All through July, Regal Cinema in Colaba brings back four masterpieces from the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock. The retrospective opens with North by Northwest, continues with Psycho and Rear Window, and concludes in early August with Vertigo. Whether you’re a seasoned cinephile or a curious first-timer, this is a chance to experience these shadowy thrillers the way they were meant to be seen, on 35mm film, in a single-screen theatre.
Where: Regal Cinema, Colaba, Mumbai
When: July 10 (North by Northwest), July 24 (Psycho), July 31 (Rear Window)
Entry: Ticketed; check local listings for showtimes
Bite into Mumbai’s growing pains at Woodside Inn’s Beer & Burger Festival
From bhuttas in the rain to birthday parties on plastic plates, Woodside Inn’s 18th Beer & Burger Festival taps into the formative memories of Mumbai with a playful, indulgent new theme: Coming of Age: Growing Up in Mumbai. On from July 7 to 27 across their Colaba, Andheri, and Bandra outposts, this milestone edition marks the debut of sandwiches alongside the classic burger-and-brew pairings. Expect nostalgia reimagined through creations like the “Rainy Day Romance” burger (corn curd and garlic aioli with a cutting-chai inspired ale) and “Hangover Hang-Out” (Old Monk-braised pulled pork on Hokkaido milk bread). Bonus: the Bombay Canteen collab stout “Dark Melody” makes a decadent cameo.
Where: Woodside Inn Colaba, Andheri & Bandra, Mumbai.
When: July 7–27
THINGS TO DO IN DELHI NCR
Catch Shubha Mudgal live in an intimate jazz bar setting
On 5 July, Shubha Mudgal, the celebrated vocalist known for Khayal, Thumri, and Indian pop, takes the stage at The Piano Man at Eldeco Centre for a one-night-only concert. Backed by a stellar band, the performance promises a seamless blend of Hindustani classical soul and modern groove. Expect reimagined classics, a rich setlist, and her signature stage presence in the candle-lit confines of one of the capital’s most beloved live venues. The evening includes a special cocktail menu inspired by the performance, with drinks like Rose Petal Collins and Filter Coffee Old Fashioned.
Where: The Piano Man, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi
When: July 5, 2025, 8:30PM onwards
Entry: Ticketed, book here
Dance to emotive house music with Nico Morano at Cosy Box
Belgium’s Nico Morano, known for his atmospheric, melodic house sound, makes his India debut at Cosy Box this July. With over 600,000 monthly Spotify listeners and sets at global festivals like Tomorrowland and Paradise City, Morano brings an immersive, high-energy show to Delhi’s nightlife scene. Expect deep grooves, luxe ambience, and a night that blends cutting-edge production with a boutique party vibe.
Where: Cosy Box, One Golden Mile, New Delhi
When: July 4, 2025, 9PM onwards
Entry: Ticketed; book here.
THINGS TO DO IN BENGALURU
Take the kids to an interactive storytelling show at Sabha
If you’ve been looking for something gentle and imaginative to do with children this month, head to Sabha, a restored 19th-century school-turned-arts space in Shivaji Nagar, for Hello, Thirsty Crow! on July 13. Designed for ages 6 to 12, this hands-on theatre experience turns the classic fable into a live performance using simple props, participatory storytelling, and child-friendly theatricality. It’s one of the few programming options in the city that puts young audiences first. Sabha’s July calendar also features Leela, a soul-stirring concert by guitar legend Sanjay Divecha (July 11–12), a micro dance film double-bill (July 4), and a full-band set by the Vasu Dixit Collective (July 26).
Where: Sabha, Shivaji Nagar, Bengaluru
When: July 13, 2025, 11AM–12:30PM
Entry: Ticketed; book here
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