20 Things to do around Mumbai from 11th to 17th February

School for scandalWe have been binging on the new Netflix Original Spanish series Morocco Love in Times of War and we have returned with mixed feelings We love a good period setting and this one is set in a hospital in the 1920s during the Rif War There is some stellar acting and stunning Spanish features to be appreciated here But the plot thats our grouse We are talking levels of serendipity and scandal in this series that would put Bollywood to shame If you can get past the improbability of some of the circumstances then your weekend watch is set with plenty of romanceA map for loveWhat is it about love that never makes it stale A new collection titled Eleven Ways to Love explores this feeling through a range of essays letters and stories that will leave you overwhelmed happy and melancholic in parts From a young man overrun with desire for his lover as he struggles with his own sexual identity to the tale of a lonely heart this book is a heartwarming collection stitched together with equally moving poetry by Sharanya Manivannan Considering its the season of romance we arent complainingErotic listeningFifty Shades Freed is releasing and though we have the heard the movie is as cringeworthy as its predecessors the soundtrack is full of fun pop numbers We love Hailee Steinfeld and Bloodpops Capital Letters and Whethan and Dua Lipas sexy High and Jessie Js even sexier I Got You The sweet surprise on the album is that Christian Grey himself Jamie Dornan has sung a track as well and we approve Skip the movie but get this for sureBook Ahead Catch an art showFeb 18 1030 AM ndash 730 PM Attend an exhibition where four midcareer contemporary artists Brajmohan Arya Shilpa Nikam Shardul Kadam and Rahul Mukherjee will showcase ways in which they venture forth in their trajectories in light of the current turbulent political scenarioWhere Ninefish Art Gallery The New Great Eastern Mills BycullaCall 65542300Catch awardwinning short films330 PM This one is strictly for cinema buffs White Wall Screenings is bringing together a curated lineup of awardwinning short films and their crew for wholesome evening discussion on the movies The films that will be screened include The Lift Pressure Cooker The Cot and Jutti Where The Habitat 1st Floor Hotel Unicontinental Ram Krishna Nagar Khar WestEntry Rs200To book inbookmyshowcomGo for this Revisit Richard Wagners masterpiece 5 PM Imagine one of the greatest mythical stories ever told mdash a combination of Norse gods medieval German mythology and the spirit of JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis all rolled into one The great tetralogy of Richard Wagners The Ring of the Nibelung is a huge canvas that contains all these elements stitched together to create a masterpiece Catch the Symphony Orchestra of India led by conductor Jacek Kaspszyk bring alive the spirit and life force of this epic workWhere Jamshed Bhabha Theatre NCPA NCPA Marg Nariman PointEntry R320R2048To book inbookmyshowcomCatch awardwinning short films330 PM This one is strictly for cinema buffs White Wall Screenings is bringing together a curated lineup of awardwinning short films and their crew for wholesome evening discussion on the movies The films that will be screened include The Lift Pressure Cooker The Cot and Jutti Where The Habitat 1st Floor Hotel Unicontinental Ram Krishna Nagar Khar WestEntry Rs200To book inbookmyshowcomHelp your kid break stereotypes11 AM If your kid believes that boys only play with dolls and girls love pink its time you take them to a storytelling workshop that challenges these stereotypes With stories which have girl scientists and boy dancers and where stepmothers are gentle and kind artiste Timira Gupta will help kids look at the world inclusivelyWhere Harkat Studios Bungalow 75 JP Road VersovaEntry Rs590To book inbookmyshowcomExplore history of archiving 5 PM What is an archive and how has the definition changed over the decades How do audiovisual archives differ from document archives Shubha Chaudhuri who has years of experience in ethnomusicology will throw light on these questions at a Mumbai Local talk titled The Archive Configured and Reconfigured At the session Chaudhuri will also share her journey in running an ethnomusicology archive from the times when it was mainly for academic use through the age of digitisation Where Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum Rani Baug Dr Ambedkar Rd Byculla EastTo book inbookmyshowcomTry a detox meal 9 AM ndash 1130 PM Want to relish something deliciously healthy this weekend Try 212 All Goods new detox brunch Chef Paul Kinny and his team have come up with a special brunch menu that includes juices warm soups fresh salads appetizers glutenfree pizzas wholesome mains and desserts We suggest you try the tender coconut pad Thai with crushed peanuts bean sprouts tofu