Here's a roundup of all the events and activities happening around Mumbai that you can be a part of this weekend
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Fancy legwork
Attend the eight Maharashtra Open Latin and Ballroom DanceSport Championship 2017 and watch dance athletes battle it out. The competition will feature Cha-Cha, Jive, Rumba, Samba, Waltz, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Salsa, Bachata and Tango.
TIME: 5 pm
AT: Experimental Theatre, NCPA.
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COST: Rs 810 onwards
Friday
Legends of art
Pick up the works of 15 legendary artists at The Summer Sale, which features 85 works in five different media. The group show has works by MF Husain, FN Souza, Sakti Burman, Akbar Padamsee, and SH Raza, among others.
TILL: August 12
AT: Gallery 7, Oricon House, 12/14 Rampart Row, K Dubash Road, Kala Ghoda.
CALL 22183996
Marx on stage
Attend an Hinglish play, Karl Marx in Kalbadevi that follows the journey of Karl Marx who has made a comeback. He keeps waiting for a chance to speak his mind but in Mumbai no one has time or inclination to listen to lecture on economics, politics and philosophy. When he does get the chance, it ends up with him talking about his family and friends and Das Capital, the boil on his body and the thali he had at Bhagat Tarachand!
TIME: 9 pm onwards
AT: Prithvi Theatre, 20, Janki Kutir, Juhu.
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COST: Rs 300
Classical tunes
Attend a Hindustani Classical vocal recital by Ranjani Ramachandran. Having trained in the Gwalior and Jaipur gharanas, the Kolkata-based artiste is also known for other forms such as Thumri, Dadra and devotional bhajans.
TIME: 6.30 pm
AT: NGMA Auditorium, 2nd Floor, MG Road, Colaba.
CALL: 24955107
Saturday
Madhubani motifs
Learn the traditional art form, Madhubani from artisans Vidyanath Jha and Krishnaprasad Jha. These residents of Madhuban in Bihar, will provide an understanding of the history, motifs, themes, designs and colours of the art form. Papers, paints, brushes, rags and palettes will be provided.
TIME: 10 am to 1 pm; 4 pm to 7 pm
AT: Space 118, Wadi Bunder Road, near St Mary's School, Mazagaon.
CALL: 9820098755
COST: Rs 1,200
Hip-Hop night
This weekend, break a leg with DJ Amann who will be spinning Folk, Rock, Bollywood and Hip-Hop music as part of Saturday Bar Night.
TIME: 9 pm onwards
AT: Dishkiyaoon, ground floor, The Capital Building, BKC.
CALL: 8291139404
Numbers game
If you love numbers and mathematics, attend a special jam session with maths genius and National Award winner Ravindra Keskar along with maths jammer Krishna Chatpar. The event will include puzzles, games, problems, and a combination of maths and origami.
TIME: 4 pm onwards
AT: Doolally Taproom, Colaba.
To Register email: events@brewcraftsindia.com
Sunday
Monsoon snacks
Enjoy delicious, hearty food this season. Choose from the Animal Burger, Fried Chicken 'n Waffle, Dan Dan Noodles, Bacon Kimchi Fried Rice, Potato Skin Mac n Cheese, Crispy Chicken Baos, and Pulled Pork Sliders.
ON: Tuesday to Sunday, 7 pm to 1.30 am
AT: One Street Over, ground floor, 35th Street, Khar (W).
CALL: 26002224
Rocking melodies
Groove to some Pop-Rock music with songwriter and guitarist Thomas Albert. He will be singing covers of Alternative Pop, Classic Rock, Country, and Pop Jazz songs, besides original compositions.
TIME 12 pm to 3 pm
AT Aka Bistro, 121, Radha Bhavan, Kala Ghoda.
CALL: 9029293968
Youth Express
Take a trip down memory lane with Anand Express, a story about youth, loss, hope and the meaning of friendship. The plays follows the journey of four friends and is based on the novel Ostrich Boys by Keith Gray; it has been adapted to stage by Akarsh Khurana.
TIME: 4 pm, 7.30 pm
AT: St Andrews Auditorium, Bandra (W).
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COST: RS 300 onwards