Weekly Planner: 23 things to do around Mumbai from 19 November To 24 No

Absorb these paintings19 monday11 AM 7 PM Does Size Really Matter is a unique exhibition featuring small format works from Indias leading Modern and Contemporary artists In todays culture everyone desires everything larger than life Gallery 7 believes that size doesnt really matter quality always takes precedenceWHERE Gallery 7 1214G3 Oricon House Rampart Row K Dubash Marg Kala GhodaCALL 22183996Discussing Deccan and its history20 tuesday430 PM 8 PM Join a conversation moderated by journalist Supriya Nair Manu S Pillai author of the Rebel Sultans From Khilji to Shivaji and Gautam Pemmaraju writer and director of A Tongue United The Story of Dakhani as they discuss the complex history of the DeccanWHERE Hall of Culture Nehru Centre WorliRSVP asiasocietyindiacentreasiasocietyorgStart networking and learning21 wednesday2 PM 530 PM Attend a conference for sales leaders managers reps and those just curious about learning sales strategies to grow their business You will witness sessions with the most prominent Indian speakers who are helping many entrepreneurs shape their businessesWHERE Vitas Hotel AndheriKurla Road Bhim Nagar Andheri EastENTRY Rs 300TO REGISTER wwwzohocomShare inspire and celebrate22 thursday9 AM 6 PM Come and listen to thought leaders and innovators share their failure stories and their entrepreneurial journey more than their successes Catch entrepreneurs such as Harsh Mariwala Marico Ltd and ASCENT Foundation Rajiv Bajaj Bajaj Auto and many othersWHERE The St Regis Mumbai Lower ParelENTRY Rs 5000 onwardsCALL 66480332Go on an exciting beach walk23 friday4 PM 630 PM If you want to get to know more about the colourful sponges sea anemones shells fish and many more marine creatures that inhabit right in our neighbourhood then go for this beach walk this Friday This walk is hosted by Sprouts an eco tour agencyWHERE Juhu Beach Near Ramada Plaza Juhu Tara RoadENTRY Rs 300CALL 7900152760Attend a Jazz festival24 saturday630 pM 10 PM This Saturday pianistvocalist Jim Porto Francesco Lento on trumpet Gianluca Liberatore on acoustic bass and Hungarian Aron Nyiro on drums will celebrate rhythms from Brazil Also the Ari Roland Quartet is sure to transport you to the jazz dives of Greenwich villageWHERE Tata Theatre NCPA Nariman PointENTRY Rs 300 onwardsLOG ON bookmyshowcomMurakamis gemWe love Haruki Murakami so this review may be biased But regardless of that Killing Commendatore is a treat for anyone who loves an eerie surreal mysterious pageturner A newlyseparated artist gives up his city life and moves into a farflung suburb to live in the house of a oncefamous painter Overnight his life changes Once again Murakami uses deep and dreamy words to tackle relationships love why people change identity crisis and a sense of loss He also takes us into a parallel world one which you dont want to leave Read it and get ready to stay awake all nightThe slinky versionSlink amp Bardot one of the most lush restaurants in Mumbai is also a great place for cocktails Theyve recently upped their game by launching inhouse tonics We tried six of the seven new versions carrot coriander and Cabernet in pic Bombay dry apple basil and limoncello grapefruit plum and clove pineapple turmeric and dill and Slink amp Bardot original and we have to say they are all deserving partners to gin The new cocktails were a bit of a mess ChChCh Chia Bacardi Carta Blanca Aperol pomegranate lime with chia seeds floating on top interesting So Fresh So Green Don Alejandro tequila Martini Extra Dry asparagus ginger lime and egg white more like a morning juice and Pomme Pomme Calvados elderflower Martini Bianco and lemon juice in which the alcohol was overpowering Not for the newbies but wed definitely return for the oldiegoldie Thai Me UpNot really funnyLets face it Two and a Half Men is a bit of an acquired taste what with its misogynist overtones Which is why when Comedy Central makes an Indian Charlie Sheen spot played by Varun Thakur as publicity material the shows 10th and final season got over in 2015 for Christs sake we wonder why The fourminute video which sees Thakurs Vicky Malhotra dressed as Charlie Harper out on a date is cringeinducing The good thing is it does make the sitcom feel funnyThrowback to your childhoodRelive your childhood as you walk into Aromas Cafe on Monday Relish on their newlyintroduced nostalgia menu which includes delicious dishes and drinks The cafe is decked up with posters of the 90s and the 80s favourite cartoon characters outdoor games and delightful munchiesWhen November 19Where Aromas Cafe all outletsCall 49717770Create modern traditional artWant to impress family friends and fancy folks with a unique artistic skill Learn the ropes of the impressive and exclusive folk art leather batik at a oneofakind workshop Broaden your artistic horizons by signing up for this todayWhen November 19Where Iteeha Studio Lower ParelEntry Rs 1990Log on eventshighcomGot a storyAn evening that has inspired creators across the world with its unique presentation style Pecha Kucha Night comes to Mumbai If you got a story then head to 91springboardWhen Saturday at 6 pm Where 91springboard Rise Mumbai Lower Parel Entry Rs 300call7748555191Postcard perfectWHAT is it like to witness the growth of a township through its postcards A new coffeetable Picturesque India Niyogi Books by authors Sangeeta and Ratnesh Mathur builds an interesting narrative on these lines