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Thursday, May 13, 2010

Weekend Guide: Five Pegs






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Friday,
May 14




Five Pegs









bpb
freebie: Use the code “Warm Tummy Foundation” and
score a free beer, Mojito or ice tea at the

brand new Wtf!
, for one week starting May 17.
Exclusively for subscribers!




bIBULOUS


What: Wtf!, Hotel
Dreamstorm, ground floor, 3rd Road, near Khar Railway Station, Khar
(W),

visit the Facebook group here
, Rs 120 for a small Smirnoff.


Why: Warhol
Tempted Fairies, Witch Trial Fury, Wounded Tall Flamingo. The
acronym can mean many things, but Khar’s newest pub Wtf! simply
stands for cheap booze and a casual vibe. Enjoy yum bar snacks
served on pretty sewing machine tables and ignore the seedy location
and clichéd film posters.

Read the full bpb review here.


When: You swear
by your beer. Opens Monday, May 17.


***


What: Wear your
Vino, del Italia, opposite Juhu Beach, email
guide@bpbweekend.com or
call 9820228582 to make an appointment, Rs 1,500.


Why: A bpb event
in collaboration with Yves St Laurent and del Italia! Sip on a glass
(or three) of wine while make-up artists from the French brand use
the same palettes – white, red and rose - to transform your face.
You also get Rs 600 off against any YSL product, a fun goodie bag
and optional “before” and “after” shots by a professional
photographer.


When: Saturday,
May 22 from 4 pm – 7 pm. By appointment only.


pAPER


What: Blow up
Mumbai street photo exhibit, visit
www.blindboys.org or the

Facebook group here
, location TBD, free.


Why: Because for
one day, these guys will turn Mumbai streets into a photo gallery
where you can display your own pictures and browse through almost
3,000 prints. Find any you fancy? Take them home – at no cost.
Seriously!


When: You want to
have a (Canon)ball. Saturday, May 22.


***


What:
sayitincolor / ...The Art Loft, Valentino Rest, above Patel Stores,
next to Mehboob Studio, Bandra (W), call 9819132958 or visit the

Facebook group here
, starts at Rs 4,000 for eight hours, free
trial workshops from May 17 - 24.


Why: French art
therapist Leila Tayebaly sets up her new studio in a pretty Bandra
loft – wooden floors, white beams, leafy view. Here, she’ll team up
with experts to offer courses in organic watercolour therapy,
acting, psycho genealogy, photography, wine appreciation and fine
art. Go on, make a good impression-ist.


When: You want to
put you Monet where your mouth is. Launches Monday, May 17.


bEFORE


What: Secret
route to iPad, visit

www.chaupaati.com
or call 09222221947 to order on the phone,
starts at Rs 45,989 for a 16GB Wi-fi tablet.


Why: You’ll love
us for this one: while everyone else waits for the iPad to hit
stores (or for one to be accidently left behind at a bar), we found
a way to score a legit piece now. Order through this domestic phone
and online shop, and they’ll ship a brand new iPad to your doorstep
in less than a week.


When: You want to
be an early nerd.


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Event Round-Up:

Ministry of Sound DJs spin at Shiro
, Worli on May 15, 10 pm
onwards;

Indian Ocean at Blue Frog
on May 16 at 9.30 pm;

Music Mirror, series of documentary films on music
at NCPA
starts May 14 at 6.30 pm.



























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