Curious about what food was like in the kitchens of the memsahibs in British India? Head to NRI, which has curated a special Anglo-Indian menu, that will take you back in time
12 pm – 11.30 pm: Curious about what food was like in the kitchens of the memsahibs in British India? Head to NRI, which has curated a special Anglo-Indian menu, that will take you back in time. The classic menu, on offer till November 10, comprises Seabass Kedgree (black rice and lentils cooked with spiced tandoori Indian seabass), the Mulligatawny soup (curry powder and pepper spiced lentil) as well as innovations with special flourishes like the Pulled Lamb Vindaloo (lamb leg slow cooked in a sour and spicy British curry).
Where: NRI, Maker Maxity, North Avenue 2, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East
Call: 49735040
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Attend a dance festival
6.30 PM: Witness accomplished Odissi dancer Daksha Mashruwala and troupe recreate the language of Odissi and folk dance in Samagam. The artistes will use Odissi to explore the six seasons - grishma (summer), varsha (monsoon), sharad (autumn), hemant (pre-winter), shishir (winter) and vasant (spring) - through the poetic works of Kalidasa's Ritu Samhara, and will intersperse it with folk dances seen during these seasons across different parts of India such as dangi, ghantu and raas. You can also catch Kumudini Lakhia's Kadamb Performing Unit brings alive a variety of compositions in Kathak.
Where: Tata Theatre: NCPA, Nariman Point, NCPA Marg
Entry: Rs 240 - Rs 1,062
To book: in.bookmyshow.com
Learn to sketch with charcoal
2 PM: Head to an art workshop, where you will be taught the basics of charcoal sketching. In the guided session, you will learn everything about charcoal sketches from strokes to shading to making beautiful charcoal artwork. All art material will be provided.
Where: Doolally Taproom, ONGC colony,Bandra West
Entry: R1,300
To book: eventshigh.com
Try night photography
6.30 PM: Spend the evening beside Powai lake, trying your hand at shooting in low light conditions. At the session, you will learn the basics of how low-light affects exposure, shutter speed and colour temperature, among
other things.
Where: Powai lake
Entry: R600
To Book: payumoney.com
Enjoy a lavish brunch
12 PM – 5 PM: Indulge in a lip-smacking five-course meal, which includes delectable soups, unlimited salads, starters, main course and desserts. You can complete your meal with mocktails like the flavourful Yuzu Smash or the refreshing Fresh Mint Slushy.
Where: Summer House Café, Todi Mills, Lower Parel
Price: Rs 1,099 – Rs 1,499
Call: 33951631
Head out for a winter trek
Nov. 5, 3 AM: Begin the Sunday early with a trek to Harishchandragad, a beautiful hill fort in the Ahmednagar region. The fort mountain along with Konkan Kada, Tolar Khind and Malshej Ghat offers a splendid array of places to see for trekkers. You will also get to visit the Kedareshwar cave and Ganesh gufa.
Meeting Point: Kasara station
Price: Rs 1,000
To book: eventshigh.com
Go for an art show
11 AM – 7 PM: Catch the work of artist Prof Sanjay K Sable, who uses acrylic on canvas to portray human relationships. The present exhibition, titled Empyrean Revelations, highlights the relevance of affinity and deep attachment between sensitive human souls, the intrinsic beauty of women and their emotional mindscapes.
Where: Jehangir Art Gallery, MG Road, Kala Ghoda
Call: 22843989
Open your heart out
Here's a chance to say whatever you want to say, to the person you want to say it to. This is a forum that allows you to speak up, and for those shy to face a crowd, they can write it down and the organisers will post it to the relevant address. Your identity will be concealed should you wish it to be. At the event, you can also bring along the person you want to address your words to. For those who feel this is not their cup of tea, they can watch others face their demons and perhaps be prompted to follow suit. Overall, this promises an intriguing and inspiring evening that will be hosted by Qais Jaunpuri.
When: November 3, 7 pm onwards
Where: Aleph Cafe, 7-28/29 1st floor Janki Kutir, Juhu Church Road, Vile Parle West, Mumbai
Entry: Rs 100
call: 9930384641
Kids' day out
The second edition of 360 The Kids Wellness Festival is on its way. There will be a potpourri of activities centred around fitness. From guidance by health coaches, to educative games for children to enhance their mental prowess, and even information regarding organic apparels for children, this two-day event promises a holistic experience for your little one. Add to this, an entire section will be devoted to healthy eating where on offer would be snacks, Hoppums, which is a modern twist on appams, natural health food, gourmet popsicles and more. Tickets will be available at the venue.
