond Experiences. This Sunday, Dmello and artisan Nitish Bhaskaran, will host a workshop that will return to the roots of this very intuitive craft. Elton Dmello Dmello experienced it himself when he stumbled upon a workshop a few years ago. “This [craft] allowed me to work with my hands. The experience is very meditative,” he admits. With a focus to offer the experience to beginners, the venue will offer participants a handcrafted knife for the whittling experience, a block of softwood and protective gloves. “It is an experience that seeks to tap into your own inner craftsman,” shares Dmello. On April 27; 4 pmAt Dadar Social, Kohinoor Square, NC Kelkar Road, Dadar West. Log on to vagabondexperiences.comCost Rs 2,250 (including equipment)
25 April,2025 09:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram IyengarSarangi maestro Farooque Latif Khan has tuned strings in the presence of legends like Ustad Zakir Hussain and Ustad Rashid Khan. But in 2023, it was 30 little ustads from the city who gave him a jugalbandi to remember. In a Vile Parle studio, music educator Shyama Panikkar and her students sang raag Jaunpuri with Khan, in tandem — taal se taal. It’s not surprising then, that the little maestros will return to the stage this weekend with another brave project, Sur Sufiyana, a celebration of the mystical art form. Farooque Latif Khan (centre) shares insights with children during his visit Between school and the excitement of a summer vacation around the corner, the performers — all below 15 years old — have been flipping through pages of Sufi lyrics lately. But it’s not as monotonous as it sounds. “Sa ga, re ma, ga pa, ma dha, pa ni, dosa!” Panikkar quips over our call. It’s just one of the quirky ways you make classical music forms more palatable for children, she says. Shyama Panikkar (centre) performs with her students With classic Sufi songs like Bulleh Shah’s Mast Qalandar, and Amir Khusro’s Chaap Tilak on the set list, the children have big shoes to fill. Ten-year-old Svanik Jadhav, who tells us he enjoys jazz, African music and “Bollywood tunes that make him do a little dance,” is now rehearsing Raahat Fateh Ali Khan’s Tere Bin Nahi Lagda, for the big day. “I love listening to world music. I think it’s a great way to connect with cultures across borders,” he shares, adding that he’s looking forward to seeing his friends and family cheer him on as he belts out sargams this Sunday. A section of an illustrated manuscript featuring Amir Khusro. PIC COURTESY/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS “Sufi music is an art form that calls for practice and patience,” Panikkar says. We agree, although we’re not entirely sure children have time for patience these days. “I must admit, it can get hard sometimes to get them in the zone,” she laughs. “You cannot simply sit down and teach them, especially the younger ones. The music must move with them,” she adds. This prancing around the studio, scribbling ideas on whiteboards, and reflecting on ragas and taals somewhere in between, is not how many including Panikkar and this writer, remember their childhood music classes. “I remember how my teacher would make us sing the same phrase over and over again till we got it right. That was nothing short of a struggle,” she recalls. Panikkar’s 45-minute sessions, she claims, aren’t bound by any such rules. “If a child cannot ace a part, it’s always better to give them some rest and try again tomorrow,” she says. Young musicians practise at the Vile Parle studio before their performance There’s one part that catches us off guard though. In a jugalbandi of disciplines, the engineer-turned-music educator has been using math to decipher Sufi music for the children. “The concepts of beat cycles and time signatures are perfect exercises in mathematics,” she says. We’re not convinced numbers are everybody’s jam. Perhaps it will grow on us, as a Sufi would say, with practice and patience. ON April 27; 10 amAT Aspee Auditorium, Malad-Marve Road, Malad West. LOG ON TO in.bookmyshow.com (for tickets) @surtaalmasti on Instagram (for queries)ENTRY Rs 800
