For the next ten weeks, score awesome discounts at some of our favorite Mumbai hotspots on The Potluck (www.thepotluck.in). But remember, a deal gets activated only if enough people opt in; so you can play alone, but bring friends and it gets easier!

Potluck Stage I: 55% off at Elbo Room, 40 people required for deal to tip, 30 hours remaining. Your time starts now!

bpb Freebie: Subscribers take deep discount from Lakme Salon, Khar. For this and other deals, as well as a FREE weekend guide in your inbox every Friday, enter your email in the subscription box.

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What: The Warehouse, 07, Jagdamba Commercial Complex, New Link Road, Malad (w), call 9869039002, open 24/7, rent starts at Rs 200 an hour.

Why: At this slick jam room, go from amateur musician to rock star in one afternoon. Not only do you get access to top-quality instruments and audio recording facilities, you can also have your  jam session captured on video. Look out for their coolest feature which kicks in next month – live streaming your performance to fans through The Warehouse’s website.

When:  You want to do time in a Sing Sing cell.  

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What: Made-to-order drop crotch pants for men by Mayank Anand and Shraddha Nigam, for an appointment email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , start at Rs 4,000.

Why:  Dear boys,

We hope these pants find you in the best of shape – to fit into them, you’ll need to be. Crafted in cool muls and muslins, their new and far out silhouettes drop the crotch but pick up cool jute and silk detailing. See attached our favourite airy Dhoti Shorts in ikat.

Cheers, Secret Scouters

When: You want to dress on the fly. 

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What: Sumo Wrestling at LazerTag, Chirtrakoot Grounds, Andheri (W), call 66797212/9819042183 or visit www.lazertag.in, start at Rs 120.

Why: This weekend, gain 100 pounds and lose it all in ten minutes. At Mumbai’s new sumo wrestling facility, you can gear up in huge, (surprisingly clean) air-filled suits and get ready to rumble. But remember, if you’re tackled you’ll flail around like a flipped turtle until someone helps you up. Also fun are bungee soccer and laser tag.

When: You want to go on a crash diet. 

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What: Pick up a pen at Write Letters, Sometimes, chess tables on Carter Road, Bandra (W), visit the Facebook page here, free event.

Why: Because it’s time to give your Blackberry a rest and your mailman a job. In a bid to revive the lost art of letter writing, Flying Cursor is organising a fun event where you can pick from their stash of free postcards, add a note and mail on the spot.  

When: You want to add a post(man) script. Sunday, May 30, 5 to 8 pm.

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What: Fort Bizarre, Apollo House, near Lion Gate, Fort, call 22621212/9096202020. 

Why: Armed with a beefed-up Mughlai menu and refurbished interior, Fort Bizarre (formerly Chor Bizarre) is making its second conquest of South Mumbai’s food scene. Will it succeed this time around? Look out for the bpb review!  

When: Slated to open June 1.

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Event Round-up: Sunburn Tour with Paolo Mojo at Blue Frog on May 28 at 10.30 pm; free belly dancing workshop at Zenzi on May 30 at 8 pm; and Space Cadets Bandstand Finale at Hanging Gardens on May 29 from 5 to 8.30 pm.