Top picks, cool finds, must-attend gigs. Here's how to make the most of your weekend
Piyush Sharma
Comedy
Join a laugh riot
Catch a stand-up comedy event with comedians Neville Bharucha and Piyush Sharma (in pic) as they entice you with some punch lines and dark humour.
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On: August 19, 8.30 pm
At: Independence Brewing Company, Citi Mall, Andheri West.
Log on to: bookmyshow.in
Call: 26399065
Cost: Rs 250
Workshop
Walk through history
Attend a workshop that promises to shed light on the story and significance behind the city's oldest buildings and their architecture.
On: August 18, 10 am onwards
At: Essar House - Podium, 11 KK Marg, Mahalaxmi.
Email: 9769937710 (to RSVP)
Cost: Rs 1,000
Quiz
Mind your food
Test your general knowledge over some lip-smacking eats and drinks. If you end the night on a win, you also stand a chance to carry home exciting gift vouchers and bragging rights.
On: Today, 8 pm onwards
At: Chili's, The Capital, G Block Road, Bandra Kurla Complex.
Call: 8329110638
Cost: Rs 749
Art
A run for your Monet
Discover a new art space in the city where you also get to learn floral watercolour art.
On: August 18 time 11 am to 2 pm
At: Arcwork Art Space, Hotel Rangsharda, Bandra West.
Log on to: insider.in
Cost: Rs 2,000
Music
The voice behind the beat
Participate in an interactive session with Maani Baati, a world music band, whose tracks are a fusion of folk music and new-age sounds. You will gain an understanding of the process behind their work as well as what makes the band so unique.
On: August 17, 7 pm
At: Cafe 10.11/12, Oshiwara, Andheri West.
Call: 8758713548 (to RSVP)
Food
Sweet dreams are made of cheese (and chocolate)
If your Instagram feed is filled with people perpetually holidaying across Europe, the first fondue festival in the city is here to make you feel a little more European, especially if all you crave is Swiss chocolate and French cheese. You get to witness fondue, a Swiss speciality, in all its forms, right from one made from a combination of whiskey and homemade bacon, to spicy Mexican fondue to a fondue for vegans. Dessert fondue, a favourite for those with a sweet tooth, is also on the menu.
Till: September 2, 12 pm onwards
At: Out of the Blue, 14, Road no 4, Union Park, Khar West.
Photography
Closing in on nature
On World Photography Day, sharpen your nature and wildlife photography skills under the guidance of a professional photographer through a half-day walk at one of the most visited parks in the world.
On: August 19, 8.30 am to 12 pm
At: Nature Information Centre, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali East.
Call: 28868686
Cost: Rs 850
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