25 April,2025 09:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Devashish KambleThe Mumbai Research Centre of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai is organising a lecture on Chimaji Appa and the history of Mumbai’s Vasai. The lecture will talk about the Maratha leader. It will be conducted by Dr Uday S Kulkarni, a researcher and author who has penned eight books on 18th Century India. He explains the geography, “Salsette is a land that extends from Bandra till today’s Bhayandar. Vasai Fort is uniquely positioned as it is surrounded by water on three sides and the northern side is an open area.” (From left) A view of Vasai Fort; a statue of Chimaji Appa within the fort. Pics Courtesy/Uday S Kulkarni Dr Kulkarni says, “Chimaji Appa was Bajirao Peshwa’s younger brother. It was in 1737, however, when Chimaji took it upon himself to evict the well-entrenched Portuguese power from their northern kingdom. The soil of Vasai was very sandy, and it was difficult to mind the walls of the fort at that time.” Despite the tough terrain, they defeated the Portuguese. He adds, “It is because of their defeat that Salsette Island became part of the city. It is important to know that had the Marathas not liberated the people of Vasai and Salsette from the yoke of foreign rule in 1737, these regions could have continued to be under Portuguese rule — as was Goa — until 1961.” Uday S Kulkarni Dr Shehernaz Nalwalla, vice president of the Society and chairperson of the Mumbai Research Centre, encourages Mumbaikars to attend the session. She says, “Dr Kulkarni has delivered lectures on Maratha history at the Asiatic Society of Mumbai in the past. This lecture on Chimaji Appa is significant since he has played an important role in the making of Greater Mumbai.” On: April 25; 4.30 pm (high tea),5 pm (talk)At: Durbar Hall, Town Hall, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Fort.
25 April,2025 09:12 AM IST | Mumbai | Minal SanchetiWith eateries across the city branching out to include entertainment activities and gigs in their dining spaces, the latest one to hop on the trend is Kala Ghoda-based outlet, Malido Cafe. Back with their second gig featuring musicians, Aarifah Rebello and Shreyas Iyengar, the live music performance series aims to provide a platform to the city’s independent artistes to explore their craft and connect with audiences. “We wanted to provide a cosy and informal atmosphere where music lovers can congregate and experience what the city has to offer. Along with this, there was also this idea for a series that celebrates storytelling. For those who have travelled to places and experienced other cultures may want to share their stories through art. For musicians, much of their art comes from their own experiences which creates an interesting dynamic for listeners as well,” Neville Bose, owner, summed up. ON Today; 7 pm onwardsAT Malido Cafe, Bharthania Building, C Block, Burjorji Bharucha Marg, Fort.LOG ON TO district.inCOST Rs 500
24 April,2025 09:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Divyasha PandaIt is a busy morning when actor-director Akash Khurana answers our call. A premiere week can be a jittery one for most playwrights and actors, but the veteran looks to be in good spirits. His three-actor production, The Tragedy of Ham MacLear, is on its first five-day run across the city stage. “I started to revisit his works during the pandemic of COVID-19, and suddenly found them too familiar,” he admits. This, and the mental health concerns that arose in that period, sparked a re-examination of the works. “As a senior citizen myself, and having done over 40 years of theatre, I thought of the time I’d hang up my boots. For actors, memory is a big thing. It is a key tool upon which our work hinges, and we build on it,” Khurana shares. Akash Khurana in costume during a rehearsal before the premiere performance. Pics Courtesy/Akvarious Productions Echoing this thought, the shows will be followed by a conversation with mental health professionals discussing the struggle. Producer Akarsh Khurana says, “We hope to team up with educational and mental health institutions going forward.” The story of Ham MacLear revolves around a Shakespearean actor slowly descending into dementia. The play touches on the aspect of the mind that is at the core of an actor’s craft. “This is a man so imbibed in the works of