While we meet every Friday with nothing but joy as this means not having to put pants on for two whole days — sometimes social obligations state otherwise. Planning ahead for a weekend is hard work, more so with the multitude of options that are available. Unfortunately, we don’t have a Zomato or Swiggy to help us filter events out, which is why we decided to step in as your Weekend Warriors. While we can’t promise to be entirely unbiased, we can promise to offer you a hand-picked section of events we know you’ll enjoy.
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For Whom Food Outweighs All Else
Hands up if you’re that friend who hates being on the dance floor with a 100 other people rubbing up against you. Fries (or whatever food you pick for the night) are all you really need, in the end. And of course, some beer. Don’t let the usual weekend plans get you down sonny, there’s a whole world of food waiting to be explored out there!
While this isn’t really an event of sorts, it is still quite the expedition. Held on every Sunday morning irrespective of the seasons at Bandra, Versova, Malad and even Thane, these markets sources all their produce from the Nashik/Pune/Mumbai belt. Everything sold at these markets is completely organic, without chemicals or artificial pesticides. For more information, click here.
When: Saturday, September 9 at 7pm.
Where: The walk will begin outside Al Rehmani restaurant on Mohammed Ali Ro
From Smoked Mutton Kheema Samosas and Bheja Cutlets to Mutton Biryani and Paya Soup — this is one feast you don’t want to miss out on. Local history enthusiasts Khaki Tours is organising a Bohri Mohalla Munch, a specially curated Food Walk in the labyrinths of Bohri Mohalla to munch on delightful street food. Participants will get to taste khari biscuits, the non-alcoholic ‘absinthe’, the original ‘natural’ ice cream and biryani without ‘rice’ among other delicacies. For Tickets priced at Rs 1,199 per person. Book your tickets here. For more information, visit the Facebook event page.
When: September 9
Where: Mag Street Kitchen, Mumbai.
Taking their diners through an amazing journey, from fresh fruit to chocolate and how it came to be, Danda Food Project has initiated this unique sit down dining experience. Each course of this meal will feature a different interpretation of the glorious and versatile cacao plant, right from the sweet fruity pulp to the creamy cacao butter, the rich chocolate and the earthy beans used to create it. There will be 7 courses of savory food and 3 courses of desserts. Each course will be paired with premium sparkling or red wine from the house of Casablanca & Good Earth Wines as well as a unique Chocolate Stout style ale crafted especially for this meal by Bombay Duck Brewing. The cost of the dinner is INR 5000-5500 per head. Register for this unique dining experience here. For more details about the event, click here.
When Music Is All You Need
Our readers know by now that Homegrown has a certain niche of music that we expose our audience to. We’ve expanded on that in this event selection though, to be fair. From vinyl sessions to an all-out Friday night kinda’ gig — take your pick.
When: Friday, September 8 at 10pm.
Where: Summer House Cafe, Mathuradas Mills Compound, Lower Parel.
Groove with the ocean vibe & immerse in the sights & sounds of the world above & below the water as this experiential evening will take you across the mesmerizing islands of Seychelles. The Kalizma is world renowned Edwardian yacht, which is over 100 years and has a legacy of having served in two world wars.
Organised by artist and event management Krunk in association with Seychelles Tourism, this electronic music gig will feature sets by DJ-producers Kumail Hamid, Paloma Monnappa, Schlick aka Bradley Tellis from Mumbai and Tarqeeb aka Ashish Jose from Delhi. There is no entry fee.
When: September 9 | 7PM
Where: Tata Theatre, NCPA, Mumbai
The Magnets, an internationally acclaimed British A Capella sensation from Britain are a must see this weekend. Thesix man sound machine combines beat boxing and harmonies to produce something spectacular. Having performed in major London venues such as the Buckingham Palace for the Queen’s Jubilee, the O2 Empire and The Roundhouse and won the reputation as festival favorites at Edinburgh and Adelaide, The Magnets will be singing international chartbusters across genres. What’s more? They will be accompanied by Indian-Canadian, classical-crossover singer, Natalie Di Luccio. The fusion of such unique talents is sure to set the stage on fire. The cost ranges from INR 1,000 - 5,000. To book your tickets, click here.
When: Saturday, September 9 at 10pm.
