20 things to do in and around Mumbai from October 29 to November 5

12 pm ndash 1130 pm Curious about what food was like in the kitchens of the memsahibs in British India Head to NRI which has curated a special AngloIndian menu that will take you back in time The classic menu on offer till November 10 comprises Seabass Kedgree black rice and lentils cooked with spiced tandoori Indian seabass the Mulligatawny soup curry powder and pepper spiced lentil as well as innovations with special flourishes like the Pulled Lamb Vindaloo lamb leg slow cooked in a sour and spicy British curryWhere NRI Maker Maxity North Avenue 2 Bandra Kurla Complex Bandra EastCall 49735040Attend a dance festival630 PM Witness accomplished Odissi dancer Daksha Mashruwala and troupe recreate the language of Odissi and folk dance in Samagam The artistes will use Odissi to explore the six seasons grishma summer varsha monsoon sharad autumn hemant prewinter shishir winter and vasant spring through the poetic works of Kalidasas Ritu Samhara and will intersperse it with folk dances seen during these seasons across different parts of India such as dangi ghantu and raas You can also catch Kumudini Lakhias Kadamb Performing Unit brings alive a variety of compositions in KathakWhere Tata Theatre NCPA Nariman Point NCPA MargEntry Rs 240 Rs 1062To book inbookmyshowcomLearn to sketch with charcoal2 PM Head to an art workshop where you will be taught the basics of charcoal sketching In the guided session you will learn everything about charcoal sketches from strokes to shading to making beautiful charcoal artwork All art material will be providedWhere Doolally Taproom ONGC colonyBandra WestEntry R1300To book eventshighcomTry night photography630 PM Spend the evening beside Powai lake trying your hand at shooting in low light conditions At the session you will learn the basics of how lowlight affects exposure shutter speed and colour temperature amongother thingsWhere Powai lakeEntry R600To Book payumoneycomEnjoy a lavish brunch12 PM ndash 5 PM Indulge in a lipsmacking fivecourse meal which includes delectable soups unlimited salads starters main course and desserts You can complete your meal with mocktails like the flavourful Yuzu Smash or the refreshing Fresh Mint SlushyWhere Summer House Cafeacute Todi Mills Lower ParelPrice Rs 1099 ndash Rs 1499Call 33951631Head out for a winter trekNov 5 3 AM Begin the Sunday early with a trek to Harishchandragad a beautiful hill fort in the Ahmednagar region The fort mountain along with Konkan Kada Tolar Khind and Malshej Ghat offers a splendid array of places to see for trekkers You will also get to visit the Kedareshwar cave and Ganesh gufaMeeting Point Kasara stationPrice Rs 1000To book eventshighcomGo for an art show11 AM ndash 7 PM Catch the work of artist Prof Sanjay K Sable who uses acrylic on canvas to portray human relationships The present exhibition titled Empyrean Revelations highlights the relevance of affinity and deep attachment between sensitive human souls the intrinsic beauty of women and their emotional mindscapesWhere Jehangir Art Gallery MG Road Kala GhodaCall 22843989Open your heart outHeres a chance to say whatever you want to say to the person you want to say it to This is a forum that allows you to speak up and for those shy to face a crowd they can write it down and the organisers will post it to the relevant address Your identity will be concealed should you wish it to be At the event you can also bring along the person you want to address your words to For those who feel this is not their cup of tea they can watch others face their demons and perhaps be prompted to follow suit Overall this promises an intriguing and inspiring evening that will be hosted by Qais JaunpuriWhen November 3 7 pm onwardsWhere Aleph Cafe 72829 1st floor Janki Kutir Juhu Church Road Vile Parle West MumbaiEntry Rs 100call 9930384641Kids day outThe second edition of 360 The Kids Wellness Festival is on its way There will be a potpourri of activities centred around fitness From guidance by health coaches to educative games for children to enhance their mental prowess and even information regarding organic apparels for children this twoday event promises a holistic experience for