FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
SHOPPING & STYLE Welfare of Stray Dogs Book and Garage Sale at Laxmi Baug Hall
Books, home decor items, kitchenware and LPs will be on offer at discounted prices at this garage sale organised by the animal welfare non-profit. Sale proceeds will go towards its sterilisation, immunisation, adoption and education programmes.
When: Until Friday, October 2, from 10 am to 8 pm.
Where: Laxmi Baug Hall, Avantikabai Gokhale Road (Auto Spare Parts Market Lane), off Lamington Road, near Opera House, Girgaum.
FILM Smita ‒ A Minor Retrospective of a Major Actress at the NCPA Little Theatre
A handful of the career-defining films of acclaimed actress Smita Patil will be shown at this two-day event organised in collaboration with the National Film Archive of India. On Friday, there will be a screening of 1977's Bhumika, which will be preceded by an introduction by its director Shyam Benegal (at 11 am) and followed by a discussion by actresses Nandita Das, Sonali Kulkarni, Richa Chada and Swara Bhaskar (at 2.30 pm). The day will end with G Aravindan's 1985 Malayalam movie Chidambaram, which will be introduced by Maithili Rao, film critic and author of a biography of Patil (at 4.30 pm). There is no entry fee.
When: Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3, from 11 am.
Where: Little Theatre, National Centre for the Performing Arts, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point. Tel: 022 2282 4567.
PHOTOGRAPHY Kids in Focus at Max Mueller Bhavan/Goethe Institut
This day-long exhibition comprises 180 photographs by the children of the Salaam Baalak Trust, which works for the welfare of street kids.
When: Friday, October 2, from 11 am to 7 pm.
Where: Goethe Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan, K. Dubash Marg, Kala Ghoda. Tel: 022 2202 7542.
FOOD & DRINK Bandra Dessert Garden at Out of the Blue
The second edition of events company Chrome Entertainment’s dessert-focused bazaar will have stalls selling macaroons, parfait, brownies, cakes in a jar, gluten-free cupcakes and cookies, and liquid nitrogen ice cream by home bakers and patissiers including The Parfait Co., Fat is Flavour, Nice Kream, Yo Brownies and Cupalicious. Prices will range from Rs 50 to Rs 400. Only cash accepted. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3, from noon to 6 pm.
Where: Out of The Blue, Le Sutra Hotel, near Olive Bar and Kitchen, Union Park, Khar. Tel: 022 2600 3000.
MUSIC Saadhna at Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Auditorium
Sitar player Anupama Bhagwat from Bangalore and vocalist Kalpana Zorarkar from Indore will perform solo recitals on the first day of this two-day Hindustani classical festival featuring female musicians. There is no entry fee.
When: Friday, October 2 at 7 pm.
Where: Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Auditorium, 252 Veer Savarkar Marg, Shivaji Park, Dadar (West). Tel: 022 2446 5877.
MUSIC Symphony Orchestra of India at the NCPA Jamshed Bhabha Theatre
World-renowned Swiss conductor Charles Dutoit will helm performances of Kodaly's Dances of Galanta, Dvorak's New World Symphony and Saint-Saëns's Violin Concerto No. 3, the last of which will have Symphony Orchestra of India music director Marat Bisengaliev as the featured soloist. Tickets, which were available on Bookmyshow.com, are sold out; call the NCPA box-office 022 2282 4567 to check for cancellations.
When: Friday, October 2 at 7 pm.
Where: Jamshed Bhabha Theatre, National Centre for the Performing Arts, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point. Tel: 022 2282 4567.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
MUSIC WORKSHOP Demystifying Hindustani Classical Music at The Integral Space
At this lecture-demonstration organised by cultural organisation Swardhara, participants will be guided through the basic concepts of Hindustani classical music by co-founder, sitar player and composer Tushar Bhatia. The registration fee is Rs 800 per head.
When: Saturday, October 3, from 10 am to 1.30 pm.
Where: The Integral Space, 14 Janata Estate, First Floor, opposite Palladium Mall, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel. Tel: 98203 46338.
