From comedy to art: Here's what you can check out in Mumbai this week

WHERE: The Quarter, Charni Road; WHEN: 5 PM to 12.30 AM; PRICE: Rs 450; FOR RESERVATIONS: 08329110638

Broken humour

Comedian Sahil Shah, who identifies not as a Gen Z or a Gen Y but as a Gen Ex…hausted, is bringing his newest show, Broken, to the city. Tackling themes of life post 33, making his therapist overthink and his stories of not-so-sober moments, the show is about the highs and lows of living in today’s day and age. 
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WHEN: March 10, 7.30 PM 
WHERE: Sophia Bhabha Auditorium, Breach Candy 
PRICE: Rs 399 onwards 
TO BOOK: insider.in

For women, by women

Voices of Change: Fostering Equity and Inclusion is a panel discussion that brings together four powerful female voices. The panelists include Veronika Didusenko, who championed the #RightToBeAMother movement, US women’s rights attorney Gloria Allred, and Audrey D’Mello, director, Majlis Law, who will moderate the discussion. Diana Edulji, the first Indian woman cricketer to be inducted to the ICC Hall of Fame, will present her views on overcoming gender discrimination through her personal journey in the sport. 
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WHEN: March 8, 6.30 PM onwards  
WHERE: Columbia Global Centers, Nariman Point 
TO REGISTER:  https://bit.ly/VoicesofChangeGender

Remembering Manto

Manto-Nama is a play based on two famous stories written by Pakistani writer, playwright and author Saadat Hasan Manto. Curated by director Hempushpak Arora, the play features Khol Do, set against the backdrop of the India-Pakistan partition, and Toba Tek Singh, a narrative on the life of a Sikh patient in a mental asylum.
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WHEN: March 2, 7 PM 
WHERE: Creative Adda 191, Versova 
PRICE: Rs 100 onwards 
TO BOOK: insider.in 

Linger a little longer

Ian Malhotra’s new solo exhibition, New Arcadia, invites the viewer to contemplate the idyllic, pastoral side of life. The paintings, created with morse code, binary numbers, and line drawings, are inspired by the works of the Romantic landscape painters and Japanese woodblock printers. 
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WHEN: Till March 2, 11 AM to 6.30 PM (Sundays closed)
WHERE: Galerie Isa, Fort

Meet a person with a skill you can use

Niti Mehta, calligrapher and engraver
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AVAILABLE FOR: Private calligraphy lessons 
PRICE: On request
CONTACT: theletterstore@gmail.com

Once a CA meticulously crunching numbers, Niti Mehta felt a yearning to do something different—to find a canvas where she could allow her imagination to run wild. That’s when she discovered the world of calligraphy, changing the very course of her career. In 2021, what began as a personal passion blossomed into a full-time pursuit as Mehta set up The Letter Store. Over time she adapted to a diverse number of surfaces and took to engraving, too. Mehta has collaborated with brands like Bath & Body works, MUJI and Christian Louboutin and expanded her offerings to include live experiences at events. She’s also a big believer in imparting her trade secrets to keen, curious students. “I believe in maximising student understanding through private, in-person translation. This allows me to tailor my approach to each individual’s needs, ensuring they grasp every detail.”

RECOMMENDED BY: Sonali Broker
“There are very few teachers who share the secrets and details of the craft with their students, and Niti is one of them. I’m grateful to her for her guidance. Her worksheets on calligraphy were of great help in improving my font style.

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