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For most people, this weekend is going to be all about the FIFA World Cup final! However, apart from that, there are a few other fun and interesting events happening in the city this weekend that you can indulge in. From some stunning sci-fi visual spectacles to the Indian Beatbox Festival, here’s all that you can do to make the most of your weekend in Mumbai.
1. Mumbai Light Festival
The third edition of Mumbai Light Festival is back with a bang! Celebrating a diverse range of artists and genres, it features two stellar acts, Immerse and Overture. While Immerse will showcase two audiovisual acts, the other will be a visual spectacle of flashing lights and geometric forms by visual artist Aniruddh Mehta and creative technologist Aaron Pereira.
Where: G-5/A, Laxmi Mills Estate, Shakti Mills Ln, Mahalaxmi West
Date and time: December 17 - December 22; 10 AM onward
2. The Great Indian Beatbox Festival
Creating music without instruments is not an easy job. If you want to witness this musical extravaganza, where artists produce music with their mouths, across genres and sounds, the Indian Beatbox Festival awaits you. The festival will not only feature popular beatboxers from around the world, but also witness beatboxing battles. Ball-Zee from the United Kingdom, Mad Twinz from Russia and Voctronica from India are just some of the names that will take the stage by storm.
Where: Pathare Wadi, Opposite Bageecha Swagath Restaurant, Malwani Village, Malad, West
Date and time: December 17 - 18; 9 AM onward
3. The Bombay Flea Festival
After their Vintage Edition, The Bandra Flea Festival, helmed by Adagio, is back with its winter edition. This time around, it features over 15 brands across food, art, tarot reading, thrift shops, and so much more. The flea festival promises everything it takes to make a memorable weekend.
Where: Adagio, Rukhsana Manor, 237 B, Chapel Rd, Ranwar, Bandra West
Date and time: December 17 - December 18; 11AM - 9 PM
4. FIFA Live screenings
By now, we believe you have already planned your FIFA World Cup final night! However, if you want to ditch the comfort of your couch, there are a bunch of restaurants and bars in town where you enjoy live screenings with your gang.
Where: Dublin Square - Lal Bahadur Shastri Rd, Patelwadi.Kurla, Kamani, Kurla West;
KMC - Kitab Mahal, 1st Floor, Shop No.2, Azad Maidan, Fort;
Lord Of The Drinks - Utopia City, 3rd Floor Trade View Building, gate 4, Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Lower Parel
The Royal Opera House- Mathew Rd, Charni Road East, Opera House, Girgaon
Date and time: 18th December; 7 PM onward
5. Oh no! Stand-up Comedy Show by Urooj Ashfaq Dingankar
If you have had a hectic week and want to lighten up a little, stand-up comedian Urooj Ashfaq Dingankar has got your back. She’s all set to make you laugh your guts out with her jokes.
Where: The Entertainment Factory, U46, Ground Floor, Phoenix Marketcity, Lal Bahadur Shastri Rd, Kamani, Ashok Nagar, Kurla
Date and time: December 18; 7 PM
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