Looking to do something fun? Enjoy these interesting experiences in Mumbai this weekend

A glimpse of the festive spread. Pic courtesy/Hakkasan

Thursday
Bold flavours

Catch this Chinese New Year festive menu, themed around the Year of the Flaming Horse. Savour dishes from Jackfruit and Cheese Golden Blossom to the Golden Stallion dessert.
TIME 12 pm to 4 pm; 7 pm to 12 am
AT Hakkasan, Bandra West.
CALL 8355877777
COST Rs 5000 (for two)

Friday
Raw reality on stage

A moment from a previous rendition of the play. Pic courtesy/@curtainhazeproduction

Catch a seat at this new age play, The Guardian Angel, incorporating audio-visual elements, and movement choreography to illustrate a complex tale of mental health struggles.
Time 6.30 pm and 9 pm
At Rangshila Theatre, Aram Nagar Part 1, Andheri West.
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ENTRY Rs 350

Saturday
Tales of resilience

A still from the film. Pic courtesy/PSBT India on YouTube

Dive into the on-ground realities of the Agaria community, traditional salt farmers from western India, with a film screening of The Wounded Souls of the Rann and a conversation with director, Dinesh Lakhanpal.
TIME 4 pm to 6 pm
AT Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Rani Baug, Byculla East.
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ENTRY Rs 118 onwards

Tracing the city

Children during a similar session at the venue; (right) an illustration from the book. Pics courtesy/Shivam Choudhary, Kahani Tree

Let your children learn about the journey of the City of Dreams, from a cluster of seven islands into a cosmopolitan city, through author Veena Rao's book, Bombay Is Mumbai, followed by a drawing session.
TIME 11 am to 12 pm
AT Kahani Tree, Industry Manor, Prabhadevi.
REGISTER events@kahanitree.com
ENTRY Rs 500

Sunday
Eye on Japan

A Sayonara dance performance. Pic courtesy/Fujiwara Japanese Consultant

If you're a fan of all things Japanese, check out the Banzai Japan Event 2026, featuring cultural performances, a tea ceremony, traditional calligraphy, and a wellness programme.
TIME 11 am to 2.30 pm
AT The Oriental Club, Girgaon Chowpatty.
CALL 7666152391 (to register, by February 6)
ENTRY Rs 800 (per person; with lunch)

Soulful Sufi notes

Salman Ali on stage. Pic courtesy/@officialsalman.ali

Don't miss the grand finale of Sama'a: Festival of Sufi Music, with musician Salman Ali's Sufi compositions.
TIME 6.30 pm
AT National Centre for the Performing Arts, Nariman Point.
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ENTRY Rs 500 onwards