Arts exhibitions to workshops, 7 fun activities to do in Mumbai this weekend

If you're looking for activities to do this weekend, here's a line-up that is sure to keep you busy

Thursday

Art matters
Exhibition: Works of five Indian artists will celebrate our biodiversity in Bloom Where You Are Planted, presented by thecurators.art. Artists Bhaskar Botcha and Nidhi Jacob, among others use themes and inspiration 
from nature.
Time 11 am to 7 pm 
At Auditorium Hall, Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda, Fort. 
Free

A closer look
Screening: Don’t miss the 90-minute film Ek Jagah Apni by Ektara Collective that throws light on gender-based discrimination which remains shrouded from the public gaze.
Time 11 am to 12.15 pm ]
At The Cathedral, IF.BE, Ballard Estate.
Free

Friday

Title run chase
Books: Get your favourite titles at great prices at  Bargain Book Hut Book Fair. You can also play literary-themed quizzes to win hampers. The three-day event, which begins on August 18, will also host a meet-and-greet with authors Sneha Shah, Agnelorajesh Athaide, Sonia Mehta and Dr Shibani Kasulla, among others.
Time 11 am to 10 pm 
At Nexus Seawoods Mall, Navi Mumbai. 
Free

Saturday

Stand up, take note
Workshop: The Need for a Disability Affirmative Lens in the Therapy Room is an online workshop by mental health experts Shivaangi Anil and Suchetana Sengupta. The workshop is curated for psychologists, educators, disability rights advocates, caregivers to a person with disability, people who live with a disability and others. It aims to conceptualise disability in a therapeutic space. 
Time 11 am to 12.30 pm 
Log on to beacons.ai/heretoheartherapy 
Cost Rs 999

On the trail 
Games: Sign up for Bombay Board Game Club’s crime writing workshop and board game experience hosted by author Varun Gwalani.               
Time 11 am to 1 pm at Man Excellenza, Vile Parle West. 
Log on to linktr.ee/BombayBoardGameClub 
Cost Rs 750 

Sunday

Children try creating LEGO models. Pics Courtesy/Instagram

Ganesha is here
Kids: Create a festive mood for your kids at Sunday Bricks’ LEGO workshop where they can create their own brick Ganpati. There are batches available for different age groups — ages three to four years, and five to nine years.
Time 10.30 am to 12 pm 
At Ikigai Global Prep School, Dadar East. 
Cost Rs 700 and Rs 850

Representation pic

Screen time
Sign up: Get artsy with a handmade serigraphy technique workshop by Apre Art House and Kuchbhi Studio where you can create your own designs for a series of screen prints.
Time 12.30 pm to 5.30 pm 
At Apre Art House, Sanghvi House, Colaba. 
Log on to @kuchbhistudio 
Call 9321227630 
Cost Rs 3,500

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