Theatre, food, workshops: 10 things to do in Mumbai this weekend

Your weekend. Our guide.

Friday, October 21

Your weekend. Our guide.

1) Theatre: Paper Planes : A sci-fi tale that uses various theories of force, time and space. The story sees Vikram, a science enthusiast, land 35 years in the future as an older self, inside a mirror.
Where: Clap, A-Wing, Solitaire II, opp Infinity Mall, Malad (W); Call: 6587 6777
Tickets: Rs 200; When: 9.30pm

Paper Planes.

2) Music: Shaggy — Live in Concert : The multi Grammy award-winning reggae and hip hop musician will perform some of his hit singles: Oh Carolina, Boombastic, It Wasn’t Me, and Angel, among others.
Where: Dublin Square, Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla; Call: 6180 1100
Tickets: `1,000 onwards; When: 7.30pm onwards

3) Travel: Adventure Sports: Try your hand at river rafting under the guidance of experts.
Where: Kolad, Saje MIDC Road, Raigad; Call: 98337 29464
Price: Rs 900 onwards; When: 8.30am onwards

Adventure Sports.

Saturday, October 22

4) Workshop: Dance Off: Learn easy hacks to master the traditional dance form of Bharatanatyam with veteran artist Leela Samson.
Where: West Room 1, NCPA, Nariman Point; Call: 6622 3737
Price: Rs 1,000; When: 2pm onwards

5) Food and drinks: Cheat Day: Choose from organic sweet potato mess, lean mean green machine and tiramisu with coffee ice cream pancake, among others.
Where: Olive Bar & Kitchen, Nargis Dutt Road, Union Park, Khar (W); Call: 4340 8229
Price: Rs 300 onwards; When: 12.30 onwards

Cheat Day.

6) Screening: Chinese Film Festival: Catch a marathon of kung-fu films such as Chinese Zodiac, Monkey King — Hero is Back, Monster Hunt, The Unexpected, and Miss Granny, among others.
Where: Little Theatre, NCPA, Nariman Point; Call: 6622 3737
Entry: Free; When: 4pm

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7) Photography: Picture Perfect: Travel photographer Priyal Thakkar puts together a collection of pictures featuring the streets of Vrindavan, Mathura and Crawford Market.
Where: Kakubhai Kothari Photography Gallery, Jehangir Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda; Call: 2284 3989
Entry: Free; When: 11am onwards

Picture Perfect.

Sunday, October 23

8) Workshop: DIY Lanterns: Get hands-on experience and creative ideas to make intricate DIY Diwali lanterns.
Where: Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Rani Baug, Byculla (E); Call: 2373 1234
Entry: Free; When: 11am onwards

DIY Lanterns.

9) Food and drinks: Sunday Brunch: Choose from Japanese, Korean and Thai cuisines. The menu features nahm jihm chicken, vegetable Thai curry, and coriander dumpling.
Where: Shiro, Bombay Dyeing Mill Compound, Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Worli; Call: 6651 1207
Price: Rs 2,000; When: 12.30 pm

Sunday Brunch.

10) Art: Fractal Future: Artist Bhagyashree Suthar will debut her artwork in the form of a 3D beeswax installation — a hypnotic city based in a dystopian future with bizarre architectural designs.
Where: Akara Art Gallery, first floor, Mereweather Road, Colaba; Call: 2202 5550
Entry: Free; When: 11am onwards

Fractal Future.