21 things to do in and around Mumbai from January 7 to January 13

Dig into a strawberry tart11 AM ndash 1130 PM If you arenrsquot done with binging on festive delicacies yet head to Bake House Cafeacute which has launched a new year and holiday European menu The new menu which will run until January 10 has an array of signature dishes including fattoush salad tossed in keylime yogurt dressing warm kale salad topped with almond flakes pumpkin tortellini and strawberry mascarpone tartWhere Bake House Cafeacute Chamber of Commerce lane KalaghodaCall 22020145Enjoy an improv show6 PM Itching to do something fun Join Ankit Challa Avinash Verma Mukul Chadda Suhani Mardia and Preeti Singh for an improv session The artistes will performs scenes and games much like the hit TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway Nothing is scripted and yoursquoll play an important part in taking the show aheadWhere Canvas Laugh Club 3rd Floor Palladium High Street Phoenix Lower ParelEntry Rs 500To Book inbookmyshowcomCatch a play on smoking5 amp 8 PM Watch a comedy on the rat race how we cope with it and what we put our throat and lungs through in the process Directed by Akarsh Khurana Dhumrapaan is set in the smoking area of a corporate building over the period of a week with a bunch of office employees discussing appraisals politics and relationshipsWhere Prithvi Theatre 20 Janki Kutir Juhu Church RoadEntry R475To Book inbookmyshowcomAttend an art show11 AM ndash 7 PM Acclaimed Bengalurubased artist Sangeeta Abhay is set to wow the city with an exhibition titled lsquoIn Search of Buddharsquo at the Treasures of India store All the paintings will revolve around the famous lines by Lord Buddha There is no darkness that can conquer dawnWhere Treasures of India Dhanraj Mahal Apollo Bunder ColabaCall 22820117Express yourself on paper12 PM ndash 4 PM Therersquos nothing more cathartic than unloading your thoughts on paper Attend an expressive writing workshop that will enable participants to understand themselves better through the written word There will be no emphasis on grammar or spellingsWhere Doolally Taproom 1st Floor 135 Kwality House Kemps CornerEntry Rs 1500To book eventshighcomRelish bharwa pomfret1230 PM ndash 3 PM Savour the slice of tradition straight from a Kolirsquos kitchen at The High Tide From bharwa pomfret prawns masala tawa fry surmai lobster curry and sol kadi you will get to enjoy this unique brunch with the native fisher folk of Mumbai and in their styleWhere The High TideThe Resort MadhMarvePrice Rs 899 onwardsFOR reservation 61267777Try belly dancing4 PM ndash 6 PM Herersquos a chance to get rid of all your inhibitions Attend a ladiesonly bellydancing workshop with Nupur Shah Apart from improving balance posture strength coordination and confidence the sessions are also a lot of funWhere Happy Hour Studio Pushp Vinod 2 4th Floor Borivli WestEntry Rs 2700 for eight sessionsTo book eventshighcomCall 9004743718Experience a musical afternoon2 PM Catch the musical genius of Clinton Cerejo Jonita Gandhi Sharvi Yadav RaagaTrippin Prince Mulla and DJ Lloyd under one roof at the Lighthouse Music Festival Apart from treating yourself to intoxicationfree intimatepureplaymusic you will also get to enjoy a host of other activities like adventure sports poolside barbecue grills and a funky flea marketWhere SRPF Hilltop Ground NH 8 Goregaon EastEntry Rs 799TO Book inbookmyshowcomTravel back in timeJan 14 8 AM Take a walk through Ballard Estate mdash its wide treelined streets and elegant European architecture will transport you to early 20th century Bombay to a port city that stood at the centre of a map dominated by sea trade and travel and at the brink of modern livingAlisha Sadikot founder of The Inheritage Project will lead the walk through the centuries old neighbourhoodMeeting Point Ballard EstateEntry Rs 799To book alishatheinheritageprojectinGo rappellingJan 14 8 AM For those who donrsquot mind a crazy adventure on an otherwise lazy weekend try rapelling at Dukes Nose near Khandala Rappelling also known as abseiling is an activity involving descending a mountain with the help of ropes and safety harnesses The sight from the top is unique and magnificent as one sees a vast landscape and the winding MumbaiPune expressway cutting through the ghatsMeeting point Lonavla Station Siddharth Nagar LonavlaEntry Rs 1850To book eventshighcomBite into taco waffles11 am to 12 am You may have sampled waffles to your heartrsquos content but this is one twist on the plate you did not see coming You can now start the year on a decadent note with taco waffles which is the latest addition to the Wowfillss menu These bites bring in the best of both worlds mdash crispy waferthin tacos filled with flavours of icecream of your choice sprinkled with lipsmacking toppings to add to the funWhere WowFillss mdash Belgian Waffles And More all outletsCall 41415151Meet the man behind the legend7 PM onwards Yoursquove heard his tabla speak but now hear Ustad Zakir Hussain speak about his music at the launch of his book Zakir Hussain A Life In Music The book is in the form of an extended conversation between him and renowned