24 things to do in and around Mumbai from November 26 to December 2

Grab a free pizza12 pm to midnight Got a moustache Heres your time to celebrate This Movember Playlist Pizzeria is giving away a free seveninch pizza to all men with a moustache on a minimum billing of Rs 500 You get to choose your base mdash regular or wheat and sauce which includes regular spicy white BBQ garlic oil and herb pestoWhere The Playlist Pizzeria Shop No 1 St Baptist Road Bandra WestCall 65554151Attend a knife painting party430 pm Explore your creativity at a unique knifepainting workshop The guided session will shed light on the strokes sketches and techniques and help you get in touch with the artist within Only knives and acrylic paint will be used on canvas No prior painting experience is requiredWhere Cafeacute Zoe Mathurdas Mills Senapati Bapat Marg Lower Parel WestPrice Rs 1850To book inbookmyshowcomLearn how to trade230 pm If you have been wanting to try your luck at trading and investing in the stock market but dont know how to begin heres your chance A unique workshop will throw light on the fundamentals of the capital market how to buy and sell shares and read graphsThis could just be the start you wantedWhere Finsieger Pvt Ltd Sector25 Khandeshhwar Navi MumbaiPrice Rs 1350To book eventshighcomWatch a play inspired from a classic4 pm 630 pm Experience Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyays classic Srikanto in a new light with Under The Gypsy Moon The protagonist of the play is a nomad who believes that every new experience enriches him He does not want to be bound by relationships and forms relationships with various women The play graphs these experiences while also commenting on the social setups and culture of BengalWhere Jamshed Bhabha Theatre NCPA Marg Nariman PointPrice Rs 300 ndash Rs 1250To book inbookmyshowcomSay cheese with pani puri12 pm ndash 1 am Cheese lovers this one is for you Hoppipola has launched an allnew menu with delicious lipsmacking treats for those who cant get enough of cheese From tortilla tower avalanche nachos and brekkie in a bun theres something for every cheese lover We recommend trying the pani puri fondueWhere Hoppipola 5th Lane Ram Krishna Nagar Khar WestCall 7710010232Speak Spanish over beer11 am Want to learn a new language Attend the Spanish Tertulias class where Sonam Chheda employs an exciting new way of learning Spanish by shifting the focus from the boring classroom to a more relaxed environment The class which starts today will span over eight sessions and will include enacting the pronunciations and having conversation on each topic individuallyWhere Doolally Taproom 10 A Rajkutir 3rd Road Khar WestPrice R4199To Register googlgCv8JkTry Pathare Prabhu delicaciesDec 3 12 pm For those craving some homecooked nonveg thaali chef Kalpana Talpade most known for her YouTube channel will be hosting guests at her place for a traditional Pathare Prabhu feast This time apart from the favourites which include the pomfret fry and bombil methkut Talpade is also introducing gode mutton and kadai kaleji on the menu Book before seats fill upWhere Khanderao Smruti2nd floor Dattapada Road Borivli WestPrice Rs 1500Call 9221030532Visit an art showDec 3 11 am ndash 7 pm Attend an all women eccentric art exhibition where 19 talented artists will portray the different shades of India and its culture through their paintings The artworks will showcase ancient India mythologies treasured dance forms old tales different regions and female beauty in an interesting array of mediums including watercolour oil paints pastels and portraitWhere Cymroza Art Gallery 72 Bhulabhai Desai Road Breach CandyCall 9820148450Time travel to Dutch IndiaWatch a concertcum seminar that illustrates Dutch history in India Said to be the first of its kind this will feature a jam session between two historians and one musician The historians Dr Anjana Singh and Bauke van der Paul will speak on the era of the Dutch United East India Company while Dutch musician David van Ooijen will recreate the era through the music created by the employees and sailors of that period played on the lute a string instrument The programme will also have a special display of one of the oldest books from the museums