18 things to do around Mumbai from October 11 - October 17

Admire photos from the last century10 AM ndash 530 PM Works by the quintessential biographer of filmmaker Satyajit Ray Nemai Ghosh are on display at the museum Ghoshrsquos photographs are an eloquent documentation of Indian cinema specially highlighting mainstream cinema from erstwhile Bombay as well as regional Bengali cinema On show are several iconic and neverbeforeseen images of actors scenes sets and locations taken over a 25year period The accompanying catalogue carries wideraging essays by writers on cinema besides plates of exhibition images WHERE Special Projects Space Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum Byculla East ENTRY Rs 10 adults Rs 5 childrenCALL 23731234Sharmila Tagore shot by Nemai GhoshGet tipsy over tapas1230 PM ndash 1 AM Pick between 25 types of tapas from an elaborate pairing menu There are Italian rice croquettes vegetarian eggs and stuffed calamari among others Pair these with cocktails or alcogolas such as cocktail Indiana and paanflavoured vodka Did we mention they have pancakes tooWHERE Light House Cafe 3rd Road Khar WestPRICE Rs 300 onwardsCALL 9987232423Ladies get sensual4 PM ndash 530 PM In a special workshop for women counseling psychologist and psychiatrist Dr Kashish Chhabria will help participants learn nonverbal cues to attract a romantic partner Let go of what society thinks and turn on your sensual side Married women also get some tips on keeping that spark alive Take your BFF along to avail a discount on registration WHERE The Space 14 Silver Beach Estate entrance near Harryrsquos Bar AB Nair Road JuhuREGISTRATION Rs 600 Rs 1000 for twoCALL 9820393388Take your children to a carnival11 AM ndash 2 PM Think of everything that makes children ask for more mdash jugglers clowns claycrafting magicians foodstalls and stiltwalkers mdash and you will find them at this Sunday carnival There are games to be played and prizes to be won For the really lirsquol ones therersquos a toddleronly area Parents you get to enter for freeWHERE The Learning Curve Tejpal Auditorium near New Era School Gowalia TankENTRY Rs 200 per childCALL 8454940594Discuss your ideas at this platform4 PM ndash 530 PM No agenda no audience Head to Barcamp an unconference where you can discuss present interact or demonstrate your ideas You get to host a session on your idea which could be inspired by anything mdash from photography to blind watchmakers Get your friends along and get talking WHERE Makerrsquos Asylum The Great Oasis Plot No D13 first floor MIDC Marol Industrial Area Andheri EastLOG ON wwwbarcampmumbaiorgFree10 AM ndash 530 PM Long before Satyajit Ray became a filmmaker he designed a book of photographs by the late veteran photographer Suni Janah Janahrsquos works are a treasure trove of Indiarsquos peasants and tribal communities from 1940 ndash rsquo60 Curated by contemporary photographer Ram Rahman the exhibition of original vintage prints is significant since the last time they were exhibited was in 1965Get into character1 PM ndash 3 PM If you are a cosplay virgin and jittery about mimicking your favourite comics character fear no more At the Mumbai Film and Comic Conrsquos special cosplay workshop yoursquoll learn where to find the costumes props wigs and some cool attitude Meet experienced cosplay winners and shoot your questions at them WHERE Sante ground floor Cest la Vie 164 Hill Road Bandra WestOrder of the dayGobook sale OCT 11 AM ndash 7 PM Mumbai Sarvodaya Mandal celebrates the 146th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi with a book sale Around 200 titles on and by Gandhi and Vinoba Bhave are on sale Titles are available in in English Hindi Marathi Gujarati and some South Indian languages WHEN Oct 12WHERE Gandhi Book Centre 299 Tardeo Road Nana ChowkCALL 23872061View an art show OCT 12 11 AM ndash 7 PM Artist Sudhir Katkar pays tribute to the wind with his solo exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery Inspired by Tibet Katkar captures the movement of the mountain wind using elements of Buddhism such as monasteries and flags WHERE Jehangir Art Gallery MG Road Fort CALL 22843989FreeHear a real storyOct 17 7 PM Michael Burns documentary filmmaker and founder of Tall Tales along with graphic designer Matt Daniels will regale you with their stories this Saturday The project is inspired by This American Life a radio show that features people telling real stories centred around one theme every weekWHERE The Barking Deer Brewpub Mathuradas Mill Compound Lower ParelENTRY Rs 750 CALL 9769725776Get an insight into Marathi