16 things to do around Mumbai from 21 January To 26 January

Go shopping with your pet11 AM onwards From grooming kiosks to fashion shows Pet Fed promises to keep you entertained If youre a pet parent and animal lover Bandras MMRDA grounds is where you need to head this weekend Pet Fed the countrys biggest pet festival will hold fort at the venue And since it can be fairly easy to get overwhelmed at an event that is spread over three acres here are five things to watch outClean up wellThe Flying Fur a Delhi based doorstep grooming service will be setting shop at the Mumbai exhibition for the first time From bath and tick treatment to paw massage and nail clipping this organisation aims to have your pets hygiene coveredStrut your stuffHow often do you get a chance to be in the spotlight with your pet So put on your attitude and walk down the ramp in style The show stopper will walk the ramp with actor Dino MoreaTough muttYouve seen them at the airport VIP events and fivestar hotels but heres your chance to see a security dog let their guard down kind of Trained to alert you to trouble and prevent suspicious and criminal activity through fierce barking trust these dogs to put on a riveting showAdoptDontShopOne of the greatest joys is helping a stray animal find a forever home To push the goal the folks behind Pet Fed have tied up with various NGOs including CUPA Compassion Unlimited Plus Action Animal Care Clinic and CAREWhere MMRDA Grounds BKCEntry Rs 349Log on to petfedorgWatch a satire5 PM amp 7 PM Catch theatre artiste and director Maaria Sayed in a satirical performance Padhoge Likhoge Banoge Nawaab The play tells the story of the Pandeys and the Merchants who have sent their sons to an IB school and are eagerly waiting to hear about their genius accomplishments However the reality turns out to be quite different than what they were prepared forWhere The Cuckoo Club 5AA Pali Hill Road Bandra WestEntry Rs 399To book insiderinListen to jazz730 PM onwards Escape into the hard bop era of the 60s with a special jazz show by classic jazz quintet Johnny Woodham on trumpet Shirish Malhotra on saxophone Karim Ellaboudi on piano Gianluca Liberatore on bass and Aron Nyiro on drums The band will be performing compositions of the living legend Wayne ShorterWhere The Quarter Royal Opera House GirgaumEntry Rs 999 Rs 1599To book insiderinTeach your kids about salads11 AM If you want your child to eat a lot of greens take them to an unusual storytelling workshop by Zarine Jalil The author will be reading excerpts from her book Salad Stories that will have characters and scenes on a plate with the use of fresh fruits and veggies The session is open to kids between four and eight years oldWhere Harkat Studios bungalow 75 JP Road Aram Nagar Part 2 Andheri WestEntry Rs 500To book inbookmyshowcomSee an improv show830 PM Join comedians Gavin Noel Methalaka Jahanavi Dave and Naveen Kaushik for an improv play titled The Bench The play revisits moments that make us laugh cry sing and dreamWhere The Habitat OYO Townhouse road number 3 Khar WestEntry Rs 250To book insiderinRejuvenate at a yoga campIs the grind of the city getting to you Enroll yourself for a yoga retreat at the Forest Hills Tala The twonight session will be led by Tarini Menezes Each class is designed to focus on a particular body part hips back etc or a different type of asana twist balance etc and weaves through interconnected postures while maintaining awareness of and connection with the breathWhen February 810Where Forest Hills at Tala RaigadPrice Rs 18500 onwardsTo register 9820932329Paint like Wassily Kandinsky4 PM Participate in a live painting experience with Madhumita Nandi Srivastava where you will draw inspiration from the art of iconic artists like Wassily Kandinsky and Robert Delaunay to create your own masterpieceWhere Tao Art Gallery 165 The View Dr Annie Besant Road WorliEntry Rs 2200To book insiderinLearn to make art with paper11 AM Join artist Kshama Thakkar for an art workshop where you will learnt to create beautiful boxes with decoupage paper and bottles with decoupage tissue You will also learn how to use special painting techniques stencils embellishments and laces to give the box a chic and distressed lookWhere Doolally Near Fun Republic Mall Off New Link Road Andheri WestEntry Rs 2050To book insiderinJoin a secret gallery tour11 AM Be part of a secret art walk where you will get to discover a few premier art spaces while engaging with exciting art and artists During the 25 hourlong session you will explore four diverse art spaces in Colaba and the stories behind themMeeting point Colaba details will be shared on registeringEntry Rs 750To book insiderinExperience a classical treat7 PM onwards Fans of Indian classical artiste TM Krishna will not want to miss this show The Carnatic musician is collaborating with two eminent Nadaswara artistes Sheik Mahaboob and Kaleeshabi Mahaboob in a unique performance Aikya The nadaswaram is a double reed wind instrument similar to the shehnai but much longer with a hardwood body and a large flaring bell made of wood or metal Aikya will see an unscripted performanceWhere St Andrews Auditorium BandraEntry Rs200 onwardsTo book inbookmyshowcomTake a look at Shaaz Jungs work1030 am onwards Head to a photography exhibition of Shaaz Jung one of the top five cat trackers in the world Jungs connection with the wilds of India is centuriesold He has spent the last decade guiding safaris at The Bison and specialises in tracking big cats21 MondayWhere Estaa Gems 2nd floor Kwality House Kemps CornerFreeLog on eventfulcomHeritage and the city6 PM NGMA Mumbai presents a panel discussion on how heritage design elements are being rejuvenated and updated in our city today This discussion will take a closer look at the design and lifestyle trends that are consciously based in the past but updated for the consumer22 TuesdayWhere The National Gallery of Modern Art Mahatma Gandhi Road FortFreeLog on insiderinSense and sensibility530 pm The programme will include a discussion on the role cultural creativity plays in shaping civic life The panel features YoYo Ma renowned cellist T M Krishna Karnatik musician and activist Nandita Das director and actor and Homi K Bhabha critical theorist23 WednesdayWhere CSMVS Lawns FortFreeRSVP asiasocietyindiacentreasiasocietyorgExplore Hampi like never before5 pm onwards Listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site Hampi was one of the richest and largest cities in the world during its prime time in the ancient days At this trip you can learn about the ancient Vijayanagara empire explore centuriesold temples and visit various cafes of Hampi24 ThursdayMeeting point Borivali at 5 pmEntry Rs 5499Log on eventshighcomDaniels improvised show9 PM Talk to Me is an improvised standup comedy show where the entire show is made up on the spot by interacting with the audience Daniel is not allowed to use any material he has previously written Every aspect of this show is live and will not be repeated for any other audience25 FridayWhere CLAP Unit No 201 AWing 2nd Floor Solitaire II Opp Infinity Mall Malad WestEntry Rs 499Log on bookmyshowcomUp your painting skills2 PM Explore your creativity and express yourself through art at the Palette Knife Painting Workshop With no prior painting experience required this will be a guided session shedding light on the basic strokes sketches and techniques and helping you getting in touch with the artist within26 SaturdayWhere Doolally Taproom 10 A Rajkutir 3rd Road Ram Krishna Nagar Khar WestEntry Rs 1850Log on bookmyshowcomCatch up on all the latest Mumbai news crime news current affairs and also a complete guide on Mumbai from food to things to do and events across the city here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates