Do or die this weekend

STRING A SONG OF JOYu00a0THIS X'MAS
On: Friday, 1 pm to 5 pm
Where: Blue Frog, Mathuradas Mills, Lower Parel.
Call: 40332300
Entry: Rs 2,500 (adult), Rs 1,000 (kids); inclusive of taxes, food and beverages

What better way to celebrate Christmas than tou00a0 enjoy a special lunch with the talented blind children's choir, No Strings Attached. Thisu00a0 Mumbai-based a capella group will perform, adding an extra element of cheer and joy during this festive season. The grand lunch during this melodious event will include traditional Christmas turkey, ham, mulled wine, Chritsmas pudding and an open bar to simmer your spirits.

KIDS DO THE DARNdEST THINGS!
On: Saturday and Sunday, 11.30 am onwards
Where: All Crossword outlets across Mumbai
Children's Fest returns to Crossword, this weekend with tons of activities to keep the young and the not-so-young engaged. From learning to decorate your X'mas tree, making stockings, ribbon bows, flowers and cute cotton snowman, the activity hour promises to be one big joyride. There's a Healthy Food Eating session where your kids get to play chef, besides DVD screenings, Christmas picture housie and much much more!

TENT-SIZED luxury
On: Bookings open till December 30
Where: Shahpur
Call: 9930582878
Entry: Rs 1,200 per head per night. Check website for detailed break-up of tariffs.
Log on: www.bigredtent.in
Campfires, lazy afternoons on a hammock, tent pitching and barbecue grills at sundown. Camping was never this fun. Add amenities like showers, WCs, lockers and order-in restaurants closeby and voila! camping attains a whole-new meaning. Sign up soon so that you don't miss out on the fun, outdoor ishtyle!

HOME IMPROVEMENT AT DROP-DEAD PRICES
On: Till January 2, 2010, Mondays to Saturdays, 10 am to 8 pm.
Where: Silkworks, 2/A, Meherabad, Bhulabhai Desai Road.
Call: 23696173 /24301127
If you are still reeling from the recession, then this year-end sale is your ideal gifting solution. With discounts of up to 70%, pick up artfully designed home decor accessories, handmade candles, vases and artefacts. There's plenty to choose from at awesome prices. So, go ahead and splurge!

RACE FOR THE GREAT CONDOM COUNTDOWN!
On: Up to December 31
Log on: https://www.facebook.com/loveinjeans
It's the end of the year and here's your last chance to make a difference. Click on this Facebook link and play the Bunny Blues. For every 10 bunnies tagged, Durex Jeans will donate one condom to NGOs that are committed to spreading the word about AIDS awareness. This cause is working at creating a corpus of 50,000 condoms using the online route and ensuring India's youth become AIDS-aware.