Try 20 new things 12 PM &ndash; 12.30 AM: Pan-Asian restaurant Mamagoto has revamped its menu with 20 new dishes. Choose from sesame prawn balls, crystal dumplings and massaman curry with duck and litchis (in pic). Pair these with a tropical cocktail or two.
Where: Mamagoto outlets in Kala Ghoda, Bandra and Andheri cost: R229 onwards call: 33126162
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Laugh it off 7.30 PM: Power up the week ahead with The Awkward Fruit&rsquo;s stand-up sets. This evening, take seat for Anirban Dasgupta (in pic) and Sundeep Sharma and get ready to ROFL. Where: The Pump Room, near Fun Republic, New Link Road, Andheri (W) Entry: R250 call: 26731113
View peace on paper 11 AM &ndash; 7 PM: Prakash Ghadge presents 30 paintings made with graphite pencils and drawing inks. This black and white series, titled Peace, captures serenity in landscapes and individuals. Where: Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda Free call: 22843989
Run wild Now in its third edition, the Yeour Hill Run Challenge is expecting about 800 athletes this year, and, if you are in the age group 18-55, then you can be one among them. Sign up by August 31 to participate in two races &ndash; the 10 km obstacle race and the 15 km run. The obstacle race &ndash; with five different hurdles to overcome &ndash; will take place at Jungle Adventure, a theme park in Yeoor Hills, Thane. The 15-km run, on the other hand, will take place in the leafy tracks of Yeoor. Seize this opportunity to run in the rains before this year&rsquo;s monsoon disappears. When: September 4, 6 AM Where: Yeoor Hills, Thane Entry: R900 Call: 9819876500 Register: youtoocanrun.com/races
Kick-start your travel blog 6 PM &ndash; 8 PM: Discover tips and tricks to give your travel blog the social media edge over others. In this series of talks organised by experiential travel company F5 Escapes, learn from the best &ndash; Kaushal Karkhanis, Diipti Jhangiani and, Sandeepa and Chetan. Where: The Hive, near Ahmed Bakery, Chuim Village, Khar (W) Free Call: 9619962969
Watch Canadian children&rsquo;s films 4 Pm: Take the young ones to a children&rsquo;s film festival with the best from Canada. There&rsquo;s The Thrifty Pig (in pic, an educational film by Disney on World War II) and Blackberry Subway Jam (in which Jonathan&rsquo;s apartment turns into a subway station), among others. There&rsquo;s limited seating, so register fast. Where: Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Byculla (E) Vashi Gaon Underpass, Sector 7 Entry: R10 (adults); Rs 5 (children) Call: 23731234 Education@bdlmuseum.org
Catch a classroom drama 7 PM: A high school English teacher shifts from Mumbai to a &ldquo;typical&rdquo; small town in Maharashtra. He provokes his students to delve deeper within themselves causing little ripples to be created in the classroom. Written by Harsh Desai and Gerish Khemani, Ripples follows the eternal bond between teacher and student. Where: CLAP, Solitaire II, opposite Infinity Mall, Malad (W) Entry: R250 Call: 65876777
Sizzle at dinner AUG 30, 2 PM &ndash; 6 PM: You don&rsquo;t need to go to a restaurant to enjoy a sizzler platter. Sign up for a workshop where you will be taught 12 varieties of tasty sizzlers, six sauces, French fries, special cutlets, marination of fillets, assembling of sizzlers, sizzling brownie and more. Where: Sonjuhi&rsquo;s Baking Academy 2/67, Navakar Building, Nutan Laxmi Society, Road No. 8, JVPD Scheme Entry: R3,000 Call: 26209811
Enjoy an evening of poetry 7.30 PM: Attend a fundraiser in support of the girl child. At this event, Gulzar will recite his Hindi translations of selected works of Rabindranath Tagore along with commentary in English, while Jaya Bachchan will preface the Hindi translations with the original Bangla version. Where: NCPA, Nariman Point, NCPA Marg Entry: Rs 500 &ndash; Rs 2,000
Become a Scotch connoisseur SEPT 1, 7 &ndash; 10 PM: A whiskey and jazz evening might be a good way to appreciate the finer things in life &mdash; exquisite malts, appetising food and soulful music. At this tasting, you will be taken on a journey through Scotland&rsquo;s different malt trails such as Land &amp; Dram, Butts, Barrels &amp; Puncheons and the significance of the local terrain in the flavours of single malts &mdash; Glenkinchie, Singleton, Talisker, Clynelish. Where: The Good Wife, The Capital, G Block, BandraKurla Complex Entry: Rs 1,800 Call: 4003 9433
