The place has a very alive folk tradition with plays in the vernacular playing to full houses. Vijay Tendulkar is a name to be reckoned with in the theatre world. The Prithvi Theatre, of the first family of the Mumbai film industry, the Kapoors, maintains an active interest in keeping alive interest in Indian theatre and those of the world. Sanjana Kapoor, the daughter of Shashi and Jennifer Kapoor is now managing affairs at Prithvi and holds regular festivals for theater enthusiasts. No matter what time you venture out, there are always people on the streets.
Discos are still the favorite place to chill out, especially the suburban crowds at weekends.
The city has a thriving club culture with couples gyrating to western or Indipop till late hours. Entry prices are usually per couple. . A few bars and discos cater to young Westerners and Bombayites alike, but these are usually in the swanky hotels.