Unwrapping Mumbai
This series of events offers new insights about how Mumbaikars adapt to their surroundings through high-energy, interactive variety shows and party sessions that combine talks, music, theatre, storytelling, and tours to explore the city’s kaleidoscope of perspectives.
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Sunday, December 9
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Dec 9 at 6 pm
Discover the music of Mumbai’s myriad communities in an evening of song, story, and discussion. Consider why we make music, what links it so inextricably to traditions and rituals, and how it helps protect, empower, and even connect communities.
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Saturday, December 15
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Dec 15 at 3 pm
Sensing Mumbai, Part I: A Blind Guided Tour
See the city in a whole new light . . . by not seeing it at all. This personally guided, blindfolded tour of Mumbai explores the city through the sounds, smells, and sensations our eyes miss.
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Dec 15 at 6 pm
Drawing on video and personal experiences from Sensing Mumbai, Part I, explore how we sense, interact with, and react to our cities differently without sight. This event begins with a 20-minute on-site visual experience.
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Friday, December 21
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Dec 21 at 5 pm
Studies show that women in Mumbai face a severe shortage of private space. Explore how pop-up gardens could fill this gap, and help develop a workable model that caters to the specific needs of communities throughout the city.
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Dec 21 at 6 pm
Creating the City for Our Children
How many of us have wished for a city that we can trust, one where we can walk with freedom, play with abandon—and one we can proudly leave to our children? Join in this session to imagine and design a city that our children can trust.
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Saturday, December 29
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Dec 29 at 6 pm
There are very few spaces in Mumbai designated just for women. What could those spaces look like and how would they affect women’s comfort, safety, and ability to express themselves? Discuss and help explore this question at this interactive, women-only event.
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Saturday, January 5
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Jan 5 at 6 pm
Being Brave: Privacy and the World around You
Why do some people feel they can’t speak up in the face of violence? Learn the science behind people’s reaction to violence and join panelists to discuss ways of fostering empathy, empowerment, and safety in our communities.
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Monday, January 7
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Jan 7 at 5 pm
Mumbai couples have a hard time finding places to spend quality time together. Tonight, grab your sweetheart and come along for an evening out in a relaxed and open environment at this facilitated dance workshop. No prior dance experience required.
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Thursday, January 10
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Jan 10 at 3 pm
Mumbai is full of new visions for Dharavi’s future. But how much do we know about what Dharavi residents envision for the future of Mumbai? Dharavi youth present a play about their hopes for the city, with a moderated discussion to follow.
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Saturday, January 12
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Jan 12 at 3 pm
Sensing Mumbai, Part I: A Blind Guided Tour Around Mahim Beach
See the city in a whole new light...by not seeing it at all. This personally guided, blindfolded tour of Mumbai explores the city through the sounds, smells, and sensations our eyes miss.
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Jan 12 at 6 pm
Drawing on video and personal experiences from Sensing Mumbai, Part I, explore how we sense, interact with, and react to our cities differently without sight. This event begins with a 20-minute on-site visual experience.
