Mid-Day Mumbai Guide: Make The Most Of Thursday To Sunday

Abhinav Tewary

Thursday
Laughing out loud
If mid-week blues are weighing you down, take a break with this hour-long comedy open mic, which features an act by stand-up comic Abhinav Tewary.
Time: 10 pm
Log on to: insider.in

Friday
On a roll

Learn how to prepare traditional sushi, right from sushi rice, to rolling and cutting techniques. Chef Rakhee Vaswani will also teach popular recipes including a California roll.
Time: 12.30 pm
Log on to: palateculinaryacademy.com
Cost: Rs 2,950

Saturday
The natural path to cleanliness

If you've been eager to switch to a more wholesome, eco-friendly lifestyle, then this workshop is right up your alley. All-natural cleaners based on bio-enzymes can easily be prepared using everyday kitchen ingredients.
Time: 11 am
Log on to: skrap.in
Cost: Rs 500

Silver-screen route

Writing for the screen is a specialised art and who better to learn it from than award-winning writer, producer and director Vikramaditya Motwane of Udaan, Lootera and Sacred Games fame. In this workshop, he will discuss and critique a series of shortlisted film and web show pitches, while also teaching you how to perfect your pitch.
Time: 6 pm
Log on to: insider.in
Cost: Rs 499

Sunday
Sandwiching hour

Treat yourself to gourmet sandwiches, from an eggplant parmigiana to a breakfast ham option, at this pop-up.
Time: 9 am
At: Foodhall, Vama Departmental Store, Peddar Road
Call: 9136466425

Mastering the written word

This class on faux calligraphy will teach you to create lettering without the use of specialised pens or nibs or prior experience. You'll learn basic strokes and drills, and much more from Anjali Hatewar. All you need is a notebook, and pencil or pen.
Time: 12 pm
Log on to: insider.in
Cost: Rs 199

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