19 things to do in and around Mumbai from March 19 to March 25

Swing to Salsa68 PM For those itching to try their hand at Salsa grab your partner and head out for a social dance evening The recreational session will provide you with a perfect atmosphere to dance relax and socialise without having to worry if your steps match those of others or notWhere AAMAD Performing Arts amp Wellness Aram Nagar Versova Andheri WestEntry Rs 800To Register 9930029265Tune into folk630 PM Catch a performance by the band JOI at the Live Traditions Festival of Assam Led by renowned singercomposer Joi Barua the Assamese group will present songs drawn from the rich folk repertoire of the region rendered in a contemporary style using visuals modern expressions arrangements and instrumentationWhere Experimental Theatre NCPA NCPA Marg Nariman PointEntry Rs 200300Call 66223724Watch a comedy9 PM Therersquos no better way to end your Sunday than fooling around with the clowns Watch Macky B and his Lady take us into the world of buffoonery in Rajat Kapoorrsquos adaptation of Macbeth Macky Brsquos tryst with three weird sisters will make you laugh like yoursquove never beforeWhere St Andrewrsquos Auditorium St Dominic Road Bandra WestEntry R300R2500To booK inbookmyshowcomDig into Bong delicacies1 PM Craving homecooked kosha mangsho or prawn mohini In a rare treat fans of Bengali cuisine will get to relish some traditional Bengali delicacies cooked by home chef Anirban Nandy From a mouthwatering green chilly chicken dish to a delicious dried mutton curry preparation therersquos something for everyonePrice Rs 1500To Buy insiderinSoar into the skyMARCH 26 630 AM To 10 AM Ever dreamt of flying in the sky mdash just you along with the birds Hop on a paramotor flight and experience a oneofakind adventure Therersquos no inflight entertainment or small packets of peanuts Wait this craft doesnrsquot even have a door Similar to a paraglider ride the paramotor lets you enjoy more spins thrills and unbelievable views It is almost like riding a motorcycle in the sky but just very very high All the equipment will be provided at the meeting point You donrsquot need any prior training for this ride Feel free to carry your camera along for the most amazing picturesMeeting Point Vasai W location details will be shared on registrationEntry Rs 2499To Register 9022270033Attend a dance masterclass11 AM Renowned Kathak danseuse Aditi Mangaldas is back with her Masterclass to groom local talent This time Mangaldas will focus on the aspects of bandish a melodic composition that is short and cyclical and how it is assimilated in the dance form Certificates will be provided at the end of the sessionWhere Jamshed Bhabha Theatre NCPA West Room 1 NCPA Marg Nariman Point ENTRY R2500To Book inbookmyshowcomLearn to make organic soaps3 PM onward We all know about the harmful effects of chemical ingredients in soaps A new workshop hopes to address the issue by teaching you how to make your own chemicalfree soap using natural ingredients like multani mitti kesar and neem You will also learn the benefits of every ingredient used the properties of soap oils and aroma detailingWhere Spiritual Healing C23 Flower Queen Azad Nagar Veera Desai Road Andheri WEntry Rs 1750To Register 9833963997Visit a strawberry farmMARCH 2526 1230 PM ONWARD Experience the fun of camping by the riverside paired with a trip to a strawberry farm at Wai Swim in the river pick up a lesson on archery pluck strawberries and enjoy a bullock cart rideWhere Wai Satara districtEntry Rs 4400 adult plus childCall 9820857710Celebrate Mexican cuisine this weekONGOING 1230 PM to 1 AM Light House Cafe has rolled out a Mexican food festival and given it an Indian twist Tuck into serrano and chilli bean tacos smoked chicken burritos and roasted chilli prawn quesadillas Treat yourself to classic margaritas which have added twists of fresh berries mango and kiwiWhere Light House Cafe Love Grove Flyover Siddharth Nagar WorliCall 99674 14148Groove to Joel and DesireeMARCH 24 1030 PM Catch Mumbaibased duo Joel amp Desiree who came together in late 2016 The duo hit it off with their love for Blues RnB Jazz and Soul music While Joel Padikkal lead vocalist for Bombay based BluesRock outfit Desiree Saldanha is an upcoming and versatile singersongwriterWhere 1st Floor Hotel Unicontinental Road Number 3 Khar WestEntry Rs 550Call 9833358490Appreciate instruments of artMARCH 20 11 AM 7 PM Check out a new exhibition by artist