My favourite thing about Mumbai is that it has a little bit of everything. Weekend in this beautiful city means a healthy dose of music, food, alcohol, art events and theatre.
Check out my curated picks for this weekend (17th - 19th June) in Mumbai tailored just for you – from where to hog on your favourite food to performances you just can't miss, to new and interesting hobbies and activities to try!
• Dance the Night Away – Best Clubs in Town
If you are in Mumbai and haven't made plans for the weekend yet, head to Blue FROG to catch Wanted Yesterday, a band formed by two seasoned admen: Rajeev Raja and Subhash Kamath. The infectious band plays a lot of music from the ‘60s and ‘70s, and you're guaranteed a truly fun evening of some really interesting music.
When: 17 June, Friday
Time: 9:30 PM
Where: D/2 Mathuradas Mills Compound, NM Joshi Marg, India, Lower Parel
Contact No. 022 - 6158 6158
2. This Weekend (Friday) : Glow In The Dark Party - Hosted by Club Royalty
Royalty is a luxurious venue for superior clubbing embraced with elevated style and this weekend, the idea is simple to GLOW and Party Hard.
When: 17th June, Friday
Time: 10 PM
Where: No.G1/B, Krystal Building, Waterfield Road, Bandra West
Contact No. 022 - 4229 - 6000
Book your tickets here
• Concerts in Mumbai this Weekend
Beat the week's blues with an evening of some soulful music, as Raghu Dixit strums his guitar and taps his feet as he sings your blues away.
His music is strongly rooted in Indian traditions and culture and is presented with a very contemporary, global sound. Groove to the beats from Jag Changa and more.
When: 18th June, Saturday
Time: 7:30 PM
Where: Dublin Square, Level 1: Phoenix Marketcity, L.B.S. Marg, Kurla West, Opp. Naaz Hotel
Book your tickets here
2. World Music Day with Indian Ocean and Indiva
Celebrate world music day with Indian Ocean, a pioneering fusion rock band of the country, and Indiva, 4 extremely talented musicians weaving magic, passion, dexterity and style into their music.
When: 19th June, Sunday
Time: 7:30 PM
Where: Hard Rock Cafe, Worli, Bombay Dyeing Mills Compound, Pandurang Budhkar Marg
Book your tickets here
• Theatre Events In Mumbai – This Weekend
1. Legend of Lovers
Genre: Drama | Romance
Plot: Legend of Lovers is based on the Greek legend of Orpheus and Eurydice. Their love story precedes Romeo and Juliet and even Laila-Majnu.
Director: Alyque Padamsee
Artists: Shazahn Padamsee, Sabira Merchant, Asif Ali Beg
When: Sat 18 Jun, 07:30 PM | Sun 19 Jun, 07:30 PM
Where: Sophia Auditorium: Mumbai, B.Desai Road, Breach Candy
Genre: Drama
Plot: Twelve Angry Jurors is an examination of many themes. Justice, social inequality, and social responsibility are all present throughout this text. But at its very heart, it is a damning exploration of a world that is too ready and too quick to accept explanations that are handed to them.
Director: Nadir Khan
When: Sat 18 Jun, 07:30 PM | Sun 19 Jun, 04:00 PM | Sun 19 Jun, 07:30 PM
Where: Jamshed Bhabha Theatre: NCPA, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point
• Restaurants to Try for Iftar this Ramadan
1. Deewaan-E-Khaas
Celebrate this Ramadan with the delicious Suhoor & Iftar feast at Deewaan-E-Khaas.
Where: 72/74, Pathan Cottage, Cadell Road, Near Mahim Dargah, Mahim
Cost for Two: ₹900 for two people (approx.)
2. Fifty Five East - Grand Hyatt
Make the most of this Sunday with a 20% discount on lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch on online table reservations at Fifty Five East!
Where: Grand Hyatt, Off Western Express Highway, Santacruz East
Cost for Two: ₹4,500 for two people (approx.)
• Trending Restaurants in Town this Week
Grandmama's Cafe has some sinfully delicious, old-fashioned hot chocolate to beat those mid week blues! Get going, NOW!
Cost for Two: ₹1,100 for two people (approx.)
You're guaranteed to fall in love with the ambience and warmth of this place. Floral walls with an ethnic clock and a floral menu adds a fresh look to the entire theme.
Where: Shop No.12, Silver Spring, Lokhandwala Mail Road, Opposite HDFC Bank, Andheri Lokhandwala, Andheri West
Cost for Two: ₹600 for two people (approx.)
3. British Brewing Company
Your friendly neighbourhood bar & restaurant serving "what Indians eat" in an eclectic world class ambience.
Where: P4- P5, 4th Floor, Palladium, High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel
Cost for two: ₹1,200 for two people (approx.)
Here's hoping you make the most of this guide and have a great weekend.