When: Nov 4-5, 11 am to 8 pm,
Where: CCI Club Lawns, Marine Drive
Call: 67853600
Entry: Rs 250/day
Call of the dead
Indulge in some mysterious concoctions as a haunting background score sets the tone for the rest of the night. The decor might have you jump out of your skin, you will need to tread through dead trees, where the dead might even come alive, who knows. Providing a potent mix of solace and thrill will be a range of "bloody" cocktails with names like Bombay Ka Bhooth, The Wicked Witch and so on. Sign off the evening with a pumpkin pie and a velvety skull.
When: Till October 31, 7 pm onwards
Where: Bombay Cocktail Bar, Deluxe House, Ground floor, Plot no B-50, Off New Link Road,
Andheri West
Call: 8383838340
A winter affair by the pool
With a slight nip in the air setting in, barbecue is never a bad idea. In Mumbai though, space continues to be greatest obstacle. However, here's your chance to savour the experience. That too, by the pool. Completing the experience will be a rustic set up replete with wooden log tables and barrel high tables, chatty bartenders and some uncommon blends of cocktails and Jell-O shots. The menu curated by Chef Gopi Nandakumar and his team incorporates a bounty of meats, seafood, exotic vegetables that are cooked exclusively with fire. On offer are citrus, basil and pine nuts marinated grilled Basa, BBQ braised pork ribs, Frankfurter pork sausages, spicy tamarind and chili marinated pineapple, Peri Peri spice grilled Tofu steak and along with a selection of desserts.
When: Wednesdays and Fridays
Where: Hyatt Regency Mumbai
Call: 9930961709
Entry: Rs 1849 + taxes
Start writing your thriller
Fancy yourself a writer of plot twists and page-turners? Here's your chance to get your work published. Author Ravi Subramanian has announced that he is going to present an anthology of thriller stories – the best from the ones he receives. What better way of beating the Monday blues than by indulging in some creativity.
30 Monday
When: Dec 25 is the last day
Log on to: submission@penguinrandomhouse.in
Cycle, swim, eat, cycle
6 AM: Lets face it. Not everyone in this city enjoys a weekend. So, if it's a Tuesday that happens to be your day off, this one's for you. Cyclingzens – The Bicycle Rental Company has organised a ride that starts from Wadala, goes through Gateway of India, hops on board a ferry to Mandwa, dips into a swimming pool and comes back.
31 Tuesday
Meeting point: Wadala
Entry: Rs 1,500
Call: 7057284023
Travel to Italy and back
7 PM: Here's your chance to go to Italy, via south Mumbai. This evening at the NCPA, Massimo Quarta and Simonetta Tancredi will be performing. Quarta is considered one of the most important Italian violinists of his generation, while Tancredi, a pianist, is said to be among the top artists, much in demand by leading opera houses.
01 Wednesday
Where: Experimental Theatre, NCPA, Nariman Point
Entry: R512-768
Call: 22824567
Go for a 'poor' launch
9 PM: Tadpatri Talkies, a sketch comedy group, is ready with a hip-hop album titled Bhookh. And the main character in this is called Gari-B (naam toh sunah hoga?). The character was born of the gully rap phenomenon that reached peak popularity in 2016. It has been voiced by Anmol Gawand and performed by Sidharth Raveendran.
2 Thursday
Where: Todi Mill Social, Lower Parel
Free
Call: 65110361
Go for a weekend scuba trip
The work week is over and nothing cheers you up on a Friday more than a packed bag. So, this weekend, plan a trip to Tarkarli where you can start diving as early as 11 am on Saturday. The trip has been organised by Travel Bhandar and includes a homestay at Devbaug. Best part, you'll be back by Monday morning.
3 Friday
Pick up: Teen Haath Naka at 7.30 pm
Entry: Rs 4,800
Call: 8080118882
Wage a battle of words today
12 pm to 2 pm: Anyone who said board games aren't dangerous hasn't played competitive scrabble. There's bruised egos, but, also the sweet joy of making a high-scoring word that nobody else saw. If this sounds like your thing, head to Dollally by noon. If your kid is better than you, you can enter them in the competition too!
4 Saturday
Where: Doollally Taproom, Bandra Reclamation
Entry: Rs 300
Call: 7400171684
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