FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
ART Winter by Julian Opie At Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum
This exhibition comprises a set of 75 prints by British contemporary artist Julian Opie, who is known for his graphic style and use of technology in art. The prints show the French countryside, which Opie toured on a particularly pretty day. Tickets for Indians are priced at Rs 10 per head for adults and Rs 5 per head for children below the age of 13, and tickets for foreigners are priced at Rs 100 per head for adults and Rs 50 per head for children below the age of 13.
When: Until Sunday, September 13. Open Thursday to Tuesday, from 10 am to 6 pm; Wednesday, closed.
Where: Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Rani Baug, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Road, Byculla. Tel: 022 2373 1234.
ART A Thousand Kisses Deep by Fabien Charuau at Chatterjee & Lal
French photographer Fabien Charuau’s digital photographs explore facets of contemporary life in India such as online devotional practices and intimacy among young adults.
When: Until Saturday, September 26. Open Tuesday to Saturday, from 11 am to 7 pm; Sunday and Monday closed.
Where: Chatterjee & Lal, 01/18 Kamal Mansion Floor 1, Arthur Bunder Road, Colaba. Tel: 022 2202 3787.
ART Kingdom of Exile by Rabin Mondal at DAG Modern
A retrospective of works by Bengali modernist painter Rabin Mondal from the 1960s through the 1990s.
When: Until Friday, September 18. Open Monday to Saturday, from 11 am to 7 pm; Sunday closed.
Where: DAG Modern, 58 V.B. Gandhi Marg, near Rhythm House, Kala Ghoda. Tel: 022 4922 2700.
ART Sacred Roots by Sukhnandi Vyam Pardhan at Artisans’ Centre
An exhibition of paintings titled Sacred Roots by Gond artist Sukhnandi Vyam Pardhan. On Friday, August 14, Utkarsh Patel, who teaches comparative mythology at the University of Mumbai, will speak about the Gond version of the Ramayana as part of a lecture series conducted by the Talking Myths Project.
When: Until Tuesday, August 18. Open daily, from 11 am to 8 pm.
Where: Artisans’ Centre, VB Gandhi Marg, near Rhythm House, Kala Ghoda. Tel: 022 2267 3040.
Free FILM Documentaries on Kashmir at Films Division
The documentaries are all by Raja Shabir Khan, who was born and raised in Kashmir. Silence, a short film he made in 2006, is about his family. Shepherds of Paradise (2012) follows the cattle herder Gafoor as he drives his flock from Kashmir to Jammu to graze. On the way he must deal with difficult terrain and military checkpoints. And Angels of Troubled Paradise (2012) hinges on Aadil, a young lad who sells tear gas shells to scrap dealers to earn some money. Occasionally he finds shells that still contain explosives. These he empties by hand even though there’s a danger they might explode. For more details, see the Facebook event page.
When: Friday, August 14 at 4 pm.
Where: The FD Zone, FIlms Division, R.R. III Theatre, Tenth Floor, diagonally opposite Jaslok Hospital, Pedder Road. Tel: 022 2351 0461.
MUSIC M.Mat at The Drawing Room
M.Mat aka Matheiu Josso of electronica collective Bhavishyavani Future Soundz will play a three-hour set at the gig venue above the Bandra branch of Smoke House Deli. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, August 14 at 9 pm.
Where: The Drawing Room, above Smoke House Deli, Clove At 33rd Road, Dr BR Ambedkar Road, Pali Naka, Bandra (West). Tel: 022 6528 7800.
MUSIC Kini Rao + 2Sensitive at Cafe Nemo
A double bill of house music and disco from DJ-producer Kini Rao and 2Sensitive, the duo of Norcotiq aka Abhimanyu Meer and Spacejams aka Yohann Jamsandekar, will soundtrack the Worli restaurant’s ‘party cabin’. There is no entry fee.
When: Friday, August 14 at 10 pm.
Where: Cafe Nemo, 29/A, Thadani House, opposite Indian Coast Guard, Worli Village, Worli. Tel: 022 2437 9841.
MUSIC Dualist Inquiry + Kumail + Paraphoniks at Blue Frog
Electronica acts Dualist Inquiry aka guitarist-producer Sahej Bakshi from Delhi and Kumail Hamid and Paraphoniks, the duo of Aman Nath and Shatrunjai Rai Dewan, from Mumbai will play sets at the Lower Parel venue. Before the gig, Dualist Inquiry will participate in a Q&A session about electronic music production at the venue at 6.30 pm. While the workshop is free, there is an entry fee of Rs 500 or cover charge of Rs 1,500 per head for men for the gig; free entry for women.
