5 Things to do in Mumbai this Weekend
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Staff Writer- 8 minutes read
This weekend’s got it all—whether you’re ready to cheer for fabulous drag queens, feast on the finest biryanis, or find zen with a sunrise meditation. You can time-travel with Salim and Anarkali, explore the beautiful painted stories of the Aravani community, or just dance till you drop. Pick your flavour, and let the weekend do the rest!
Satrangi Mela
It doesn’t need to be June for you to celebrate pride. This weekend at antiSOCIAL, drop by this all-day queer fest. Here you can wander through flea markets, watch invigorating drag performances, and dance the day away.
Date: January 19, 2.00 pm onwards
Venue: antiSOCIAL, Lower Parel
Pricing: Free of Cost
Dil Se Dehlnavi Festival
ITC Maratha’s Peshwa Pavilion cooks up a storm with ‘Dil Se Dehlnavi’, a food festival that brings Delhi flavours all the way to Mumbai. Put together by Chef Mujahid from Sheraton New Delhi, this menu is dressed to impress with iconic Delhi dishes including Dehlnavi Gosht Nehari, Dilli Fish Fry, and Serai Gosht Biryani.
Date: January 17-18, 7.00 pm-11.30 pm | January 19, 12.30 pm-3.30 pm
Venue: Peshwa Pavilion, ITC Maratha
Pricing: ₹3,000-₹3,300 onwards
Call 022 40341800.
Mughal e Azam: The Musical
Feroz Abbas Khan is reviving his magnum opus, Mughal e Azam: The Musical, to tell the story of Salim and Anarkali, the star-crossed lovers of the Mughal era. Once again on the big stage, this larger-than-life production is pulling in the grandeur from some of the most prominent Indian and international talent including Mayuri Upadhya and Manish Malhotra. The musical will also feature original songs from 1960 K Asif film of the same name.
Date: January 17, 7.30pm| January 18-19, 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Venue: Grand Theatre, Neeta Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre
Pricing: ₹900-₹22,500
On the Cusp of the Eighth Day Art Exhibit
This solo exhibit by the Aravani Project is must-see for those who couldn’t catch it during Mumbai Gallery Weekend. The exhibit, running right till the end of February, summons the life and works of Aravanis, the Indian transgender community, by presenting canvases, photographs, testimonies, and narratives to explore the many facets of living as a trans person in this country.
Date: January 17-19, 11.30am-7.30pm
Venue: Gallery XXL
Pricing: Free of Cost
Sunrise Meditation
If you’re up for an early rise this weekend, it’s a good idea to pay a visit to AER on Saturday morning. Begin with a sofa seated guided group pranayam and mediation conducted by experienced facilitators. Following this serene sunrise, dive into a Four Seasons Wellness breakfast with superfoods for a healthy start to your day.
Date: January 18, 6.30am-9.30pm
Venue: AER, Four Seasons
Pricing: ₹5,000
Call +91 9221292169.
