Weekend Quickie: Ma Faiza spins at Valhalla on Saturday, February 13; Parachute XVI perform at Blue Frog on Saturday, February 13; and catch the Nrityagram Dance Ensemble at the Kala Ghoda Amphitheatre on Sunday, February 14.

Bpb’s weekly pick-tionary of Mumbai happenings.

Amitabh Bachchan launches his new vocal blog or “vog”, Bol Bachchan, which can be accessed through your mobile phone. Golly Vog!

Bachata music weekend at Zenzi on Feb 13 and 14, with a ton of workshops, dance performances and parties straight from the Dominican Republic. Step on it!

Freida Pinto bares her prized (ass)ets on Elle’s February cover. Find out if she’s a millionaire.

Dadar’s famous flower market is up for a make-over, with the Bombay High Court approving a redevelopment project for the 80 year old market. Flower power, just in time for Valentine’s Day!

Weekend Quickie: Kala Ghoda Art Festival starts Feb 6; Rhythms in Nature featuring Zakir Hussain at NCPA on Feb 10; get awesome booze deals at Oba Bar Night on Feb 10; attend Bass Camp, Zenzi Mills’ quarterly electronic music festival on Feb 12.

Introducing our weekly pick-tionary of Mumbai happenings.

A. R. Rahman takes home two Grammys, but the women steal the show. Jai Ho Beyonce, Pink and Lady Gaga!

Dog Days in the city. India’s first canine carnival concluded last Sunday, complete with doggie food cooking lessons, personality contests and beauty pageants. Bark raving mad!

Girls are the new drunk driving suspects. Relinquish the wheel, ladies!

Kala Ghoda Arts Festival kicks off February 6. UK Beat Boxer group performance on February 7 is a dark horse.

What: The Blind Man Car Rally by National Association for the Blind (NAB) and Round Table India (RTI), download the form here or call 9322178247, visit www.mumbairally.com, Rs 1,200 registration fee.

Why: At this fund raising rally, you get to race your car down a secret Mumbai route with help from a visually impaired navigator who decodes a Braille sheet of clues. Flag off at Worli Sea Face.

When: You want to touch and go. On February 7 at 7 am; sign up before February 4.

Weekend Quickie: Swing nights at Olive Bar & Kitchen, Mahalaxmi on Feb 1 and 2; gawk at luxury yachts at Gateway of India at the Indian Marine Federation Boating Days trade shows on Jan 30 and 31; award-winning Jazz pianist performs at Blue Frog on Jan 31.

Even as the afterglow from the Golden Globes begins to fade and Padmas rouse tempers across the country, we bring you three red carpets moments to enjoy in the city today. Just remember to thank us in your acceptance speech.

Dancing With the Stars

Tap dance your way down the red carpet with Broadway actor/ choreographer and Emmy Award winner Jason Samuels Smith in an Arts in Motion workshop tonight and tomorrow, from 8.30 to 9.30 pm. Ta da!

Dear Diary,

On February 21, I will do the impossible - Wake up at 6 am on a Sunday morning, shine my bicycle, put on a helmet and race across a car-free Bandra-Worli Sea Link along with other city riders. I’ve already registered and coughed up 500 bucks. There’s no turning back now.

Wish me luck!

Love,

Bpb Bum.

Mark the date and set the alarm clock. The India Cyclothon Mumbai 2010 is racing towards the city, and will hit the brakes on February 21. While internationally-renowned players like the Marco Polo Cycling team will compete in the Tour de Mumbai race (100 kms), non-professionals can participate in the Corporate Group Ride (24 kms), Amateur Track (24 kms), the Green Ride (12 kms) and the Kids Race (2 kms).

What: Laser tagging and graffiti in Mumbai, &Then in collaboration with Graffiti Research Lab (GRL), call Vikram Sood at 9819648427, participation free.

Why: Want to graffiti the Taj, or paint the walls of Phoenix Mills red? Get in on this (still developing) project, and you can do both. Alternative visual think tank &Then along with GRL is holding public art installations across the city, moving from Colaba to Goregaon. Here’s how it works: they’ll project a laser onto a public landmark, on which you can draw virtual art with a motion tracking laser point (watch video here). Everyone gets a turn!

When: From January 24 – 28, 8 pm to 4 am; kick off event at Zenzi Mills on Jan 23. Event subject to change. For updates and exact locations follow them on Facebook and Twitter.

Weekend Quickie: Trek to Pali and participate in a tree planting drive on Jan 24; DJ Ruskin on Jan 28 at Valhalla; and wine tasting at Bonobo on Jan 24 from 7 pm to 9 pm.