Things to do in Mumbai this week

Experience Mumbai from a different angle on a guided walking tour through the iconic Dhobi Ghat located at Mahalaxmi. The city’s open-air laundry has been a part of its fabric for over a century, with hundreds of dhobis (laundrymen) washing, scrubbing, drying, and ironing tons of clothes every day. Expect to see a closer look at the rhythms of this fascinating community – plus stories of people who keep this laundry operation running – from rows of concrete wash pens to colourful clotheslines fluttering in the breeze.

When: Sunday, August 16, 8am to 9:30am

Where: Dhobi Ghat, Mahalaxmi                                   

Entry: ₹699                                                 

Registration: Contact 9987394739 on WhatsApp

Witness a live string ensemble performing instrumental renditions of AR Rahman’s iconic compositions at the Independence Day special – celebrating his timeless songs in a candlelight set-up. Expect a line-up that includes the Oscar-winning composer’s songs from films like Swades, Bombay, Lagaan, Rang De Basanti, among many others.

When: August 14, 8pm 

Where: The Royal Opera House

Entry: ₹899 onwards

In collaboration with DAG, the Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum invites you to step into the exhibition showcasing a rare collection of photographs of iconic palaces, forts, temples, and numerous ancient Indian monuments – including some rare pictures of Mumbai – captured during the 19th and 20th centuries of colonial India. Through this exhibition, you can explore how these photographers documented India’s architectural marvel using glass plates and bulky cameras, and how this skill became a powerful tool for documentation and preservation.

When: Till August 25

Where: Kamalnayan Bajaj Special Exhibitions Gallery, Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum 

Entry: Free

The Space is bringing training sessions for hybrid athletes – and the HYROX-curious folks – with coach-led strength workouts and race-centric movements recreating the rhythm of a HYROX race. If you aim to hit the podium or just to explore the sled-pushing exercise, you shouldn’t miss it.

When: Sunday, August 2 onwards

Where: The Space - Fitness Studio, Juhu

Entry: ₹1400 onwards