and tamarind sauce Seafood lovers can indulge in walnuts and oats crusted king fish with spinach and coconut milkWhere 212 All Good High Street Phoenix Lower ParelPrice R1299Call 62216021Watch a timeless classic8 pm to 11 pm 12 Angry Men is an American courtroom drama adapted from a teleplay by the same name Directed by Sidney Lumet it tells the story of a jury of 12 men as they deliberate on whether or not the defendant is guilty The striking feature of the film is that it has been shot in a single room and no names have been taken through the storyWhere Drishyam VFX 6th Floor Kailash Plaza Opp YRF Studios Andheri West Call 61310303Get your VDay chuckles 830 pm onwards With Valentines Day just a day away might be a good idea to bring it in with a dose of nonstop laughter Some of the best stars in comedy both veterans and upcoming like Anuradha Menon Navin Noronha Vaibhav Sethia and Urooj Ashfaq promise you few happy hours of guffaws in their set titled My Funny Valentine So go ahead and get your fillWhere Canvas Laugh Club Palladium High Street Phoenix Lower Parel Entry Rs1000Rs2000Call 9004603115Say cheers to a cocktail class 7 pm to 830 pm If a candlelit dinner is too clicheacute for you then this class on cocktail making might add a zing to your Valentines Day Start your evening with a sparkling wine before you bring out the inner mixologist in you to shake up two blends of cocktails each You shall have access to several quirky ingredients to craft the drinksWhere London Taxi A Wing Trade Centre Kamala MillsEntry Rs3500couple Call 7710082222Dig into a sinful platter7 pm onwards Make the most of this Valentines special menu comprising of watermelon bombs oysters smoked prawns gold leaf lamb shanks and chicken makhmali truffled Down them with the saffroninfused Persua gin Paloma elixir comprising tequila and rose syrup The doodhjalebi makes for a perfect sign off to the indulgenceWhere Arth Pinnacle House 15th Road Khar WestCall 95940 60038Sign up for a Javed Ali concert630 pm onwards Spend an evening listening to evergreen ghazals belted out by Javed Ali and group Trained with his father Hamid Hussain a wellknown qawali singer and legendary ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali Javed has made a niche for himself in the industry While he has sung songs across genres he is known particularly for his command over ghazalsWhere Tata Theatre NCPA Nariman Point Entry Rs400Rs1600Call 66223737Learn fishing the oldschool way130 pm onwards Explore a secret virgin beach as you learn ancient fishing skills from locals that also includes hand fishing The trip includes visit to a fishing village fullblown Konkani meals and visit to mango and cashew farms The package includes accommodation meals and fishing equipment The twoday trip is being organised by GrassroutesEntry Rs1800 for 312 years Rs3000 for 12 yearsFor More Details Call 9820464838Explore how kids see DharaviFive kids from Dharavi got together to make a portrait of their home and their world The images from Breath Eyes Memory are an intimate collection of the daytoday candid accounts of the kids of DharaviWhere Pundoles Kala GhodaWhen Till February 24 11 am to 630 pmCall 22841837Traverse back to a bygone era Anupam Srijan a novel music and dance recital that marks a confluence of classical vocals and natwari kathak and the journey of Indian culture from the Vedic period to Sufism While the first part of the recital is conceptualised around Lord Shiva the second part will display a Mughal flavour comprising a tarana and its interpretation in kathak The concert will conclude with a Sufiana Qalam One of the highlights of the programme is a sawdust sketch through danceWhere Rangsharda Auditorium Bandra Reclamation Bandra West When 645 pmCall 8055992993Lighten up with these funny menNo Brainer hosted by Carouse Comedy Club features Deep Chhabria and his laughter buddies Karunesh Talwar and Gaurav Kapoor Chhabria got back from New York last year having bagged the best newcomer award at the Broadway comedy club So trust him to have a few aces up his sleeve Talwar is among the most honed comedians in the country today while Kapoors humour is ruling YouTubeWhere Carouse Contemporary Kitchen and Bar Lower ParelWhen 8 pm onwards Entry Rs350Call 9920060043Watch a special screening Point of View is holding a day of film screenings titled Skin Stories on films documentaries and shorts that tell stories about romance sex family and community in the lives of people with disabilities The screenings will be followed by conversations with the respective filmmakersWhere Daughters of St Paul Waterfield Road Bandra WestWhen 11 am to 9 pm Feb 17Call 26402547Catch up on all the latest Mumbai news current affairs from Mumbai local news crime news and breaking headlines hereDownload the new midday Android and iOS apps to get updates on all the latest and trending stories on the go