When: Friday, August 14 at 10.30 pm.
Where: Blue Frog, Mathuradas Mill Compound, Tulsi Pipe Road, Lower Parel. Tel: 022 6158 6158.
Free MUSIC Audio Units + 1TRACKM!ND at Boveda
Audio Units, the techno-playing duo of Ashwin Babu Rao and Ashrith Babu Rao from Bangalore will play a set along with fellow Bangalorean DJ 1TRACKM!ND. Entry free.
When: Friday, August 14 at 9pm.
Where: G04, Morya Landmark One, Plot B-25, off New Link Road, Oshiwara Village, Andheri (West). Tel: 022 3371 5962.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
Free FILM Wandering Women: The Feminist Docu Film Festival of India at Godrej India Culture Lab
A two-day showcase of feminist cinema organised by Godrej India Culture Lab and the feminist website The Ladies Finger! The festival will feature ten documentaries including Nishtha Jain’s Gulabi Gang, a profile of a group of pink sari-clad women vigilantes in Bundelkhand, and Sherna Dastur’s Manjuben Truck Driver, a portrait of butch Gujarati woman truck driver, as well as discussions with some of the filmmakers. For a complete schedule, see here. The festival is free. To RSVP, emailindiaculturelab@godrejinds.com.
When: Saturday, August 15, from 10 am.
Where: Godrej India Culture Lab, Auditorium (above the canteen), Gate 2, Godrej & Boyce, Vikhroli (East).
WALKS Independence Day Walk
Tour company Raconteur Walks has organised a trip to mark Independence Day. The walk will cover historic spots that played a role in the freedom struggle such as August Kranti Maidan, Mani Bhavan, Tejpal Hall and Chowpatty Beach. The hour and a half-long tour, which is priced at Rs 150 per head, will begin outside August Kranti Maidan at 9.3 0am. To book a spot, visit the Raconteur Walks website.
When: Saturday, August 15, from 9.30 am.
Where: August Kranti Maidan, Gowalia Tank.
FOOD & DRINK The Bombay Canteen Feast at The Bombay Canteen
Lower Parel restaurant The Bombay Canteen will celebrate Independence Day this Saturday, August 15 by hosting a fundraising lunch. The meal will be served on banana leaves and guests will get to order unlimited food from a special menu of rajma; saag and pumpkin daal; paneer bhurji; maska pao; and kheer. Diners can pay for the lunch as they please. All the proceeds from the event will be donated to Teach For India, a project that trains people to teach underprivileged children. The restaurant will not take reservations for the lunch and will only accept walk-ins. See the Facebook event page for more details.
When: Saturday, August 15, from noon to 3 pm.
Where: The Bombay Canteen, Unit 1, Process House, near Radio Mirchi, Kamala Mills, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel. Tel: 022 4966 6666.
MUSIC Udayan presents Shailesh Bhagwat at Nehru Centre
Cultural organisation Udayan will present a special Independence Day recital by the shehnai player, who trained under the legendary Bismillah Khan. Bhagwat, who will perform patriotic tunes, will take requests from the audience for ragas and dhuns they would like to hear. Tickets, priced at Rs 200 per head, are being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Saturday, August 15 at 6.30 pm.
Where: Hall of Harmony, Nehru Centre Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli. Tel: 022 2496 4676.
THEATRE One on One 2 at Rangsharda Auditorium
In this sequel to Rage Theatre’s 2010 production One on One, a set of mini plays, seven directors, ten writers and six actors will present eight short pieces on topics ranging from the music industry and marriage to war and Bollywood. Tickets priced at Rs 300, Rs 500, Rs 700, Rs 1,000 and Rs 1,500 are being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Saturday, August 15 at 7.30 pm.
Where: Rangsharda Auditorium, Hotel Rangsharda, near Lilavati Hospital, KC Marg, Bandra Reclamation, Bandra (West). Tel: 022 2640 1919.
THEATRE The God of Carnage at the NCPA
Nadir Khan ably directs Yasmina Reza’s wickedly funny play. A playground fight between two children ends in one of them losing a tooth. The parents of both kids meet to discuss the issue. The conversation is initially polite, if forced, but gradually things heat up until the gloves are flung off and the meeting degenerates into a melee. Tickets priced at Rs 300, Rs 500, Rs 750 and Rs 1,000 are being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Saturday, August 15 at 7.30 pm.
