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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Lights, camera and action
Theatre: Attend a play titled Boli Gaind Ka Supna based on Fyodor Dostoevsky’s The Dream of a Ridiculous Man about a nihilistic man who is pushed onto a different path after a chance encounter.
Time 8 pm
At Veda Factory Art Studio, Aram Nagar Part 2, Versova, Andheri West.
Log ib to @vedafactory
Cost Rs 250 onwards
Friday
Musical journeys
Perform: Candlelight India offers a unique immersive concert experience. For their latest event, they’ve curated a setlist that pays tribute to Bollywood’s best hits.
Time 7 pm and 8.45 pm
At Royal Opera House Theatre, Charni Road.
Log on to candlelightexperience.com
Cost Rs 999 onwards
Saturday
A portrait by Ambali Bhattacharyya
Art attack
Sign up: Pull up a seat at this interactive watercolour masterclass by artist Ambali Bhattacharyya. The artist will demonstrate and teach participants techniques to create realistic portraits.
Time 11 am to 5 pm
At Art Lounge, Kala Ghoda.
Call 9999350112
Cost Rs 3,200 (all materials included)
Ganges calling
Literature: Catch author Radhika Iyengar in conversation with photographer Gopal MS about her latest bestseller, Fire on the Ganges at Twice Told, a series of author meets. The book is based on eight years of research by Iyengar on the Dom community of Varanasi.
Time 5 pm onwards
At Mcubed Library, D’Monte Park, Bandra West.
Free
Sunday
Seas the day
Sailing: Maritime history and heritage enthusiast Anita Yewale will lead an experiential tour on the Arabian Sea where she will deep dive into the history of Mumbai as a port city.
Time 7 am to 9 am
Meeting point Gateway of India, Apollo Bunder.
Log on to @thebombaygypsea
Cost Rs 2,500 onwards
Let the music play
Event: NCPA@thePark is back. This Sunday’s line-up includes the Symphony Orchestra of India performing Western classical music featuring waltzes, marches, polkas and more. And Shama Bhate’s Nad-roop which presents Space Intrigue, a kathak performance.
Time 6 pm and 7.15 pm
At Cooperage Bandstand Garden.
Free
Get schooled
Volunteer: Join the NGO ConnectFor as they help kids create a colourful makeover of a school. Kids must be accompanied by a guardian, and painting materials will be provided.
Time 10 am
At CGSB Wadala, Dwarakanath Bhavan, Katrak Road, Wadala.
Log on to @art.shaala
Call 9433531670
Free
Buy for good
Shopping: The Holiday Chronicles offers a space for small ventures to sell their sustainable, locally-sourced crafts, apparel and more.
Time 11 am to 8 pm
At Peace Haven CHS, New Kantwadi Road, Bandra West.
Free