At Muse, Dr VB Gandhi Marg, Rhythm House Lane

Royal Treat
Nawab Saheb brings you the choicest preparations from the land of Rajputs at the Rajputana Food Festival at Renaissance Mumbai Hotel and Convention Centre from November 6 to 15. Taste the true flavours of Rajasthani cuisine and get a glimpse of the vibrant desert state while you savour the princely fare and enjoy the traditional folk music and dance amidst the colourful décor. Start with the very famous Kardikuchiodi and Moong Mot ki Chaat at the Chaat Counter and munch on some crispy Khakara while you enjoy the live performances. For main course, try the spicy Laal Mass cooked in red chilli paste live in earthenware pots and served with Karaonda ka achar and Bajre ke Paranthe. End your meal with sinful dessert - a delicious Keshri Malpua with Rabadi.

At Nawab Saheb, Renaissance; Meal for two Rs 2,000; call 6692 7558

Play Time
Charandas Chor, a signature play of Habib Tanvir’s Naya Theatre tells the story of Charandas, a loveable thief who takes four vows in jest. He vows never to eat off a golden plate, never to ride on an elephant at the head of a procession, never to marry a queen and never to accept the throne of a country. He becomes the region’s greatest thief and prankster, all the while refusing to lie even when it means peril to his own life.

At Prithvi Theatre on November 7, 11 am; and at Horniman Circle Garden on November 8, 8 pm

Shopping extravaganza
If you want to get an early start on your Christmas and New Year shopping, head to Bizzare Bazaar 09. It showcases the collections of over 50 designers which will include designer wear, accessories, lifestyle refinement, home and bath accessories, wedding trays, gift packaging and wrapping, artifacts, desserts, chocolates and more. Keep a look out for Elizabeth J, the clothing line launched by Libby, an Australian expat and perpetual globe-trotter who found love, a home and the resources to bring her creative ideas to life in Mumbai. “My collection features big/bold prints and/or colours and has been designed to flatter the female figure using a blend of Indian and Western cuts,” says Libby.

At The Grand Aria and The Tuscan, Joss Banquets, Rampart Row, Kala Ghoda, on November 7

A sight for sore eyes
Catch an exhibition of paintings by Sandhya Rajadhyaksha and Pradip Mahadik. While Rajadhyaksha has selected the theme of water, capturing the beauty of water bodies like lakes, waterfalls and oceans, Mahadik has done charcoal and watercolour paintings of landscapes. “After a harrowing day at work, the seeing waterbodies can be such a refreshing experience,” says Rajadhyaksha. Mahadik says he went to many national parks and even the countryside to get inspiration for his collection.