There's no other city that matches up to Mumbai's effervescent energy. From its timeless heritage to the buzzing nightlife and the multiple top-notch restaurants, the Maximum City has it all, and there is no better time to explore them all than the weekend. Luckily, the city is brimming with a few cool events too. Here is what you should check out in the Maximum City:
The folk-rock band Swarathma is celebrating the release of their new album “Raushan” this weekend. Known for their harmonious melodies, Vasu Dixit, K J Pavan, Varun Murali, Sanjeev Nayak, Jishnu Dasgupta and Joel Milan Baptist blend Western genres like blues rock and reggae with classical Hindustani and Carnatic traditions. The band’s 20-year-long journey has been marked by innovation and creativity including live collaborations with artificial intelligence, interactive showcases and cross-cultural music.
Date: May 25 | 7:30PM
Venue: Dublin Square, Phoenix Marketcity, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Patelwadi Kurla, Kurla West, Kurla, Mumbai 400070
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Meditation is known for reducing stress, promoting emotional health, enhancing self-awareness and improving sleep. Transcendental Meditation (TM) is where you silently repeat a mantra in your head with the purpose of settling your body into a state of restful alertness. With this type of meditation, your active mind settles inward until you transcend to a state of pure consciousness.
Take advantage of the opportunity to learn this meditation technique with Kamlakar Tehre, a former software engineer turned TM teacher who combines his technical background with his passion for health and wellness.
Date: May 25 | 6:30PM-8:30PM | May 26 | 9AM-8PM
Venue: The Integral Space, 14, Janata Estate, Senapati Bapat Marg, Landmark, next to Manyavar, above Urban Ladder, Lower Parel West, Mumbai 400013
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Sassoon Docks is one of the oldest and largest fish markets in Mumbai. It’s a sensory feast where the aroma of freshly caught seafood mingles with the sights and sounds of fisherfolk at work. It provides ample opportunities for candid street photography as well as possibilities for posed portraits of the fisherfolk.
Join Parvez Shaikh, a street and documentary-style photographer who has held solo exhibitions of his work in the country, for this tour. Participants will get a brief introduction to street photography, how to navigate through fast-moving scenes and the ethics of portraying strangers.
Date: May 26 | 6:30AM-9AM
Venue: Sassoon Docks, Azad Nagar, Colaba, Mumbai 400005
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The “All You Can Street” event bills itself as a progressive fashion festival where clothes, culture, music and art meet under one roof. The event will feature homegrown brands like Warping Theories, IMWIP, Margn Word and Stamp Duty.
Date: May 25 | 12:30PM till late night | May 26 | 12:30PM-10PM
Venue: Jio World Convention Centre, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai 400098
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The “Drag Star Night Race” will feature supercars and select superbikes for a night of thrills at the Juhu Airstrip.
Date: May 25 | 8PM
Venue: Juhu Airstrip, 3RWQ+XJC, Swami Vivekananda Road, Airport Area, Juhu, Mumbai 400049
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"Candycity" is an enchanting event for children to immerse themselves in a whimsical wonderland of candy-themed fun. From a life-size castle to chocolate ball pit, lollipop fields to chocolate fountains, every corner is filled with sweet surprises for children from four to 12 years old. Join Mr. Candy for immersive workshops on face tattoos, glitter armbands, bag making, candy crown making and candy theme painting. The icing on the cake? Free candies.
Date: May 25-26 | 12PM-8PM
Venue: Phoenix Marketcity, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Patelwadi Kurla, Kurla West, Kurla, Mumbai 400070
Book your spot here.