Attend A Jazz Festival, Watch A Lauded Play And More In Mumbai This Weekend

The end of the year is coming soon and a lot of people are now planning their Christmas and New Year’s Eve getaway. For those who like hill stations, consider checking out one of these places near the “Maximum City” for a relaxing break. Meanwhile, those with a sweet tooth should look into gifting some of these delicious East Indian delicacies to their loved ones.

Here are the top weekend events in Mumbai from December 7-8, 2024.

The Mumbai Jazz Festival Is Back In Town

This December, the Mumbai Jazz Festival is back to serenade residents with smooth tunes. Featuring a stellar international line-up, this one-day event will bring joy, rhythm and groovy soundscapes to enliven the weekend. Guests can listen to Lonitseera from Estonia, whose debut album "Tapeet" (Wallpaper, 2022) was well-received by critics and fans alike; Milli Janatková from the Czech Republic, a singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer and visual artist who plays guitar, percussion, drums and uses looping devices; Solah, a duo from the Réunion Islands who blend vocal performances through their artistic experiences; and the Silvan Joray Trio featuring Hillai Govreen, whose fluid sound is introspective, thoughtful and evokes nostalgia and longing for faraway scenes. Book tickets at the Insider website.

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Date: December 7 | 6PM onwards

Venue: Phoenix Palladium, 462, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400013

Watch A Mind-Bending Play Combining Love And Physics

“Constellations: An Exploration of Love across Infinite Possibilities” is one of contemporary theatre’s most compelling love stories. Having captivated audiences in the West End and Broadway, it is returning to the stage of the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Mumbai to delight audiences once again. Written by Nick Payne, directed by Bruce Guthrie, and starring Kunaal Roy Kapur and Aahana Kumra, the play explores multiple timelines of a single relationship through the lens of quantum physics and string theory. Each scene unfolds in a parallel universe, revealing profound insights into how small choices shape our destinies. Is it fate, or do we alter our paths with every decision we make? Book tickets at the NCPA website.

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Date: December 7-8 | 4PM | 7:30PM

Venue: National Centre for the Performing Arts, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021

A Night Of Cocktails With The World’s 7^th Best Bar

Dining establishment Ode is collaborating with Tres Monos, ranked the 7^th Best Bar in the World 2024, for an exclusive night of cocktail excellence. Known for its boundary-pushing creations, Tres Monos will showcase a selection of signature cocktails that perfectly blend bold flavours with innovative techniques. Guests can savour the Michelita, a refreshing mix of Tequila 1800 Reposado, tomato water, lime and beer foam; the Rompe Quinotos, a complex concoction of Cointreau, Tres Monos orange wine, kumquat liqueur, vermouth blend and black olive; the summery Julep de Verano, combining Tequila 1800 Blanco, Cynar, watermelon, mint and grapefruit; and the aromatic Calapera No Chilla, crafted with Tequila 1800 Blanco, lime, green apple, sandalwood and vibrant colours. With limited seats available for this one-night-only event, reservations are highly recommended. Contact +919076031111 for details.

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Date: December 7 | 8PM onwards

Venue: Ode, Gate Number 4, Raheja Altimus, Pandurang Budhkar Marg, opposite Doordarshan Kendra, B Wing, BDD Chawls Worli, Worli, Mumbai 400018

Rejuvenate Your Mind And Body With A Nature Camp Experience

The end of the year calls for a much-needed winding down from the chaos and mundanity of city life. For a rejuvenating getaway, consider going to Wada in Maharashtra. The adventure tour outfitter Natventure, along with Woosh Biz, have put together a camp that not only helps visitors relax amidst the serenity of nature but also them helps them acquire skills that work wonders for the mind and body. The list of activities at the nature camp include Warli art and basket weaving; cooking with the tribal community and bonding over food; building a raft with other team members; and experiencing the simplicity of rural life, from milking a cow to planting corn, among others. Visit the Natventure Holiday website and social media for details.

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Date: December 7-8

Feast On Bengali Food

The Novotel Imagicaa Khopoli is hosting “Banglar Bhoj,” a one-of-a-kind Bengali-themed dinner at their all-day dining restaurant, The Square. Guests can experience the true essence of Bengali cuisine by sampling authentic Kolkata-style biryani; traditional Bengali curries like shorshe maach and kosha mangsho; and iconic Kolkata desserts such as rosogolla, mishti doi and sandesh. Contact +917030951533 for details.

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Date: December 7 and 14 | 7PM-11PM

Venue: The Square, Novotel Imagicaa Khopoli, 30/31 Sangdewadi, off Mumbai Pune Expressway, Khopoli 410203