FILM Smita ‒ A Minor Retrospective of a Major Actress at the NCPA Little Theatre
A handful of the career-defining films of acclaimed actress Smita Patil will be shown at this two-day event organised in collaboration with the National Film Archive of India. On Saturday, there will be screenings of Mrinal Sen's 1980 Bengali movie Akaler Sandhaney, which will be introduced by director Neeraj Ghaywan (at 11 am); Jabbar Patel's 1982 Marathi film Umbartha, which will be introduced by writer Shanta Gokhale (at 2 pm); and Satyajit Ray's 1981 Hindi film Sadgati, which will be introduced by its lead actor Om Puri (at 6 pm). Journalist Nandini Ramnath will discuss Patil's work with Gokhale after Umbartha. There is no entry fee.
When: Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3, from 11 am.
Where: Little Theatre, National Centre for the Performing Arts, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point. Tel: 022 2282 4567.
FOOD & DRINK Bandra Dessert Garden at Out of The Blue
The second edition of events company Chrome Entertainment’s dessert-focused bazaar will have stalls selling macarons, parfait, brownies, cakes in a jar, gluten-free cupcakes and cookies, and liquid nitrogen ice cream by home bakers and patissiers including The Parfait Co., Fat is Flavour, Nice Kream, Yo Brownies and Cupalicious. Prices will range from Rs 50 to Rs 400. Only cash accepted. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3, from noon to 6 pm.
Where: Out of The Blue, Le Sutra Hotel, near Olive Bar and Kitchen, Union Park, Khar. Tel: 022 2600 3000.
MUSIC Red Bull Tour Bus #OffTheRoof at Richardson and Cruddas
The third edition of this annual gig series held on a bus which turns into a stage will feature performances by Hindi film music composer Amit Trivedi, bass music star Nucleya aka Udyan Sagar, the dancehall duo of Delhi Sultanate and Begum X aka rapper Taru Dalmia and singer Samara Chopra, dance-rock outfit The Ganesh Talkies and progressive metal band Pangea. Tickets, priced at Rs 499 per head, are being sold on Insider.in.
When: Saturday, October 3 at 5 pm.
Where: Richardson and Cruddas, Sir J. J. Road, Byculla.
MUSIC Saadhna at Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Auditorium
The second day of this two-day Hindustani classical festival featuring female musicians will comprise solo recitals by tabla player Hetal Mehta from Ahmedabad and vocalist Devaki Pandit from Mumbai. There is no entry fee.
When: Saturday, October 3 at 7 pm.
Where: Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Auditorium, 252 Veer Savarkar Marg, Shivaji Park, Dadar (West). Tel: 022 2446 5877.
THEATRE The Hound of the Baskervilles at the NCPA
Theatre group AKVarious gives the Sherlock Holmes mystery a comedic twist in this play. See here for our review. Tickets, priced at Rs 300, Rs 500, Rs 750 and Rs 1,000 per head, are being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Saturday, October 3 at 7.30 pm.
Where: Tata Theatre, National Centre for the Performing Arts, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point. Tel: 022 2282 4567.
FOOD & DRINK German Dining Experience at El Tara
The Dining Table, a series of pop-up meals by home cooks and professional chefs organised through Project Eat, a new food consultancy and events company, will launch with a German spread by Ananya Banerjee to mark Oktoberfest, the annual Bavarian beer and food festival. The home cook, known for her African feasts, will prepare German meatballs; grilled sausages with roast potatoes and bacon; meat and vegetable stew; breaded chicken cutlet with potato salad; and butter cake with custard sauce. The vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus, priced at Rs 1,800 and Rs 2,000 per person respectively, are inclusive of a pint of beer. To reserve a spot, email info.projecteat@gmail.com or call 99202 30240. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Saturday, October 3 at 7.30 pm and 9.30 pm.
Where: El Tara, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai. Tel: 99202 30240.
MUSIC Alo Wala + DJ MoCity at Cafe Nemo
A double bill of Copenhagen-based Danish-American bass-heavy electro-pop act Alo Wala and Dubai-based Iraqi DJ MoCity aka Mohammed Abood, one of the founding members of Delhi sound system Reggae Rajahs. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Saturday, October 3 at 10 pm.