Where: AntiSocial, Basement, Khar Social, Khar West
This Bangalore-based electronic music DJ-producer’s new album will have you on the edge of your seat. Oceantied aka Ketan Bahirat will play a gig to promote his new two-track EP Paradise/Closets. The album encapsulates the feeling of a Bangalore winter creeping in, filled with textures and melodies that add a theatrical touch to both tracks in the EP. Accompanied with powerful vocals from Alexandria in Paradise, and a dreamy semi-fictional narrative by Benkii in Closets, this musical night will take you through an experential journey of different sound palettes. The entry fee is Rs 300 per person. For more information, see the Facebook event page.
The Cultural Hub Of Activity
You’re never too old for a good ol’ Arts & Crafts sesh, but don’t worry, this section isn’t just relegated to literal art. Culture is what we thrive on, and what India is known for! It’d be majorly disappointing if we didn’t have a section dedicated to those who’d rather spend their weekend learning a new skill, watching a play, hearing a story or simply immersing themselves in art and culture, whatsoever form it may come in.
When: September 9, 10PM
Where: Begins at Happy Cycle Shop, Colaba
This unique, one of its kind event will transcend you to the time when Bombay was a quaint little town under the British Raj. The Midnight Cycling & Storytelling event which will happen on every Saturday this September will trace the life-journey of a young Gujarati boy who went on from being one of the richest businessman in Bombay to becoming the most hated man.They called him “Kimayagar” or a magician. This midnight adventure will show the participants a different side of Colaba and some of its most legendary structures, and how the protagonist of the story played a role in their making. There is an interesting story-tour-quiz and the winning team gets a special souvenir from “The Legend of Bombay Bards”. The event costs INR 699 - 1199. To buy tickets, click here.
When: September 9 | 10 | 16 | 6PM & 8PM
Where: Harkat Studios, Versova, Mumbai
A two-actor play with live music, poetry and dance performances, this intense play explores the different meanings of love and is guaranteed to bring out all your emotions. Shikaayat poses important questions like, ‘who decides what is right and what is wrong? And what do you do when you crave someone more than anything else in this world?’ This play is an attempt to show the mirror back to the society who think they get to dictate everything. To catch a sneak peak of the play, click here. For more details, you can visit them here. The cost for one ticket is INR 350.
When: September 9, 7-8.30 pm
Where: Studio Tamaasha, Versova
Draupadi, Ahalya, Kunti, Tara, Sita – who were these women? What were their roles and how are they relevant to us today. The session looks into some well-known and some hidden figures from the epics, puranas and other forms of traditional literature that explore the significance of women in societies past and present and explore different mythological themes through a selection of stories, symbols and recurring motifs. Tickets at INR 100. For more details click here.
The iconic Matterden CFC, also known as Deepak Cinema, has grown to become an art hub drawing in like-minded art lovers from across the city. Their recent announcement has thrilled film lovers — every Sunday evening, for the next 26 months, they will be screening classic films for the public. This week they’ve got Ingmar Bergman’s Swedish classic Wild Strawberries (1957), which is about an old man recalling his past. The film will be screened with English subtitles and costs just INR 125. We couldn’t be happier.
Laugh Out Loud
If you have had a heavy week and all you want to do is just hold your belly and laugh like there is no tomorrow, then we’ve got you covered. From the best stand up comedians to some interesting light hearted story sessions, here is where you can head to this weekend to laugh out loud.
I.60 New(ish) Minutes With Rohan Joshi + Zero Expectations - An Afternoon Of New Material With Tanmay Bhat
When: September 9 | 1:30PM & 3PM
Where:The Cuckoo Club, Mumbai
This is one event we do not need to convince you for. The Hive brings you an afternoon full of laughter with most popular comedians of our generation: Rohan Joshi and Tanmay Bhat in two seperate comic events. Enjoy 60 New(ish) minutes with Rohan Joshi and an afternoon of new material with Tanmay Bhatt which is a work in progress where the comedian is trying out new writing and material. Tickets at INR 260. Book your tickets here.
When: Saturday, September 9th; 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Where: Rise Mumbai, Lower Parel
If you have ever been on a really bad awkward date(s) that seem funny only in retrospect them come share your sorrows at this live story telling show. Story Party is the live storytelling show about the one topic we all struggle with- dating. Featuring professional storytellers sharing true dating stories about the time they got played, made, or just tangled up in that love stuff, you’ll hear the good, bad, ugly but always relatable dating stories. You can share your own dating stories too. You’ve been on enough awkward dates to master the art of fake laughing. Now go to the show and laugh for real! Grab your tickets here at INR 1000.
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