It’s a new month but the Olympics continue to have us hooked to our screens. Now that the monumental task of filing taxes is behind you, give yourself a break by relaxing with your hobbies and friends and supporting the Indian contingent at the Games. You can also start planning your Independence Day staycation, add these once-in-a-lifetime things to do in Los Angeles on your bucket list, take a tour of India’s greenest railway stations, check out the top things to do in Singapore, and explore Budapest like Hindi actor Raveena Tandon.
If you want to get out of the house, here’s a selection of the best weekend events in Mumbai from August 3-4.
Folk fusion artist Papon, aka Angaraag Mahanta, will use his soulful voice accompanied by the khol, tabla and the strum of a guitar to create a musical experience for the ages. Boasting a dynamic line-up featuring a bassist, guitarist, drummer, percussionist and keyboardist, Papon and his band The East India Company will make you fall in love with them all over again. Their music is a fusion of various genres and styles. Snap up tickets at the BookMyShow website.
Date: August 3 | 6PM
Venue: Dublin Square, Phoenix Marketcity, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Patelwadi Kurla, Kurla West, Kurla, Mumbai 400070
The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) is hosting the second edition of the “NMACC Bachpan.” This nine-day festival is dedicated to celebrating children and creating a space where entertainment meets learning. Spread across multiple venues, a series of curated events have been thoughtfully designed to encourage children to learn about art and culture through fun and interactive experiences of music, dance, theatre, storytelling, visual arts, robotics, puppetry, circus acts and more. The idea is to create lasting creative impressions on children in their formative years. Book your place at the BookMyShow website.
Date: August 3-11
Venue: The Cube, The Studio Theatre, NMACC Lobby Level 1, Jio World Centre, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai 400098
Friendship Day in India is celebrated on the first Sunday of August every year. There’s probably no better way to catch up with your friends than by checking out a colourful pop-up experience at the Fauna Café. Get matching tattoos by artists from Ayvak, buy adorable jewellery and tote bags from Studio Cha-Ching, pick the perfect bracelet and pendent for your closest mates from Elaro Accessories, and treat “man’s best friend”, aka dogs, to free food. A workshop on candle art therapy will also be held at the café so you can sip on a complimentary beverage while doing something creative. Book your seat from the Insider website.
Date: August 4 | 4PM
Venue: Fauna Café, Shop number 1, Oriana Business Park, Road Number 22, Neheru Nagar, Wagle Industrial Estate, Thane West, Thane 400604
“Every Brilliant Thing” is an uplifting story about love, life, family, mental health and a list of all the wonderful things in the world. Presented as a live participative performance, this moving and intimate piece invites the audience to celebrate the joy found in everyday objects. The unique experience encourages everyone present to meet and interact with one another as well as the performer to take the story forward. Written by award-winning writer and theatre director Duncan Macmillan and performed by Bengaluru-based actor Vivek Madan, the play attempts a conversation on mental health issues like depression and coping with the suicide of a loved one. Book tickets from the Insider website.
Date: August 3 | 5:30PM
Venue: Museum Plaza, Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum, 91A, Rani Baug, Veer Mata Jijbai Bhonsle Udyan, Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Road, Byculla East, Mumbai 400027
The Hindu festival of Navratri may be a few months away but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a head start on the festivities. The garba dance is a swirl of music, colour and fanfare and it’s coming to you this weekend. “Rangratri 3.0” is a pre-Navratri event that promises an unforgettable night of dancing and merriment under the stars. Book your place from the AllEvents website or call +919323353536.
Date: August 3 | 6PM-7PM
Venue: Param Keshav Baug, Navroji Lane, Ghatkopar West, Mumbai 400086