Where: Cafe Nemo, 329/A, Thadani House, opposite Indian Coast Guard, Worli Village, Worli. Tel: 022 2437 9841.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
SHOPPING & STYLE Saloon Vintage at House of Wow
The second edition of this series of pop-up sales of vintage apparel curated by digital strategist Anjli Vyas, will have on offer a 100-piece collection called Rebirth. The collection includes shift dresses, printed shorts and evening gowns sourced by Vyas during her travels across Asia, Europe and North America. Prices will range from Rs 1,500 to Rs 7,000. Only cash accepted. See the Facebook page for more information.
When: Sunday, October 4, from 11 am to 6 pm.
Where: House of Wow, Natraj Building, opposite St. Stanislaus School, Hill Road, Bandra (West). Tel: 90290 02707.
FOOD & DRINK Bengali Mahabhojon at APB Cook Studio
At this pop-up meal, home cook Pia Promina, daughter of Minakshie Dasgupta, the chef and owner of the iconic Kolkata restaurant Kewpie’s Kitchen, will prepare Bengali specialties. Promina will serve lau shukto (a dry dish made with bottle gourd and bitter gourd), vegetable paturi (steamed pumpkin and ridge gourd flavoured with mustard and coconut and wrapped in banana leaf), muri ghonto (fish head cooked with spices) and biuli dal (urad cooked with ginger, chilli and fennel seeds), items that are not typically found on restaurant menus. The lunch is priced at Rs 1,200 per person (excluding taxes). To reserve a seat, call 022 4251 2799.
When: Sunday, October 4, from noon to 3 pm.
Where: APB Cook Studio, 301, Srishti Plaza, Saki Vihar Road, Andheri (East). Tel: 022 4215 2799.
SHOPPING & STYLE Besos Pop-up at Tangerine Arts Studio
Yoga-related and summer apparel including tights, yoga mats, crop tops, maxis, tassel tops, gladiators, wedges and tie-dye print clothing, will be on offer at this pop-up exhibition and sale by Kemps Corner boutique Besos. Prices will range from Rs 500 to Rs 4,000. Only cash accepted.
When: Sunday, October 4, from noon to 8 pm.
Where: Tangerine Arts Studio, Second Floor, Rukhsana Apartments, off Pali Hill, Ambedkar Road, near Sarvodaya DVD Library and Puja Casa building, Bandra (West). Tel: 98673 69960.
THEATRE The Hound of the Baskervilles at the NCPA
Theatre group AKVarious gives the Sherlock Holmes mystery a comedic twist in this new play. See here for our review. Tickets, priced at Rs 300, Rs 500, Rs 750 and Rs 1,000 per head, are being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Sunday, October 4 at 4 pm and 7.30 pm.
Where: Tata Theatre, National Centre for the Performing Arts, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point. Tel: 022 2282 4567.
ONGOING
HISTORY Kindred Nations: A History of US ‒ India Relations at Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum
An exhibition of photographs, documents and other objects that reveal relationships between Indians and Americans from the late eighteenth century until Independence in 1947. 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, October 25. Open Thursday to Tuesday, from 10 am to 5.30 pm; Wednesday, closed.
Where: Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Rani Baug, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Road, Byculla. Tel: 022 2373 1234.
ART Unpacking the Studio: Celebrating the Jehangir Sabavala Bequest at Jehangir Nicholson Art Foundation
This exhibition comprises the late artist's paintings and personal articles such as diaries, sketchbooks and portfolios that were donated by his wife Shirin Sabavala to the Jehangir Nicholson Art Foundation, which is housed inside the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya. The show, which has been curated by Ranjit Hoskote, places Jehangir Sabavala's work in the context of his artistic inspirations, his education in Mumbai, London and Paris, and his practice among his peers from the 1930s to the 1950s. Tickets to enter the museum are priced at Rs 70 per head for visitors above the age of 12, Rs 20 per head for children between the ages of five and 12 and Rs 300 per head for foreigners above the age of 12.
