Hello everyone, here are our picks of the events happening this weekend in and around Nigeria. Rest assured, you will not be short of places to go, have some fun, and unwind from the long week's stress.
Must attend events this weekend April 26 - May 1/17
The weekend is here again. Thinking of where to hang out? Look no further.
Food lovers from across the world can once again look forward to an unparalleled culinary experience as the second edition of the GTBank Food & Drink Fair is set to hold during the Worker’s Day holiday on Sunday, April 31, 2017 and Monday, May 1, 2017
After a sold-out concept dubbed ‘the best concert of 2016’ by many music critics, media houses and fans of good music, Asa returns with ‘Asa Live in Lagos Encore’ due to popular demand.
She intends to share her musical journey with her friends and fans through her songs that have made up her life and ours these past 10 years.
Tickets are available at ariyatickets.com, nairabox.com, asaencore.com and all Café Neo Outlets.
Standard: N10, 000.00
VIP: N30, 000.00
Table of 10: N2.5 million.
Spinlet Presents...BRYMO'S ORGANISED CHAOS live @ Freedom Park, Hospital Road, Old Prison Ground, Lagos Island on the 1st of May, 2017.
Tickets: N2000
- Open House Lagos 2017
Following the success of the debut of Lagos biggest architectural weekend, British Council and Open House Lagos Board is proud to announce the second edition of Open House Lagos.
This year's edition of British Council's Open House Lagos will take place on April 29 and April 30, 2017
Runway Jazz 2017 Special edition to celebrate Lagos at 50 holding
Come and experience jazz and fashion in one unforgettable night with two Grammy award winners, American Saxophonist, Najee and UK Singer-songwriter, Joss Stone. Celebrating the international Jazz Day in grand style will see performances on the night from some of Nigeria’s finest entertainers including Waje, Yinka Davies, Dede, Heavy Wind, Tosin Alao, Xerona Duke and the host band, Sweet Sound.
With haute couture from Jewel by Lisa, and a runway show that captures the evolution of Lagos over the last 5 decades, Runway Jazz is the biggest and most unique music and fashion event to hit the Naija entertainment scene.
Date: Sunday, April 30 2017
Venue: Eko Hotel Convention Centre. Red carpet starts at 6 pm
- Startup Grind Lagos
Entrepreneurship can be quite difficult especially in an economic situation like ours, however there are Businesses and Entrepreneurs that are thriving and profiting everyday.
Startup Grind Lagos' Chapter Director, Uwem Uwemakpan, and Co-director, Blessing Abeng, will also lead the participating entrepreneurs in engaging Q&As and discussion sessions that highlight and proffer solutions to challenges the Lagos entrepreneur faces.
Date: April 29, 2017
Venue: CITC Learning Centre, 25, WEMPCO Road, off Lateef Jakande Road, Ikeja.
Time: 3-5pm
Fee: N1,000
Award winning veteran ‘Pidgin Reggae/Dancehall’ artist Chinagorom Onuoha aka AFRICAN CHINA is set to light up the stage & take us on a music Fiesta of fun and pure entertainment. Performing live past hits and new material with LoudNProudlive’s ‘ONE SOUND’ BAND … We can’t wait
Date: Saturday, April 29, 2017Time: 9PMVenue: 411 Restaurant & Bar, 14b Adeola Hopewell, Victoria Island, Lagos.
HERE Photo Exhibition STER, TIER, RAI to hold campaign against sexual violence
HERE Exhibition Opening 30th of April will feature conversations and spoken word with speakers like International award winning poet, writer and performer, Titilope Sonuga and Media entrepreneur, Arit Okpo.
Stand to End Rape (STER) Initiative's HERE Exhibition collaborates with The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs) and Revolving Art Incubator (RAI).
Date: April 30 - May 14, 2017.
Venue: Silverbird Galleria, Ahmadu Bello way, Victoria Island Lagos.
Open House: Open Bike Morning
For fitness enthusiasts, join Cycology on Saturday morning as they embark on the Open Bike Morning!
Date: Saturday, 29th April 2017
Time: 7am
Visit www.openhouselagos.comfor more information.
Open House Lagos Insta Meet/Tour
Calling all Photographers, Tourists and Architecture enthusiasts to participate in Open House Lagos Insta meet/tour. Come make new friends with shared interests, learn more about Lagos, hone your architectural photography skills and take cool pictures for the' gram'!
Date: Meeting Point : Sterling Towers Car Park, Marina
Time: 12 Noon
Sign Up: www.openhouselagos.com
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