collectionWhere Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum 91 A Rani Baug Veer Mata Jijabai Bhonsle Udyan Byculla EastWhen November 27 6 pm to 9 pmCall 23731234The master in monochromeA solo exhibition by Akbar Padamsee showcasing 110 rare monochrome works in oils water colour and litho is a mustsee this week The creations span the period between 1992 and 2017 These collections will be displayed along with Padamsees rare schema series Also available will be a book Where The Lines Fall that contextualises Padamsees journey The book will be on display for the first time for public viewWhere Poonam Chambers 4th Floor Dr Annie Besant Rd WorliWhen 11 am to 7 pmContact 24903782Paint your plate BurgundyGo on a Burgundy food and wine trail that celebrates the charming French countryside The menu pays ode to the classics of Burgundy featuring traditional delicacies and local favourites paired with Burgundy wines Start off with the chevre chaud baked goat cheese crostini and the caille salade which is a seared quail and fresh vegetable salad Indulge in a duckfilled pasta called Canarde A Lorange that is served in a caramelised orange sauce Dont miss regional specialties like Coq Au Vin which is braised chicken and vegetables slow cooked in rich red wine and the Lapin Royale a roasted rabbit roulade with black truffle filling Whites like Chabis and Mersault and reds like Chambertin and paired impeccably with the exclusive dishesWhere Le Cirque Signature 8th Floor The Leela Mumbai Andheri EastWhen Till November 29 630 pm to 12 amCall 6691134445Sign up for a masterclassThis Masterclass is not your usual one Signature Startup Masterclass is a celebration of the real life success stories and provides a platform to passionate individuals from myriad fields looking for the right inspiration and guidance to set off on their own journey Its a chance to hear icons share their stories about how they successfully converted their passion into paycheck The platform also offers a unique networking opportunity with likeminded people This week you have a chance to hear master chef and restaurateur Ranveer Brar talk about his journey from Lucknow to Mumbai Joining him will be independent alternative rock band Spud In The BoxWhere Flyp MTV Cafe 1st Floor Kamala Mills Gate no4 Trade View Building Lower ParelWhen November 28 7 pmEntry R500Call 49710144Watch a ballad on celluloidIn collaboration with Alliance Franccedilaise de Bombay What About Art presents The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye Genesis POrridge has been one of the most innovative and influential figures in music and fine arts for the last 30 years Defying artistic boundaries Genesis has redefined his art as a challenge to the limits of biology In 2000 Genesis began a series of sex reassignment surgeries in order to more closely resemble his love Lady Jaye It was the ultimate act of devotion and Genesiss most risky ambitious and subversive performance to date he became a she in a triumphant act of artistic selfexpression This is a love story and a portrait of two lives that illustrate the transformative powers of both love and artWhere What About Art 7 Baitush Apts 29th Road Near Sigri Restaurant off Waterfield Road Bandra WestWhen December 1 7 pmFreeLog on to projectswhataboutartnetA space to share your travel storiesThe first edition of this travellers meetup is aimed to create a community for travel enthusiasts where they can share stories of their backpacking adventures and advice on travel and in the process get to meet likeminded travellers The Mustlane Spirit and iTraveleo are two new travel startups that are behind organising this While The Mustlane Spirit offers offbeat travel experiences iTraveleo is a cool travel companion that helps you plan your trips discover new places book flights upfront and pay later in installmentsWhen December 2 11 am to 1 pmWhere Bombay to Barcelona Library Cafe Marol Andheri EastCall 7738446788When rock meets classicalWatch a performance by Paradigm Shift a fusion act based in Mumbai Their music can be aptly described as an amalgamation of Indian and Classical with progressive rock structures They burst into the scene with the cover of AR Rahmans classic score for Roja that went viral Following the release of their debut album Coalescence