The week ahead (May 4 – 11)

May 04, 2014 08:43 am | Updated 08:43 am IST

Theatre: Get Rid of My Wife

It is the story of Shree, Adi and Manav, one of whom is blind, the other deaf and another dumb. The three owe a lot of money to people and when Mario, a goon hired to recover the debts, realises the boys cannot repay the debit he hatches a plan. He tricks them into kidnapping a rich man's wife.

Tickets:  Rs.400 – Rs.1,000

@  Saint Andrews Auditorium, Saint Dominic Road, Bandra (W)

When:  May 04 (Sunday)

Time:  7 p.m.

Contact:  022-26459667/ 26410926/ 26513225/ 26513224

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Shopping: 17th International Watch and Clock Fair

Samaya Bharati’s fair will showcase the latest collection of international watches, clocks, components, watch moments, accessories and lifestyle products in various segments including casual, fashion, kids, health, antique and more.

@  Nehru Centre, Nehru Planetarium, Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli

When:  May 04 (Sunday)

Time:  11 a.m. onwards

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Talent Showcase: Poetry On The Big Mic

Budding poets in the city are invited to showcase their poetic talent and get a chance to take home The Big Mic. Poets are judged by a jury comprising of enthusiastic audience members as they compete amongst themselves to lay claim to the title of being The Big Mic of the month. Depending upon collections made at the gate, the winner may also get prize money, Language is no bar and poets shall be judged on the basis of originality, content and performance.

Entry for non-performers:  Rs. 100

The Hive, 50 - A, Huma Mansion, Opposite Ahmed Bakery, Chuim Village Rd, Khar West

When:  May 05 (Monday)

Time:  8.30 pm. – 11.30 p.m.

Contact:  Vicky @ 9833455276

Registration for performers:   >bigmic.in/register

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Fundraiser: Atma's UNITE

Atma provides intensive support to education non-profits and social enterprises to help them address their day- to-day and big picture challenges.  Unite  is its seventh annual fundraiser celebrates its successes over the year. Hosted by Atma & Bungalow 9, with All Things Nice, Myra Vineyard and extended support from NH7.in, UNITE 2014 it’s an evening of music, wine and fun.

Music by The Other People, Ronit Sarkar a.k.a Awkward Bong and Luke Kenny and an auction of prizes including a getaway to Grand Hyatt Goa and tickets to Hong Kong.

RSVP at  >www.bit.ly/atmaunite

Entry at the door: Rs. 2000 (Inclusive of unlimited wine, appetizers and a discounted bar)

@  Bungalow 9, 9, St. John Baptist Road, Bandra (W)

When:  May 07 (Wednesday)

Time:  7 p.m. onwards

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Music: Tribute to Nandu Bhende

Friends, family, and fans will come together to celebrate the life of Indian rock legend Nandu Bhende, one of the most iconic Indian musicians who revolutionised the rock scene in India in the 1960s and 1970s.

Besides, being an active theatre artist, he was also a playback singer in Bollywood films, his most famous work being in the 1982 musical ''Disco Dancer'', for which he received a Gold Disc.

The main artists for the evening will be Nandu Bhende Band, Lesle Lewis, The Hoodwink Circle, Zedde, Mihir Joshi.

Entry:  Rs. 400

@ blueFROG, New Mahalaxmi Silk Mills Compound , Tulsi Pipe Road , Lower Parel

When:  May 08 (Thursday)

Time:  10 p.m. – 11.30 p.m.

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Kaifi Aur Main

Kaifi Aur Main is a Hindi musical that celebrates the life and works of renowned Urdu poet and film lyricist Kaifi Azmi, seen through the eyes of his wife - noted theatre and film actress, Shaukat Kaifi. The musical has been brought to life by his daughter Shabana Azmi and son-in-law Javed Akhtar.

Tickets:  Rs.250 – Rs. 800

@  Kashinath Ghanekar Natyagruha, Hiranandani Meadows, Ghodbunder Road, Thane

When:  May 10 (Saturday)

Time:  8 p.m.

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