23 things to do in Mumbai from September 6 - September 12

Sunday driverEnjoy a cocktail730 PM Onwards No wersquore not talking about drinking Creative Cocktail is a platform where performing artistes mdash singers comedians actors and poets mdash showcase their talent The ninth edition features a number of acts including one by sufi singer Rekha Raj and a dramatic reading of Gall Kufr Di Where He Said She Said Remi BizCourt Veera Desai Road Andheri WestCall 9022480780FreeRead at an openmic5 PM ndash 7 PM Poetry Couture is back with a poetry adda and presents an interesting lineup of five poets including Nitesh Mohanty and Mihir Chitre This will be followed by an openmic where dramatic readings in English Hindi or Urdu are possible Take your secret verses along and donrsquot be shyWhere Mcubed near Bandra Gymkhana DrsquoMonte Park Road Bandra WestCall 9560441193FreeGo for a concert6 PM ndash 9 PM Two young artistes grace the evening at Kala Sangam Bombayrsquos Classical Roots event Amrita Chatterjee in pic who has studied under Ustad Abdul Rashid Khan promises to fill the evening with traditional thumris ghazals and dadras Joining her is Smit Tewari a sarod artist from DelhiWhere SPJIMR Auditorium Bhavanrsquos Cultural Centre Andheri WestCall 26390912FreeLove sex and all that jazz830 PM ndash 1030 PM Delhi theatre group Barefootrsquos play I Love You Letrsquos Have Sex about a couple and their problems is trying to answer that ageold question Why do we complicate relationships ldquoWe carry so much baggage and most relationships become about the arguments We try and offer an insight into how we can overcome thatrdquo says Shena Gamat who acts in the play and has conceptualised it the play with actordirector Ashish Paliwal One way they do that is by interacting with the audience ldquoWe ask people questions like lsquoHow can the guy show his love betterrsquo We also tell them to take sides mdash with either the man or the woman It throws up some interesting observations Sometimes we even invite a couple on stage and ask them to play us That really gets them thinkingrdquo she says The play which has had runs at colleges and theatres across Delhi is coming to Mumbai for the first time ldquoRelationships are a universal theme So everybody can relate We have had people coming up to us to say that they now see their relationships differently Thatrsquos the best part about doing thisrdquoWhere Blue Frog Mathuradas Mill Compound Lower ParelEntry Rs 350Call 61586158Attend a musical4 PM and 730 PM Young actors from the cityrsquos schools and NGOs take stage to celebrate the Mahatma Ace Productions presents stories from when Gandhiji returned to India from South Africa Learn of his teachings and hum to the melody of songs including one composed by musical trio ShankarEhsaanLoy Where Jamshed Bhabha Theatre NCPA Nariman PointTickets Rs 200 ndash Rs 5000Call 22824567FreeSwing by a free gig830 PM Onwards Free gig Yes thatrsquos right Ennuibomb an indie music label hosts its launch concert of an online 42 track compilation called Stupiditties Listen to a super lineup of seven artistes and bands including Laxmi Bomb Tejas and Punk On ToastWhere Brewbot Mumbai G01 Morya Landmark 1 New Link Road Andheri WestCall 40034448FreeVisit a gallery11 AM ndash 7 PM Spend an evening with the works of awardwinning artist Shankar Devarukhe His series Tranquility is inspired by the devout and includes iconic depictions of Vishnu Buddha and Christ There are also portraits of children where innocence is equated with godlinessWhere Jehangir Art Gallery Kala GhodaCall 22843989FreeSign up for a Gond workshop1 PM ndash 4 PM Be part of a session by master craftsman and National Awardwinner Ramesh Tekam as he mentors you on the folkart form of Gond With its bright colours and oodles of drama discover the nuances of this indigenous art at once rustic and psychedelic inspired by nature and wildlifeWhere Swetarsquos Sunshine 210A Krishna Nivas first floor Dr B A Road Kingrsquos Circle MatungaCost Rs 1499 per person inclusive of materialsCall 32270033Dig into steaming sizzlers11 AM ndash 1230 AM Call your friends for a sizzling meal at any of Cafeacute Mangiirsquos outlets Indulge in a range of vegetarian and nonvegetarian options such as grilled cottage cheese steak crispy polenta with ratatouille charcoalgrilled New Zealand lamb chops and harissamarinated rawas steak End with a sizzling brownieWhere Cafe Mangii Mangal Bhawan 14th Road Khar West 3 Transocean House Hiranandani Business Park PowaiPrices From Rs 525 vegetarian and Rs 625 nonvegetarianCall 2570513926498100Order of the dayAppreciate world cinema630 PM Watch Versailles a 114minute film directed by Pierre Schoeller this week The plot which deals with poverty and parenthood revolves around a fiveyearold child Enzo and his young unemployed mother Nina who sleep on the streets Their vagabond life leads them to Versailles In the woods near the palace a man named Damian lives in a hut cut off from everything What happens when they meet 07 MondayWhere Alliance Franccedilaise Auditorium 40 new Marine Lines Call 22035993FreeVisit lsquoturmeric cityrsquo on canvas11 AM ndash 7 PM Using the medium of oil acrylic and water colours artist GA Dandekar captures his memories and experiences in the areas surrounding his native place Sangli the lsquoturmeric cityrsquo of Maharashtra The works include women with horses bulls fish sellers and festivals08 TuesdayWhere Jehangir Art Gallery Kala Ghoda When September 8 ndash 14 Call 22843989FreeFind out whatrsquos wrong with India7 PM ndash 9 PM The Awkward Fruit presents Aisi Taisi Democracy