Being broke towards the end of the month is nothing new to us, but being broke on a weekend that falls at the end of the month is just savage. To make things slightly less grim for everyone, we've rounded up a list of free cool events for the broke fellas out there like us to spice up the weekend by spending NOTHING. Also, who doesn't love free stuff?
Zumba Fitness WorkshopPhoto source: Freakout Garage
Pump up some blood and get zumba dancing on point with this free workshop by the Freakout Garage. Burn out some calories by turning up at this free workshop. Make sure to reach there at least half an hour before time to sign up for the class.
Where: The Freakout Garage, Unit 002, Prabhadevi Industrial Estate, Opp Siddhivinayak Temple Mumbai
Timings: Saturday, 30 July, 7pm
Vijendra's Free Zumba Master ClassFor Goregaon dwellers, head over to Vijendra's free Zumba class over the weekend, and get a masterclass in Zumba dancing. Marking it is a 'friendship's day special' the class is open for one and all.
Where: Enlighten Play School, Ghatkopar East
Timings: Sunday, 31st July, noon onwards
Catch A Classical Dance ShowPhoto source: Bala Devi Chandrashekar
A Bharatanatyam show at the National Centre for Performing Arts {NCPA) for classical dance patrons titled 'Karna – Destiny’s Child' by Bala Devi Chandrashekar. We recommend this for anyone looking for a bit of a cultural night. The show is free for all, and the seats are on first-come first-serve basis.
Where: Little Theatre, NCPA, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point
When: Saturday, 30 July, 7pm
Have A Seat At Cafe ZoeArtist and Designer Sameer Kulavoor is showcasing his solo exhibition Please Have A Seat at Cafe Zoe from 22nd July till 23rd August, 2016.
Where: Cafe Zoe, Mathurdas Mills Compound, N.M Joshi Marg, Lower Parel
When: 22nd July- 22nd August, 7am to 1.30am
Watch World CinemaPhoto source: The Pantry
The Pantry Cafe at Fort has a weekend special 'Short Night' featuring films from around the world. Watch Oscar Nominated Time Freak, Sabka Malik Ek and Daakiya Daak Laya.
Where: Plot No. 14, Ground Floor, Yashwanth Chambers, Military Square Lane, B Bharucha Road, Kala Ghoda, Fort
When: Friday, 29th July, 8pm onwards
Anagram and Film at BonoboAnagram is a Delhi-based DJ and producer who combines deep tech, house to hip-hop. For the house music lovers, Bonobo in Bandra West is hosting Anagram for a live gig, and yes the entry is free! No grime music lovers, hit up this place on Friday, 29th July.
Where: 2nd Floor, Kenilworth Mall, Phase 2, Off Linking Road, Behind KFC, Bandra West
When: Saturday, 29 July, 9 pm- 1am
Kaleidoscope At Piramal Art GalleryPhoto source: Piramal Art Gallery
A painting exhibition at the NCPA that'll showcase artwork by legendary artists like K.G Subramanyan, M.F Hussain, Ganesh Pyne, K. Ramanujan, Sujata Bajaj, F.N Souza, S.H Raza, Badri Narayan and more is definitely on our to do list. Escape the grim skies and wet roads, and head into the exhibition for a glorious afternoon of art and artists.
Where: Priamal Art Gallery, NCPA, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point
When: 3rd June- 31st Aug, 1 pm to 8pm
Travelling In Two Boats At Akara Art GalleryA multi-artist exhibition curated by Justin Ponmay, Travelling In Two Boats At The Same Time will showcase contemporary artwork by the likes of Nalini Malani, Vivan Sundaram, Jyothi Basu et al.
Where: Akara Art, 32, B K Boman Behram Marg, Apollo Bandar, Colaba
When: 15th July - 31st August, 11am to 6.30pm
Eye on Poland at Dr. Bhau Daji lad MuseumPhoto courtesy: Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum
In collaboration with the Polish Institute of Delhi, Eye on Poland - aptly named - will feature graphic designs by Polish designers. This will include contemporary graphic posters, cd covers, vinyl record covers and so much more. If you want a taste of Polish contemporary pop art? We say, head here!
Where: 91 A, Rani Baug, Veer Mata Jijbai Bhonsle Udyan, Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Marg, Byculla East
When: 17th June till 31st, 10am to 6pm
All Percussion, Punjabi and Rajasthani FolkTaking over Goregaon's Oberoi Mall on Friday, 29th July, watch a street performance by Manoj Pandya and Saurabh Sharma belting out Punjabi and Rajasthani folk tunes.
Where: Oberoi Garden City, Off Western Express Highway, Goregaon East, Dindoshi
When: Saturday, 29 July, 6.30pm
The Painted Goddess at Artisans GalleryPhoto source: Artisans'
Yet another solo exhibition on the list for the weekend to-do-things. The Painted Goddess by Sanjay Chitara will display artwork in contemporary shrine cloths. The concept is all about the Chitaras {once a lower-caste from the Vaghari community}, prohibited from entering temples, created their own makeshift shrines by painting the deities on cloth.
Where: Artisans', 56, 52, VB Gandhi Marg, Kala Ghoda, Fort
When: 28th July - 6th August, 11am to 7pm
Featured photo source: The Pantry