If you're looking for activities to do this weekend, here's a line-up that is sure to keep you busy.
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Thursday
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Scotland calling
Talk: From missionaries to soldiers, India and Scotland share a long association. Did you know that the architect of CSMVS, George Wittet, was a Scot? At a talk — Under A Distant Sky: Thoughts Of Scotland From India — by Dr Anne Buddle, hosted by The Museum Society of Mumbai and CSMVS, learn more about this association.
Time 5.30 pm
Log on to @museumsocietyofmumbai
Friday
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Just joking
Comedy: Stand-up comedian Prashasti Singh’s presence in the house usually means a laugh riot. Tune in to this online session where she’ll be testing out new material. You be the judge.
Time 8 pm
Log on to in.bookm-yshow.com
Cost Rs 249
Saturday
Pattachitra lessons
Art: Pattachitra is an ancient cloth-based scroll painting style that is said to have emerged from Odisha. At an online workshop, learn the basics of this traditional art form and get insight into its origin, history and evolution over the years.
Time 11.30 am
Log on to insider.in
Cost Rs 199
Little masterchefs
Kids: Got a little chef at home who’s always looking to cook up a storm? This weekend, let them don their chef hats and aprons. A hands-on workshop conducted by Byculla’s Magazine St Kitchen — on making wholesome rolls among other items — will give young chefs a taste of working inside a professional kitchen.
Time 11 am to 1 pm on August 21 and 22
Log on to @magstreet-kitchen on Instagram to register
At Magazine St Kitchen, Byculla.
Cost Rs ,500 per class
Sunday
Get into a cheesy mood
Food and Drink: What’s a weekend without some cheesy indulgence? A Mumbai-based pizzeria chain has introduced new cheesy options in the form of pastas and garlic breads. Choose from spaghetti aglio olio, tandoori pasta, and more. They also offer vegan pizza options.
At 1441 Pizzeria’s outlets across Mumbai.
Time 11 am to 10 pm
Log on to Swiggy or Zomato
Top of the world
Outdoors: The pleasant weather that we’ve been having is perfect for a nature trail and trek at SGNP. If you’re an avid trekker, then head for the Highest Point Trek inside the national park.
Time 7.15 am
Meeting point Inside SGNP main gate, near souvenir shop.
Call 8450958741 for registrations
Cost Rs 1,500