Where: Tata Theatre, National Centre for the Performing Arts, Nariman Point. Tel: 022 2282 4567.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
Free FILM Wandering Women: The Feminist Docu Film Festival of India at Godrej India Culture Lab
A two-day showcase of feminist cinema organised by Godrej India Culture Lab and the feminist website The Ladies Finger! The festival will feature ten documentaries including Nishtha Jain’s Gulabi Gang, a profile of a group of pink sari-clad women vigilantes in Bundelkhand, and Sherna Dastur’s Manjuben Truck Driver, a portrait of butch Gujarati woman truck driver, as well as discussions with some of the filmmakers. For the complete schedule, see here. The festival is free. To RSVP, email indiaculturelab@godrejinds.com.
When: Sunday, August 16, from 10 am.
Where: Godrej India Culture Lab, Auditorium (above the canteen), Gate 2, Godrej & Boyce, Vikhroli (East).
BOOKS Celebrating Faiz at The Hive
Poets Saurabh Jain and Varun Garg will host an evening of readings of Faiz Ahmed Faiz’s poetry and a discussion on his work. There is an entry fee of Rs 200. For more details, see the Facebook event page.
When: Sunday, August 16 at 8 pm.
Where: The Hive, 50A Huma Mansion, next to Ahmed Bakery, Chuim Village Road, Khar (West). Tel: 96199 62969.
FOOD & DRINK The Bohri Kitchen Independence Weekend Special in Colaba
The Bohri Kitchen, a weekend lunch service, will serve a special Independence Day menu on Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16. While they’re booked on Saturday, you can sign up for the Sunday lunch. The menu lists smoked mutton kheema samosas; Bohri fried chicken; raan; prawns in garlic gravy; chicken tikka biryani with paaya soup; and saancha ice cream. The meal is priced at Rs 2,000 per person. You can reserve a seat via their Facebook page.
When: Sunday, August 16, at 12.30 pm.
Where: The Colaba address will be provided once you reserve a spot.
Free MUSIC Nikhil Chinapa at Boveda
The DJ and co-founder of music festival Sunburn will play a set at the Andheri bar. The entry is free.
When: Sunday, August 16 at 6 pm.
Where: G04, Morya Landmark One, Plot B-25, off New Link Road, Oshiwara Village, Andheri (West). Tel: 022 3371 5962.
TALK How To Survive India: Stories of 25 Days and 25 Trains at The Hive
Former PR executive turned full-time traveller Sachin Bhandary will talk about his experience of a 25-day train journey across India. Tickets to the talk are priced at Rs 250 per person and being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Sunday, August 16 at 5 pm.
Where: The Hive, 50A Huma Mansion, opposite Ahmed Bakery, Chuim Village Road, Khar. Tel: 98209 98790.
THEATRE One on One 2 at Rangsharda Auditorium
In this sequel to Rage Theatre’s 2010 production One on One, a set of mini plays, seven directors, ten writers and six actors will present eight short pieces on topics ranging from the music industry and marriage to war and Bollywood. Tickets priced at Rs 300, Rs 500, Rs 700, Rs 1,000 and Rs 1,500 are being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Sunday, August 16 at 7.30 pm.
Where: Sophia Bhabha Hall, Sophia College, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Breach Candy. Tel: 022 2353 8550.
THEATRE The God of Carnage at the NCPA
Nadir Khan ably directs Yasmina Reza’s wickedly funny play. A playground fight between two children ends in one of them losing a tooth. The parents of both kids meet to discuss the issue. The conversation is initially polite, if forced, but gradually things heat up until the gloves are flung off and the meeting degenerates into a melee. Tickets priced at Rs 300, Rs 500, Rs 750 and Rs 1,000 are being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Sunday, August 16 at 4 pm and 7.30 pm.
Where: Tata Theatre, National Centre for the Performing Arts, Nariman Point. Tel: 022 2282 4567.
WALKS Independence Day walk
Tour company Raconteur Walks has organised a trip to mark Independence Day. The walk will cover historic spots that played a role in the freedom struggle such as August Kranti Maidan, Mani Bhavan, Tejpal Hall and Chowpatty Beach. The hour and a half-long tour, which is priced at Rs150 per head, will begin outside August Kranti Maidan at 9.30am. To book a spot, visit the Raconteur Walks website.
When: Sunday, August 16, from 9.30 am.
Where: August Kranti Maidan, Gowalia Tank.