When: Until Thursday, December 31. The Foundation is open Tuesday to Sunday, from 10.30 am to 6 pm; Monday, closed.
Where: Jehangir Nicholson Art Foundation, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Second Floor, East Wing, Kala Ghoda. Tel: 022 2202 9613.
ART PHOTOGRAPHY Conversations in Colour: Raghubir Singh at Jhaveri Contemporary
An exhibition of images by the lensman and photographers he mentored, Ketaki Sheth, Ram Rahman and Sooni Taraporevala. See a piece about the works here.
When: Until Saturday, October 10. Open Tuesday to Saturday, from 11 am to 6 pm; Sunday and Monday, closed.
Where: Jhaveri Contemporary, 2 Krishna Niwas, 58A Walkeshwar Road. Tel: 022 2369 3639.
ART Hyphenated Lives at Chemould Prescott Road
Reena Saini Kallat's new solo show, in which she has used the electrical cable as a symbol, hinges on the theme of conflict.
When: Until Saturday, October 10. Open Monday to Saturday, from 11 am to 7 pm; Sunday, closed.
Where: Chemould Prescott Road, Queens Mansion, Third Floor, G. Talwatkar Marg, near Cathedral School, Fort. Tel: 022 2200 0211.
ART PHOTOGRAPHY Kashmir: Insider/Outsider at Sakshi Gallery
A show of video works and photographs of Kashmir by artists Amit Mehra, who lives in Delhi, and Veer Munshi, a native of Srinagar living in the capital. While Mehra has photographed Kashmiri landscapes and streetscapes, Munshi trained his lens on the ruined homes of displaced people.
When: Until Saturday, October 17. Open Monday to Saturday, from 11 am to 6 pm; Sunday, closed.
Where: Sakshi Gallery, 6/19, Grants Building, Second Floor, Arthur Bunder Road, Colaba. Tel: 022 6610 3424.
SHOPPING & STYLE Welfare of Stray Dogs Book and Garage Sale at Laxmi Baug Hall
Books, home decor items, kitchenware and LPs will be on offer at discounted prices at this garage sale organised by the animal welfare non-profit. Sale proceeds will go towards its sterilisation, immunisation, adoption and education programmes.
When: Until Friday, October 2, from 10 am to 8 pm.
Where: Laxmi Baug Hall, Avantikabai Gokhale Road (Auto Spare Parts Market Lane), off Lamington Road, near Opera House, Girgaum.
FILM Smita ‒ A Minor Retrospective of a Major Actress at the NCPA Little Theatre
A handful of the career-defining films of acclaimed actress Smita Patil will be shown at this two-day event organised in collaboration with the National Film Archive of India. On Friday, there will be a screening of 1977's Bhumika, which will be preceded by an introduction by its director Shyam Benegal (at 11 am) and followed by a discussion by actresses Nandita Das, Sonali Kulkarni, Richa Chada and Swara Bhaskar (at 2.30 pm). The day will end with G Aravindan's 1985 Malayalam movie Chidambaram, which will be introduced by Maithili Rao, film critic and author of a biography of Patil (at 4.30 pm). There is no entry fee.
When: Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3, from 11 am.
Where: Little Theatre, National Centre for the Performing Arts, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point. Tel: 022 2282 4567.
PHOTOGRAPHY Kids in Focus at Max Mueller Bhavan/Goethe Institut
This day-long exhibition comprises 180 photographs by the children of the Salaam Baalak Trust, which works for the welfare of street kids.
When: Friday, October 2, from 11 am to 7 pm.
Where: Goethe Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan, K. Dubash Marg, Kala Ghoda. Tel: 022 2202 7542.
FOOD & DRINK Bandra Dessert Garden at Out of the Blue
The second edition of events company Chrome Entertainment’s dessert-focused bazaar will have stalls selling macaroons, parfait, brownies, cakes in a jar, gluten-free cupcakes and cookies, and liquid nitrogen ice cream by home bakers and patissiers including The Parfait Co., Fat is Flavour, Nice Kream, Yo Brownies and Cupalicious. Prices will range from Rs 50 to Rs 400. Only cash accepted. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3, from noon to 6 pm.
