Top picks, cool finds, must-attend gigs. Here's how to make the most of your weekend
Games
Beer Olympics!
Are you proud of your beer drinking skills? Participate in Beer Olympics as part of a team of four, and try your hand at games such as beer Jenga, chug relay and beer pong, and win prizes.
Time August 4, 11 am
At Doolally Taproom, 3rd Road, Khar West.
Call 30264581
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Workshop
Master of drapes
Saree is one of the most versatile unstitched fabrics that is draped in many ways across our country. Khadi label Metaphor Racha has organised a saree styling workshop with stylist Sonia Mehta who will offer various tips on how to drape it in ways unique to your personal style.
On August 3, 6 pm to 7 pm
At ARTISANS’, Kala Ghoda.
Call 9820145397
Food
Best from the streets
Satiate your street food cravings at this festival that will feature live counters for dishes ranging from khasta kachori to fish fry.
From August 3 to 12, 7.30 pm to 12.30 pm
At Radisson Mumbai, Goregaon West.
Call 28718000
Music
House party
Sip on delicious cocktails and dance to eclectic tunes that cover different styles of house music. Mihir Ganatra and DJ Lolly G aka Aditya Goel will see to it that you have a thumping party.
On August 3, 10 pm onwards
At The Clearing House, Calicut Street, Ballard Estate.
Call 22683030
Books
A wold far away
Attend the book launch of Dystopia, a new piece by author Manoj Jain. The plot revolves around a dinner and five friends who are trying to find themselves in Dystopia, a land of confusion and mystery that is a different experience for each individual.
On August 3, 6 pm to 7 pm
At Crossword, Kemps Corner.
Call 66272100
Photography
Picture perfect rains
Love photography and the rains? Combine them at this photowalk (you can carry your DSLR or use a phone camera) themed around sharing in the rain. The winning picture will get an an Instax Polaroid Camera.
On August 5, 8 am to 12 pm
Starts from Horniman Circle, ends at Ballard Estate.
Log on to www.mutterfly.in/photowalk
Talk
Art of the matter
What goes on in the mind of an artist? Find out at Catharsis of an Artist, an interactive talk where artist Kisalay Vora will discuss his inspirations and ideas, as part of the #EducateforArt programme.
On August 5, 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm,
At TAO Art Gallery, Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli.
Call 24918585
Art
Write decision
Learn the beautiful art of brushpen calligraphy at this workshop for beginners.
On August 4, 12 pm a
At The Cuckoo Cafe, Pali Hill Road, next to Candies, Bandra West.
Call 8655186926 entry Rs 1,800
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