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What: Wtf!, Hotel Dreamstorm, ground floor, 3rd Road, near Khar Railway Station, Khar (W), visit the Facebook group here, Rs 120 for a small Smirnoff.

Why: Warhol Tempted Fairies, Witch Trial Fury, Wounded Tall Flamingo. The acronym can mean many things, but Khar’s newest pub Wtf! simply stands for cheap booze and a casual vibe. Enjoy  yum bar snacks served on pretty sewing machine tables and ignore the seedy location and clichéd film posters. Read the full bpb review here. 

When: You swear by your beer. Opens Monday, May 17.

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What: Wear your Vino, del Italia, opposite Juhu Beach, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 9820228582 to make an appointment, Rs 1,500.

Why: A bpb event in collaboration with Yves St Laurent and del Italia! Sip on a glass (or three) of wine while make-up artists from the French brand use the same palettes – white, red and rose - to transform your face. You also get Rs 600 off against any YSL product, a fun goodie bag and optional “before” and “after” shots by a professional photographer.

When: Saturday, May 22 from 4 pm – 7 pm. By appointment only.

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What: Blow up Bombay street photo exhibit, visit www.blindboys.org or the Facebook group here, location TBD, free.

Why: Because for one day, these guys will turn Mumbai streets into a photo gallery  where you can display your own pictures and browse through almost 3,000 prints. Find any you fancy? Take them home – at no cost. Seriously!

When: You want to have a (Canon)ball. Saturday, May 22.

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What: sayitincolor / ...The Art Loft, Valentino Rest, above Patel Stores, next to Mehboob  Studio, Bandra (W), call 9819132958 or visit the Facebook group here, starts at Rs 4,000 for eight hours, free trial workshops from May 17 - 24.

Why: French art therapist Leila Tayebaly sets up her new studio in a pretty Bandra loft – wooden floors, white beams, leafy view. Here, she’ll team up with experts to offer courses in organic watercolour therapy, acting, psycho genealogy, photography, wine appreciation and fine art. Go on, make a good impression-ist.

When: You want to put you Monet where your mouth is. Launches Monday, May 17.  

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What: Secret route to iPad, visit www.chaupaati.com or call 09222221947 to order on the phone, starts at Rs 45,989 for a 16GB Wi-fi tablet.

Why: You’ll love us for this one: while everyone else waits for the iPad to hit stores (or for one to be accidently left behind at a bar), we found a way to score a legit piece now. Order through this domestic phone and online shop, and they’ll ship a brand new iPad to your doorstep in less than a week.  

When: You want to be an early nerd.

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Event Round-Up: Ministry of Sound DJs spin at Shiro, Worli on May 15, 10 pm onwards; Indian Ocean at Blue Frog on May 16 at 9.30 pm; Music Mirror, series of documentary films on music at NCPA starts today at 6.30 pm.