Events This Weekend

Yippee! it’s Thursday again.

BN is so glad to have another opportunity to keep our ever loyal readers updated with the best places to be spotted with friends and family this last Thursday in the month of November.

The social scene is getting bigger and better with more eye-popping, fabulous and simply breathtaking events from Lagos to Abuja even all the way to the UK.

So sit back, relax as we your No 1 source for all round entertainment – BellaNaija present Events This Weekend.

Enjoy!

Nha Fala @ The Life House
Nha Fala is one of the movies curated by Mudi Yahaya for his Africa and Diaspora series. It will be showing at the Life House today, admission is free for all!
Date: Thursday 24th November 2011
Time: 7:30 PM
Venue: The Life House, 33 Sinari Daranijo Street, Off Younis Bashorun Street, Off Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Africa and The Diaspora Series Curated by Mudi Yahaya
From now till Thursday 1 December 2011, The Life House will start showing a couple of series about Africa and Diaspora, one of which is ABC Africa by Abbas Kiarostami. Admission is free for all!
Date: Thursday 24th November 2011
Time: 7:30 PM
Venue: The Life House, 33 Sinari Daranijo Street, Off Younis Bashorun Street, Off Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Leap Africa presents the 8th Annual Nigerian Youth Leadership Awards
You are cordially invited to the 8th Annual Nigerian Youth Awards themed Engaged for Change. Keynote speakers at the event are Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi (Minister of Youth & Development) and Tonye Cole (CEO Sahara Group). Admission is free for all but to attend you must RSVP by Calling 012706541(2) and E-mailing [email protected]
Date: Thursday 24th November 2011
Time: 4 PM – 6 PM
Venue: Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos
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The 2nd Annual Lagos Jazz Series
Lagos Jazz Series is finally here! Performers at this year’s Jazz Series include Hugh Masekela, Mourie Louden, Cobhams Asuquo, Efya, Tiwa Savage, Bez, Keziah Jones, Sesu, Diana Bada and a host of other surprise artistes.
Date: Thursday 24th November – Sunday 27th November 2011
Time: Thursday – 7 PM | Friday – 7 PM | Saturday – 8 PM | Sunday – 2 PM
Venue: Thursday-Four Points by Sheraton,Plot 9/10, Block 2, Oniru Chieftaincy Estate, Victoria Island, Lagos | Friday-The Moorhouse Hotel, 1 Bankole Oki Street, Ikoyi, Lagos | Saturday- The Lagos Motor Boat  Club, 28 Awolowo Road Ikoyi, Lagos | Sunday-Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more info and ticket prices Call 019033421| E-mail [email protected] | Check out their Facebook Page
Ticket Price: Thursday – Free for all | Friday – N10,000 | Saturday- N15,000 | Sunday- N 2,500
Ticket Locations: The Moore House Hotel, 1 Bankole Oki Street, Ikoyi, Lagos | Jazzhole, 168 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
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Lagos Style Week Pre-Party
To kick start the 2011 Lagos Style Week, a pre-party has been organized. This party will also feature a lingerie collection display by CS Luxury Lingerie.Admission is free for all but you have to RSVP by Calling 08191345858 | 07045238573 or via E-mail [email protected]
Date: Thursday 24th November 2011
Time: 8 PM
Venue: Troy lounge , 4 Lekki Road Beside Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Tionni Fashion & Cupcake Event
You are cordially invited to Tionni’s Fashion and Cupcake event aimed at bringing young fashion conscious Nigerians to an evening of cupcakes with cool music. This event is all about showcasing gorgeous Tionni African accessories while you feast on delicious cupcakes by Tami! Admission is free for all and attendees will get free christmas vouchers.
Date: Friday 25th November – Sunday 27th November 2011
Time: Friday – 5 PM – 7PM | Saturday and Sunday – 11 AM – 7 PM
Venue: Nanet Suites – Ekiti House,Plot 1042 Kur Mohammed Street, Central Business District Near Federal Secretariat, Abuja _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

