18 things to do in and around Mumbai from June 4 to June 10

Order of the day

05 Monday
Enjoy an artsy evening
11 AM - 7 PM: This is the last day to catch the stunning art works of three reputed contemporary artists, Gautam Mukherjee, Subrata Karmakar and Subrata Paul While Mukherjee's works in acrylic colours on canvas reflect Bengali family life, Paul is a famous sculptor inspired by human forms.
WHERE: Jehangir Art Gallery (Auditorium Hall), MG Road, Kala Ghoda,
CALL: 9869158131

06 Tuesday
Burn it up
6.45 pm - 7.45 PM: Nothing quite works like dhinchak Bollywood music to get us dancing. Sign up for a fun zumba class with dance director Rahul Pardasany whose choreography is effective and easy to follow. The 60-minute session, held every Tuesday and Thursday, will ensure you burn up to 800 calories.
WHERE: Upper Basement, Platina, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East
ENTRY: Rs 2,500 for eight classes.
CALL: 8655338205

07 Wednesday
Learn from the best
4.30 PM - 6.30 PM: Know more about music production and engineering from Pablo Munguía, multi-Emmy-winning program director. Pablo has been a music engineer for Sting, Celine Dion, Prince, Justin Timberlake and Madonna to name a few.
WHERE: Little Theatre, NCPA, Nariman Point
ENTRY: FREE
CALL: 66223737

08 Friday
Bleed blue
JUNE 8, 10 AM ONWARD: For all those who hope to enjoy the ICC Champions Trophy with a drink on the side, D:OH, All Day Dining & Bar has come up with two special blue coloured beverages for all the supporters of Team India.
WHERE: D:OH, Ground Floor, Unit 2B, Trade View, Kamala City, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel
CALL: 33716045

09 Friday
Celebrate Ramadan
7 PM - 11.30 PM: If you want to celebrate the a Ramzan Friday with some lip-smacking dishes, head to Barbeque Nation which is offering a special Ramzan buffet with appetisers, main course dishes and iftar delicacies. Make sure you try the Mutton Khichda.
WHERE: Across all 12 outlets
ENTRY: Average meal for two: Rs 1,600
CALL: 18001086060

10 Saturday
Pedal all night
11.30 PM - 4.30 am: If you are looking at experiencing Mumbai by moonlight, when the rest of the city has gone to sleep, then sign up for a midnight cycling session that'll take you from Gateway of India to Worli seaface, crossing all the major city landmarks.
WHERE: Meet at Mad Over Donuts, Colaba Causeway
ENTRY: Rs 999
CALL: 7838984471

Chill with tigers
11 AM - 7 PM: This summer, gift your child a real Jungle Book experience. Heart and Soil is organising a three-day trip to the Pench Tiger Reserve, in Madhya Pradesh, fondly called as the Kipling country. Kipling wrote Jungle Book after spending his days in and getting inspired by the forests of Pench. The kids will see wildlife in
its natural habitat, relive the life and times of Mowgli.
WHERE: Pench National Park, Dharna Kalan, Madhya Pradesh
ENTRY: Rs 39,000 for a parent and child
call: 9819923115

Visit the Golden Temple vicariously
11 AM - 7 PM: Dr Mahesh Kharde, an orthopedic surgeon from Mumbai, will display his latest photographs on contemporary life. The series covers monuments in Rajasthan and Punjab and urban vignettes from smaller towns. Noteworthy among his photographs are the shots of the Golden Temple at Amritsar, turban seller in Rajasthan, ancient forts and palaces in Rajasthan and Karnataka.
WHERE: Jehangir Art Gallery, (Terrace Art Gallery), MG Road, Kala Ghoda
CALL: 9923660056

Hold that gaze
The Human Connection Movement, an initiative that works around the world towards binding people together, is organising an eye-gazing session in the city. Participants will sit across each other, silently holding each other's gaze for at least one minute. The idea is to let go of distractions, especially of the digital kinds, and sit in a safe environment, allowing oneself to be vulnerable. One can find a partner, or just find a seat and someone will accompany them shortly. Step one is to take a deep breath and let go of any expectation, be present in the moment and embrace whatever comes next. Once done, move on to the next person. For those who'd prefer to talk, they can, softly, only having completed the gaze. According to studies in psychology, most people are conditioned to avoid each other's gaze. Therefore, an event such as this is aimed at helping people break barriers. This session is part of a wider eye gazing movement that has had similar gatherings in public spaces around the world.
When: June 10, 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Where: BPT Garden, 2, WG Union Rd, Azad Nagar, Colaba
For registration, write to: igor@igorkreyman.com

Sunday driver

Unlocking doors of the heart
Watch poetry come alive on stage with a play that combines physical theatre and Spanish music
For someone who has written over 13 plays inspired by people around him, it felt unusual to share the pages from his own personal diary. Written over several years, director Omkar Bhatkar's poems will be unveiled on stage with physical theatre and ambient music. He explains, "It's a journey of different people who walk in and out of our lives. When they leave, they leave behind memories. The poems in this play capture those blue moments, which turn into nostalgia, when love leaves us dazed and shaken." A blend of poetry, theatre and mu-sic, the play titled Desires Blue, has been organically designed using workshops and not rehearsals. Bhatkar informs, "The actors were asked to internalise the poems. For physical theatre, the team took off for a week to an isolated beach and prepared the pieces there. The idea was to connect to the sea, stars and the sky." After researching on a few Spanish, German and French pieces with musician friend Jason Fernandes, they created unplugged versions on the guitar and the piano. The background score mainly depends on Spanish guitar chords.

