27 things to do in Mumbai from August 23 - August 29

Groove to some EDM6 PM Onwards Pramod Sippy aka DJ Pramz in pic and Ritesh Gonsalves bring you their eclectic tastes in techno house and progressive this evening Sips and dips at the barWhere Boveda Morya Landmark One New Link Road Andheri WestCall 67080858FreeGo for a book reading4 PM Architect Chandrakant Patel the brain behind the Bombay Stock Exchange reads from his newly released biography 4th Dimension Architecture The book recounts the making of the architect right from his student days to becoming the stalwart he is today Copies of the book will be available for sale at the venueWhere Title Waves St Paulrsquos Media Complex 24th Road Bandra WestCall 26510841FreeLaugh with the funnies830 PM Whatrsquos Sunday without some preMonday laughs Giggle away with ldquoPretentiousrdquo movie reviewer Biswa Kalyan Rath in pic and funny men Dhruv Deshpande and Rahul SubramanianWhere The Hive 50A Huma Mansion Chuim Village Rd Khar WestEntry Rs 400Call 9619962969Listen to beer podcastsWhen you are done nursing your Saturday night hangover why not spend your siesta with podcasts on booze binging quests Adventures of Cheap Beer are reminiscences by Siddhant Mehta in pic from left Suyash Barve and Karan Agarwal of their boozy ordeals at ldquoawesome cheap barsrdquo in Mumbai Episode 7 their most recent podcast is a review of Amrut Bar at Kingrsquos Circle when the trio got drunk with scriptwriter Neeraj Udhwani There are also some notsosubtle references to garba activities and the time when Udhwani ldquodid something with his dadrsquos carrdquo Liked it Then rewind to their earlier episodes with some hilarious reviews of Kit Kat Bar at Dhobi Talao and Bandrarsquos favourite cheap joint Yacht Replete with sound FX and good olrsquo bar talk these 30minute podcasts are worth listening to for their recall value who doesnrsquot have a cheapbar story to share So grab a pair of earphones reach for a pint and hit rsquoem upGo to wwwadventuresofcheapbeerinCatch a childrenrsquos play2 PM Take the kids along for a fairytale mashup of The Pied Piper of Hamelin and The Emperorrsquos New Clothes The hourlong play produced and directed by Irfan Hamid has song and dance to captivate the young ones Follow the tune of the Piper but watch out for the twist in the taleWhere Canvas Laugh Club 3rd floor Palladium Mall High Street Phoenix Tulsi Pipe Road Lower ParelTickets Rs 500Call 9004603115Enjoy juicy hot kebabs7 PM Onwards Hot succulent bites on skewers cooked on special lava grills beckon you for dinner at the Radio Club Try their range of grilled vegetables and meats in South African Lebanese Japanese and Malaysian flavours Pair them with a cocktail or twoWhere Radio Club Ground Floor Hotel New Castle Linking Road Bandra WestPrices Rs 380 onwardsCall 264999007700Attend a sufi night930 PM Onwards Listen to captivating songs by awardwinning qawwali group Bandanawazi Qawwal Bandanawazi has performed widely at sufi festivals heritage fests and even at the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games The group is led by Ustad Ateeq Hussain Khan in pic right who has learned various forms of classical singing including dhrupad and khayalWhere blueFROG Todi Mills Lower ParelEntry Rs 350Rs 1000 full coverCall 61586158Watch a black comedy5 PM A general meeting held at Jagruti Co Operative Housing starts off well only to end in a series of bizarre circumstances This evening catch Vickram Kapadiarsquos Black With Equal a satirical comedy that peels the mask off contemporary society Starring Utkarsh Mazumdar Suhita Thatte and Dinyar Tirandaz among othersWhere Prithvi Theatre 20 Janki Kutir Juhu Church Road Vile Parle WestTickets Rs 400Call 26149546Order of the dayView Baroda in art1030 am ndash 7 pm Head to Gallery 7 which is currently showcasing the works of two legendary artists KG Subramanyan and the late Bhupen Khakkar Both these artists are known for their figurative and abstract works especially drawings on paper The show titled Legends of Baroda has been inspired by the rich cultural heritage as well as the daily ongoings of the city Where Gallery 7 Ground Floor Oricon House Kala Ghoda When Till August 28Call 2284398924 MondayWherersquos your inner drama queen630 PM ndash 930 PM There is something for seasoned theatre performers as well as enthusiasts at The Drama School this month Sign up for an advanced workshop with Sara Machett who will introduce participants to Fitzmaurice Voicework a methodology for mastering voice The programme helps you explore drama as a discipline and learn exercises for your body voice and imagination Where Mumbai Marathi Sahitya Sangh Dr Bhalerao Marg Charni RoadWhen Till Aug 29Entry Rs 3500Call 0961933633625 TuesdayNot without my son630 pm Root Reel will screen Siddharth by Richie Mehta After sending away his 12 yearold son to work Mahendra is relieved in the hope that his financial burdens will be alleviated But Siddharth is taken away by childtraffickers Mahendra roams the country to find himWhere Alliance Franccedilaise Auditorium New Marine LinesCall 2203599326 WednesdayRelax to love notes1030 pm Attend All About Nicholson Live where Sohrab Nicholson Mumbaibased composer will render love notes through original compositions that blend electronic and organic sounds This