Where: Out of The Blue, Le Sutra Hotel, near Olive Bar and Kitchen, Union Park, Khar. Tel: 022 2600 3000.
MUSIC Saadhna at Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Auditorium
Sitar player Anupama Bhagwat from Bangalore and vocalist Kalpana Zorarkar from Indore will perform solo recitals on the first day of this two-day Hindustani classical festival featuring female musicians. There is no entry fee.
When: Friday, October 2 at 7 pm.
Where: Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Auditorium, 252 Veer Savarkar Marg, Shivaji Park, Dadar (West). Tel: 022 2446 5877.
MUSIC Symphony Orchestra of India at the NCPA Jamshed Bhabha Theatre
World-renowned Swiss conductor Charles Dutoit will helm performances of Kodaly's Dances of Galanta, Dvorak's New World Symphony and Saint-Saëns's Violin Concerto No. 3, the last of which will have Symphony Orchestra of India music director Marat Bisengaliev as the featured soloist. Tickets, which were available on Bookmyshow.com, are sold out; call the NCPA box-office 022 2282 4567 to check for cancellations.
When: Friday, October 2 at 7 pm.
Where: Jamshed Bhabha Theatre, National Centre for the Performing Arts, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point. Tel: 022 2282 4567.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
MUSIC WORKSHOP Demystifying Hindustani Classical Music at The Integral Space
At this lecture-demonstration organised by cultural organisation Swardhara, participants will be guided through the basic concepts of Hindustani classical music by co-founder, sitar player and composer Tushar Bhatia. The registration fee is Rs 800 per head.
When: Saturday, October 3, from 10 am to 1.30 pm.
Where: The Integral Space, 14 Janata Estate, First Floor, opposite Palladium Mall, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel. Tel: 98203 46338.
FILM Smita ‒ A Minor Retrospective of a Major Actress at the NCPA Little Theatre
A handful of the career-defining films of acclaimed actress Smita Patil will be shown at this two-day event organised in collaboration with the National Film Archive of India. On Saturday, there will be screenings of Mrinal Sen's 1980 Bengali movie Akaler Sandhaney, which will be introduced by director Neeraj Ghaywan (at 11 am); Jabbar Patel's 1982 Marathi film Umbartha, which will be introduced by writer Shanta Gokhale (at 2 pm); and Satyajit Ray's 1981 Hindi film Sadgati, which will be introduced by its lead actor Om Puri (at 6 pm). Journalist Nandini Ramnath will discuss Patil's work with Gokhale after Umbartha. There is no entry fee.
When: Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3, from 11 am.
Where: Little Theatre, National Centre for the Performing Arts, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point. Tel: 022 2282 4567.
FOOD & DRINK Bandra Dessert Garden at Out of The Blue
The second edition of events company Chrome Entertainment’s dessert-focused bazaar will have stalls selling macarons, parfait, brownies, cakes in a jar, gluten-free cupcakes and cookies, and liquid nitrogen ice cream by home bakers and patissiers including The Parfait Co., Fat is Flavour, Nice Kream, Yo Brownies and Cupalicious. Prices will range from Rs 50 to Rs 400. Only cash accepted. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3, from noon to 6 pm.
Where: Out of The Blue, Le Sutra Hotel, near Olive Bar and Kitchen, Union Park, Khar. Tel: 022 2600 3000.
MUSIC Red Bull Tour Bus #OffTheRoof at Richardson and Cruddas
The third edition of this annual gig series held on a bus which turns into a stage will feature performances by Hindi film music composer Amit Trivedi, bass music star Nucleya aka Udyan Sagar, the dancehall duo of Delhi Sultanate and Begum X aka rapper Taru Dalmia and singer Samara Chopra, dance-rock outfit The Ganesh Talkies and progressive metal band Pangea. Tickets, priced at Rs 499 per head, are being sold on Insider.in.
