Where art meets imagination
Art and Charlie has put together a special exhibition experience for children. Curated by Dipna Daryanani, Art and Imagination is an interactive gallery experience in which kids can explore, create, and wander through the canvas of artist Shad Fatima’s solo exhibition, Dasht-gard. Daryanani will take the kids through creative play and movement and teach them how to work with clay, crayons, and colour pencils. Visit Art & Charlie on July 9 between 5 pm to 6 pm. Pay Rs 850 and RSVP on artandcharlie.com.

Let the Western Ghats woo you musically
Electronic rock band The Western Ghats are back in town with their newest hit, Nazaare, antiSOCIAL in Lower Parel. The eclectic band’s music is a blend of modern pop and rock with electronic rock. Their live show promises to be “an enchanting evening filled with magic” where they will perform their five original singles as well a line-up of famous electronic rock songs. The performance is on July 15 at 7 pm. Entry fee is Rs 499 onwards and attendees can RSVP on insider.in.

The hidden histories of opium
Author Amitav Ghosh will be present for the launch of his newest book, Smoke and Ashes, at the Royal Opera House, July 18 from 6 pm. The book unveils the intriguing past of the opium trade. Radio & Podcast Host and National Brand Head of RadioOne Network, Hrishikesh Kannan will host a discussion on the narratives and themes of the book. All those who wish to attend can RSVP on royaloperahouse.in.

Learn how to make sound on film
Harkat Studios in Andheri is organising its first sound-making workshop, titled Graphical Scores on 16 mm, on July 15 from 2 pm. The workshop is an introduction to the art of graphical sound, which is created by drawing images directly onto the film’s surface. Participants will learn how to synthesize sounds and enrich their knowledge about the history of optical sound tracks. All those who wish to attend can pay Rs 1,250 and RSVP on insider.in. 

Meet a person with a skill you can use
Chirag Havelia is a Mumbai food cart consultant whose food truck brand, Truckila, provides end-to-end consultancy—right from conceptualisation, sourcing the truck, modification, fabrication, marketing and branding, menu development. He is currently also consulting the BMC for its upcoming Food Truck Policy. He charges Rs 1.5 lakh onwards. Call 7208123331 for more details.