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ART Winter by Julian Opie At Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum
This exhibition comprises a set of 75 prints by British contemporary artist Julian Opie, who is known for his graphic style and use of technology in art. The prints show the French countryside, which Opie toured on a particularly pretty day. Tickets for Indians are priced at Rs 10 per head for adults and Rs 5 per head for children below the age of 13, and tickets for foreigners are priced at Rs 100 per head for adults and Rs 50 per head for children below the age of 13.
When: Until Sunday, September 13. Open Thursday to Tuesday, from 10 am to 6 pm; Wednesday, closed.
Where: Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Rani Baug, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Road, Byculla. Tel: 022 2373 1234.
ART A Thousand Kisses Deep by Fabien Charuau at Chatterjee & Lal
French photographer Fabien Charuau’s digital photographs explore facets of contemporary life in India such as online devotional practices and intimacy among young adults.
When: Until Saturday, September 26. Open Tuesday to Saturday, from 11 am to 7 pm; Sunday and Monday closed.
Where: Chatterjee & Lal, 01/18 Kamal Mansion Floor 1, Arthur Bunder Road, Colaba. Tel: 022 2202 3787.
ART Kingdom of Exile by Rabin Mondal at DAG Modern
A retrospective of works by Bengali modernist painter Rabin Mondal from the 1960s through the 1990s.
When: Until Friday, September 18. Open Monday to Saturday, from 11 am to 7 pm; Sunday closed.
Where: DAG Modern, 58 V.B. Gandhi Marg, near Rhythm House, Kala Ghoda. Tel: 022 4922 2700.
ART Sacred Roots by Sukhnandi Vyam Pardhan at Artisans’ Centre
An exhibition of paintings titled Sacred Roots by Gond artist Sukhnandi Vyam Pardhan. On Friday, August 14, Utkarsh Patel, who teaches comparative mythology at the University of Mumbai, will speak about the Gond version of the Ramayana as part of a lecture series conducted by the Talking Myths Project.
When: Until Tuesday, August 18. Open daily, from 11 am to 8 pm.
Where: Artisans’ Centre, VB Gandhi Marg, near Rhythm House, Kala Ghoda. Tel: 022 2267 3040.
Free FILM Documentaries on Kashmir at Films Division
The documentaries are all by Raja Shabir Khan, who was born and raised in Kashmir. Silence, a short film he made in 2006, is about his family. Shepherds of Paradise (2012) follows the cattle herder Gafoor as he drives his flock from Kashmir to Jammu to graze. On the way he must deal with difficult terrain and military checkpoints. And Angels of Troubled Paradise (2012) hinges on Aadil, a young lad who sells tear gas shells to scrap dealers to earn some money. Occasionally he finds shells that still contain explosives. These he empties by hand even though there’s a danger they might explode. For more details, see the Facebook event page.
When: Friday, August 14 at 4 pm.
Where: The FD Zone, FIlms Division, R.R. III Theatre, Tenth Floor, diagonally opposite Jaslok Hospital, Pedder Road. Tel: 022 2351 0461.
MUSIC M.Mat at The Drawing Room
M.Mat aka Matheiu Josso of electronica collective Bhavishyavani Future Soundz will play a three-hour set at the gig venue above the Bandra branch of Smoke House Deli. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, August 14 at 9 pm.
Where: The Drawing Room, above Smoke House Deli, Clove At 33rd Road, Dr BR Ambedkar Road, Pali Naka, Bandra (West). Tel: 022 6528 7800.
MUSIC Kini Rao + 2Sensitive at Cafe Nemo
A double bill of house music and disco from DJ-producer Kini Rao and 2Sensitive, the duo of Norcotiq aka Abhimanyu Meer and Spacejams aka Yohann Jamsandekar, will soundtrack the Worli restaurant’s ‘party cabin’. There is no entry fee.
When: Friday, August 14 at 10 pm.
Where: Cafe Nemo, 29/A, Thadani House, opposite Indian Coast Guard, Worli Village, Worli. Tel: 022 2437 9841.
MUSIC Dualist Inquiry + Kumail + Paraphoniks at Blue Frog
Electronica acts Dualist Inquiry aka guitarist-producer Sahej Bakshi from Delhi and Kumail Hamid and Paraphoniks, the duo of Aman Nath and Shatrunjai Rai Dewan, from Mumbai will play sets at the Lower Parel venue. Before the gig, Dualist Inquiry will participate in a Q&A session about electronic music production at the venue at 6.30 pm. While the workshop is free, there is an entry fee of Rs 500 or cover charge of Rs 1,500 per head for men for the gig; free entry for women.
