Events This Weekend

Hello BellaNaijarians, happy holidays!

It’s going to be one hell of a weekend. The BellaNaija Events team is here with this weekend’s fun listing of Events This Weekend, the slot we keep you updated on all the most interesting events to visit with your loved ones.

From Lagos to Abuja, we’ve got you covered.
We wish all our muslim brothers and sisters a happy celebration
See you all next week.

Ene Maya for The Library
The Library invites you to the in store launch of the Ene Maya for The Library head accessories by Ene Maya Lawani (Miss Nigeria 2004). Guests at the event will meet with the former beauty queen turned entrepreneur and get some turban wrapping tips. You will also get the opportunity to customise your own turban or head wrap with a selection of embellishments. Jewelry will also be sold at the event. Admission is free for all.
Date: Sunday 11th August 2013
Time: 3 PM – 8 PM
Venue: The Library, 1st Floor Silverbird Galleria, Abuja
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Karaoke Night at LaMango
LaMango Restaurant and Bar, Lagos cordially invites you to its karaoke night. Admission is free for all.
Date: Thursday 8th August 2013
Time: 6 PM
Venue: La Mango Restaurant & Bar, 2 Adekunle Fajuyi Street, Ikeja, GRA, Lagos _______________________________________________________________________________

Bachelor’s Nite presents Vector Birthday Boy & Friends
Bachelor’s Nite is here again. Today, they will host rap star Vector as well as Ekelly, Jimmie, DJ Caise, DJ Kaywise and Mozenge Lee at the Road Runners, Lagos. Special guest of the night is Koko Master D’banj. Admission is free for all.
Date: Thursday 8th August 2013
Time: 11 PM
Venue: Road Runners Nite Club, 25 Ibikunle Street off UNILAG Road, Yaba, Lagos
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Nature’s Gentle Touch & Make Me Beauty Place present The Root of the Matter
In an effort to help Nigerian women overcome their various hair and scalp challenges, Nature’s Gentle Touch and hair salon Make Me Beauty Place are working together to impart knowledge and showcase the best hair care practices that is most ideal for the African hair. Attend to get a free hair consultation and free hair treatment. Admission is free for all.
Date: Thursday 8th August 2013 – Saturday 31st August 2013
Venue: Make Me Beauty Place, 44 & 60 Bode Thomas Street, Surulere, Lagos ______________________________________________________________________________

Orijin Premiere
Attend the Orijin Premiere this Friday at Jogor Centre, Ibadan. Admission is free for all.
Date: Friday 9th August 2013
Venue: Jogor Centre, Ibadan, Oyo
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La Mango presents Old Skool Groove
You are invited to La Mango’s Restaurant’s Old Skool Groove event. The event will feature Jimi D Baldhead Guy and DJ King. Admission is free for all.
Date: Friday 9th August 2013
Time: 4 PM
Venue: La Mango Restaurant & Bar, 2 Adekunle Fajuyi Street, Ikeja, GRA, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08082646670 | 08191914220 | e-mail [email protected] _______________________________________________________________________________

Freedom Hall presents Nayosoul & Friends
Join songstress Nayosoul for another edition of Freedom Hall presents. Ruby and Aramide are also scheduled to attend. Admission is free for all.
Date: Friday 9th August 2013
Time: 7 PM
Venue: Coral Blue Kilimanjaro, Sanusi Fafunwa Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Johnnie Walker Flavour Night
Premium  scotch & whiskey brand Johnnie Walker invites you to keep walking and join other fans for a night of Johnnie Walker Flavour cocktails, music and excitement. Celebrities including Limpopo crooner KCee, will be present at the event. Admission is free for all.
Date: Friday 9th August 2013
Time: 9 PM
Venue: Likwid Lounge, 2 Ajayi Street, off Ogundana Close, Off Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos
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Finding Teen Me
The Stimme Company presents T.M.S . themed Finding Teen Me. The event set to take place at the Ikeja Youth Sports Centre, Lagos, will be hosted by Frances Okeke. Children from the ages of 11 to 19 are invited. To attend the event aimed at impacting the teens positively, send an sms with your child’s name and age to 08025292989. Motivational speakers and celebrities are scheduled to attend to share experiences as well as advice all. Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 10th August 2013
Time: 9 AM
Venue: Ikeja Youth Sports Centre, Oluwaleimu Street, off Unity Road, Ikeja, Lagos
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Watersworth Art Brokers
Encourage your child’s creativity by registering them now for Watersworth Art Brokers’ training in art. Drawing inspiration from the works in the gallery’s collection students will create hands on projects while the master artists help them in learning and creating their own works in different media and styles. Registration fee is N 10,000 while adults will pay the sum of N 20,000.
Date: Saturday 10th August 2013
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Watersworth Gallery, 3B Unity Close off Africa Lane, Lekki, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 0809999092 | 07030799683 | e-mail [email protected] ________________________________________________________________________________

Watersworth presents Fit, Fun & Flair
Do you love to dance and are you looking for a fun and fab way to lose weight? Then Fit, Fun and Flair is for you. Watersworth Art Gallery in conjunction with Gbenga Yusuf of Maltina Dance All competition, presents you dance classes that will make all the difference. The offer package/fee is N 15,000.
Date: Saturday 10th August 2013
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Watersworth Gallery, 3B Unity Close off Africa Lane, Lekki, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 0809999092 | 07030799683 | e-mail [email protected] _______________________________________________________________________________