through their wide collection of 550 postcards from the subcontinent The postcards which are distributed across six chapters representing six regions within India and Pakistan including NorthWest Frontier Province Punjab Delhi Kashmir Rajputana and Gujarat Bombay Mysore among others aim at providing a visual document of the evolution of cities town planning architecture ethnography sociology or simply travel during the period 1896ndash1947 Because Mumbai is a familiar terrain we dug through the postcard collection from the fourth chapter which takes us on a nostalgic ride of Bombay Goa and the Central Provinces We however wish the authors could have dwelled more into the history of these emerging townshipsPRICE Rs 1400TO BUY amazoninCamp at the edge of a valleyFor those who want the escape the grind of the city over the weekend head to Forest Hills Tala an edgeofthevalley property located the in Raighad district The campgrounds will offer a night of clean fun in the outdoors right from living in ecofriendly tents live barbecue with fresh produce live music a nature trail to Kuda caves archery and rifle shooting and old school games like tug of war sack and lemon and spoon racesWHEN November 2425PRICE Rs 2900 per personFOR DETAILS 98192022003 songs you should have on your playlist right now1 Aaja Ve by Sona Mohapatra and Ram Sampath The song which features the contestants of SaReGaMaPa is a feelgood happy Bollywoody number that will have you playing it at your house parties Get your ghagras in order2 MIA by Bad Bunny feat Drake When will we get tired of Spanish songs we can shake our booty to Never And especially with the party season around the corner this song will have you grinding up to your SO3 Bad by Lennon Stella If you ever binged on the show Nashville you have to remember Lennon who has now grown up into a sexy young lady And her song is sexy as well and one for a cozy winter nightMake your own cold brew4 PM Learn the ropes for the coolest brew in town and stay ahead of the cocktail game at a oneofitskind coffee cocktail workshop The session will showcase what makes cold brew a class apart different styles of its preparations and some mixology lessons tooWHERE Salt Water Cafe Rose Minar 87 Chapel Road Bandra WestPRICE Rs 999TO BOOK instamojocomAmble through Worli Koliwada3 PM Attend a walking tour organised by Some Place Else and experience the sights and sounds of Worli Koliwada a thriving urban village abutting the Bandra Worli Sea link The village is home to the vibrant fishing community of the Kolis who are also the original settlers of Mumbai During the walk you will visit the 17th century ruins of the Worli fort a fish market which is situated in the heart of the settlement and a recentlyrenovated templeMEETING POINT Chededev Mandir SK Bhaye Marg WorliPRICE Rs 700TO BOOK instamojocomListen to jazz730 PM This ones going to be special for fans of Keith Jarrett and Charlie Haden Artistes Anurag Naidu and Abhinav Khokhar will reminisce tunes from the duos 2014 album Last DanceWHERE The Quarter Royal Opera House Mathew Road GirgaumENTRY Rs 749 ndash Rs 1499TO BOOK insiderinPaint a lady12 PM Bored out of your wits today Head to a painting party where you get to meet new friends and also learn how to paint a pretty lady in red using the brush knife and palate painting technique Vinisha Salva will give you stepbystep instructions right from setting up your easel to perfecting your brush strokes No prior experience is requiredWHERE Potato Hut opposite D Mart Mulund WestENTRY Rs 1500TO BOOK insiderinGrow your plants upside down1 PM Attend a oneofits kind inverted gardening workshop where you will learn how to grow your herbs vegetable and plants upside down Apart from handson experience you will also be given tips on growing and caring for upside down planters All supplies will be providedWHERE Doolally Taproom The Affairs Sanpada Navi MumbaiENTRY Rs 1800TO BOOK eventshighcomGo brunching12 PM 5 PM Craving something delicious and easy on the pocket Head to BKC Dive for their newlylaunched Massive Brunch on every Sunday Highly dominated by flavors of India Chinese and Continental the dive bar will have an array of 10 different starters a fullfledged salad bar two live counters a multicuisine main course and a wide spread of bakes and desserts Theres also a beer buffet and a mocktail station WHERE BKC Dive Pinnacle Corporate Park next to Trade Centre BKCPRICE Rs 699 onwardsCALL 8655077330LOL at English jokes7 PM Catch a show for NRIs and expats who cant enjoy local comics due to language barriers With all jokes only in English and an interesting lineup of artistes the evening promises to be funWHERE The Integral Space High Street Phoenix Lower ParelENTRY Rs 299TO BOOK insiderinWatch a puppetry5 PM Revisit one of the most popular childrens stories Gruffalo in a theatrical performance that uses puppetry The play which can be enjoyed by both parents and kids tells the story of a little mouse that is threatened by a fox an owl and a snake He scares them all off by claiming that he is waiting for his monstrous friend the Gruffalo who he believes isnt for real But truth is that Gruffalo does existWHERE Of10 Prudential ground floor Central Avenue Hiranandani Gardens PowaiENTRY Rs 350TO BOOK eventshighcomCatch up on all the latest Mumbai news crime news current affairs and also a complete guide on Mumbai from food to things to do and events across the city here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates