Celebrating Women's Day to handloom: Indulge in these unique activities in Mumbai this week

WHERE: Thai Naam, Andheri; WHEN: Ongoing; PRICE: Rs 450 onwards

O Womaniya!

An evening to honour the fortitude and tenacity of women through poetry and storytelling across genres. To celebrate this special day, Spill poetry presents Not A Women’s Day Special Show, that brings leading shayaras from across town to a common stage to celebrate womanhood. 
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When: March 10, 4 PM
Where: antiSOCIAL, Lower Parel
Price: Rs 499 onwards
To book: insider.in

Life and tribes

Living Tradition is a festival which brings stories of tribal communities from around Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Odisha to the forefront. The festival will showcase a compilation of three most expressive forms of arts—ethno-lingual music from genres such as Nagpuri, Kharia, Munda, Bhumji and others; Ho Dance, which comes from the Munda tribe and is usually performed during harvest season with vibrant clothes and flute music; and finally Gohaeer Jatra, a story of a girl who is a victim of human trafficking and her heart-wrenching ordeal. 
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WHEN: March 8, 6.30 PM
WHERE: Experimental Theatre, NCPA 
PRICE: Rs 135 onwards
TO BOOK: ncpamumbai.com

For the love of handlooms

Some of India’s most respected artisans have descended on the city, and if you haven’t yet made your way to Hidden Treasures, a handloom and craft showcase at the Vintage Garden in Bandra, today is your last chance. Aradhana Nagpal and the incredibly imaginative folk at Creative Dignity and Design Craft bring master artisans face-to-face with patrons. 
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WHEN: Today, 11 AM to 8 PM
WHERE: Vintage Garden, Patkar Bungalow, Turner Road, Bandra West

Game of phones

Drama and comedy abound in the captivating ensemble of Mumbai’s finest theatre artists. Directed by Karla Singh, Hidden Agendas is a play which brings together a suspenseful story of a group of friends at a dinner party, where they indulge in a mobile game and end up relieving darkest, deepest secrets that explore the paradoxes and nuances of their friendships. 
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WHEN: March 10, 7 PM
WHERE: Royal Opera House, Charni Road
PRICE: R500
TO BOOK: bookmyshow.com

Meet a person with a skill you can use

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Available for: Tailor-made consultations for expecting mothers
Price: Rs 2000 onwards
Contact: 9324740893

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