London Life Lagos Living Book Reading
Bobo Omotayo will be read from his book “London Life Lagos Living” this Friday.The book is a collection of short Lagos-Life observations turned stories and it’s a must buy for every one Living in Lagos. Admission to the book reading is free for all to attend. To order for this book Call 08130605683 or send an E-mail to [email protected]
Date: Friday 25th November 2011
Time: 6 PM
Venue: The Life House, 33 Sinari Daranijo Street, Off Younis Bashorun Street, Off Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Mrein Lifestyle Store 5th Anniversary
This Friday, Mrein Store will mark it’s 5th anniversary and launch a set of new products.There will be a fashion show by reputable fashion designers and entertainment provided by some of Nigeria’s finest music acts. Mrein will give out fantastic goodie bags to all those who attend.
Date: Friday 25th November 2011
Time: 6: 30 PM
Venue: Victoria Crown Plaza Hotel, 292B Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Lagos Style Week presents The Xpress Christmas Sales
Lagos Style Week’s Xpress Christmas Sales is a shopping event where you get 50% off every clothing item bought at this event.
Date: Saturday 26th November 2011 – Sunday 27th November 2011
Time: 11 AM – 4 PM
Venue: The Incubator, City of David Church Road, Dideolu Estate, Oniru, off Ligali Ayorinde Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Cherries Open House Exhibition
Cherries, an online gift store that retails dinner ware, decorative accessories, kitchen utensils and gadgets and so much more cordially invites you to their open house exhibition. The organizers promise to pamper every attendee with excellent customer service throughout the day. Be sure to attend for an opportunity to discover and purchase high quality contemporary home accessories.
Date: Saturday 26th – Sunday 27th November 2011
Time: 11 AM – 6 PM Daily
Venue: Whitespace, 58 Raymond Njoku Street, Off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
Contact: For more info, general enquiries and for purchases Call 08137110526 | 08027855262 | E-mail [email protected] | Log on to their Website
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Rise National Youth Forum 2011
Rise National Youth Forum is taking place this Saturday.Speakers at this event include Tonye Cole (Executive Director Sahara Energy), Nike Ogunlesi (CEO Ruff n Tumble), Jimi Agbaje, Banky W, Tunde Bakare, Chude Jideonwo (Co-Founder Future Awards), IK Osakioduwa, Idy Enang (Managing Director Samsung Nigeria), Audu Maikori (CEO Chocolate City Group) and many more.To attend, you have to RSVP by calling 07060545017 | 07060545027
Date: Saturday 26th November 2011
Time: Registration begins at 10:30 PM
Venue: Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos
Ticket Price: Regular N 500 | VIP Premium Attendance N 2000
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Registration for 2012 Admission into UK Institutions
Register with Chelis Education Consult for admission into UK Institutions in January 2012.Students who enroll will be entitled to a super discount of £2,000 from their tuition fee.All attendees are expected to come with their credentials.
Date: Saturday 26th November 2011
Time: 11 AM – 4 PM
Venue: Chelis Education Group, 3 Remilekun Street, Off Ogunlana Drive, Surulere, Lagos
Contact: For more info & general enquiries Call 08056736358 | 08052134024 | E-mail [email protected] | Check out their Facebook Page | Log on to their Website
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GET Arena and Chef Fregz present The Chef Fregz @ GET Special
Join Chef Fregz this Saturday for a delicious experience.
Date: Saturday 26th November 2011
Time: 11 AM
Venue: Get Arena, near Four Points Hotel, Oniru, Lagos
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Abuja Family Fun Fair
This Saturday, the long awaited Abuja Family Fair will be taking place.The AFF will be an exciting new retail experience where customers and retailers can meet and talk about their products and services. There would be 60 exhibitors to showcase a wide variety of products and services some of which include The Body Shop, Mums 2be, Children’s Affairs, Wallpaper World, Diff, Savannah Chum Chum, Hatlab, Cafe24, IBLEND & many more. Admission is free for all plus the first 100 customers to arrive at the venue will get a goodie bag.
