Sunday mid-day brings you a complete planner of events for the week from August 21 to 27
Build a drone and fly it
9.30 AM: Spend a day with bright IIT Bombay alumni and researchers working in the field of aeromodelling and drones. The workshop will familiarise you with drones, teach you the basics and intricacies of a quadrotor, enable them to build a quadrotor yourself and experience the pleasure of flying self-built drone.
Where: Drona Aviation Pvt Ltd, M 13, SINE CSRE Building, IIT Bombay, Powai,
Entry: Rs 1,500
Call: 7208255431
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Build a parachute
1 PM – 3 PM: Enrol your child at a workshop designed to help your little engineer design, build and express his/her creativity. The activities, meant for children aged 7-10, include making your own catapult and understanding how and why this simple machine is put into use even today, making a parachute and understanding
the science behind it and making bridges.
Where: St Paul’s Media Complex, TPS III, near Tawa Restaurant, opposite Duruelo Convent High School, road number 24, Bandra (West)
Entry: Rs 950
Call: 9819288253
Read out a poem
1.30- 2.30 PM: Give free rein to the poet in you at the free verse session organised by Radio City 91.1 FM’s indie online radio station Radio City Freedom. Each poet will have five minutes to perform a piece in English/Hindi and stands a chance to be featured in the next free verse session. The event will be hosted by famous singer and performer Luke Kenny. Registrations will be held on the spot.
Where: Monkey Bar, Summerville 14th & 33rd Road, Ground Floor, Linking Road, Bandra (West)
Free
Call: 26005215
Watch women rule
6.30 PM: Get ready for an estrogen-filled evening as Dilshad Edibam Khurana (in pic), Shriya Pilgaonkar, and Shikha Talsania perform Bayan. In Turkish, Bayan means women and in India it’s referred to as a statement or an expression. So, the play is essentially about women trying to portray their life and all they have gone through on stage.
Where: The Bombay Canteen, Kamala Mills, Lower Parel
Entry: Rs 250
Call: 49666666
Understand animal-human connect
3 PM: Attend a masterclass on animal-human-nature bond organised by Osianama that will have Dr Prakash Amte and Dr Mandakini Amte, awardees of the Magsaysay Award for Community Leadership in conversation with Neville Tuli. There will also be a screening of Dr Prakash Baba Amte: The Real Hero, a 2014 film based on his life starring Nana Patekar. This will be followed by a Q & A session. Entry on first come first served basis.
Where: Liberty Cinema, 41-42, Marine Lines
Entry: Rs 2,000
Log on to: www.osianama. com
Listen to the sound of the flute
6.30 PM: Attend the Bansuri utsav, a concert dedicated to the flute. The event will take place in Mumbai for the first time, and will feature maestros like Padmavibhushan Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia and Vijay Ghate among others.
Where: Ravindra Natya Mandir, Near Siddhi Vinayak Temple, Prabhadevi
Entry: Rs 200 — Rs 1,000
Call: 24365990
Eat Potter style
12. 30 PM: All the food you have ever read about or watched in Harry Potter, will be brought to life at India's first official Harry Potter brunch. Dishes will include soups, appetisers, candies from Honeydukes, potions, desserts, fruits and other dishes inspired by the legendary series.
Where: Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport,Andheri Kurla Road
Entry: Rs 1,695 (non-alcoholic), Rs 1,945 (alcoholic)
Call: 8689920808
Be an ace lensman
5 PM: Join an intensive DSLR photography workshop for beginners, where you will be taught the art of photography from ground up, so that you can have real control over your photography. Just bring along a camera and the master lensmen will show you how to get the most out of it.
Where: The Fish Eye World Institute, 1st Floor, Rizvi Chambers, Hill Road, Bandra (West)
Entry: Rs 2,500
Call: 27814022
Paint the town
4.30 – 7.30 PM; Pay tribute to the king of pop, Michael Jackson on canvas with Paintstorm’s new outing at Cubano Bar & Kitchen, Kemps Corner. While you’re at it, also enjoy some unlimited beer, sangria and mojitos at R599 +taxes and munch on bar nibbles like their hand cut fries with peri peri.
Where: Cubano Bar & Kitchen, ground Floor, Habib Mansion, August Kranti Maidan, Kemps Corner
Entry: Rs 1,600
Call: 60228000
Eat Potter style
12. 30 PM: All the food you have ever read about or watched in Harry Potter, will be brought to life at India's first official Harry Potter brunch. Dishes will include soups, appetisers, candies from Honeydukes, potions, desserts, fruits and other dishes inspired by the legendary series.
Where: Courtyard by Marriott Mumbai International Airport,Andheri Kurla Road
Entry: Rs 1,695 (non-alcoholic), Rs 1,945 (alcoholic)
Call: 8689920808
Catch the funny men at 40
8 PM: Catch Cyrus Broacha and Kunal Vijayakar live, up close and personal as they share a few interesting facts about Indian men who hit 40, who they believe, are a different species. Produced by Raell Padamsee’s ACE Productions, this fantastically funny stand-up comedy show promises to have you in splits from the word go. It will include stand-up routines, audience participation and some song and dance too. Don’t miss it tonight.
Where: St Andrew's Auditorium, St. Dominic Road, Bandra (West)
Entry: Rs 100 – Rs 2,500
Call: 26410926
Order of the day
22 monday
Revamp your snacking habits
3 Am – 6 PM: If you find yourself struggling to make it through the day without your regular caffeine shot or a sugary snack, hop by at Wisk by Cakesmiths in Colaba for a workshop on preparing energy bars. Learn how to make flavourful bars like the Omega Boost Beetroot, Coconut Curry and Chocolate Cherry Nutty Bars to power through the day.