Shakespeare that he speaks the verses, not in the context of a play or performance, but sometimes as a language he can recall instinctively,” Khurana explains. The play also opened in Mumbai yesterday on the birth and death anniversary of Shakespeare. “And Miguel De Cervantes, too. To think of it, the story is about a man who is tilting against the windmills of his mind. It [the timing] just fell in place,” the director laughs. The language, costume, occasion and the use of sonnets 116 and 30, play to the several layers of meta-theatre that drives the production. The name, Ham MacLear, is itself a riff off Hamlet, Macbeth and King Lear. Khurana with Mantra (left) and Garima Yajnik (right) on stage “We also wanted to explore art as therapy, where his proteges [played by Garima Yajnik and Mantra] turn to art to help him slow the decline of his mind,” Khurana shares, echoing Polonius’ line from Hamlet — Though this be madness, there is a method in’t. In that sense, the thespian has a touch of favouritism for the Bard. He remembers growing up with the verses, learning them through his educational years, and later on stage. “A larger objective was to bring these verses back to the Gen Z and Gen Alpha audience. For me, to miss out on Shakespeare is a loss incomparable. Unfortunately, these days some of the English courses also skip out on teaching the works,” he shares. ON Today, 7 pm (NCPA); April 25 to 27, 7 pm (Rangshila) AT Godrej Dance Theatre, NCPA, Nariman Point; Rangshila Auditorium, Aram Nagar Part 1, Andheri West. LOG ON TO ncpamumbai.com; in.bookmyshow.com COST Rs 675 onwards (NCPA); Rs 650 onwards (Rangshila)
24 April,2025 09:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram IyengarThursdayDad jokes on Funny man Zakir Khan shares hilarious anecdotes in his brand new stand-up special, Papa Yaar. The show’s central theme is Indian dads and their idiosyncratic habits.TIME 7 pm At St Andrew’s Auditorium, St Dominic Road, Bandra West. LOG ON TO in. bookmyshow.com ENTRY Rs 1,499 FridayUntangle your mind Pic Courtesy/NMACC Unwind after a hectic week at In-Between Echoes, a meditation and healing session by alternative healing coach, Akshat Rajan. TIME 8 pmAT Art House, NMACC, Jio World Centre, BKC. LOG ON TO in. bookmyshow.com ENTRY Rs 2,500 Empowering young minds Pic Courtesy/Ek Asmaan Tale Apni Shala, a children’s organisation, will be hosting a wellbeing session at HumRaahi, an arts and well-being space in Govandi.Till April 25 AT HumRaahi, 34B Natwar Parekh Colony, Govandi West.LOG ON TO @ek.aasmaan.tale on Instagram (for details) SaturdayAdventure is here A moment from the film Anytime – Utah (2024). Pic Courtesy/Banff Hegyifilm Fesztival on Youtube This weekend watch some of the most mind boggling adventures on screen at the India screening of the Banff Mountain Film Festival. The festival will screen films like Anytime – Utah, Ice Waterfalls, and Ian.Time 4 pm AT BN Vaidya Auditorium, Hindu Colony, Dadar East. LOG ON TO himalayanclub.org ENTRY Rs 400 (non-members) An abstract world Glimpses by Deepa Kulkarni. Pic courtesy/Deepa Kulkarni Step into the world of abstract paintings at Deepa Kulkarni’s The Zeal. TIME 4.30 pmAT Kamalnayan Bajaj Art Gallery, Nariman Point. SundayPaint like a professional Participants at a previous session. Pic Courtesy/DESI ARTSTUDIO on Instagram Experience palette painting from professionals who will guide you through the process of creating your own art. TIME 2 pmAT Starbucks Coffee, CBD-Belapur, Navi Mumbai. LOG ON TO in. bookmyshow.com ENTRY Rs 1,500 Tribute to a legend Exhibits at the museum (right) Gieve Patel. PICs COURTESY/JNAFMumbai; WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Acclaimed author and art curator, Ranjit Hoskote is conducting a special walkthrough of the ongoing exhibition, A Show of Hands In Memoriam: Gieve Patel. TIME 11.30 am AT JNAF Gallery, CSMVS, Fort. ENTRY Rs 150 onwards (Museum entry fees apply) A lyrical evening Shreyas Sagvekar. FILE PIC Shreyas’ Living Room is for everyone who wants to listen to stories, engage with, and enjoy the music crafted by rapper Shreyas Sagvekar. TIME 8 pmAT Jashn Studios, off Linking Road, Bandra West. LOG ON TO skillboxes.comENTRY Rs 499
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