Date: Saturday 26th  November 2011
Time: 12 Noon – 7 PM
Venue: Blue Velvet Luxury marquee, Cardinal Park, Kitwe Street, Zone 4, Abuja
Contact: For more info & general enquiries email [email protected] | Call 08074914998 | Log on to www.abujafamilyfair.com
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Blings by PA Discovery Day
You are cordially invited to attend the Blings by PA Discovery Day, where you can find out more about their products, services and reseller programmes.You have to register with N 2,500.
Date: Saturday 26th – Sunday 27th November 2011
Time: 1 PM – 6 PM
Venue: Saturday – Diamond School , Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos | Sunday – One Stop Celebration, 11 Aba Johnston Crescent Harmony Enclave off Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja, Lagos
Contact: For more information on any aspect of Blings by PA E-mail [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected] | Call 08038237303 | 08095117828 | 08032134754 | 08020555626
Log on to their Website
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Book n Gauge 6
The sixth edition of Book n Gauge is scheduled to hold this Saturday. Two amazing writers and three performers are going to attend. Attendees who bring at least 5 friends and come early get a free book.
Date: Saturday 26th November 2011
Time: 2 PM – 5 PM
Venue: Debonair Bookstore, 294, Herbert Macaulay Way, Sabo, Yaba, Lagos
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Lagos Style Week
One of November’s anticipated fashion show – Lagos Style Week is just around the corner. The show will serve as a platform for new budding designers to showcase their creative pieces. Minnie, Dotun of Cool Fm, Cassie, Stephanie Noni of Cool FM and Tomi are scheduled to attend.
Date: Saturday 26th – Sunday 27th November 2011
Time: Saturday – 3 PM – 8:30 PM | Sunday – 4 PM – 9:30 PM
Venue: The Incubator, City of David Church Road, Dideolu Estate, Oniru, off Ligali Ayorinde Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ticket Price: Regular – N5000 (Dinner Ticket) | VIP – N10,000 (Get to test drive a Porsche car for a day)
Ticket Locations: Genesis Deluxe Cinemas at The Palms Shopping Mall, Lekki, Lagos | Casabella at The Palms Shopping Mall, Lekki, Lagos | At the venue | E-mail [email protected]
Contact: For more info and general enquiries Call 07045238573 | 08190441928 | 08191345858
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In Conversation with Tam Fiofori
Award winning photographer, writer and film maker Tam Fiofori will be at The Life House to share excerpts of his iconic books – 1979: A peep into history and culture and A Benin Coronation: Oba Erediauwa.
Date: Saturday 26th November 2011
Time: 6 PM
Venue: The Life House, 33 Sinari Daranijo Street, Off Younis Bashorun Street, Off Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries Call 07034030683 | E-mail [email protected]
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Laffs n Jamz November Edition
This editon of Laffs n’ Jamz will be hosted by the hilarious Yaw and features a star studded comedic and musical line-up. Some of the funny men that’ll make you laugh on that day are Basketmouth, Julius Agwu, Bovi, Gordons, Buchi, Akpororo, Benjy D Joke and many others and to keep the house interesting with non-stop musical performances are eLDee, Oritse Femi, K-Mos, Davido, Orezi, Six Foot Plus, Jafextra and DJ Jimmy Jatt.
Date: Saturday 26th November 2011
Time: 6 PM
Venue: Ember Creek, Awolowo Road (Between the Lagos Motor Boat Club & DHL), Ikoyi, Lagos
Ticket Price: Regular N 3, 000 | VIP N 10, 000
Ticket Locations: Jevini Restaurant, Ember Creek | Ice cream Factory (Plot 1613b Omega Bank Avenue off Adeola Hopewell Street, Victoria Island, Lagos) | Diamond Bank branches at The Palms Shopping Mall & Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
Contact: For more info & general enquiries please call 08023276251 | 08055555121 | 07030001978
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Deuces Lounge in conjunction with WFA presents Saturday Night; An Evening with International Killz
Nigerian acclaimed rapper Ikechukwu a.k.a Killz will be at Deuces Lounge this Saturday to perform some of his hit tracks.
Date: Saturday 26th November 2011
Time: 9 PM