your little one Add to this an entire section will be devoted to healthy eating where on offer would be snacks Hoppums which is a modern twist on appams natural health food gourmet popsicles and more Tickets will be available at the venueWhen Nov 45 11 am to 8 pmWhere CCI Club Lawns Marine DriveCall 67853600Entry Rs 250dayCall of the deadIndulge in some mysterious concoctions as a haunting background score sets the tone for the rest of the night The decor might have you jump out of your skin you will need to tread through dead trees where the dead might even come alive who knows Providing a potent mix of solace and thrill will be a range of bloody cocktails with names like Bombay Ka Bhooth The Wicked Witch and so on Sign off the evening with a pumpkin pie and a velvety skullWhen Till October 31 7 pm onwardsWhere Bombay Cocktail Bar Deluxe House Ground floor Plot no B50 Off New Link RoadAndheri WestCall 8383838340A winter affair by the poolWith a slight nip in the air setting in barbecue is never a bad idea In Mumbai though space continues to be greatest obstacle However heres your chance to savour the experience That too by the pool Completing the experience will be a rustic set up replete with wooden log tables and barrel high tables chatty bartenders and some uncommon blends of cocktails and JellO shots The menu curated by Chef Gopi Nandakumar and his team incorporates a bounty of meats seafood exotic vegetables that are cooked exclusively with fire On offer are citrus basil and pine nuts marinated grilled Basa BBQ braised pork ribs Frankfurter pork sausages spicy tamarind and chili marinated pineapple Peri Peri spice grilled Tofu steak and along with a selection of dessertsWhen Wednesdays and FridaysWhere Hyatt Regency MumbaiCall 9930961709Entry Rs 1849 taxesStart writing your thrillerFancy yourself a writer of plot twists and pageturners Heres your chance to get your work published Author Ravi Subramanian has announced that he is going to present an anthology of thriller stories ndash the best from the ones he receives What better way of beating the Monday blues than by indulging in some creativity30 MondayWhen Dec 25 is the last dayLog on to submissionpenguinrandomhouseinCycle swim eat cycle6 AM Lets face it Not everyone in this city enjoys a weekend So if its a Tuesday that happens to be your day off this ones for you Cyclingzens ndash The Bicycle Rental Company has organised a ride that starts from Wadala goes through Gateway of India hops on board a ferry to Mandwa dips into a swimming pool and comes back31 TuesdayMeeting point WadalaEntry Rs 1500Call 7057284023Travel to Italy and back7 PM Heres your chance to go to Italy via south Mumbai This evening at the NCPA Massimo Quarta and Simonetta Tancredi will be performing Quarta is considered one of the most important Italian violinists of his generation while Tancredi a pianist is said to be among the top artists much in demand by leading opera houses01 WednesdayWhere Experimental Theatre NCPA Nariman PointEntry R512768Call 22824567Go for a poor launch9 PM Tadpatri Talkies a sketch comedy group is ready with a hiphop album titled Bhookh And the main character in this is called GariB naam toh sunah hoga The character was born of the gully rap phenomenon that reached peak popularity in 2016 It has been voiced by Anmol Gawand and performed by Sidharth Raveendran2 ThursdayWhere Todi Mill Social Lower ParelFreeCall 65110361Go for a weekend scuba tripThe work week is over and nothing cheers you up on a Friday more than a packed bag So this weekend plan a trip to Tarkarli where you can start diving as early as 11 am on Saturday The trip has been organised by Travel Bhandar and includes a homestay at Devbaug Best part youll be back by Monday morning3 FridayPick up Teen Haath Naka at 730 pmEntry Rs 4800Call 8080118882Wage a battle of words today12 pm to 2 pm Anyone who said board games arent dangerous hasnt played competitive scrabble Theres bruised egos but also the sweet joy of making a highscoring word that nobody else saw If this sounds like your thing head to Dollally by noon If your kid is better than you you can enter them in the competition too4 SaturdayWhere Doollally Taproom Bandra ReclamationEntry Rs 300Call 7400171684