Weekly planner: 5 events that promise a good time

A reflection on the times

Apre Art House, Mumbai, is hosting an exhibition of works by Sarban Chowdhury. The artist, who is an assistant professor at the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Jodhpur, started as a ceramist. However, over the years, he has incorporated other materials into his work, such as bone china, glazed stoneware and wood. In his latest show, The Toothless Times, Chowdhury reflects on the current moment in society, using “toothless” as a metaphor for something that lacks the ability to exert control. Through ceramics, drawings, and other works, he questions the potency of laws, rules and regulations. At Apre Art House, Colaba, Mumbai, till 8 March, 11am6.30pm, Monday to Saturday.

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WATER AS MUSE

At Arthshila Delhi, a unique multidisciplinary exhibition is taking place, which delves into India’s deep ties with water both as a resource and a divine muse. Curated by Anjana Somany, Flowing Heritage: The Indian Water Narrative brings together history, culture and craft in tactile installations, audio explorations, and more. The show is spread across three galleries, themed around Baoli, which is a performative experience around stepwells; Kalash that looks at water as a symbol of fertility and growth; and Aakhyan, which features mobile narratives using traditional crafts. At Arthshila Delhi till 27 April, 11am-7pm, Tuesday to Saturday. 

LOVE & LONGING

Based on Fyodor Dostoevsky’s short story White Nights, Chandni Raatein is a 2-hour play that follows the lives of two lonely people who cross paths over four nights, sharing their desires and vulnerabilities. It is directed by Purva Naresh. At Nehru Centre Auditorium, Lotus Colony, Worli, Mumbai, 15-16 February, Timings vary. For details, visit Insider.in.

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MASTER STROKES

The retrospective exhibition, Signed, Lower Right, highlights master printmaker Devraj Dakoji’s work, featuring a collection of lithographs and etchings from 1970-2024. At Exhibit 320, Old M B Road, Lado Sarai, Delhi, till 28 February, 11am-6.30pm. For details, visit www.exhibit320.com. 

FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY

Jay Gray, mixologist and founder of Idle Hands and the co-founder of Sago House (#10 on Asia's 50 Best Bars, 2023), is bringing his cocktail expertise to Indian Accent. Known to create cocktails that don't exceed 3 to 4 steps or ingredients, in this bar takeover, Gray will showcase a selection of exclusive cocktails such as ‘roti boi’, made with smoke lab classic vodka, coffee caramel, milk, aromatic bitters, vegan foam; ‘wizzbang’ made with smoke lab saffron vodka, smoke lab aniseed, spiced watermelon cordial, grapefruit bitters; ‘idle gibson’ with mohulo gin, vermouth, orange bitters, amchur & pickled onion and ‘beetroot agave’ made with tequila, housemade beetroot beer, citrus, agave. At Indian Accent, Mumbai, 17 February, 10pm. For reservations, call 2235251500. 

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