THE GRANDEUR OF GWALIOR

Date: 3RD JANUARY 2026
Time: 8pm to 10pm

*The Grandeur of Gwalior — An Evening of Timeless Hindustani Music*

Two Extra Lives invites you into a night steeped in history, devotion, and the pure artistry of the Gwalior Gharana — the fountainhead of all khayal traditions in Hindustani vocal music. The Grandeur of Gwalior presents a bouquet of compositions sung in the authentic Gwalior style: khayal, khayalnuma, tappa, tap-tarana, bandish ki thumri, bol-banaav ki thumri, and ashtapadi — musical forms that together illuminate the breadth of this rich parampara.

The evening journeys through timeless pieces once heard in royal courts and traditional baithaks, interwoven with anecdotes from the past, stories of great masters, and rare compositions inherited by the Pandits of Gwalior. From Khansahibs to kings, from royal patronage to lokashraya, this is an immersion into the music of a bygone era — the very soundscape that once surrounded royalty.

In our intimate space at Two Extra Lives, we believe you’ll take something back home with you.

Artistes for the evening:
Ruturaj Kolpe — Vocals
Shantanu Deshmukh — Tabla
Ojas Ranade — Harmonium


Book your tickets now and step into a night shaped by tradition, grace, and living musical heritage.

Up-cycling Workshop by Ruchi

Date: 6th September 2025
Time: 12pm to 2pm

Upcycling Workshop with Ruchi’s Atelier
Every garment deserves at least two extra lives. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore how to mend, rework, and transform clothing using creativity and resourcefulness.

How to Prepare:
Step 1: Go on an Inspiration Hunt
Drop by the store, walk around, and notice the details that spark ideas - a patch, embroidery, a clever repair. Capture them in photos or memory; they’ll inspire your piece.

Step 2: Pick Your Base Piece
Bring one garment to transform. It could be:
• A loved piece that feels dated.
• A sentimental piece (borrowed, inherited, gifted).
• A piece you don’t care much about but want to experiment with.

Step 3: Gather Materials to Remix
Think beyond fabric - jewelry, buttons, brooches, scarves, chains, patches, or anything meaningful that can live on in a new form.

Step 4: Come As You Are
Arrive with a plan or none at all. We’ll provide sewing kits to get you started, and you’ll leave with new skills in patches, stenciling, embroidery, and creative repair - and a garment that’s uniquely yours.

WhatRemains - Photo Exhibit

Date: 12th - 17th July 2025
Time: 11am to 8pm

We’re opening up our space to something that matters — our first photo exhibition, WhatRemains.

The show reflects on the world we inhabit today — the Anthropocene — an era shaped by human impact on the planet, in irreversible ways.

The photographs move through beauty and loss: from awe-inspiring landscapes to quiet, haunting traces of what’s being altered or erased.

We hope this exhibition offers a space for reflection, but also for collective evolution — a place to hold both grief and hope, in the same breath. To question what is, and to imagine what could be.

Experience an evening to witness WhatRemains — and what still might emerge.

Styling Workshop at Two Extra Lives

Date: 31st May 2025
Time: 12-5pm

We’re excited to invite you to Two Extra Lives, transforming our store into an intimate atelier for a styling workshop.

This is your chance to immerse yourself in a creative space designed for those who appreciate thoughtful design and the art of styling, whether you're a fashion student, creator, or simply someone who enjoys exploring beauty in all its forms.

Under the guidance of our founder and stylist, Anchal Notani, you’ll have the opportunity to study and explore our curated collection of pieces— each one a balance of new and timeless fashion, handpicked from niche designers around the world. These treasures tell stories, and now, they’re waiting to inspire your own.

Come, create with intention, and discover the joy of dressing with purpose.

Bring your curiosity, laughter, and love for beautiful things—we can’t wait to share this experience with you.

Hindustani Classical & Crossover Jazz

Date: 13th February 2025
Time: 8-10pm

Alec Goldfarb is a Downbeat Magazine award-winning guitarist, composer, and Hindustani classical musician based in Brooklyn whose music is full of ingenious juxtapositions and twists.

An exponent of the Seniya-Maihar Gharana, Alec performs Hindustani classical music across the globe on the guitar using a novel adaptation of sitar technique, while drawing influences from his jazz and Western classical backgrounds.

He will be presenting a special performance at Two Extra Lives at Bandra, Mumbai on February 13th, where we explore the intricate beauty of raag and taal through his unique approach to the guitar.

International Afro-Latin Live Band

Date: 23rd January 2025
Time: 8-10pm

AllYellow: international Afro-Latin Live band whose musical geography spans from Mali through Cameroon to Peru.

Dancy rhythms mixed with psychedelic soundscapes accompanied with authentic african instruments such as Kora, N'goni, Djembe and calabash percussion.

The band was established in Moscow in 2018 and it brings together four Slavic nations: Belarus, Ukraine, Russia and Poland. AllYellow has been performing on the biggest festivals from North to South Russia. AllYellow focuses on the quality of their music adding a pinch of magic thus creating an unforgettable experience.

THE ALCHEMY OF MUSIC, MOVEMENT & CACAO

Date: 21st December 2024
Time: 7.30pm

Korean-American violinist and music healer, Sarah MeeRan Cave, leads us on a unique evening journey into healing and renewal. She began with an invocation to Mama Cacao, which unfolded into a deep restorative sound bath on violin, viola, and voice. Last, we were joined by tabla and percussion maestro, Akshay Jadhav, who together with Sarah led us into an improvised concert- inviting you to move and groove or remain on the floor, letting the healing beats wash over and through you.

A World Music Collaboration

Date: 9th November 2024
Time: 7.30pm

Trippy Sama is a world music project that brings together musicians from all parts of the world. Their music is performed with the intention of holding a sacred space for all, creating a transformative and soul-touching experience through the use of ethnic instruments.
Two Extra Lives proudly presented Trippy Sama, a melting pot of global sounds. This eclectic collective seamlessly blends Indian classical music with influences from across the globe, amplified by vibrant electronic elements. The soothing bansuri and rhythmic alghoza evoke tradition, while the handpan and didgeridoo cultivate a meditative space. Meanwhile, the sarod, guitar, and bass harmonize beautifully, anchored by the cajon's beats and soulful vocals. Their music is not just heard-it's felt deeply within the soul, resonating with each listener.

Satsang At Two Extra Lives

Date: 9th March 2024
Time: 7pm

Ustad Rais Khan is renowned professional percussionist and folk musician based out of Rajasthan. Rais is one of the world’s foremost performers on the morchang, or the jaw harp, a folk instrument from Western India. Using his voice, breath, mouth, and the morchang, he creates unique rhythms, sounds, and sonic patterns. Besides morchang, Rais Khan also plays the khartaal (Rajasthani castanets), bhapang, and beatboxes. He has shared the stage and recorded with artists such as Barmer Boys, Mumford and Sons, Vieux Farka Toure, The Gypsy Allstars, Rupa and the April Fishes, and has been featured on MTV Coke Studios alongside artists such as A.R. Rahman, Clinton Cerejo and Amit Trivedi.To add to the celebratory spirit of the evening, we also hosted a traditional mehendi ceremony, served refreshing thandai, and had vibrant Rajasthani pagdis tied for guests — a warm gesture that brought everyone into the festive fold.