What: Jewellery party at a Worli apartment, to RSVP call Shuchi Pandya on 9820191272 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , start at Rs 500.

Why: Over the summer, Wharton student and Blue Banyan founder Shuchi Pandya has been working on a fun project that sells costume jewellery through house parties, the first of which is at her own apartment this evening. Expect interesting designs (twisted ropes, filigreed earrings, Turkey-inspired rings), bring your friends and gorge on snacks.

When: Bite the hand that beads, today, August 19 from 4 pm to 8 pm.

August 19: Ghettoblaster does funk bass at Zenzi, Waterfield Road, Bandra (W), call 66430670, 10 pm, free entry.

August 19: Bookings now open for cool Diwali wildlife trips with Jungle Lore, visit www.junglelore.net or call 24306658.

August 19: Navroze treats at Vista, Taj Land’s End, Bandtsand, Bandra (W), call 66681234, 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm, Rs 2,500 + taxes.

August 20: Nature’s Basket and All Things Nice’s wine and cheese appreciation sssion at Le Pain Quotidien, Colaba, tickets available at Nature’s Basket outlets, 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm, Rs 1,500.

August 20: New Vivienne Westwood and Nudie jeans at The Colletive, Palladium Mall, High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel.

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.

Pitcher This

It’s time to beer your soul again as round two of Oktoberfest Mumbai begins today. This, a three-day beer party at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse, is the Indo German Chamber of Commerce’s homage to the annual Munich brew festival.

Ask them why they decided to let Indians in on the celebration, and here’s what they have to say: “India is the land of the original Big Fat Wedding! No country celebrates weddings like India. Oktoberfest was in fact held for the first time in 1810 in honor of the Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig's marriage to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen.” You are cordially invited to the joyous occassion. Prepare a toast.

This year’s festivity highlights include gallons of Erdinger (light and dark) beer on tap, traditional Oktoberfest food and live performances by German band Die Oberbayern.

If you didn’t book a table, you can still walk in – they’re accepting only 100 people each day on a first come first serve basis – but go early.Cheers!

Getting there: Oktoberfest Mumbai at Royal Western India Turf Club, Mahalaxmi, on October 14, 15 and 16 from 5 pm to 10 pm, for more information 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, Rs 3, 250 entry which includes two liters of beer, one Oktoberfest beer mug and one main course.

August 5: The Other People live at Amadeus Lounge’s first unplugged night. NCPA, Nariman Point, 22824242, 9 pm.

August 5: Wobble Nights featuring Randolph at Bonobo, Kenilworth, 2nd floor, off Linking Road, behind KFC, Bandra (W), 9 pm.

August 5: New menu featuring squid ink linguini, peanut butter ice cream sandwich and more at Olive, Union Park, Khar (W), 43408228.

August 5-6: First Row’s designer clearance sale at Pushpa Kunj, ground floor, Jai Hind College Lane, A Road, Marine Drive, noon to 8 pm.

August 5-6: Take 50% off at Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla’s anniversary sale. Stores at Kemp’s Corner and Bandra (W), 26513116.

August 5-10: Photo exhibit on the Golden Age of Marathi Theatre (also see Marathi Natya Utsav) at Piramal Gallery, NCPA, Nariman Point.

August 5-15: First 200 customers to try any of these services – hair cut, Sleek Mystique or buy 2 Catwalk products - win a free pass to Lakmé Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2011. At any Lakme salon.

August 5-31: The Five Senses art exhibit by Bengali and French artists. At The Loft, Lower Parel, 30400166.

August 7: Pottery with ceramics expert at The Art Loft, Hill Road, Bandra (W), 9930483966, 12.30 pm to 5.30 pm, Rs 3,000.

What: Dog Eared, The Pop Up Library at Matthieu Foss Gallery, Hansraj Damodar Trust Building, Ballard Estate, call 67477261 or visit the Facebook page here, free event.

Why: Housed in a former Reader’s Digest office, Matthieu Foss returns to its roots this month, transforming into a temporary book library where people can contribute, browse and barter art books. Early donations include catalogues on landscape and contemporary art, essays by Tolstoy and photo book from Bamako, Mali.

When: Until August 15, you can donate books to the gallery. For ten days after that, the collection will be open to the public for browsing only. On August 26, people who donated will be able to take home as many books as they contributed. Books can also be exchanged for drawings by art students. Word!

July 29: Coke Studio @MTV Mini Concert at Hard Rock Café, BDMC Compound, Worli, 66155959, 8.30 pm.

July 29: Jazz Night at Chez Vous, Eros Building, Churchgate, 7738386339, 8.30 pm.

July 29- July 30: Khazana- A Festival of Ghazals at The Regal Room, Trident Hotel, Nariman Point, 66324343, 7 pm.

July 29- July 31: The Vagina Monologues at The Comedy Store, Lower Parel, 43485000, 6.30 pm.

July 29- August 16: Lush & Transcendent Works on Paper at Tao Art Gallery, The View, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Worli, 24918585, 11 am.

What: bpb and Bombay Baking Company's Things To Do With an Apple workshop at Saffron, JW Marriott Mumbai, Juhu, to book a spot email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Rs 1,500 per head.

Why: Since you’re the apple of our eye, we’ve decided to tell you exactly how we peel. Join us for a hands-on baking workshop (caramel, butter and olive oil will be involved) where pastry chef Savio Fernandes will teach you how to create puff tatin, apple prune-coriander tart, rabri apple tart and a classic apple pie from scratch. Adams and Eves welcome.

When: Seb the best for Saturday August 20, 12 to 2.30 pm.

bpb's weekly pick-tionary of happenings from Mumbai and beyond.

Amy Winehouse, noted British musician died last week after years of public struggle with drugs and alcohol, joining a growing list of celebrities who passed away at the age of 27. RIP. Here’s a list of her best songs.

And They All Fall Down: Following his ouster from the government, DMK minister AK Raja blames Manmohan Singh, P Chidambaram and Ratan Tata in the 2G-telecom scam, asking for their removal as well.

Audacity of (no)Hope: The RBI increases interest rates by 50 base points after hiking March 2012 expected inflation rate from 6% to 7%, its 11^th such hike in the last 15 months.

BMC run schools go virtual with computer screens in every classroom, after a pilot project yielded successful results.

Bonds and Brokers: Divorce cases amongst Mumbaikars rise by 86% in less than a decade, with reasons varying from no time to easier divorce proceedings.

Weekend Quickie:

July 22: James Harcourt Live at China House, Grand Hyatt, off Western Express Highway, Santacruz, 66761234, 10 pm.

July 22: Fair Trade and Live Music by Airport at The Hub, Candelar Building, 26 St John Baptist Road, Bandra (W), 32220475, 6 pm.

July 22- July 24: Up to 70% off at Vero Moda, Only and Jack & Jones, all Mumbai outlets.

July 22- July 24: Infinity Art Show at Museum Art Gallery, Kala Ghoda, Fort, 22844484.

July 22- July 31: Masala Medley – The Indian Cocktail Carnival at Masala Kraft, Taj Mahal Palace, Colaba, 66653366.