musicOCT 16 730 PM If the melodies of Yaara Seeli Seeli still haunt you this is a must attend Marathi music director Pt Hridaynath Mangeshkar shares the stage with composer Saleel Kulkarni They will perform some of their best works at Maitra Jeevanche They will discuss abhangas devotional poetry sung in praise of Lord Vitthala WHERE Yashwant Natya Mandir Matunga West ENTRY Rs 150 Rs 350 CALL 24333225Shop to lend a handOCT 13 1030 AM ndash 730 PM Head to the World Trade Centre for an exhibition by Ruchika Club an allwomen organisation that has been supporting philanthropic activities since 1980 through such bazaars The club has a vocational centre at Shah and Nahar Estate called Nayee Disha where tailoring spoken English and beauticianrsquos courses are conducted for underprivileged women The club holds two anual events Ruchika fest prior to Rakhshabandhan and Ruchika Lifestyle before Diwali The latter which will be held later this week will showcase products by brands Polki JewelRasshi Podar Fine Jewellery abd Nuggets Fabrics kids wear diyas and jewellery are on sale Moreover NGOs will be given complementary space at the event The organisation supports Samparc Balgram an orphanage near Lonavala through this initiativeWHERE Centre 1 Building Cuffe ParadeCALL 66387272FreeLet tarpaulin inspire you 12 monday11 AM ndash 6 PM Artist Abhijit Kumar Pathak is greatly influenced by his hometown Benaras He takes inspiration from temple architecture art music and poetry In his show titled Excavations he attempts to connect the body and mind to events of reality The artworks do not begin with a definite sense of procedure Armed with tarpaulins as his favoured surface the works are a free association from start to the finish WHERE Gallery Beyond Great Western Building Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg FortWHEN On till Nov 21 CALL 22837345FreeEnjoy bridal retail therapy13 tuesday11 AM ndash 8 PM Itrsquos the season for weddings and thatrsquos reason enough to up your wardrobe with whatrsquos trendy Head to the The Style Bazaar an expo of curated accessories shoes bags trousseau and home deacutecor Participating brands include 2AM by Anjali and Meha Marina Fernandes Cuts amp Stones Yeh Lehenga Nahi Hai Mehenga Heli Shah Mehak Murpana Masaya Accessories Bolsa Bags Chic Clothing and Little Thread by Sayalee Karekar Loosen those purse strings we sayWHERE Blue Sea Banquets WorliCALL 9819128882 FreeFor music on the fly14 wednesday915 PM Attend JAZZBACK Feat by Project Albatross amp Extemporise BeSpoke Ensembles an improvised music collective with a large wingspan aiming to connect a diversity of improvising musicians in a collaborative spirit Musicians come together in a freestyle to create active music The idea is to experience an alchemy of music on the flyWHERE blueFROG Mathuradas Mill Compound Senapati Bapat Marg Lower ParelENTRY Rs 350CALL 61586158Play detective with friends15 thursday11 AM ndash 7 PM If you are a closet Sherlock Holmes Clue Hunt should be your next destination Solve a 60minute mystery game challenge to escape from a room with a team of two to six players You will be locked inside the game room Choose from Mr Spylockrsquos Chamber mdash where you solve a murder investigation mdash or Kaboom where you must defuse a time bombWHERE Roha Orion 101 Restaurant 16th Road Bandra WestENTRY Rs 1400 ndash Rs 3000 weekdays Rs 2200 ndash Rs 4800 weekendsCALL 6005225Taste Cafeacute Zoersquos popup avatar 16 friday11 AM ndash 7 PM Cafeacute Zoe transforms into La Petite Zoe a popup avatar at Red Blue and Yellow a furniture and interior and furniture design company which celebrates its 15th year For this threeday popup the 7000 squarefoot design store will host the 32seater alldaydining experience on their mezzanine level Order from Zoersquos signature mushroom tea to salads including watermelon and feta salad broccoli salad with bean sprouts snow peas and toasted seeds WHERE Red Blue amp Yellow G11 Laxmi Woollen Estate Shakti Mill Lane MahalaxmiWHEN Oct 15 ndash 17 CALL 6626040041Take a musical journey17 saturday430 PM ndash 630 PM Sign up for a series of workshops that will take you through a musical journey of six different perspectives Conducted by Anuraag Dhoundeyal an artseducator the sessions involve lecturedemonstrations audio visuals live demos and handson experiences Session one on October 1718 will be about percussion Session 2 on October 2425 is on Hindustani Classical and the last one on October 31November 1 is titled Music The Universal Language WHERE Ave 29 Hughes RoadCOST Rs 2000 per session Rs 5100 for 3 sessionsCALL 23804981