Out and about

At Hakkasan Mumbai,Krystal,Waterfield Road in Bandra

Floor Arts

A Work of art need not always be up on a wall; try one of Cocoon Fine Rugs and give your home a whole new look. The range of hand-knotted carpets emphasise traditional craftsmanship by using simple forms and motifs that reflect romantic,folk styles of decoration. Fashion forward muted tones help these rugs to blend with any décor. These rugs are great for your living room,the master bedroom or even your den.

At Cocoon Fine Rugs,A-Block Basement,Shiv Sagar Estate in Worli

Nurturing nature

If you’re looking for fun,yet informative activities for your children this weekend,then taking them to a reading of Katie Bagli’s book Birds of Different Feathers should be on your list. The writer and nature-lover will be present at Kitab Khana near Hutatma Chowk to read an excerpt from her book. This work is the first in a series of children’s books and through it,Bagli hopes to inculcate in young readers a love for nature.

At Kitab Khana,Somaiya Bhavan,Mahatma Gandhi Road in Fort,on July 23,at 11.30 am

Ensemble evening

Five directors,six writers,and eight actors come together for One on One,a series of monologues and dialogues in Hindi and English. These include Bureaucrat,Kachre ki Hifazzat ,Load Shedding,Aabodaana,Dear Richard,Instant Behosh and Hello Check. This unique theatrical experience will address a range of topics affecting the nation—the state of India’s bureaucracy,the legalisation of homosexuality,inedible airline food,the politics of road-naming ceremonies,the joke of Ajmal Kasab’s trial and the experience of living in a big city. These are stories that everyone will identify with.

At The Comedy Store,Palladium,Lower Parel,on July 23,at 6 pm