17 October,2019 07:20 AM IST | Mumbai | The Guide Team
From the city of joy
Books: If there's one thing Mumbaikars could learn from Kolkatans, it would be a lesson in taking it slow. Dive into the eclectic ethos of this sleepy city at the launch of People Called Kolkata, an anthology of 55 stories about its people.
Time 6 pm to 7.30 pm
At Title Waves, St Paul Media Complex, opposite Duruelo Convent, Bandra West.
Call 26510841
Free
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Tune into cultural diversity
Music: As part of a festival titled One World Many Musics, this event brings together five young instrumentalists representing diverse traditions. The performance features Apoorva Krishna, a Carnatic violinist, Iranian pianist Hami Keivan who composes in the tradition of jazz fusion and Polish saxophonist Jerzy Maczynski along with percussionists Anoor Vinod Shyam and Sunaad Anoor.
Time 7 pm onwards
At Experimental Theatre, NCPA, Nariman Point.
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Cost Rs 200 onwards
Decorative display
Shop: Take your pick from footwear, home decor and furnishing, diyas and torans at this festive market, where you'll also find food stalls to feast at.
Time 4 pm onwards; till October 20, 11 pm.
At Kalidas Natya Mandir, Purushottam Kheraj Road, Mulund West.
Call 25612722
Bowled over
Games: Love a good game of bowling over chilled beverages with your friends? Head to this arena to avail of cool offers.
Time 12.30 pm to 10 pm at Smaaash, Korum Mall, Samata Nagar, Thane. log on to nearbuy.com
Cost Rs 289 to Rs 650
Up in the air
Fitness: Here's an opportunity to make exercise fun. Indulge in aerial yoga at this workshop for mothers and children where no prior experience in aerial and acrobatic yoga is required.
Time 10.30 am to 12 pm
At 2015Fitness, opposite Sobo Central Mall, Tardeo.
Call 9769201562 (for enquiries)
On the block
Workshop: Create prints on a stole using wooden blocks - an old textile designing technique - and take it home, too.
Time 11 am to 3 pm
At Tea Trails, Pai Nagar, Ghatkopar East.
Log on to hobbyinabox.in
Cost Rs 1,499
Laughing stock
Comedy: Hosted by Jackie Thakkar, a stand-up gig features Jeeya Sethi, Parijat Sarkar, Karan Chauhan, and Adesh Nischit.
Time 6.30 pm
At The Little Door, Linking Road, Bandra West. LOG ON TO insider.in
Cost Rs 200
Mind on mythology
Talk: Alexander the Great has been the subject of many films and documentaries. At this session, learn about his influences and use of Greek mythology.
Time 6.30 pm onwards
At Of10, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai.
Log on to of10.in/events
Cost Rs 249
Fashion forward and fluid
Pop-up: Tying the ancient Indian handicraft of bandhani with ikat, this pop-up shop by The Ikat Story offers a festive collection incoporating gender and identity fluidity. Accessories and jewellery will also be on sale.
Time 12 pm onwards
At Olive Bar and Kitchen, Nargis Dutt Road, Bandra West.
Call 9820772539
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