Standup comedians Varun Grover Sanjay Rajoura along with Indian Ocean vocalist Rahul Ram attempt to make sense of the confusing times we live in ldquoIn this transition phase from 3rd world to 2nd we are the proverbial gawaachi gaay lost cow of the timesrdquo they say Expect a pointed barb at all that is weird in bhaaratvarsh09 WednesdayWhere St Andrews auditorium Bandra West Entry Rs 500 ndashRs 1000Call 26401657Play Smelly CatLike to strum a few notes Sign up for a guitar class by Guitarmonks The workshop focuses on playing creating and understanding music on your own It will introduce you to chords as well as songs Participants will get tablature reading notations on great staff chords and scales knowledge and voice improvisation If you are a lefthanded player they will sort you out too Get a participation certificate too10 Thursday Where The Fisheye World Institute of Photography B108 Phoenix Paragon plaza Kurla WestCost Rs 1000Call 9167996055Bite into eight sandwiches5 PM TO 12 AM Calling all sandwich lovers to dig into eight vegetarian and eight nonvegetarian mini bread preparations at the One Bite Sandwich festival Veggie options include sundried tomato and basil in multigrain artichokecheese spread bagels and Rolled olive sandwiches For meat lovers therersquos cucumbersalmon bagels curried Chicken Tea Focaccia and Lamb masala spicy bread Donrsquot miss the free fries and coleslaw11 FridayWhere Geoffreyrsquos Hotel Marine Plaza 29 Marine DriveCost Rs 350 ndash 550 plus taxes Call 22851212Prepare to launch that startup 7 AM 830 PM Attend the fifth edition of Smashup an event for startups by TiE Mumbai a nonprofit global community of entrepreneurs The event is themed around The Journey of an Entrepreneur Meet 600 stakeholders across India Attend sessions such as speeddating for investors panel discussions on topics such as the 365 days of an entrepreneur The 100 million journey PS The best idea stands to win mentorship and awards 12 SaturdayWhere IIT Bombay PowaiLog on to wwwtiesmashuporgFreeGuiltfree shoppingShopping is may be good for the soul but when you see all the plastic that you have collected at the end of the day you realise that your little trip has not just been crauel to your savings but also to the environment Which is why we were happy to find out that there are some outlets in Mumbai that are willing to not just take back their plastics and recycle but also give you a discount for helping the environmentThe first is the international cosmetics brand MAC Use their lipsticks or rouge Return three old plastic cases and get a discount on a new oneNext on our list is the hairstyling salon BBlunt If yoursquove been using their inhouse shampoos and conditioners herersquos another reason for your hair to feel happy The salon accepts its old bottles back Therersquos no discount but having done your bit for the world is its own reward we sayLastly therersquos the new grocery shopping app Grofers Though they deliver their wares in trademarked cloth bags it still feels like a sin to hoard so many Return three and get R50 discount on your next billLearn new garba movesSEPT 12 4 PM ndash 5 PM If you want to pick up some cool garba and dandiya steps before Navratri attend a workshop with Jainam Vora The session will take place every weekend till September 27 The workshop is open to nondancers as wellWhere Whistling Woods SharyansAudeus Hardrock Cafe building Andheri WestEntry Rs 3500 Call 30916003Win a drinking race SEPT 11 6 PM Go bar hopping with purpose The Mumbai Barathon has organised a race in Andheri this time You start at The Little Door get a beer and then head to six other bars on the way The first person to finish at bar number 7 stands to win a stay at Yab Yum Resort in Goa and gets a curated wardrobe by VoxPop among other goodiesWhere The Little Door Plot B31 Shree Siddhivanayak Plaza off New Link Road Andheri WestEntry Rs 1500Log on to httpsinsiderineventbarathonsept11Sing your heart outSEPT 7 9 PM Closet singers itrsquos time to exercise those vocal chords and this time in public Bonobo has organised Karaoke Nights every Monday for a fun start to the week To add to it happy hours will be extended till midnightWhere Bonobo 2nd Floor Kenilworth Mall Phase 2 Off Linking Road Bandra WestCall 26055050FreeCatch a German filmSEPT 11 630 PM Max Mueller Bhavan is screening Christian Petzoldrsquos 2005 film Ghosts Gespenster which is about a motherrsquos struggle to find her daughter who has been kidnapped The 85minutelong film is about loneliness loss and longingWhere GoetheInstitut Max Mueller Bhavan Kala GhodaCall 22027710FreeHelp GodSaveTheOceanThe environmental cost of visarjan is terrible Each year after devotees bid farewell to the Lord in the Arabian Sea toxic paints and plaster from the thousands of statues pollute the ocean and harm marine life leaving dead fish to litter across the coastline There must be a better way to do this right The Sprouts Environmental Trust agrees The NGO which has been cleaning Girgaum Chowpatty for the last 12 years and will do so this year as well has made a limited number of 9inch Ganesha idols from natural vegetarian biodegradable and ocean friendly material which is not just harmless but also environmentfriendly These are made from a combination of clay shadu corn palak and fishfriendly edible materials and natural colours such haldi turmeric chandan and geru Needless to say ever since they have announced their campign they have been overwhelmed with orders So book yours now and help GodSaveTheOceanWhere Available in Mumbai onlyCost Rs 900 Call 9820140254 between 11 AM ndash 7 PM