From A Queer Festival To A Letter Writing Workshop: Top Things To Do In Mumbai This Weekend

This weekend, Mumbai is packed yet again with events and activities that will get you out and about. From the Satrangi Mela to a special Veganuary menu, there is no shortage of things you can do in the “Maximum City.” Those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle, however, can look into embarking on these top treks.

Here are the top things to do in Mumbai from January 18-19, 2025.

Attend An LGBTQIA+ Festival

The Satrangi Mela is an all-day queer fest where everyone is welcome to embrace diversity and express themselves freely. Dive into lively flea markets, soulful music and captivating drag performances that celebrate love, identity and belonging. Whether you're there to shop, dance or simply embrace the energy around you, Satrangi Mela offers an experience that will leave you inspired and uplifted. Entry is free.

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Date: January 19 | 2PM onwards

Venue: antiSOCIAL, Plot 242, Mathuradas Mill Compound, SJ Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400013

Celebrate Wankhede Stadium’s 50^th Anniversary

The Wankhede Stadium has been the heartbeat of cricket in Mumbai since 1974. This iconic ground has witnessed extraordinary feats that have etched themselves into cricketing lore, from Sunil Gavaskar's elegance and Dilip Vengsarkar's grit to Ravi Shastri's iconic sixes and Sachin Tendulkar's unmatched brilliance. It was here in 2011 that one iconic six sealed India’s World Cup victory, creating a memory that will forever live in the hearts of millions. Join cricketing legends Sunil Gavaskar, Dilip Vengsarkar, Ravi Shastri, Sachin Tendulkar, Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav as they recount tales that transport you to the heart of these unforgettable moments. There will also be special live performances by Ajay Atul and Avadhoot that capture the spirit and energy of Wankhede’s rich history. Get tickets from the Insider website.

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Date: January 19 | 6PM onwards

Venue: Wankhede Stadium, D Road, Churchgate, Mumbai 400020

Join A Letter Writing Experience

Take a nostalgia trip by writing letters and postcards to friends, family or your future self with Daakroom’s “Letter Writing Carnival.” Ongoing since 2016, the carnival also has prizes in competitions like letter writing, postcard designing and best handwriting that are open to all age groups. Visitors have the opportunity to participate in workshops led by experts in writing, art, craft, storytelling and philately. There will also be delicious food, enchanting music, captivating performances and interactive games. Get tickets from the AllEvents website.

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Date: January 18 | 10AM-6PM

Venue: World Trade Center, Center 1, Ganesh Murti Nagar, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai 400005

Meet Children’s Author David Walliams

David Walliams OBE has won numerous publishing awards for his best-selling children’s books, which have been translated into 53 languages and have sold over 37 million copies worldwide. Several of them have been successfully adapted for television, including the International Emmy award-winning “Ratburger,” “Gangsta Granny” and “Billionaire Boy.” This weekend, grab the opportunity to meet him as part of his India tour promoting his latest book “Super Sleuth.” Buying a ticket comes with a signed copy of the book, too. Register your place at the Insider website.

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Date: January 19 | 11:30AM

Venue: Royal Opera House, Shrimad Rajchandraji Marg, Charni Road East, Opera House, Girgaon, Mumbai 400004

Indulge In A Special Veganuary Menu

The Olive Bar and Kitchen in Bandra has partnered with Veganuary, a non-profit organisation that encourages people worldwide to try going vegan for the month of January. The restaurant’s special Veganuary menu includes soups; salads like cold zucchini salad, pickled apricot salad, pickled apricots with avocado, iceberg lettuce and arugula garnished with pumpkin and sunflower seeds; and roasted carrot and pumpkin soup. There are appetisers such as quinoa cakes served on a bed of muhammara with candied walnuts, smashed avocado and five-seed crackers, and ratatouille tart, a flavour-packed tart with velvety tomato butter, crunchy purple yam and a hint of smoky barbecue rub. Main courses offer dishes like linguine cacio e pepe (linguine tossed with zucchini strands, garlic and olive oil); green pea and edamame risotto, a creamy red rice risotto with coconut cream, peas, asparagus and a drizzle of fragrant basil oil; and stuffed portobello mushroom filled with Millie’s vegan mozzarella and paired with quinoa pilaf, roasted carrot cream and topped with crispy truffle panko. For dessert, guests can enjoy coconut and pineapple, a silky coconut panna cotta with grilled pineapple compote and a drizzle of passion fruit broth. Call +917208478228 for reservations.

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Date: Throughout January

Venue: Olive Bar and Kitchen, 14, Nargis Dutt Road, Union Park, Khar West, Mumbai 400052