August 13: Live from the Console’s second edition features documentary screening of RIP: A Remix Manifesto and live acts by singer Siddharth Basrur, Medusa (electro-rock) and Tempo Tantrick (electronica). At the Recording Studio, Mehboob Studio, Bandra (W), 6.30 pm onwards, Rs 150.

August 13: Advance book your table for Oktoberfest (see details here). At Royal Western India Turf Club, Mahalaxmi, on October 14, 15 and 16 from 5 pm to 10 pm, to book email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , call 66652147 or view the Facebook group here.  

August 13: Last day for festive trunk show – featuring shoes, clothes and traditional weaves – at Mogra, Skyzone, 1st floor, High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel.

August 13-14: Slunch (meal between lunch and supper) featuring canapés, sandwiches, dessert, anti-hangover drinks and if you’re not hungover, unlimited spirits. At Chez Vous, Eros Building, Churchgate, 4 pm to 7 pm, call 9920409099, Rs 1,600 + taxes including alcohol.

August 13-15: Independence Day video art installations and films on Gandhi by Delhi-based artist Gigi Scaria. Palladium Mall, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, 1 pm to 8 pm.

August 14: Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) is doing a Pre-Independence day tree walk starting from the 100-year-old Banyan tree at Horniman circle. 8 am to 10.30 am, to register call Hornbill House on 22871202 / 22821811 or e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Rs 50 for members and Rs 100 for non-members.

August 14: Taufiq Qureshi's Mumbai Stamp plus an interactive drum circle (bring your own drums) at Blue Frog, Mathuradas Mill compound, Lower Parel, 9 pm, Rs 300.

August 14: The theme at this month’s Microgroove - NH7 and Zenzi’s vinyl club – is Indie rock. Slow Down Clown frontman Vitek Goyel will play a curated set of records. At Zenzi, Waterfield Road, Bandra (W), 1 pm to 5 pm, free entry + discounted menu for the event. 

August 15: Special Indian treats on Lotus Cafe’s Independence Day brunch menu. At JW Marriott, Juhu, call 66933344, Rs 2,350 with alcohol.

August 15: Independence day discounts at Mudd Salon and Spa, Bandstand, Bandra (W), call 26428756.

August 15: Tri-coloured rice and other Flavours of Freedom at Independence Day lunch buffet. At Hornby's Pavilion, ITC Grand Central, Parel, Rs 1,600 plus 15% discount for armed forces personnel.