When: Saturday, October 3 at 5 pm.
Where: Richardson and Cruddas, Sir J. J. Road, Byculla.
MUSIC Saadhna at Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Auditorium
The second day of this two-day Hindustani classical festival featuring female musicians will comprise solo recitals by tabla player Hetal Mehta from Ahmedabad and vocalist Devaki Pandit from Mumbai. There is no entry fee.
When: Saturday, October 3 at 7 pm.
Where: Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Auditorium, 252 Veer Savarkar Marg, Shivaji Park, Dadar (West). Tel: 022 2446 5877.
THEATRE The Hound of the Baskervilles at the NCPA
Theatre group AKVarious gives the Sherlock Holmes mystery a comedic twist in this play. See here for our review. Tickets, priced at Rs 300, Rs 500, Rs 750 and Rs 1,000 per head, are being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Saturday, October 3 at 7.30 pm.
Where: Tata Theatre, National Centre for the Performing Arts, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point. Tel: 022 2282 4567.
FOOD & DRINK German Dining Experience at El Tara
The Dining Table, a series of pop-up meals by home cooks and professional chefs organised through Project Eat, a new food consultancy and events company, will launch with a German spread by Ananya Banerjee to mark Oktoberfest, the annual Bavarian beer and food festival. The home cook, known for her African feasts, will prepare German meatballs; grilled sausages with roast potatoes and bacon; meat and vegetable stew; breaded chicken cutlet with potato salad; and butter cake with custard sauce. The vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus, priced at Rs 1,800 and Rs 2,000 per person respectively, are inclusive of a pint of beer. To reserve a spot, email info.projecteat@gmail.com or call 99202 30240. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Saturday, October 3 at 7.30 pm and 9.30 pm.
Where: El Tara, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai. Tel: 99202 30240.
MUSIC Alo Wala + DJ MoCity at Cafe Nemo
A double bill of Copenhagen-based Danish-American bass-heavy electro-pop act Alo Wala and Dubai-based Iraqi DJ MoCity aka Mohammed Abood, one of the founding members of Delhi sound system Reggae Rajahs. There is no entry fee. See the Facebook event page for more information.
When: Saturday, October 3 at 10 pm.
Where: Cafe Nemo, 329/A, Thadani House, opposite Indian Coast Guard, Worli Village, Worli. Tel: 022 2437 9841.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
SHOPPING & STYLE Saloon Vintage at House of Wow
The second edition of this series of pop-up sales of vintage apparel curated by digital strategist Anjli Vyas, will have on offer a 100-piece collection called Rebirth. The collection includes shift dresses, printed shorts and evening gowns sourced by Vyas during her travels across Asia, Europe and North America. Prices will range from Rs 1,500 to Rs 7,000. Only cash accepted. See the Facebook page for more information.
When: Sunday, October 4, from 11 am to 6 pm.
Where: House of Wow, Natraj Building, opposite St. Stanislaus School, Hill Road, Bandra (West). Tel: 90290 02707.
FOOD & DRINK Bengali Mahabhojon at APB Cook Studio
At this pop-up meal, home cook Pia Promina, daughter of Minakshie Dasgupta, the chef and owner of the iconic Kolkata restaurant Kewpie’s Kitchen, will prepare Bengali specialties. Promina will serve lau shukto (a dry dish made with bottle gourd and bitter gourd), vegetable paturi (steamed pumpkin and ridge gourd flavoured with mustard and coconut and wrapped in banana leaf), muri ghonto (fish head cooked with spices) and biuli dal (urad cooked with ginger, chilli and fennel seeds), items that are not typically found on restaurant menus. The lunch is priced at Rs 1,200 per person (excluding taxes). To reserve a seat, call 022 4251 2799.
When: Sunday, October 4, from noon to 3 pm.
Where: APB Cook Studio, 301, Srishti Plaza, Saki Vihar Road, Andheri (East). Tel: 022 4215 2799.