Londonbased writer Nasreen Munni Kabir The two will be exchanging thoughts on music and more and the platform presents a golden opportunity to catch Hussain the man behind the artist Kabir has previously chronicled her conversation with Gulzar and also written several books on BollywoodWhen January 9Where Experimental Theatre NCPA Nariman PointCall 66223737RSVP ronjiniboraharpercollinsindiacomWatch a doctor work the camera11 am to 7 pm Dr Kiran Desai a senior medical practitioner and an avid nature and travel photographer is holding an exhibition titled Enchanting Worlds The family physician who has been practising for over 40 years likes to train his lenses on the glories of nature While his profession and his hobby seem far removed Desai feels that his camera brings together the ethos of his medical practice which is the sensitivity and care with which life must be handled He is also known to not tamper with his photos and present them as they were taken To him that is the true representation of beauty to present it sans embellishmentsWhen January 9Where Jehangir Terrace Art Gallery MG Road Kala Ghodacall 22843989Relive the lost sari art of Chandrakala11 aM to 7 PM Vinay Narkarrsquos new collection revisits the Maharashtrian sari that was according to tradition offered to a new bride after the first sankranti According to the designer Chandrakala now exists only in memory with some tangential references in Marathi and Kannada literature His research took Narkar to Aundh Pune and Baroda where the Maharani would wear the Chandrakala He has used these references in his own interpretation using cotton silks mulberry silks linen silk and eri silkWhen Jan 11 to Jan 13Where Artisansrsquo 5256 Dr VB Gandhi Marg Kala GhodaCall 9820145397Ponder over the unknown5 PM For thousands of years people have been asking the question mdash are we alone in the universe And we are yet to arrive at a definite conclusion This session presented by Dr Henry Throop will provide an introduction to the field of astrobiology that will include topics such as search for distant life and distant planets a discussion on cosmic chemistry and search of our own origins on earth Throop is a senior scientist with the Planetary Science Institute in Tucson The talk will discuss the best places in our solar system to search for the possible signs of life today including Europa and Enceladus where warm oceans are hidden below thick layers of iceWhen January 13Where Todi Mill SocialEntry FreeCall 65110361Watch a documentary3 pM to 430 PM Go for a special screening of the documentary From India With Love The film is about six Americans from diverse backgrounds all victims of violence The six embarked on an epic 10day journey to India in March 2016 Their trip was inspired by Dr Martin Luther Kingrsquos journey to India in 19598 MondayWhere US Consulate General BKC Bandra EastCall 26724000Go for an open mic8 pm to 10 pm Watch comedian Aadar Malik host an evening where 12 comics will take the stage to enthral you with their jokes and observations These comics are all newcomers trying their luck in front of a discerning live audience for the first time Your word matters So go ahead and show some love9 TuesdayWhere The Integral Space Lower ParelCall 24973138Entry Rs 300Walk through a million years230 PM Join Kamini Sawhney curator Jehangir Nicholson Art Foundation as she walks you through the nine sections of India And The World Covering a time span from the prehistoric age over 17 million years ago to contemporary times the exhibition lays its focus on nine most iconic moments in Indiarsquos history10 WednesdayWhere CSMVS Mahatma Gandhi Road Kala GhodaRegister on jnafmumbaiGmailcomWatch Kalki and Sumeet deal with it8 PM If you missed the critically acclaimed film Ribbon when it released in theatres a few months ago herersquos your chance to catch it on the big screen The film that stars Kalki Koechlin and Sumeet Vyas in lead roles tells the story about a couple whose life changes drastically after a sudden pregnancy11 ThursdayWhere Cinepolis Fun Republic Mall Veera Desai Road Andheri WestEntry Rs 200Meet neosoulrsquos latest sensation9 pm Your Friday night just got a lot cooler Young singer songwriter and guitarist Hyleen who is already making ripples in the world of neosoul pop and funk music will perform in the city She is also about to release her new album BSide Hyleen will be joined by Nicolas Viccaro on drums and Julien Boursin on keys and moog bass12 FridayWhere Royal Opera House The Quarter Girgaon Opera HouseLog on to bonjourindiainWine a little this time with a twist7 PM to 12 am Start the year on a high note at the Wine OrsquoClock festival this month Pick from a variety of options including the spiced pear sangria with fresh pear brandy and grape juice Looking for an old favourite Try the Rose Sangria with rose petals Therersquos also the Long Wineland Iced Tea made of rum tequila gin and wine13 SaturdayWhere Hoppipola 5th Ln Ram Krishna Nagar Khar WestCall 7710010232Catch up on all the latest Mumbai news current affairs from Mumbai local news crime news and breaking headlines hereCatch up on all the latest sports news and updates here