they have headlined several festivals such as NH7 Weekender and Mood Indigo to name a few Watch them perform live dolling out some of their superhits at this musical doWhere Hard Rock Cafe Sharyans Audeus Fun Cinema Lane Andheri WestWhen November 30 830 pmEntry Rs 500Call 26743901Polish recall11 am onwards Attend an art exhibition that explores the relation between Poland and India from 1955 when Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru visited Warsaw to sign an agreement that would go on to define the economical and cultural relations between both countries The exhibition titled Prince Polonia traces this journey until the beginning of the 90s27 MondayWhere Clark House Ground floor 8 Nathalal Parekh Marg next to Woodside Inn ColabaFreeCall 9820213816Giggle fest assured8 pm onwards The Indian Comedy Club brings you Comically Unstable a live act by Manish K Tyagi and Vasu Primlani Tyagi an engineer who served in the Indian Navy for 23 years quit as Commander to pursue his passion for comedy Primlani is known for her philanthropy and flair for comedy Together these two promise a riot28 TuesdayWhere Peninsula Redpine near Airport Road Metro Station Marol Andheri EastWhen AEntry Rs 500Call 30151747Attend a book launch1130 am to 130 pm Pheroza Godrej Pritish Nandy and Ina Puri will be launching In Black amp White A Biography of Manjit Bawa There will also be a discussion on the legendary artists works followed by a book reading and a screening of Meeting Manjit a National Awardwinning documentary by Buddhadeb Dasgupta29 WednesdayWhere Piramal Museum of Art B wing Ground Floor Piramal Tower Peninsula Corporate ParkFreeLog on to artfoundationpiramalcomA sensual dance7 pm to 830 pm Watch 10 dancers confront the distortions and sensuality of 18th centurys searing contemporary sensibility to a haunting score by critically acclaimed composer Ben Frost Titled FAR by Company Wayne McGregor is a 60minute spectacle inspired by the controversial Age of Enlightenment30 ThursdayWhere Jamshed Bhabha Theatre NCPA Nariman PointEntry R300 to R1250Call 66223737Jazz goes electronic7 pm Immerse yourself in a melange of jazz and electronics as four musicians from Germany take you on a musical trip CAR is a musical outfit born in Cologne that is known for its improvisation and noir style of cyberpunk This routine promises a heady mix of saxophone double bass drums and more1 DecemberWhere G5A Foundation for Contemporary Culture Laxmi Mills CompoundDr E Moses Road MahalakshmiFreeCall 24909393Take a bite of LucknowA special menu has been curated dedicated to the delicacies of this erstwhile regal city The specials include lamb galouti khasta roti Uttari caman ka saag and Lucknowi biryani The usual favourites will always be available for patrons to dig into2 DecmberWhere Jeon Eatery Sea Princess Hotel Ground Floor Juhu Tara RoadCall 26469500Snap judgementA quick verdict on the buzzPoignant pictureBefore December 8 head to Project 88 in Colaba to view Munem Wasifs debut solo exhibition in India Jomin o Joban a tale of the land has photographic prints a series of cyanotype prints and a video The exhibition is a compelling narrative of contemporary Bangladeshs personal relationships with land right from the border territory between Bangladesh and India to the replacement of rice cultivation by juteNotsofab pricesWe visited Fabindias justlaunched FabCafeacute located off Kemps Corner this week It is spacious and tastefully done up with floral illustrations on the walls and rich wooden flooring Its perfect for Instagrammers what with natural light pouring in from its huge windows The prices however are steep The oat idli with tomato naryal chutney and sambhar will cost you R290 We suggest you visit only if you have the moolah to spareA boring princeWE think Netflix is taking a break this Christmas season How else can you explain the lacklustre Netflix Original A Christmas Prince It tells the story of journalist Amber who is sent to follow the alleged womanizer Prince Richard who could or could not take over the throne of some unknown kingdom They fall in love and there is a misunderstanding Also neither of the leads got our hearts racing What a snooze fest Watch it only if you need to be distracted from messaging an ex Or else ditch