Yadnyesh Shirwadkar who completed his Masters in Painting from College of Fine Arts at University of New South Wales Sydney Titled Opera of Colours the paintings revolve around music which has been the best support for Yadnyesh to find peace Each colour and every tone represents a minute musical notationWhere Jehangir Art Gallery 161B MG Road Kala GhodaCall 9920144640Test your survival skillsMARCH 24 26 Go on a trek to Alang ndash Madan ndash Kulang which is considered the toughest trek in the Sahyadri Alang Fort also Alangad is a fort in Nashik district It is one of the three forts the others being Madangad and Kulang in the Kalsubai range of the Western Ghats The climb preferred is usually between Madan and Alang The time taken could around 34 hours to reach the step after leaving Kulang fort Over here rock climbing would be required as the wall of the steps was destroyed during the cannon fire Use of a fixed rope is requiredWhere Meeting point Board the slow Kasara Local train N starting from Mumbai CST on 950 pmEntry R2800 per personCall 9768341848Log on to wwwtreksandtrailsorgRevel in chocolatey goodnessMARCH 24 12 4 PM Herersquos a cure to your nutella craving Chef Pratik Kuckreja will present some innovative recipes with the classic jar of chocolatey goodness Spend your time in a kitchen with wafting aroma of butter dark chocolate and NutellaYoursquoll get to try the cooling nutella Cheesecake Belgian chocolate chip crumble sea salt nutella confection connection and moreWhere Magazine Street Kitchen Gala No 13 Devidayal Compound Gupta Mills Estate Reay RoadEntry Rs 3500Log on to insiderinEnjoy Parsi fare this Navroze11 AM 1130 PM Celebrate Navroze with some delicious vegetarian fare like dhansak patra ni paneer sali paneer and dhan dal with potato patiya at The Bombay Havelli If you want to quench your thirst try the Parsi special ice cream soda and raspberry soda End your meal with the Parsi style sev ravo topped with richdried fruits20 MondayWhere The Bombay Havelli Ground Floor Ladhabhai Mansion Charni RoadEntry Rs 1200 for twoCall 30151148Buy books by the dozen9 AM 8 PM BooksByWeight is backand most bibliophiles will be elated with the news Started by husbandwife duo Ajay and Madhavi Gupta the exhibition encourages you to buy books kilowise So for R100 a kilo you can buy books on business law comics and Mills amp Boon It is R200 a kilo for dictionaries childrenrsquos books and R300 a kilo for paperbacks on literature and popular fiction21 TuesdayWhere Shri Sunderbai Hall Nathibai Thackersey Marg Opposite SNDT CollegeCall 9821026234Laugh at a clean joke830 PM Have a cracker time as you listen to Nishant Tanwar who is known to perform clean comedy with a social message Nishant has performed in more than 12 countries across the world including major festivals such as The Melbourne International Comedy Festival and The Desi Comedy Festival USA Good enough reason to watch him22 WednesdayWhere Brewbot G01 and 101 Morya Landmark 1 off New Link Road Andheri WestEntry Rs 350Call 39698091Make your child a leader245 PM 345 PM Rael Padamsee is offering a workshop for kids aged 10 13 years where the aim is to build confidence team spirit and leadership qualities Public speaking elocution and daytoday social interaction will be the prime focus Poems conversation English pieces improvisations and choral work are also part of the course23 ThursdayWhere The Cathedral and John Connon School 6 Purushottamdas Thakurdas marg FortEntry Rs 4500Log on to bookmyshowcomPitch your own tent230 PM Therersquos more to camping than meets the eye Head to Pawna Lake where you will be taught to pitch your own tent set up BBQ create campfire engage with everyone as you play interesting games get lost in the wilderness share your spooky horror story and sing the night away The entry however does not include transport So bring their own vehicle for a fun ride24 FridayWhere Pawna Lake Thakursai village PuneEntry Rs 1500Log on to townscriptcomLearn to breathe easy930 AM If you frequently suffer from common cold bronchi allergies and chest related problems this yoga workshop could help improve your respiration process Here they will teach you Yoga asanas and breathing techniques for our lungs They will also teach about lifestyle changes and diet changes Participants are expected to carry a yoga mat25 SaturdayWhere Arpita Step Up Dance Academy 511 5th Floor E Square Complex Subhash Road Near Axis Bank Vile Parle EastEntry Rs 499Call 98330 50884