Mumbai 360: Your weekday go and do guidebook

Your weekday go & do guidebook

Monday

Dig into biryani
Food: Feast on biryani from different Indian states at this festival dedicated to the dish. Wash it down with satisfying gulps of chilled beer at the Beeryani Festival.
Till March 1, 12.30 pm onwards
At Dishkiyaaon, The Capital Building, BKC, Bandra East.
Call 8291139404

Soak in some art
Exhibition: View Contemporary Trajectories, a group show featuring works by contemporary artists — Rahul Mukherjee, Shilpa Nikam, Shardul Kadam and Brajmohan Arya.
Time 10.30 am to 7 pm
At Nine Fish Art Gallery, The New Great Eastern Mills, Byculla East.
Call 65542300

Sing away
Open-mic: If you love to sing, rap or play an instrument and are looking for a space to showcase your talent, attend this open-mic where you get 10 minutes on stage to belt out two songs and impress the audience.
Time 8.30 pm
At Hive at Gostana, Linking Road, Bandra West.
Log on to insider.in
Entry Rs 249 (inclusive of cover of Rs 100)

Tuesday

Explore Sufism
Music: Experience the magic of Sufi music presented by an internationally acclaimed Sufi qawwal ensemble, Fanna-Fi-Allah. Accompanied by rhythmic tabla to add the perfect sub-continental flavour, this one’s for your soul.
Time 7 pm onwards AT The Royal Opera House, Girgaum.
Cost Rs 300 onwards
Lofg on to insider.in

Travel to the past
Talk: Hear a fascinating account of India’s post-Independence ascent and stand, by an outsider who moved to India in the 1970s. This lecture, by German author Martin Kämpchen in collaboration with the Mumbai University will surely make you look at India in a new light.
Time 2.30 pm onwards
At Pherozeshah Mehta Auditorium, University of Mumbai, Vidyanagari, Santacruz East.
Call 22027542

Get a caffeine rush
Deal: Grab your daily dose of caffeine at this café that’s offering a free cuppa exclusively for Andheri residents (carry your ID card). Choose from latte, Americano, mocha, babyccino, espresso or macchiato.
Till February 23, 8 am to 12 am
At Aromas Café, New Link Road, Oshiwara.
Call 66975551

Wednesday

Laugh it out
Comedy: Attend a stand-up gig featuring Abhishek Upamanyu. Crack up as the funny man from Delhi takes you through an hour-long journey of fresh jokes with his latest show, New Fare.
Time 9 pm
At London Taxi, Lower Parel.
Log on to insider.in
Cost Rs 500 (includes a complimentary pint)

Go Mexicana
Workshop: If you love the spices and flavours of Mexican food, sign up for this workshop by chef Mahek Mandlik, where you will learn how to make smoked tomato tortilla soup, grilled veggies quesadilla, enchiladas, TexMex veggies, and nachos with and cheese.
Time 1 pm to 6 pm
At RNA Arcade, 4th cross Lane, Lokhandwala,
Andheri West.
Call 7400147000

Binge post work
Drinks: If you want to chill with your gang after a long day at work, head to this pub chain offering mid-week deals on drinks for '775 (plus taxes). They also have a menu featuring small plates to compliment your boozing, which includes crispy calamari, salmon and goat cheese crackers and grilled chimichurri chicken.
In Every Wednesday and Thursday, 8 pm to 10 pm
At All The Irish House outlets.
Call 61801611 (Kurla)

Get dreaming
Art: View the works of contemp-orary artist Anand Kumar Keshri, in acrylic colours on canvas at the exhibition Dreams of Reality inspired by memories and emotions, represented through vivid colours.
Till February 24, 11 am to 7 pm AT Bajaj Art Gallery, Bajaj Bhavan, Nariman Point.
Call 8779806455

Tune in to thumri
Music: Attend a two-day music festival of thumri, kajri and chaiti where famous vocal artistes Neha Chimmalgi, Shubha Mudgal (in pic), Sunanda Sharma and Kaushiki Chakraborty will perform the semi-classical forms of music to pay tribute to the late maestro, Girija Devi of the Benaras gharana.
On February 21 and 22 AT Nehru Centre Auditorium, Worli.
Log on to bookmyshow.com
Entry Rs 500 onwards

Thursday

Decode ragas
Event: Singer, composer and vocal director Mandar Deshpande is all set to host a master class for budding composers, called Rasabhav. He will teach participants how to decode a client’s brief using Indian ragas and the time cycle system.
Time 7.30 pm onwards
At True School of Music, Sun Mill Compound, Lower Parel.
Log on to bit.ly/2u3Eqln
To register

Get the chuckles
Stand up: Catch one of the country’s funniest men, author and comedian Sorabh Pant cheer you up with his hilarious stories and antics he takes centre stage at this bar. Also on offer is a specially curated menu of cocktails and cuisine for the night as you laugh your head off.
Time 7.30 pm onwards
At True Tramm Trunk, Trade Centre, Bandra Kurla Complex.
call 9867272306
Log on to bookmyshow.com cost '350 (fully redeemable)

Catch up on all the latest entertainment news and gossip here. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!