23 things to do around Mumbai from September 17 to September 23

Feelgood foodFood and creativity go hand in hand and so we are always looking for ways to amp up the eating scenes at work Recently we Called for grub from The Kraft Kitchen a new delivery service that has launched in Khar and the fare made us abandon our diet plans altogether We particularly liked the TKK Bharta R245 and Peshawari kebab R255 which was enough to satisfy our North Indian food cravings For those who dont mind the chilli kick we recommend the Fish Oyster Chilli R275 The prices are reasonable for the portions Started by a team of food enthusiasts led by Buntoo Singh the dishes have been inspired by family recipes More power to the famMotion picturesWhenever we have looked at a Humans of New York photo with its perfect setting and just the right words havent we wondered what must have been said before and after that moment Humans of New York The series is a an answer to just that Brandon Stanton takes his photo documentation one step forward taking us deeper into his interviews through this video series The most recent in the series on relationships has a distinct Love Actually vibe to it It takes away the enigma for the single picture but they manage to show the million possibilities each frame carriesHeartbreak is artSam Smith makes us believe once again that the only way one must deal with heartbreak is by making art out of it In his case its his sixth number 1 song Too Good at Goodbyes We absolutely love the song It has the trademark Sam Smith melancholic style and the lyrics are beyond brilliant ldquoIm never gonna let you close to me even though you mean the most to me Cause every time I open up it hurtsrdquo Smith has said that this song is all about him updating his fans about ldquomy love life which is still going terriblyrdquo Well as long as we get a hit song out of itSunday driverPlay a board game11 AM ndash 2 PM Heres your chance to visit newer worlds with the roll of a dice Get your friends to join you to play the board game Catan as you discover an uncharted island and explore its dark secretsWhere Doolally Taproom 10 A Rajkutir E854 3rd Road Khar WestEntry R300Call 7400450027Laugh out loud730 PM Catch five comics come together for an hour of hilarious oneliners Stretching grammar and humour to its limits this show will feature Ashish Dash Piyush Maverick Kashyap Swaroop Punit Pania and Siddharth DudejaWhere Havana Cafeacute and Bar Gordon House Hotel 5 Battery Street Apollo Bunder Colaba Entry R245To book inbookmyshowcomFeel the chemistry offline 4 PM ndash 7 PM Tired of wasting time finding the one on dating sites Heres your chance to mingle with other singles at the Lol Speed Dating event You can chat with a minimum of eight eligible singles for eight minutes You never know when itll clickWhere Hoppipola Ram Krishna Nagar Khar West Entry R3999To register wwwlifeoflinecomEnter a chocolate haven 11 AM ndash 9 PM Crazy about chocolates Head to a oneofitskind chocolate show Where you get to taste and eat a hundred different types of chocolate and chocolate products under one roof And for those wanting to learn the art of making chocolate theres also going to be a chef to guide you through it Where 4th Floor Wework C 20 G Block BKC Bandra EastCatch a comic play on relationships7 PM Take your significant other for Meherzad Patels The Relationship Agreement The play is about a girl who gives her boyfriend a bunch of rules and regulations to follow if he wishes to be with her The problem is his father is a lawyer who refuses to accept this agreementWhere Royal Opera House Matthew Road Opera House Girgaum Entry R400 ndash R1500 To book inbookmyshowcomDisconnect over brunch 1230 PM ndash 4 PM Rediscover the magic of going off the grid over Seven Kitchens weekend brunch As you enter the sprawling venue your mobile phone will be taken away and safely kept in a bowl that you cant access We guarantee that you will appreciate the fine flavours of the food live music and conversations without the pressures of social media posts and constant updatesWhere Seven Kitchens Level 9M The St Regis Mumbai Lower ParelEntry R3000 all inclusiveFor resesrvations 61628422Get Bhil art on your bagSept 24 11 AM ndash 2 PM Learn the tribal art of the Bhils of Madhya Pradesh and how to apply it on a canvas bag at this painting workshop Bhil art is an interesting play of colours Everything connected with Bhil life the sun moon animals trees insects rivers fields mythological figures and unique Gods is usually seen in their paintingsWhere Doolally Taproom Near Fun Republic Mall Off New Link Road Andheri WCost R1770 includes required art supplies and snacks Call 9022270033Explore metallic art Sept 24 11 AM ndash 7 PM Catch veteran artist Jaideep Mehrotras solo exhibition titled Reflections in Mercury Where he will be showcasing his abstract paintings for the first time ever His latest technique first in six years is a culmination of many years of research experimentation and exploration and will see him use a combination of metal paint and various mixed media to form highly reflective metallic worksWhere Tao Art Gallery 165 The View Dr Annie Besant Road WorliCall 24918585Mothers prideSept 23 11 am to 9 pm With Dussehra and Diwali around the corner The Mommy Network is organising a onestop popup for all mommy needs The popup will feature distinguished brands for mothers and children catering to everything from babycare and diet to fashion accessories and clothing Add to this celebrities are donating one item from their childrens closets for a noble cause An auction to be held at the popup will see the proceeds aid Helping Hands Foundation Mandira Bedi Shilpa Shetty Imran Khan and wife Avantika are a few who are donating