time his ensemble strays from the traditional band setup to create an evolving live show So pop in if you are in the mood for jazz folk pop and electronica Where blueFROG Mathuradas Mills Compound Lower Parel Entry Rs 350 Call 6158615827 ThursdayTo recall to life7 pm Watch Krapprsquos Last Tape In the 55minute play directed by Gagan Dev Riar Krapp an elderly man sits at a desk and recalls the events of his life Every year he recalls the most remarkable events of the year gone by reciting them into a tape recorder As he plays back the tapes and remembers his few pleasures and many regrets he tries to wipe out his past and begin againWhere The Hive Khar West Entry Rs 200 bookmyshowcom28 FridayIs pizza on your mind1230 pm ndash 1 am Here are two destinations to visit if you are craving pizzas this week California Pizza Kitchenrsquos Hot and Cold Pizza serves up hot crust with cold toppings Try tostada black bean crispy tortilla chips and baked lettuce Next stop Light House Cafersquos The 20 exotic pizza menu has the sixcheese cheese me mushroom tadka Mexican chili beans in pic and sawandika chicken Where All outlets of California Pizza Kitchen 33956195 and Light House Cafeacute Khar West 982006109229 SaturdayAll about SadhyaWe are 5 days away from Onam but city eateries have rolled out specials alreadyJamavarThe Leela Mumbairsquos fine dining restaurant will serve the traditional sadhya on a banana leaf with the customary sharkara uperi papadum avial kootu curry and sambhar Nonvegetarians can try the kumarakom fish curry and kozhi mallimelagu curry Donrsquot forget to end your meal with payasam and adda prathamanWhere The Leela AndheriKurla Road Sahar Andheri EastWhen 7 pm ndash 12 amEntry Rs 1795 taxes Call 66911359Banana LeafThis South Indian restaurant at Andheri will serve an Onam special spread consisting of pachakkaya boli shakara varati pulinchim pazam pori avail and pachadi Where Shubham CHS JuhuVersova Link Road AndheriWhen Aug 28 11 am to 11 pmPrice Rs 300 per personThe Taste of Kerala If you want a nofrills homemade sadhya head to this Fort eatery Some of the items on the menu include the traditional avial erissery and oalanWhere 6A Prospect Chambers Annexe Pitha Street Near Citibank Fort When Aug 28 9 am ndash 12 amPrice Rs 380 per headCall 9892121538Saptami This multicuisine restuarant will see chef Sudhir Pai prepare the Onam sadhya menu With traditional music and staff dressed in south Indian mundu and veshti you will feel like you are in Godrsquos own country Where Saptami Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport Sakinaka JunctionWhen Aug 28 ndash Aug 30 1230 pm to 330 pmPrice Rs 944 FriSat and Rs 1180 SundayCall 40851800South of Vindhyas Onam festivities at South of Vindhyas will begin on Aug 26 with a special sitdown buffet by Chef Bala Try their kachia more kalan olan carrot pachadi parippu payasam and rice halwaWhere The Orchid near domestic airport Vile Parle EastWhen Aug 26 ndash Aug 28 1230 to 330 pm 8 pm to 1130 pmPrice Rs 1500 per personCall 26164000Relive Pink Floydrsquos gloryAUG 26 930 PM If yoursquore a Floyd fan head to BlueFROG where Kickstart Freedom pays tribute to the legendary British rock band Expect a fun evening as Kickstart is known for their impromptu shenanigansWhere BlueFROG Mathuradas Mill Compound Lower ParelEntry Rs 350Call 61586158When you want a revampHerersquos a website that letrsquos you design your own furniture so pick a colour an arm rest and a pattern and make your own sofa or chair Stitchwoodcom allows you to customise pieces using online tools You can scroll through a curated assortment of furniture or simply upload ideas that can be replicated Log on to StitchwoodcomChat with Sonali AUG 28 4 PM Versatile actor Sonali Kulkarni allows you an insight into the contrasting worlds of theatre and cinema and why balancing both is tougher than you thinkWhere Kitab Khana Fort FreeLog on to mumbailocaljunoontheatreorgTravel through picturesOngoing 11 AM ndash 6 PM Travel photographer Rupinder Khullar presents a bunch of arresting images from his soujourns From the aweinspiring Taj Mahal to the illuminated Brindavan gardens Khullarrsquos pictures celebrate India in all its vibrant gloryWhen Until Aug 31 Sunday closedWhere Dinodia Photo Gallery 66 Bajaj Bhawan 6th Floor Nariman PointFreeCall 22044016Moonwalk like MJAug 29 4 pm Herersquos a workshop that will teach you to move like late pop icon Michael Jackson Learn MJrsquos legendary steps including the moonwalk circle slide the hip thrust and the spin So that the next time you hit the floor yoursquoll own it Where Ensemble Dance Studios 5th Floor Bhaktivedanta School Andheri WestEntry Rs 400Call 8097001180Click like a proAug 29 930 AM If you enjoy clicking pictures but lack the technical knowledge of handling a camera this workshop is for you The session will demystify the DSLR teach you various techniques of photography and give you plenty of practical exercise Where Hotel Parle International BN Agarwal Market Vile Parle EastEntry Rs 6900Call 26102122Unwind to BollywoodAug 28 9 PM From good olrsquo retro tracks to racy Hindi numbers 2Blue a rock singer from Tripura is set to enthrall you with a high octane Bollywood repertoire along with DJ ShaanWhere Hard Rock Cafeacute off Veera Desai Road Andheri Entry Rs 500Call 26743901