Mumbai, India
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Thursday, December 10, 2009

Door Stoppers


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bLANCH

What: Turning Tables, bpb’s new underground kitchen club, email guide@bpbweekend.com, Rs 500 this month, BYOB.

Why: bpb’s very own make-shift restaurants! Every month, we’ll organise dinner at a bpb subscriber’s home, featuring meals cooked by celebrated chefs, interesting conversation, and the chance to hang with new people. All you have to do to attend is email us – first come, first serve! Our chef this month is Kshama Prabhu, who heads the kitchen at Tasting Room.

When: You want to join a sup(p)er club. December 22, 9 pm.

pAUSE

What: Rainbow Gay Pride Store by Azaad Bazaar, corner of 16th and 33rd Road, ground floor, opposite Mini Punjab, off Linking Road, Bandra (W), start at Rs 100.

Why: At India’s first permanent LGBT store, you’ll find everything your bedroom needs: linens, curtains, handcuffs, boas and masks. Showcased too are other socially conscious goods and products made by local artists. You’ll also find rainbow sprinkles at Butterfly, a cupcake bakery opening in Bandra on December 21. bpb review out soon!

When: You want to stir a cause. Store opens December 12 at 11 am.

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What: Dial-a-rapper, call Siddharth Sood on 9890532996 or log onto www.mcsid.in, price on request.

Why: This former channel [V] VJ opened for Akon in Mumbai and is a great value add to any event. He’ll rap in-between tracks, spontaneously stringing together witty verses about you, your friends, your grandma, your goldfish and anyone else who got an invite.

When: You need a rhyme and reason to party.

bLACK & BLUE

What: Mixed Martial Arts Fight Night, Famous Studio, Mahalaxmi, call Prashant on 9821133980 for passes, price TBD.

Why: Full Contact Entertainment is back with round two of Mumbai’s secret fight night, where you can eat, drink and watch India’s best MMA fighters show off their moves.

When: Fight night is not until December 19 at 7pm, but prior registration is required.

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What: Nailed at Champagne Salon, Imperial Plaza, 30th Road, lane opposite China Gate, Bandra (W), Call 26404000, Rs 600.

Why: When you visit Champagne salon in Bandra, look out for the fine prints. Here, nail technicians can scan any material – your favourite Warhol T-shirt, mum’s antique table cloth, Goa floral bikini – and transfer the design on to your nails.

When: You’re looking for clip art.

Event Round-Up: Mango’s Christmas Collection preview at C’est La Vie on Saturday, DJ Lolly G at Valhalla on Saturday, and DJ ANKYTRIXX at China House on Wednesday.

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