Bring the house down
This weekend, don’t let your hair down to retro and hip-hop. Give house music a chance. House is not a new phenomenon. The genre took root in the ‘80s and became very popular in the early ‘90s. Now, it has spread its infectious ‘four to the floor’ beat to clubs all over the world. It uses elements of soul, funk and disco.Tonight Hype hosts DJ Keith Bowden from Atlanta. He is an electronic dance music enthusiast and hosts his own podcast called Aural Pleasures. Also churning out house tonight is DJ Mars at Canvas. He is the younger brother of none other than Ryan Beck, one of the first few DJs to play the genre in the city. Where: Hype, Level 4, Atria Mall When: Saturday, August 2020 Time: 10.00 pm Call: 9004775777 Where: Canvas, High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel When: Saturday, August 2020 Time: 9.00 pm Call: 43485050, 9004603115 | |
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| The thin red line Here is an epic drama that you can make your weekend large with. Andha Yug, a play written in verse shortly after independence by the late Dharamvir Bharati, juxtaposes the Mahabharata with India’s partition. The anti-war play has been adapted by various theatre groups across the country.  It was first aired at Allahabad All India Radio and subsequently went into stage productions in the ‘60s.The version you can catch is produced by Ranga Theatre. It has been rechristened Andha Yug — A Fusion. It uses Mahabharata’s mythical characters to depict the frivolity of violence and hatred. It shows the defeated Kauravas and the victorious Pandavas on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, both doused in loss and regret. Even Krishna, the mediator between the two warring armies fails to bring peace, as Ashwatthama employs his last weapon to destroy the world. Where: Prithvi Theatre, Janik Kutir, Juhu When: Sunday, August 21 6.00 pm and 9.00 pm Entry: Rs 200 Call: 26149546 | |
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| Insider view of the kothas Written by the renowned film critic and filmmaker Khalid Mohamed, the Ashvin Gidwani production Kennedy Bridge recreates the kothas that existed in Mumbai. The play revolves around the courtesan Shehzadi who has a chance encounter with Jahaan, a character that Mohamed has based on his own childhood.
The play throws light on the close bond they shared and the evolution of Kennedy Bridge from a respectable place with courtesans to the brothels it houses today. Writer and director: Khalid Mohamed Cast: Manav Gohil, Richa Chadda, Anchit Kaur, Asif Ali Beg, Yuri Suri and others Where: Tata Theatre, NCPA, Nariman Point Where: Prithvi Theatre, Janki Kutir, Juhu When: Sunday, August 21 6.00 pm and 9.00 pm Entry: Rs 200 Call: 26149546 | |
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| Touch the right chord There are a host of musical events you can choose from this weekend, from old filmy hits to classical music to a fusion of different art forms. To celebrate Kishore Kumar’s birth anniversary, singer Vinod Seshadri who has sung Kishoreda’s songs for more than 20 years will perform at Dinanath Natya Mandir today. He will be joined by professional artistes Sangita Meleka and Vilas Sohoni, who will sing popular numbers from the legend’s films.  If fusion is your thing head to Indira Naik’s performance tomorrow. The arstiste belongs to the Patiala Gharana and will perform numbers inspired by the works of great poets like Kabir, Mirabai, Rumi and Bulle Shah. She won’t just sing, but will add elements of Bharatnatyam and drama to her performance.If you want pure art music, head to Dadar Matunga Cultural Centre hosting a violin recital by popular violinist Dr N Rajam. He is a prolific performer and will share the stage with his daughter, Dr Sangeeta Shankar and his grandchildren, Rangini and Nandini. Indira Naik’s Sufi Performance Where: Hall of Culture, Nehru Centre, Worli When: Saturday, August 20 Time: 6.30 pm Entry: Rs 100 Call: 23510809, 23524261 Vidwaya Paluskar Sangeet Sabha Where: Dadar Matunga Cultural Centre When: Sunday, August 21 Time: 5.30 pm Entry: Rs 50 Call: 24304150 Moods of Kishore Kumar Where: Dinanath Natya Mandir, Vile Parle East When: Sunday, August 21 Time: 8.00 pm Entry: Rs 300, Rs 250, Rs 150, Rs 100 Call: 9820179622 | |
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| Kids Corner A trip to the Butterfly Garden Less than an hour’s drive from Mumbai, Ghodbunder Road at Thane houses a little-known butterfly garden. This clean, green and well-maintained garden is home to 106 species of butterflies — from common garden butterflies to exotic species. On a good day one can spot the Dark Blue Tiger, Brown King Crow, Blue Mormon, Blue Oakleaf, Common Baron and the Great Orange Tip, to name a few.
The best part is that these beauties are seen all year round. The garden also makes for a great location for photography enthusiasts. The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) is organising a trip to this butterfly garden on Sunday, August 21. The garden is open only in the day, from 7.00 am to 2.00 pm. To join BNHS at Rs 620 per person, call 22871202 or 22821811. To ask a question about the best places to go to and the best things to do in Mumbai, write in to the email ID given below. Weekend Getaway Wagheswar Located in the Satara district of Maharashtra, Wagheswar is a small village dotted with hills.  It has become popular with adventure enthusiasts thanks to its 80 feet waterfall. It provides the perfect conditions for rappelling.Jumpstart, the travel company, is organising a trip to this waterfall tomorrow. The travel will commence at 6 am by bus from Borivali National Park. You could either rappel or go horseback riding in the village nearby. To sign up, call 9819726688. | |
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