OUT AND ABOUT

Electric Night
Dancing to loud,foot-tapping music is the perfect antidote to an enervating work week. The thumping beats of UK DJ Richard Murray will have you swaying at Shiro on Saturday,October 24,from 9:30 pm onwards. Touted as one of the most talented and exciting electronic music act,the electronica guru gets set to woo his Mumbai audience with an eclectic mix of house,minimal,techno,electro and tribal. And if you’ve never caught any of Murray’s tracks let this be your introduction to his prolific music career. Don’t be shy and get set to shake a leg.

Entry Rs 500 per person; Call 6615 6969

Food for thought
The Oberoi Melting Pot,on October 25,is an annual opportunity to indulge in a feast without feeling guilty: the profits will be donated to charity. Twenty-three countries will showcase their best-loved specialties,and whether you’re in the mood for tender tortellini or spicy satays,or prefer vodka or sangria to go with it,you’re sure to come away satisfied. This year’s recipients are Prerana—which helps victims of sex trafficking —and Magic Bus and the French-Indian Schools of Bombay,both of which educate underprivileged children.

Entry Rs 3,000; Call 6632 6040

Quite a steal
Good news for music junkies. You can finally buy music cheap,rather than have the law at your neck by downloading your favourite tracks illegally. Just head to Universal Music Group’s factory outlet at Union Park,Bandra,and lay your hands on some great value for money offers. With Indian music CDs available for Rs 50 and international CDs available for Rs 100,you know it’s a steal—but only until stocks last. Also on offer are concert DVDs like The Eagles’ Hell Freezes Over tour. With a range of artistes—from RD Burman to Wagner to Amy Winehouse available on the racks,this is the right time to update your music collection. Lovers of vintage will be delighted to find old favourites like The Supremes and Jackson 5.

Call 2646 0707/2655 3241

Playtime
MAHABANOO Mody-Kotwal’s entertainment company,Poor-Box Productions celebrates 10 years in existence with a week-long festival at the Prithvi Theatre,Juhu,beginning on Saturday October 24. The festival will showcase five of Poor-Box Productions most acclaimed plays —The Vagina Monologues,Kissa Yoni Ka…The Vagina Monologues in Hindi,Shirley Valentine,Art and

Lift Kara De!—directed and produced by Mody-Kotwal and Kaizaad Kotwal. If you still haven’t caught the Vagina Monologues,catch either the English or Hindi versions (or both) this weekend.

October 24 to 31,Prithvi Theatre,Juhu; Call 2614 9546