SHOPPING & STYLE Besos Pop-up at Tangerine Arts Studio
Yoga-related and summer apparel including tights, yoga mats, crop tops, maxis, tassel tops, gladiators, wedges and tie-dye print clothing, will be on offer at this pop-up exhibition and sale by Kemps Corner boutique Besos. Prices will range from Rs 500 to Rs 4,000. Only cash accepted.
When: Sunday, October 4, from noon to 8 pm.
Where: Tangerine Arts Studio, Second Floor, Rukhsana Apartments, off Pali Hill, Ambedkar Road, near Sarvodaya DVD Library and Puja Casa building, Bandra (West). Tel: 98673 69960.
THEATRE The Hound of the Baskervilles at the NCPA
Theatre group AKVarious gives the Sherlock Holmes mystery a comedic twist in this new play. See here for our review. Tickets, priced at Rs 300, Rs 500, Rs 750 and Rs 1,000 per head, are being sold on Bookmyshow.com.
When: Sunday, October 4 at 4 pm and 7.30 pm.
Where: Tata Theatre, National Centre for the Performing Arts, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point. Tel: 022 2282 4567.
ONGOING
HISTORY Kindred Nations: A History of US ‒ India Relations at Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum
An exhibition of photographs, documents and other objects that reveal relationships between Indians and Americans from the late eighteenth century until Independence in 1947. 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, October 25. Open Thursday to Tuesday, from 10 am to 5.30 pm; Wednesday, closed.
Where: Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Rani Baug, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Road, Byculla. Tel: 022 2373 1234.
ART Unpacking the Studio: Celebrating the Jehangir Sabavala Bequest at Jehangir Nicholson Art Foundation
This exhibition comprises the late artist's paintings and personal articles such as diaries, sketchbooks and portfolios that were donated by his wife Shirin Sabavala to the Jehangir Nicholson Art Foundation, which is housed inside the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya. The show, which has been curated by Ranjit Hoskote, places Jehangir Sabavala's work in the context of his artistic inspirations, his education in Mumbai, London and Paris, and his practice among his peers from the 1930s to the 1950s. Tickets to enter the museum are priced at Rs 70 per head for visitors above the age of 12, Rs 20 per head for children between the ages of five and 12 and Rs 300 per head for foreigners above the age of 12.
When: Until Thursday, December 31. The Foundation is open Tuesday to Sunday, from 10.30 am to 6 pm; Monday, closed.
Where: Jehangir Nicholson Art Foundation, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Second Floor, East Wing, Kala Ghoda. Tel: 022 2202 9613.
ART PHOTOGRAPHY Conversations in Colour: Raghubir Singh at Jhaveri Contemporary
An exhibition of images by the lensman and photographers he mentored, Ketaki Sheth, Ram Rahman and Sooni Taraporevala. See a piece about the works here.
When: Until Saturday, October 10. Open Tuesday to Saturday, from 11 am to 6 pm; Sunday and Monday, closed.
Where: Jhaveri Contemporary, 2 Krishna Niwas, 58A Walkeshwar Road. Tel: 022 2369 3639.
ART Hyphenated Lives at Chemould Prescott Road
Reena Saini Kallat's new solo show, in which she has used the electrical cable as a symbol, hinges on the theme of conflict.
When: Until Saturday, October 10. Open Monday to Saturday, from 11 am to 7 pm; Sunday, closed.
Where: Chemould Prescott Road, Queens Mansion, Third Floor, G. Talwatkar Marg, near Cathedral School, Fort. Tel: 022 2200 0211.
ART PHOTOGRAPHY Kashmir: Insider/Outsider at Sakshi Gallery
A show of video works and photographs of Kashmir by artists Amit Mehra, who lives in Delhi, and Veer Munshi, a native of Srinagar living in the capital. While Mehra has photographed Kashmiri landscapes and streetscapes, Munshi trained his lens on the ruined homes of displaced people.
When: Until Saturday, October 17. Open Monday to Saturday, from 11 am to 6 pm; Sunday, closed.
Where: Sakshi Gallery, 6/19, Grants Building, Second Floor, Arthur Bunder Road, Colaba. Tel: 022 6610 3424.
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