Where: Cakesmiths, 2nd Floor, Jatia Chambers, 60 Dr. VB Gandhi Marg, Kala Ghoda
Entry: Rs 3,944
Call: 30213333
23 tuesday
Catch a humorous play
6.30 PM: Catch the hilarious sequel of the satirical play Taj Mahal ka Tender, titled Taj Mahal ka Udghatan. Starring Amit Behl, Vrajesh Hirjee and Bakul Thakkar among others , the play is centred around Aurangzeb’s attempt to complete his father’s dream project. His struggle with political rivals becomes a roller coaster journey in this comedy.
Where: Prithvi Theatre, 20 Janki Kutir, Juhu Church Road
Entry: Rs 400
Call: 26149546
24 wednesday
Bite into fried chicken wings
2 pm – 5 Pm: TGI Fridays has introduced a two-course lunch meal menu with over 25 lip-smacking items for Rs 199. It includes American potato skins, country fried chicken wings, sesame fish fingers and more. If you opt for a three-course for Rs 299, it comes with unlimited refills of their trademark lemonade or soft beverages.
Where: TGIF, 1st Floor, Phoenix Mills Compound, 462, Senapati Bapatmarg, Lower Parel
Call: 33511987
25 thursday
Honour gravity
10:30 Am – 12 Pm: You need not be a master gymnast, circus acrobat, or seasoned yogi to enjoy a class of Acro Yoga. It blends yoga, acrobatics, and healing arts to create a form of exercise that cultivates trust, playfulness, and community.
Where: House of Wow, Hill Rd, Bandra West
Entry: Rs 800
Call: 9930246031
26 friday
Spread peace through art
11 Am – 7 Pm: Two-time winner of the Art Society of India Award, artist Prakash Ghadge will showcase his new collection of 30 paintings in pen and ink. Ghadge, whose work is followed by Nawaz Modi Singhania, Shyam Benegal, has chosen peace as a theme. He hopes to spread the message of harmony through this.
Where: Jehangir Art Gallery, 161B, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Kala Ghoda
Call: 22843989
27 saturday
Pay tribute to Ashok Patki
6.30 PM: 6.30 PM: Renowned artistes such as Suresh Wadkar, Sadhana Sargam, Prashant Damle, Vaishali Samant and Bela Sulakhe will pay tribute to versatile music composer Ashok Patki on his platinum jubilee year. Patki is best known for his popular compositions like Mile Sur Mera Tumhara and Purab Se Surya Uga.
Where: Shanmukhananda Hal, Sion
Entry: Rs 150 - Rs 1,000
Call: 24078888
Binge on beer, and more
Aug 27, 11 AM: Weekends are the perfect time to forget your diet and binge a little. So head to Kurla Market City and enjoy some chilled beer, and munchies. And when you just can’t eat anymore, burn some calories shopping at the flea market.
Where: Kurla Market City, Kurla
Call: 61801100
Groove with Shiamak
Aug 27, 5 PM onwards: Get hold of your dancing shoes, and swing along with choreographer Shiamak Davar, who is holding a masterclass for everyone from ages four to 84. On popular demand, Davar will be teaching his trademark ‘Shiamak Style’ to dance enthusiasts. At the 90-minute dance class, Davar will also offer insight into his technique, dance and movement.
Where: Amulakh Amirchand School, 76-A, Matunga
Entry: Rs 1,500
Call: 61543000
Watch a play about kindness
AUG 27, 7.30 PM: The Jeff Goldberg Studio will stage its production Numbers this evening. Directed by Rebeca Cobos, Numbers is an award-winning play about immigration, human kindness and diplomacy. A fishing boat rescues a group of immigrants who are lost in the Mediterranean Sea. When neighbouring countries refuse entry, a long diplomatic and humanitarian crisis occurs. It asks the question — is humanity possible in the world we live. The cast includes Tushar Sharma, Pooja Nair, Vishal Handa and Anjali Khurana, among others.
Where: Gazebo House, 133, Hill Road, Bandra West;
Cost: Rs 350
Log in: bookmyshow.com
Book ahead
SEPT 1- 5, 9 AM ONWARD: Head to picturesque hills for the first-ever Lonavla Film Festival that will be inaugurated by filmmaker Shyam Benegal. Film critique and film maker Khalid Mohammad and Viveck Vaswani will also be conducting Q and A sessions as the moderators with the film’s directors whose films will be screened at LIFFI. A few unreleased films and short films will top up the bouquet of films at the fest.
Where: Triose Plaza, 237 A and B, Ryewoods, INS Shivaji Road
Entry: R5,000 for season pass
Call: 9820271198
Log on: www.lonavlaiffi.com
Go for a poetry recital
Sept 1, 7.30 PM: Enjoy an evening with two greats of the Hindi film industry — lyricist Gulzar and veteran actress Jaya Bachchan, who will be paying tribute to legendary Bengali writer Rabindranath Tagore. The fund-raising in support of the girl child will see Gulzar recite his Hindi translations of selected works of Tagore, along with commentary in English, while Bachchan will preface the Hindi translations with the original Bangla version.
Where: Tata Theatre, Nariman Point, NCPA Marg
Entry: Rs 500 – Rs 2,000;
Call: 66223737
The Other People are back
Aug 26, 10 PM: If you were
one of those hundreds who shed copious tears at the last show by The Other People at blueFROG last month, it’s time to wear those dancing shoes again. The boys are back, this time with Shiro’s Studio 54 Live Nights, every last Friday of the month. So pick your heart up from the floor, and get ready to sing and scream along, as they belt out some favourites like Sugar and their foot-tapping original, Dancing For The World.
Where: Bombay Dyeing Mill Compound, Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Worli
Entry: Rs 1,000 full cover
Call: 66511207
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