When: Friday, August 14 at 10.30 pm.
Where: Blue Frog, Mathuradas Mill Compound, Tulsi Pipe Road, Lower Parel. Tel: 022 6158 6158.
Free MUSIC Audio Units + 1TRACKM!ND at Boveda
Audio Units, the techno-playing duo of Ashwin Babu Rao and Ashrith Babu Rao from Bangalore will play a set along with fellow Bangalorean DJ 1TRACKM!ND. Entry free.
When: Friday, August 14 at 9pm.
Where: G04, Morya Landmark One, Plot B-25, off New Link Road, Oshiwara Village, Andheri (West). Tel: 022 3371 5962.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
Free FILM Wandering Women: The Feminist Docu Film Festival of India at Godrej India Culture Lab
A two-day showcase of feminist cinema organised by Godrej India Culture Lab and the feminist website The Ladies Finger! The festival will feature ten documentaries including Nishtha Jain’s Gulabi Gang, a profile of a group of pink sari-clad women vigilantes in Bundelkhand, and Sherna Dastur’s Manjuben Truck Driver, a portrait of butch Gujarati woman truck driver, as well as discussions with some of the filmmakers. For a complete schedule, see here. The festival is free. To RSVP, emailindiaculturelab@godrejinds.com.
When: Saturday, August 15, from 10 am.
Where: Godrej India Culture Lab, Auditorium (above the canteen), Gate 2, Godrej & Boyce, Vikhroli (East).
WALKS Independence Day Walk
Tour company Raconteur Walks has organised a trip to mark Independence Day. The walk will cover historic spots that played a role in the freedom struggle such as August Kranti Maidan, Mani Bhavan, Tejpal Hall and Chowpatty Beach. The hour and a half-long tour, which is priced at Rs 150 per head, will begin outside August Kranti Maidan at 9.3 0am. To book a spot, visit the Raconteur Walks website.
When: Saturday, August 15, from 9.30 am.
Where: August Kranti Maidan, Gowalia Tank.
FOOD & DRINK The Bombay Canteen Feast at The Bombay Canteen
Lower Parel restaurant The Bombay Canteen will celebrate Independence Day this Saturday, August 15 by hosting a fundraising lunch. The meal will be served on banana leaves and guests will get to order unlimited food from a special menu of rajma; saag and pumpkin daal; paneer bhurji; maska pao; and kheer. Diners can pay for the lunch as they please. All the proceeds from the event will be donated to Teach For India, a project that trains people to teach underprivileged children. The restaurant will not take reservations for the lunch and will only accept walk-ins. See the Facebook event page for more details.
When: Saturday, August 15, from noon to 3 pm.
Where: The Bombay Canteen, Unit 1, Process House, near Radio Mirchi, Kamala Mills, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel. Tel: 022 4966 6666.
MUSIC Udayan presents Shailesh Bhagwat at Nehru Centre
Cultural organisation Udayan will present a special Independence Day recital by the shehnai player, who trained under the legendary Bismillah Khan. Bhagwat, who will perform patriotic tunes, will take requests from the audience for ragas and dhuns they would like to hear. Tickets, priced at Rs 200 per head, are being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Saturday, August 15 at 6.30 pm.
Where: Hall of Harmony, Nehru Centre Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli. Tel: 022 2496 4676.
THEATRE One on One 2 at Rangsharda Auditorium
In this sequel to Rage Theatre’s 2010 production One on One, a set of mini plays, seven directors, ten writers and six actors will present eight short pieces on topics ranging from the music industry and marriage to war and Bollywood. Tickets priced at Rs 300, Rs 500, Rs 700, Rs 1,000 and Rs 1,500 are being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Saturday, August 15 at 7.30 pm.
Where: Rangsharda Auditorium, Hotel Rangsharda, near Lilavati Hospital, KC Marg, Bandra Reclamation, Bandra (West). Tel: 022 2640 1919.
THEATRE The God of Carnage at the NCPA
Nadir Khan ably directs Yasmina Reza’s wickedly funny play. A playground fight between two children ends in one of them losing a tooth. The parents of both kids meet to discuss the issue. The conversation is initially polite, if forced, but gradually things heat up until the gloves are flung off and the meeting degenerates into a melee. Tickets priced at Rs 300, Rs 500, Rs 750 and Rs 1,000 are being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Saturday, August 15 at 7.30 pm.