itemsWhere 1899 Latitude 4th Floor Trade view building Oasis complex Kamala Mills Lower ParelCall 61131899The story continuesSept 2324 10 am to 5 pm Tall Tales founder Michael Burns returns to Mumbai for another session of his storytelling workshop This session however promises to stand apart from previous ones There will be new concepts introduced exercises games and group work to teach how stories are structured and how a piece of writing can be transformed Writers of any level of experience can sign up for the twoday workshop Participants can also sign up for either of the days should they wish to Good news for previous attendees of Tall Tales workshops mdash they get to sign up for free Prior registration will be requiredWhere The Barking Deer Mathuradas Mills Compound Lower ParelEntry Rs 5000 for two days and R3000 for one dayFor registrations Log on to wwwstorytalltalesinKill it like KennySept 20 8 pm to 9 pm Bangalorebased ace comedian Kenny Sebastian is back in Mumbai to induce another round of guffaws With over 1000 shows across the country he has also performed at corporate shows for some of the biggest multinationals like Google Wipro Infosys and AdobeHes one of the few Indian comics to have hosted a show on Comedy Central and has also released four comedy specials online along with Indias first scifi comedy web series StarboyzWhere Cafe Zoe Mathuradas Mills Compound Entry R649 Call 24902065This lounge turns street smartTill Sept 20 7 pm to 1 am If youre fancying a Mohammad Ali Road khau galli experience you dont need to wait till next year You dont even need to head to South Mumbai Dawat E Kube a pop experience is designed on the lines of the Mohammad Ali Road experience On offer are nalli nihari seekh kebabs bhuna chicken bheja masala Multani paneer tikka kheema ghotala on offer For a sweet ending dig into the ever popular phirni besides the malpua and sheer kormaWhere Kube 5th Floor Crystal Point Mall New Link Road Azad Nagar Andheri WestCall 7700903020Cinemas vintage charmTill Oct 8 11 am to 6 pm The National Gallery of Modern Art is hosting a retrospective of ace photographer Jeetendra Aryas works curated by photo historian professor and filmmaker Sabeena Gadihoke The exhibition titled Light Works comprises some rare images of film industry veterans Raj Kapoor Dev Anand Suchitra Sen Satyajit Ray and even Clark Gable Highlights of the exhibition include an iconic Meena Kumari image that was photographed on the sets of Pakeezah which later graced the cover of Filmfare magazine in 1972Where National Gallery of Modern Art Sir Cowasji Jahangir Public Hall M G Road FortCall 22881969Tame the whaleSept 19 5 pm to 7 pm With the horrific rise in the numbers of Blue Whale prompted deaths a session is being organised that addresses how parenting can fight it Psychiatrists have pinned the primary cause behind Blue Whale addiction to be depression This session titled Parenting and the Blue Whale challenge will help parents glean insights on the challenges of digital addiction online gaming peer group pressures psychological issues stress and suicidal tendenciesWhere Title Waves 24th Road TPS III Bandra WestCall 26510841Order of the day18th Monday Laugh away the Monday blues7 pm onwards If you are feeling the weight of the week already treat yourself to ribtickling humour while digging into Parsi and Irani delicacies Taking the stage will be Mandar Bhide who will team up with Karan Chauhan Ankit Bareja and Bunty Biswas to serve a heavy dose of evening laughter The best way to lighten the Monday loadWhere SodaBottleOpenerWala Ground Floor Sentinel Hiranandani Gardens Powai Call 845095744419th TuesdayGather your gang of girls7 pm onwards Ladies can head for a night of generously poured cocktails to have a perfect time with their girl gang This Tuesday will be extra special with a Latino workshop conducted by Dance Sport India instructors Rajeshwari and Shannon Adding to the party will also be indulgent vouchers from a premium salon label20th WednesdayInside the smoking zone9 pm onwards Dhumrapaan is a play set in the smoking area of a corporate building over a week Where we see a bunch of office employees discuss appraisals politics and relationships Its a comedy about the rat race and how we cope with it The play has been directed by Akarsh KhuranaWhere Prithvi Theatre 20 Janki Kutir Juhu Church RoadEntry Rs 175Call 2614954621st Thursday Lyrical lines find space on canvas11 am to 7 pm Storyline is an exhibition by Calligrapher and designer Poosapati Parameshwar Raju and artist and art historian Koeli Mukherjee Ghose Their work is based on the lyricism of the line work through stunning letterings and artworks made with quill and ink on myriad surfacesWhere The Art Entrance Gallery Army amp Navy Building Foyer 148 MG Road Next to Westside Kala GhodaCall 965266677522 FridayLunch hours with dimsums12 pm to 330 pm Spend your afternoons indulging in exotic Oriental flavours with a fullfledged dimsum lunch menu Bite into prawn and chive dumplings chicken shu mai crispy duck roll Pak choi dumpling and edamame truffle dumpling to name a few in the vast array of choices This will of course be followed by mains and dessertsWhere Hakkasan 206 Krystal Waterfield Road Linking Road Bandra WestEntry Rs 1558 per personCall 2644444423rd SaturdayGet set and go trigger happy1030 am To ensure your next holiday has the perfect shots to make it memorable attend this travel photography workshop The session will take you through ways of planning an itinerary from the photography point of view followed by hacks behind the lenses The session will be conducted by Kunal Bhatia and Shuvajit PayneWhere Bhau Daji Lad Museum 91 A Rani Baug Veer Mata Jijabai Bhonsle Udyan Byculla East Entry R200Call 23731234