Celebrate Oriental cuisine TILL AUG 31, 7 PM &ndash; 11 PM: Celebrate The Fatty Bao&rsquo;s first anniversary with cuisine from Singapore to Seoul. Try the Korean inspired Kimchi Fries, baked with cheese; or order for Lo Bak Go &mdash; radish cake with wild mushrooms. A meal for two without alcohol, excluding taxes, is R1,600, with alcohol is R2,500. Where: Ground Floor, Summerville, Linking Road, Near KFC, Bandra (West) Call: 26005220
Own a precious antique TILL Aug 30, 11 AM &ndash; 7 PM: Tranceforme, the home decor store, is exhibiting an exotic collection of Tanjore paintings. These artworks, that emerged as a distinct style in the court of the Maratha rulers of Thanjavur in the 17th century, have been sourced from Thanjavur families. Where: Tranceforme Designs, F-11, 1st floor, Laxmi Mills Estate, Mahalaxmi Free Call: 24939916
Speak Mandarin SEPT 11 - FEB 18, 2017, 2 PM: Learn to speak, read and write basic Mandarin with Chinese professionals. Endorsed by the Chinese Consulate, Mumbai Inchin Closer&rsquo;s Beginners Mandarin Course will equip you to pass the HSK Level 1 exam &mdash; an international certification in Mandarin. The 40-hour course will teach students basic Mandarin phonetics, introduction skills, ordering food at a restaurant and go shopping in China! Where: St Xavier&rsquo;s College, No. 5, Mahapalika Marg Entry: R28,000 www.inchincloser.com
Catch Mumbai in myriad hues 11 AM &ndash; 7 PM: Today is the last day to catch Mumbai-based artist, Ananta Mandal&rsquo;s exhibition in which he has recreated Mumbai on canvas using acrylic, charcoal and watercolours. With bold strokes of red, blue and yellow patches, Mandal brings to life cultural life of maximum city and its iconic landmarks. Where: Jehangir Art Gallery (Gallery No. 1), MG Road, Kala Ghoda Free call: 9967939008
Enjoy a Maharashtrian meal ONGOING, 7.30 PM to 11.30 PM: Here&rsquo;s your chance to try a Mejwani thali, which originates from the Konkan and Desh regions of the state. Priced at R499, it comprises vegetarian dishes like cabbage and moong dal koshimbir, kothimbir wadi, vangyacha bharit, bharli vaangi, birdya usal and tomato saar. End it on a sweet note with amrakhand and puran poli. WHERE: Asian Kitchen, Four Points by Sheraton, Plot No. 39/1, Sector 30A, Vashi Call: 27817777
Make people laugh 8.30 PM: Catch the funny lady, Kaneez Surka (in pic) play host at the Improv Jam at the Cuckoo Club. Here, there&rsquo;s no pre-written material, no rehearsed sets but completely fresh off-the-cuff situations that evolve on stage. Sign up, if you think you can make the peeps crack up. Registrations are on the spot. Where: Cuckoo Club, 5AA Pali Hill, Macronells Compund, Side of Learner&rsquo;s Academy Bandra West Entry: Participation Fee: R150, Audience: R300 Call: 9619962969
Speak fluent Hindi SEPT 1 ONWARD: If you want to improve your grasp of Hindi and dialogue delivery skills, sign up for a three-month course in voice, speech and diction. The course, taught by actor and diction coach Nayani Dixit, will help actors, public speakers and all those looking to enhance their personality improve their language skills. WHERE: 22, Sangini House, Aram Nagar 1, JP Road, Versova, Andheri (West) Entry: Rs 4,000 - Rs 10,800
Do a good deed ONGOING: Om Creations Trust, that aims to economically empower specially-abled women, has prepared eco-friendly Ganesh idols. These idols have been made from natural clay and are biodegradable. A 16-inch Siddhivinayak will cost you R2,500, a 11-inch Dagdusheth is for R1,600 and a 9-inch is around R1,200. Where: Om Creations Trust, Anand Niketan, King George V Memorial Project, Dr E Moses Road, Mahalaxmi Call: 24972294 www.omcreationstrust.org
Get adventurous 11 am: Go on a Jungle Book-inspired trek inside the Andharban, a dense forest with plenty of streams and waterfalls. You will follow the trail amidst this deep jungle, hopping through streams, picnicking around the waterfalls, jumping across fallen trees, stomping the mushy path and getting into all sorts of mischief like any man-cub would. Where: Board the vehicle from Andheri East at 6 am or any of the Pickup Points (Bandra E, Sion, Mulund and Vashi). Entry: R1,799 Call: 9022270033
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