It’s Maharashtra Day on May 1, and to celebrate with pride and enthusiasm you can choose between running a marathon, grooving to lavani or supporting Marathai standup artists
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Sobaticha culture
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Celebrate this Maharashtra Divas with an evening full of enchanting music composed by renowned Marathi lyricist Vaibhav Joshi. From ghazals and poems to rubais, Sobaticha Karar Concert will help you relive the cultural heritage of Maharashtra.
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WHEN: April 30, 8:30 PM
WHERE: Ram Ganesh Gadkari Rangyatan, Thane
PRICE: Rs 200 onwards
TO BOOK: bookmyshow.com
Tickling your Maharashtrian spirit
Who says traditions cannot be fun? Get ready to delve into an evening full of relatable and classic Marathi standup called Arrey Kaartanno Marathi by Anish Goregaonkar and Pranit More. It’s the story of every Mumbaikar.
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WHEN: May 01, 6 PM
WHERE: The Habitat, Mumbai
PRICE: Rs 299 onwards
TO BOOK: bookmyshow.com
Running for a cause
Cultural pride and healthy living form the agenda of this virtual run and ride hosted by RJ14 Sports for Maharashtra Day. Participants can choose to cover distances starting from 5 km by walking, running, or cycling. Once the challenge is completed, participants get a medal and a certificate sent
by courier.
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WHEN: Available till May 1, 10 PM
WHERE: Online
PRICE: Rs 299 onwards
TO REGISTER: allevents. in
This one’s for the thespians
NCPA’s Pratibimb Marathi Natya Utsav, a three-day Marathi theatre festival returns this coming month with a myriad of plays, readings, workshops, campus tours, talks, and discussions by Marathi theatre stalwarts for all the theatre enthusiasts.
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WHEN: MAY 17, 7:30 PM
WHERE: NCPA, Mumbai
PRICE: Rs 500
TO BOOK: bookmyshow.com
Lavani pays homage to the homeland
Delve into the celebration of the rich cultural legacy of Maharashtra through a mix of folk music and contemporary fusion, through the much-awaited musical Muzra Marathi Mati La. From Lavani and Gondhal to Abhanga and Powadas, this musical is your perfect homage.
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WHEN: May 2, 8 PM
WHERE: NMACC, Mumbai
PRICE: Rs 500 onwards
TO BOOK: nmacc.com
Music to the ears
Sangeet Mandarmala is an ode to the state’s very rich cultural heritage. Dating back in time, it explores the lives of some of the greatest singers, bandishkars, heroes, and scholars.
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WHEN: May 4, 3:30 PM
WHERE: Dinanth Mangeshkar Natyagruha, Vile Parle
PRICE: Rs 300 onwards
TO BOOK: bookmyshow.com
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