Let India's magic swirl around you. Plus 4 more must-catch events

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Let India's magic swirl around you. Plus 4 more must-catch events

Till September 18, 11 am to 7 pm
Where Institute of Contemporary Indian Art, ICIA House, K Dubhash Marg, Kala Ghoda.
Call 22048138

The Consul General of Turkey, Ahmet Yoruk, and his photographer wife, Seniz, show you how beautiful our country is through their exhibition titled India in Motion.
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Their pictures convey the myriad sights, sounds and smells of India. Through their photographs, the husband and wife duo have tried to capture the mysteries of the land and present their travelogues to the audience.
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"Amidst crowds, we search for aloneness (sic) and intimacy, trying to look inwards with pretension. This work is at once compelling and distressing," says the couple about their photographs.

From the foreboding monsoon skies and the vermilion sunsets of the Arabian Sea to the rainbow-coloured canvas of the countryside and the narrow streets of urban landscapes -- the two have encapsulated it all through their lens.
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The exhibition does not include only pretty pictures though. Check out the image of an overcrowded building where every inch of space has been utilised.

The inhabitants in the flats, portraying the country's thriving middle class, live in the knowledge that all their neighbours know the colour, size and shape of their inner and outer garments.
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The residents, thus, become prisoners of each other. Can this desperation be captured on camera? Find out.

Let pros tickle your funny bone
Till September 12
Time 8.30 pm and 10.30 pm on September 10 and 11; 8.30 pm on September 12
Where The Comedy Store, Palladium, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel.
Call 42485000
Tickets Rs 700 on September 10 and 11, Rs 500 on September 12

One of them wants to induce rhythmic laughter, another has worked as a dishwasher in the House of Commons and taught drama to the mentally ill, while the third is actually a musician.

But these guys are certain about introducing the funnies back into your life this weekend.

Ian Stone, Pierre Hollins and Andy Askins have made thousands burst into tearful laughter around the globe.Catch the three live in action.

Progressive princess meets eccentric EDM
On Tomorrow, 9.30 pm onwards
Where Blue Frog, Mathuradas Mills Compound, NM Joshi Marg, Lower Parel.
Call 61586158
Entry Rs 500

What happens when two hottie battle it out over the turntables at The Frog? A lot of girl trouble, that's what. DJs Priyanjana and Kini come together from out of town for Saturday night's gig ufffd Girl Trouble that will make you move to Tech House and Progressive music.

Priyanjana, from Kolkata, snuck out of home at the age of 13 to watch a DJ competition. At 19, she was already behind the console, spinning magic in nightclubs.

Initially known for her R'n'B and Hip Hop, she progressed to new sounds and is now more known for House music, and is often dubbed as the Progressive Princess.

DJ Kini, is one of the most sought after talents to have emerged from south India. With rhythm in her soul, funk in her attitude and the right records on the turntable, she has been steadily creating waves on the Electronic Dance Music scene in India.

Dribble your way to glory
Till September 12, 10 am to 9.30 pm
Where The Courtyard, High Street Phoenix, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel.

For all those who are hooked on to NBA, try doing a Kobe Bryant yourself.

High Street Phoenix is organising the NBA Jam at their courtyard. The Jam is part of their effort to increase the reach of NBA and increase the popularity of the sport in India.

You get to compete in a series of tournaments including Spin-a-Thon, Dribbling, Free Throw Mania and Shoot Out among others.

Challenge other basketball champs to take home the grand prize of... er, approving glances and cheers. But hey, it's the sporting spirit that matters, right?

Of Splish-splash and Sevaiya
Till September 12, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm
Where EsselWorld and Water Kingdom, Gorai.
Call 65280305
Tickets Rs 510 (adults), Rs 380 (children)u00a0
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Most of us have splendid memories of Water Kingdom or EsselWorld, going berserk in world-spinning rides or tumbling in the cascading waters.

Stop overdosing on nostalgia and head back to the all-day theme parks this weekend. On the occasion of Ramzan Id, the parks are celebrating by offering scrumptious Chicken Dum Biryani and Sevaiya.

As the receding monsoon rains drench you from head to toe, dance to the tunes of the DJ-spun Qawwali and Bollywood numbers.

It won't take long to send you back to those kiddie days when you emerged goggle-eyed, hair tousled and sporting a wide grin from the roller coaster.

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