Food and drink 

Go European
Treat your mother to a four-course European delight crafted by chef Manuel Oliviera from salads to lamb meatballs and a roast chicken right) to savour.

ON May 11; 12 pm to 3.30 pm, 7 pm to 1 am
AT La Panthera, G Block, BKC.
CALL 8000909056
COST Rs 1,900 per person (with one mocktail); Rs 2,200 per person (with one wine pour or cocktail) 

Brunch it up
Catch up with your mum over a lazy brunch this year at this Fort restaurant. From the light Bombay chutney sandwiches to the kosha mangsho, you can also opt for handcrafted cocktails, and non-alcoholic creations designed for long conversations.

ON May 11; 12 pm to 5 pm
AT HyLo, second floor, Building 30, Kala Ghoda, Fort. 
CALL 9004191901
COST Rs 3,999 (bottomless brunch for two); 2,999 (non-alcoholic brunch for two)

Gigs

Laugh with mom
Catch Fatima Ayesha Khan as she delivers a set filled with dark sardonic humour that taps into her experiences with her mother as a best friend and partner in crime.

ON May 11; 6.30 pm
AT Backspace: Thane, Lodha Boulevard Mall, Thane West.
LOG ON TO allevents.in
COST Rs 349 

A moving watch
Nothing says motherly love like the tale of a daughter and mother coming together to cope with grief in Céline Sciamma’s Petite Maman (above). Be prepared for the sobs.

ON May 11; 4 pm
AT Harkat Studios, Versova, Andheri West. 
CALL 8104752001
ENTRY Walk ins (limited slots)  

Books

Bargain buys at Fort
This cool weekend might be the perfect time for a walk down the Fort district. The book stalls around these beautiful lanes might bring back memories of her youth. Who knows, it might also spark some fun memories about her favourite reads, and hangouts in town.

AT Flora Fountain, Fort. 

Relax with a title
If your mum is a bibliophile, gift her favourite book or books, and allow her to spend some quality ‘me-time’ in the company of books at any of these bookstores.

AT Title Waves, St Paul Media Complex, Bandra West; Kitabkhana, Fort; Trilogy Bookstore, Bandra; Crossword, Kemps Corner; Granth, Juhu

Shopping 

Green thoughts
Spread some green energy by joining your mom to gift a tree in her name.

LOG ON TO grow-trees.com
COST Rs 85 onwards 

For sisterhood
Head for a women’s only meet-up where she gets to relax to meditative music, engage in games and conversation.

ON May 11; 10 am
AT Mukti Manch, Aram Nagar Part 1, Versova, Andheri West.
LOG ON TO in.bookmyshow.com 
COST Rs 500

Crocheted memories
Soft, colourful and quirky, crocheted bouquets or hair ties can be a fun gift for her soft heart on this special day.

LOG ON TO @zains_story on Instagram
COST Rs 150 onwards

Trails 

Veggies and snacking
If you’ve been ignoring domestic chores why not step out with her today? Head to Dadar market to pick veggies, or masalas at Shinde Masalewala, and round it off with a kothimbir vadi treat at Prakash. Matunga’s vegetable market also makes for a fun trail, while their traditional kirana stores. End the day with a piping hot dosa-vada-idli meal at one of the Udipis nearby.

AT Ranade Road, Dadar West; Lakhamsi Napoo Road, Matunga East.

A walk down the nature trail
Book an early morning walk away from the noise of the city at the elevated walkway in Malabar Hill — the perfect thank you to someone who has been a constant in your chaos.

TIME 5 am to 8 pm
AT Malabar Hill.
LOG ON TO naturetrail.mcgm.gov.in
COST Rs 25 onwards (Indians); Rs 100 onwards (international)

Workshops 

Give her a break
Try this special session that comes with a massage and refreshing drinks to sip on while the children create a heartfelt greeting card for their super moms.  

AT Raghuvanshi Mills, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel West
ON May 10 and 11; 11 am to 8 pm
LOG ON TO pokiddojunior.com
COST Rs 1,200

Colour it up
Let your mum engage in an artistic workshop where paints a Boho painting on canvas. For once, she won’t have to complain about you being messy.

ON May 11; 12 pm
AT Si Nonna’s, Inorbit mall, Sector 30, Vashi. 
LOG ON TO in.bookmyshow.com 
COST Rs 1,500

Up the cute quotient 
Cutesy puppies and a fun afternoon could be the perfect way for your mom to rediscover her childhood. Head over for this special art day with the most fun companions as you paint based on mindful prompts designed for the event.

ON May 11; 12.30 pm 
AT Silk Road Coffee Company Experience Center, Versova, Andheri West. 
LOG ON TO district.in
COST Rs 1,200 (inclusive of supplies)

Cook up a storm
Counter your mother’s complaints about your ordering in with this cool cooking workshop. Rustle up some delicious tomato bruschetta, lasagna or tiramisu to impress her.

ON May 11; 2 pm to 5 pm
AT Culinary Craft, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai. 
CALL 9920338627
COST Rs 5,950

Weave your story
Go old-school with a unique weaving workshop that will teach you to work on a framed loom to create tapestry and coasters. Let the artist in her shine.

ON May 11; 11 to 12.30 pm
AT Method Bandra, Pearl Haven Apartments, Chapel Road, Bandra West. 
CALL 9820709239 (limited spots) 
COST Rs 1,800 per person (inclusive of all art supplies, plus a beverage)