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bIRDY

What: Mini golf at your doorstep by Golf Mania, call 9819030887 or view the Facebook group here, Rs 3,000 per hole per day including transport and set up charges.
Why: Which way do you swing? Give Golf Mania two hours, and they can set up a mini golf course (complete with greens, clubs, balls, even instructors) wherever you are, including your home or office. They do permanent installations and are planning regular events as well.
When:  You’d like a green tee.

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What: Get Skinked tattoo parlour, behind Kala Ghoda Cafe, 11 Ropewalk Lane, call Kunal Pahuja on +91-9819547616, start at approximately Rs 3,000 for a two inch tattoo.
Why: The space formerly occupied by fashion brand Obaitamu gets a sketchy new tenant this week, one who wants to scar you for life. Offer your hand (or leg or back) in greeting to Kunal Pahuja, recently back from a tattoo training program in Thailand, before which he worked at suburban shop Inks and Needles. Draw(l) worthy!
When: You don’t want to leave without a trace.

pEKING

What: Hometown replaces delItalia, opposite Juhu Beach, call 26112211/12 for home delivery.
Why: bpb’s got the scoop on a new cafe that’s moved into the space where delItalia once lived. From the guys behind China Gate, this beach-facing ‘Hometown’ will make you eggs and toast, burgers, sandwiches and during meal times, Balinese and Malaysian food. You can’t ring their doorbell yet, but they’re home delivering Chinese food. bpb will be at the house warming, so stay tuned for a full review!
When: Slated to open next week, 10 am to 12.30 am.

bRAIN

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!

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What: Folk and root music at De Kulture, available online here or at Loose Ends, off Linking Road, Bandra (W), Rs 395.
Why: A few minutes on De Kulture’s website and you’ll find out why beat-route is so good for you. Rich in forgotten folk music from all over India, these guys sell the sounds (ringtones, CDs and individual tracks) of Rajasthan’s chamak chalos, Punjab’s dilrubas, brass bands of the British era and more. We recommend Lounge in Punjab and Footprints in the Desert.
When: When Pushkar comes to shove.

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