Meet the man behind Aamir Khan's character in '3 Idiots', indulge in delicious Assamese cuisine, dance to EDM and more...
Morning
Meet Mr Wangchuk
11.30 am: Sonam Wangchuk, the man who inspired Aamir Khan’s character in the film 3 Idiots, will be in the city. An education reformist and founder of Student Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh (SECMOL), he will be delivering a lecture on environmental concerns.
On: Today
At: Nalanda (Red Auditorium), Somaiya Vidyavihar Campus, Vidyavihar (E).
Call: 9769776664
Entry Free
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Afternoon
Aromas of Assam
12 pm and 2.30 pm: One of the undiscovered culinary wonders of India is Assamese cuisine. You can sample it this Sunday, courtesy The Small Fry Co’s pop-up lunch cooked by Geetika Saikia. The meal promises dishes such as Assamese Fritters, Lau Khar, Pumpkin Leaves Subzi and more.
On: September 21
At: Sanctum, 19th Road, Khar (W).
Cost: Rs 1,400 (for veg), Rs 1,700 (for non-veg)
Call: 26495775
Evening
EDM in Eastern suburbs
6 pm onwards: It’s time to groove in the eastern part of the city, with Playtronix, a one-day music festival dedicated to Electronic Dance Music (EDM) acts. It will be headlined by international DJ AD Brown.
On: September 21
At: Courtyard Level 1, Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla.
Entry: Rs 500
Shop
Tribal totems
Support the cause of women’s empowerment as Sahaj, a non-governmental organisation based in Gujarat, and The Bombay Store have tied up to bring forth a range of Indian handicrafts including danglers/tassels, bags which are block printed, embroidered or boast of bead work, various kinds of pouches, mobile covers, cushion covers, beaded jewellery as well as coasters and placemats. For those who are raring to get dressed for Navratri, there are chaniya cholis, stoles and dupattas on offer too.
Till: Today
At: PM Road, Fort.
Funky pop-up
11 am to 5 pm: Forget Causeway, pick eccentric fashion knick-knacks by Pipa+Bella, Piccadilly Bags,
SG Collection, Neck Pie, Fancy Pants, 2 AM, and Neha Sahai (in pic) at this pop-up. With fashion brands galore, there are shoes, bags and apparel to choose from.
On: Today at Bombay Bronx, 10, Hub Town, Akriti Sky Bay, Breach Candy.
Call: 9819128882
JJ Valaya enters homes
The Home of the Traveller, is fashion designer JJ Valaya’s newest undertaking. Termed as a ‘concept store’, it has furniture and decor pieces that are inspired by various styles of architecture. He has
hand-picked accessories like mother of pearl and crushed bamboo boxes; black and white textiles; and decorative statues and rare collectibles. While the physical store is housed in Delhi, Mumbaikars can shop for his products online as well.
Log on to: www.thehomeofthetraveler.com
Around town
A free spirit
11 am to 7 pm: Joy Deb is a young artist who will be showcasing his artworks at an exhibition titled Spirit. Mostly drawings and paintings, the artworks are done in black and white.
Till: September 22
At: Nehru Centre Art Gallery, Discovery of India, Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli.
Call: 7890218434
Sway for peace
Participate in a flash mob to spread the message of peace. The Mumbai team of International Zouk Flash Mob (IZFM) will be hosting the event on World Peace Day, this Sunday. Around 10,000 participants from 44 countries and 126 cities will be participating in the event.
On: September 21
At: Locations across the city and Thane.
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