Venue: Deuces Lounge, Chase Mall, 19 Ademola Adetokunbo Street, Victoria Island,Lagos
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An Evening with the Troubadours
X- Media in conjuction with Swe Bar & Lounge presents An Evening with the Troubadours featuring Davido, Praiz, Cupa Stonce and Yemi Alade. This event is strictly by invitation but for a chance at attending send your full name and phone number to 07035169111 | BB Pin 237BE0E4
Date: Saturday 26th November 2011
Time: 9 PM
Venue: Swe Bar & Lounge,2nd Floor Citymall Onikan, Lagos
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Kidz Kloset
Get the best for your children this holiday season at Kidz Kloset shop.There will be lots of fun for kids like face painting and giveaways.
Date: Sunday 27th November 2011
Time: 12 Noon – 6 PM
Venue: 9 A Oko Awo Street( In House of Tara) Opp Laterna Bookshop, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries Call 07029577424
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LPM November
The November edition of LPM is on Sunday. Come with friends and family for the fabulous shopping experience.
Date: Sunday 27th November 2011
Time: 12 Noon – 7 PM
Venue: GET Arena, Opposite Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island Lagos
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Fabuloucity Tea Party
This Sunday, the city of Lagos will see yet another edition of the Fabuloucity Tea Party where you will get the very best of clothes, shoes and accessories at fantastic prices while enjoying finger foods, cocktails and great music.
Date: Sunday 27th November 2011.
Time: 1 PM – 7 PM
Venue: Road Runners Lounge, Ibikunle Street, off University Road (near Unilag front gate), Yaba, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries Call Remi on 08136617757 | Call Tomi on 08163229293 | E-mail [email protected] | Check out their Facebook Page
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Face of Sleek Nigeria 2011
This Sunday will see a lucky lady crowned ‘Face Of Sleek Nigeria 2011’ and ambassador of Sleek Studio. The host of the show is Mai Atafo. There will be lots of side attractions like performances by Wiz Kid and Tiwa Savage, a fashion show by Sleek Models, comedic performances, dance routines and surprise performers from the U.K.
Date: Sunday 27th November 2011
Time: 5 PM – 10:30 PM
Venue: Harbour Point, 4 Wilmot Point Close, Off Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ticket Price: N 10,000 | N 15,000 for 2
Ticket Locations: Sleek Island Studio, 64B Anifowoshe Street, Victoria Island, Lagos | Sleek Mainland Studio, 17 Calacutta Crescent Apapa, Lagos | Mobos Stores – 52 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos | KM20 Lekki Epe Expressway By Total Gas State, Lagos | Mobos at The Palms, Lekki | Mopheth Pharmacy,9B Adeola Odeku street , Victoria Island, Lagos | His & Hers E-Centre, Yaba, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries Call 017633240 | 018711525 | 08033014091 | E-mail [email protected]
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An evening with Odia Ofeimun
Nigerian acclaimed poet, journalist and social critic Odia Ofeimun will read from a selection of his tremendous body of published poetry collections and essays this Sunday at the Life House.
Date: Sunday 27th November 2011
Time: 6 PM
Venue: The Life House, 33 Sinari Daranijo Street, Off Younis Bashorun Street, Off Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Music on the Catwalk 2011
True Media presents the 2nd Annual Music on the Catwalk (MOC 2011). This event will see talented UK artists and Fashion Designers come together to support and raise money for Uganda’s oldest Orphanage – Sanyu Babies Home.There will be a special guest appearance by music act Brymo and all the way from New York America’s Top Model Cycle 6 contestant Nnenna Agba.
Date: Sunday 27th November 2011
Time: 7:30 PM
Venue: Shepherds Bush Hall, 310 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 7LJ, United Kingdom
Ticket Price: Regular £25 | Front Row Tickets £30
Ticket Locations: Click on the above Music on the Catwalk flier for tickets
Contact: For more info and general enquiries Call +44(0)7939496412 | E-mail [email protected]      __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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