From comedy to poetry: Explore these unique experiences in Mumbai this week

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Kutiyattam with kapila venu

Kapila Venu, an artiste who specialises in Kutiyattam, is performing Inbathupal, a love poetry divided into four chapters over four days.
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WHERE: G5A Warehouse
WHEN: October 5- 8; 8pm
PRICE: Rs 750 onwards
TO BOOK: insider.in

The crazy side of parenting

Koel Purie has brought home her newest dark comedy Mummy's Dead, Long Live Mummy! After a successful premiere in Paris, this show showcases the crazy side of parenting.
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WHEN: October 4, 7 PM
WHERE: Quorum Club, Lower Parel
PRICE: Rs 1,500 Onwards
TO BOOK: insider.in

Roasted by techies

After several sold out shows internationally, Socially Inept, a group of engineers turned comedians, will be doing their first ever tech roast in Mumbai. This one is for all those engineers, and techies who aren't in love with their job already, and are looking for a good roast.
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WHEN: October 13, 8 PM
WHERE: Sophia Auditorium
PRICE: Rs 799 onwards
TO BOOK: bookmyshow.com

Mann ki shayari

Manhar Seth, a poet well-known in the Instagram community, is coming to Mumbai with his newest set Main Shayar toh Nahi, with his original poetry blended with comedic stances.
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WHEN: October 8, 7.30 PM
WHERE: Hotel Rang Sharda
PRICE: Rs 499 onwards
TO BOOK: bookmyshow.com

Meet a person with a skill you can use

Dr Neha Dwivedi, childbirth educator and lactation expert
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AVAILABLE FOR: Childbirth education
CHARGES: On request
CONTACT: 9899365090; happybirth-day.com

Dr Dwivedi, who studied medicine at the Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi, and worked as casualty medical officer, transitioned to birth work, when she was exposed to the transformative workshop of childbirth educator Dr Vijaya Krishnan. Over the last five years, she has worked with over 200 women where she has been a part of their pregnancy journey.

Dwivedi offers a seven-session programme in childbirth education, that's also available online. It includes orienting mother's to pregnancy (what to expect and prepare for); labour (how it will look, and tips to cope with it; healthy birth practices, breathing techniques); role of partners; C section; postpartum; breastfeeding, and caring for the newborn.

RECOMMENDED BY: Poonam Munshi says, "We chose parenthood later in life and were fortunate to have Neha as our exceptional childbirth educator. She expertly guided us, providing unwavering support, extensive knowledge, and a compassionate approach that transformed my journey into motherhood."