Things to do in Mumbai this weekend
Get tipsy
The people behind Social are taking the word `long' in Long Island Ice Tea and running with it. Their Long Drink Festival will not only feature their regular LITs (there are three varieties of those), but it also includes potent concoctions titled The Longest Jagermeister Iced Coffee, The Floatiest Long Island Ice Cream Soda and The Longest Aam Iced Tea. A 500 ml version is priced at Rs 500, while hardcore drinkers can try the 1,000 ml avatar for Rs 1,000. A perfect way to kick start your Saturday night shenanigans.
WHERE: Todi Social, Lower Parel and Colaba Social, Colaba WHEN: Ongoing LOG: http:www.socialoffline.in
Tonight, theatre enthusiasts in the suburbs can watch one of the longest running plays in the country -Bottoms Up. The musical, written and directed by Bharat Dabholkar, marked a turning point in English theatre in the country during the 80s and touched on volatile subjects of that time. This version of Bottoms Up has been updated to keep up with the changing tides. It takes a dig at aggressive TV news anchors, budget airlines, and of course, our politicians. WHERE: Bhaidas Auditorium, Vile Parle WHEN: 8.45 pm
ENTRY: Rs 500 to Rs 2,000 LOG: http:www.bookmyshow.com
Groove to PCRC
D elhi-based act Peter Cat Recording Co -yes, the name is based on that popular Park Street restaurant in Kolkata -is set to launch Climax, their latest album. It's hard to pin-point their sound, but the band themselves describe it as “cabaretgypsy golfbathroom waltz“. The band, known for surreal live performances, comprises Suryakant (vocals, guitar), Rohan (bass), Kartik (guitar) and Karan (drums).
WHERE: Blue Frog, Lower Parel WHEN: July 12, 9.30 pm ENTRY: Rs 350 or Rs 1,000 (full cover) CALL: 61586158
Try an authentic Parsi meal
Venture into the ancestral residence of home chef Mahrukh, who is welcoming guests for a traditional Parsi meal (yes, there will be raspberry soda, fret not). The lipsmacking menu looks like this: akuri (scrambled eggs) with chapatti, jardalu na gosht (slowcooked tender lamb in apricot gravy with salli), chicken pulao and daal, saria and lagan nu achaar (rice crisps with homemade date pickle) and for dessert, the famous lagan nu custard (baked caramel custard topped with nuts).
WHERE: Gowalia Tank, Grant Road WHEN: July 12, 1 pm onwards PRICE: Rs 1,500 LOG: http:www.trekurious.com
Wave the rainbow flag
While people in America rejoice the legalisation of gay marriages in all states, we too can celebrate the feat. How? By attending the QFest, that returns to a Khar cultural hub this Sunday.The day begins with the screening of The L Word, a popular TV series that focuses on a group of lesbian and bisexual women (2 pm). Then, at 5 pm, Shobhna Kumar from Queer Ink will deliver a talk.Rainbow Mic that will see talented artistes such as poet Imaan Surve, comedian Pavitra Shetty and musical act Gangsta Gudiya perform kicks off at 6.30 pm.
WHERE: The Hive, Khar WHEN: July 12, 2 pm to 10 pm ENTRY: Free LOG: community@ alivehive.org
The people behind Social are taking the word `long' in Long Island Ice Tea and running with it. Their Long Drink Festival will not only feature their regular LITs (there are three varieties of those), but it also includes potent concoctions titled The Longest Jagermeister Iced Coffee, The Floatiest Long Island Ice Cream Soda and The Longest Aam Iced Tea. A 500 ml version is priced at Rs 500, while hardcore drinkers can try the 1,000 ml avatar for Rs 1,000. A perfect way to kick start your Saturday night shenanigans.
WHERE: Todi Social, Lower Parel and Colaba Social, Colaba WHEN: Ongoing LOG: http:www.socialoffline.in
Catch an iconic play
Tonight, theatre enthusiasts in the suburbs can watch one of the longest running plays in the country -Bottoms Up. The musical, written and directed by Bharat Dabholkar, marked a turning point in English theatre in the country during the 80s and touched on volatile subjects of that time. This version of Bottoms Up has been updated to keep up with the changing tides. It takes a dig at aggressive TV news anchors, budget airlines, and of course, our politicians. WHERE: Bhaidas Auditorium, Vile Parle WHEN: 8.45 pm
ENTRY: Rs 500 to Rs 2,000 LOG: http:www.bookmyshow.com
Groove to PCRC
D elhi-based act Peter Cat Recording Co -yes, the name is based on that popular Park Street restaurant in Kolkata -is set to launch Climax, their latest album. It's hard to pin-point their sound, but the band themselves describe it as “cabaretgypsy golfbathroom waltz“. The band, known for surreal live performances, comprises Suryakant (vocals, guitar), Rohan (bass), Kartik (guitar) and Karan (drums).
WHERE: Blue Frog, Lower Parel WHEN: July 12, 9.30 pm ENTRY: Rs 350 or Rs 1,000 (full cover) CALL: 61586158
Try an authentic Parsi meal
Venture into the ancestral residence of home chef Mahrukh, who is welcoming guests for a traditional Parsi meal (yes, there will be raspberry soda, fret not). The lipsmacking menu looks like this: akuri (scrambled eggs) with chapatti, jardalu na gosht (slowcooked tender lamb in apricot gravy with salli), chicken pulao and daal, saria and lagan nu achaar (rice crisps with homemade date pickle) and for dessert, the famous lagan nu custard (baked caramel custard topped with nuts).
WHERE: Gowalia Tank, Grant Road WHEN: July 12, 1 pm onwards PRICE: Rs 1,500 LOG: http:www.trekurious.com
Wave the rainbow flag
While people in America rejoice the legalisation of gay marriages in all states, we too can celebrate the feat. How? By attending the QFest, that returns to a Khar cultural hub this Sunday.The day begins with the screening of The L Word, a popular TV series that focuses on a group of lesbian and bisexual women (2 pm). Then, at 5 pm, Shobhna Kumar from Queer Ink will deliver a talk.Rainbow Mic that will see talented artistes such as poet Imaan Surve, comedian Pavitra Shetty and musical act Gangsta Gudiya perform kicks off at 6.30 pm.
WHERE: The Hive, Khar WHEN: July 12, 2 pm to 10 pm ENTRY: Free LOG: community@ alivehive.org