Where: Tata Theatre, National Centre for the Performing Arts, Nariman Point. Tel: 022 2282 4567.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
Free FILM Wandering Women: The Feminist Docu Film Festival of India at Godrej India Culture Lab
A two-day showcase of feminist cinema organised by Godrej India Culture Lab and the feminist website The Ladies Finger! The festival will feature ten documentaries including Nishtha Jain’s Gulabi Gang, a profile of a group of pink sari-clad women vigilantes in Bundelkhand, and Sherna Dastur’s Manjuben Truck Driver, a portrait of butch Gujarati woman truck driver, as well as discussions with some of the filmmakers. For the complete schedule, see here. The festival is free. To RSVP, email indiaculturelab@godrejinds.com.
When: Sunday, August 16, from 10 am.
Where: Godrej India Culture Lab, Auditorium (above the canteen), Gate 2, Godrej & Boyce, Vikhroli (East).
BOOKS Celebrating Faiz at The Hive
Poets Saurabh Jain and Varun Garg will host an evening of readings of Faiz Ahmed Faiz’s poetry and a discussion on his work. There is an entry fee of Rs 200. For more details, see the Facebook event page.
When: Sunday, August 16 at 8 pm.
Where: The Hive, 50A Huma Mansion, next to Ahmed Bakery, Chuim Village Road, Khar (West). Tel: 96199 62969.
FOOD & DRINK The Bohri Kitchen Independence Weekend Special in Colaba
The Bohri Kitchen, a weekend lunch service, will serve a special Independence Day menu on Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16. While they’re booked on Saturday, you can sign up for the Sunday lunch. The menu lists smoked mutton kheema samosas; Bohri fried chicken; raan; prawns in garlic gravy; chicken tikka biryani with paaya soup; and saancha ice cream. The meal is priced at Rs 2,000 per person. You can reserve a seat via their Facebook page.
When: Sunday, August 16, at 12.30 pm.
Where: The Colaba address will be provided once you reserve a spot.
Free MUSIC Nikhil Chinapa at Boveda
The DJ and co-founder of music festival Sunburn will play a set at the Andheri bar. The entry is free.
When: Sunday, August 16 at 6 pm.
Where: G04, Morya Landmark One, Plot B-25, off New Link Road, Oshiwara Village, Andheri (West). Tel: 022 3371 5962.
TALK How To Survive India: Stories of 25 Days and 25 Trains at The Hive
Former PR executive turned full-time traveller Sachin Bhandary will talk about his experience of a 25-day train journey across India. Tickets to the talk are priced at Rs 250 per person and being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Sunday, August 16 at 5 pm.
Where: The Hive, 50A Huma Mansion, opposite Ahmed Bakery, Chuim Village Road, Khar. Tel: 98209 98790.
THEATRE One on One 2 at Rangsharda Auditorium
In this sequel to Rage Theatre’s 2010 production One on One, a set of mini plays, seven directors, ten writers and six actors will present eight short pieces on topics ranging from the music industry and marriage to war and Bollywood. Tickets priced at Rs 300, Rs 500, Rs 700, Rs 1,000 and Rs 1,500 are being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Sunday, August 16 at 7.30 pm.
Where: Sophia Bhabha Hall, Sophia College, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Breach Candy. Tel: 022 2353 8550.
THEATRE The God of Carnage at the NCPA
Nadir Khan ably directs Yasmina Reza’s wickedly funny play. A playground fight between two children ends in one of them losing a tooth. The parents of both kids meet to discuss the issue. The conversation is initially polite, if forced, but gradually things heat up until the gloves are flung off and the meeting degenerates into a melee. Tickets priced at Rs 300, Rs 500, Rs 750 and Rs 1,000 are being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Sunday, August 16 at 4 pm and 7.30 pm.
Where: Tata Theatre, National Centre for the Performing Arts, Nariman Point. Tel: 022 2282 4567.
WALKS Independence Day walk
Tour company Raconteur Walks has organised a trip to mark Independence Day. The walk will cover historic spots that played a role in the freedom struggle such as August Kranti Maidan, Mani Bhavan, Tejpal Hall and Chowpatty Beach. The hour and a half-long tour, which is priced at Rs150 per head, will begin outside August Kranti Maidan at 9.30am. To book a spot, visit the Raconteur Walks website.
When: Sunday, August 16, from 9.30 am.
Where: August Kranti Maidan, Gowalia Tank.