The many artistic elements from sound to sight to scent make the play a treat for the senses. While artistes Lopa Shah, Manav Arora and Nishtha Juneja recite the poems without any movements. Anmol Joshi and Bhatkar set the poetry in motion using physical theatre by embodying the emotions of the poem. Alongside, Fernandes creates music using piano, guitar and ukulele.
For Bhatkar, this performance is about opening a locked door of his heart. "The play is for those, who have been in love or are always mesmerised by its mystery. It's a story of our lives, about our desires."
WHEN: June 11, 7 PM
WHERE: Independence Brewing Company, New Link Road, Opp. Citi Mall, Andheri
ENTRY: Rs 250
CALL: 9833647641

Bite into zongzi
12 PM - 1 AM: This weekend, take your friends to Yauatcha's Dragon Boat Festival, where you'll get to enjoy a limited edition menu dedicated to zongzi - pyramid-shaped sticky rice dumplings, along with a paring of Wok dishes and wine-soaked water chestnut cake with sauvignon sorbet dessert, inspired by the rice wine.
WHERE: Yauatcha, Raheja Tower,
First Floor, BKC, Bandra East
TO BOOK: 9222222800

Attend a group show
11 AM - 7 PM: Catch an exhibition by three contemporary artists - Gautam Mukherjee, Subrata Paul and Subrata Karmakar - who will reveal their unique perception about the thematic peculiarities in visual arts at a group art show.
WHERE: Auditorium Hall, Jehangir Art Gallery, MG Road, Kala Ghoda
CALL: 22843989

Laugh out loud
7.30 PM: Join comic artistes Ankit Challa and Avinash Verma as they take suggestions from the audience and turn it into an explosive improvised show. Incorporating music, theatre and comedy, this 90s-themed show will be nothing like anyone has seen before, even them!
WHERE: The Cuckoo Club, 5AA Pali Hill, Macronells Compund, Side of Learners Academy Bandra West
ENTRY: Rs 345
CALL: in.bookmyshow.com

Join the Indo-Pak cricket frenzy

12.30 PM - 1.30 AM: Huge screens, lip-smacking food and electrifying atmosphere: If this is your idea of watching India take on Pakistan in the first match of the ICC Champions trophy 2017 head to The United Sports Bar and Grill. With R1,799 unlimited buffet and alcohol offers during match hours, this is the go-to place for the nail-biting encounter.
WHERE: The United Sports Bar & Grill, R-City Mall, Ghatkopar West
CALL: 66429850

3 PM onwards: Enjoy some tantalising Bambaiyaa bites while screaming your hearts out to encourage your team at Bombay Cocktail Bar. On the menu are papdi chaat, aloo tikki chaat and non-veg specials like ghotala bhurji and kheema pav. For those who like something to drink there are special booze and cocktail offers too.
WHERE: Bombay Cocktail Bar, Deluxe House, Ground floor, Andheri West
CALL: 9029298340

Catch a comic play
7.30 PM: Fans of Gujarati theatre can catch Parnelane Paramveer Chakra Aap, a comedy on love and break-up, which premieres today. The story revolves around Aakash and Avni, who are madly in love before marriage and whose equations change post marriage.
WHERE: Nehru Centre, Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli
ENTRY: Rs 150 - Rss 500
CALL: 24920510

GO FOR THIS
Try your hand at kellij
4.30 PM - 6.30 PM: Bored of watching movies to kill time? Head to a Bombay Drawing Room's Moroccan mosaic art workshop, where you will learn everything about kellij. The unique art of Moroccan mosaics encompasses a number of practical and spiritual facets. This workshop will take you through the picturesque floral prints and geometric patterns of the art form. And to make sure you are fuelled, there will also be food and drinks.
WHERE: Café Zoe, Mathurdas Mills, NM Joshi Marg Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel West
ENTRY: Rs 1,850
CALL: 9619273009

Go snapping
11 AM: Sign up for an interesting one-day photography workshop that will up your photography game. Designed for first-time DSLR users, this workshop will focus on learning to use the camera in the manual, instead of the automatic mode. You will also be taught how to get sharper pictures in low light.
WHERE: Harkat Studios, Bungalow No. 75, JP Road, Aram Nagar
Part 2, Versova
CALL: Rs 2,800
TO BOOK: insider.in