Presentation Skills Training for Professionals
The presentation skills training for professionals taking place this Saturday at Precint Hotel, Lagos is designed for entrepreneurs who have a problem with facing an audience. The 2-day training kicking off this Saturday, will see delegates go through five course modules working on ideal topics of their choice, developing presentation and getting feedback.
Date: Saturday 10th August 2013
Time: 10 AM – 5 PM
Venue: Precinct Comfort Hotel, Yaba, Lagos
Fee: N 25,000
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 08189720737 | e-mail [email protected] | www.LiveSpeech.org
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Furniture & Contemporary Art Exhibition & Sales
Innovation Plus Decor & Avantgora Art Collectors cordially invites you to the Furniture & Contemporary Art Exhibition & Sales taking place this weekend at a White Space, Lagos. For a private viewing call 0815090007. Admission to the exhibition is free for all.
Date: Saturday 10th August 2013 – Sunday 11th August 2013
Time: 12 Noon – 6 PM Daily
Venue: A White Space, 68 Raymond Njoku Street off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
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A Husband’s Wife
This Saturday, one of 2013’s most anticipated stage plays A Husband’s Wife starring Bimbo Akintola and Toyin Oshinake will take place at Terra Kulture, Lagos. The play is a depiction of a hardworking married couple who suddenly find themselves wanting to do something new for the first time. The play provokes a consciousness that challenges the way people perceive the realities of their long-term relationships. The play is written by Tyrone Terrence and directed by Abiodun Kassim.
Date: Saturday 10th August 2013
Time: 1 PM, 3 PM & 7 PM
Venue: Terra Kulture, 1375 Tiamiyu Savage Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ticket Prices: Regular N 3,500 | VIP N 5,000 at Terra Kulture, NaijaTicketShop.com, Jumia.com or call 07069771347
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Toastmasters Meeting
With the success of its meetings of recent, the Toastmasters team is back with another edition. Taking place this Saturday at the Food of the Sun, Lagos, the event will teach attendees to become a better speaker and presenter, communicate with confidence, develop leadership skills and listen effectively. Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 10th August 2013
Time: 1 PM
Venue: Food of the Sun, Eko Hotel & Suites, Adetokunbo Ademola, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 07062498175 | 08034417112
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Ripples – Global & Traditional Influences on Contemporary Nigerian Art
Watersworth Gallery invites you to the opening reception of a group exhibition tagged “Ripples” to be hosted by Morning Side Suites this weekend. The seven man group exhibition will showcase some of the most outstanding artists on the Nigerian contemporary Art scene. Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 10th August 2013
Time: 6 PM
Venue: Watersworth Gallery, 3B Unity Close, off Admiralty way, Lekki Phase I, Lagos ______________________________________________________________________________

Chill & Relax presents August Crush
The August edition of Chill & Relax is here. The performance poetry and spoken word open mic event is tagged August Crush. It will feature some of Lagos’ finest poets. Admission is free for all.
Date: Sunday 11th August 2013
Time: 3 PM
Venue: 16 Abeni Close, ASA Estate, off Ayodele Okeowo Street, after Deeper Life Church, Soluyi, Gbagada, Lagos
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Rareza Clothings presents its Kids’ Fashion Show
On Sunday, Afrocentric childrenswear designer Rareza Clothings will hold a fashion presentation at the Lyncrest Schools, Ikorodu, Lagos. The fashion show is aimed at introducing the Rareza brand to the public as well as instill the beauty of African fashion into the minds of younger generation. There will be lots of kids clothing for parents to shop. Admission is free for all.
Date: Sunday 11th August 2013
Time: 3 PM
Venue: Lyncrest Schools, 13 Kayode Shokunbi Stret, Abule-Alfa Junction, off Isawo Road, Agric, Ikorodu, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general inquries, call  08133985400 | 08176700329 | e-mail [email protected]
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Tyme Out with Tee-A Abuja Concert
It’s going to be a ball at Congress Hall, Abuja as the Tyme Out with Tee-A Concert is taking centre stage. To thrill with their rib cracking jokes at the event include Tee-A, Bovi, Basketmouth, MC Abbey, Headmaster and Princess. Attendees will groove to music by Banky W, Iyanya, Kcee and Emma Nyra.
Date: Sunday 11th August 2013
Time: 5 PM
Venue: Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton, Abuja
Ticket Prices: Regular N 5,000 | VIP N 10,000 | Table N 300,000
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08150507858
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Remy Martin Pace Setters VIP Party
This Sunday, premium cognac brand Remy Martin will celebrate three Nigerian media personalities Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, Toolz and Douglas for its Pace Setters VIP Party at Sip Lounge, Lagos. The event will feature special appearances by celebrities, industry moguls and stylistas. Admission is free for all.
Date: Sunday 11th August 2013
Time: 8 PM
Venue: Sip Lounge, 11B Akin Adeola Street,Victoria Island, Lagos
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Art-O-Mic by Blue Frog Academy
Enroll your children for Blue Frog Academy‘s summer holiday program tagged Art-O-Mic. The intensive and extensive program is united by a focus on providing students with knowledge in arts, design and technology. Be sure to contact them for details.
Date: Monday 12th August 2013 – Saturday 14th September 2013
Time: 9 AM – 4 PM (Monday – Friday) | 10 AM – 4 PM (Saturdays)
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 07046077721 | 08184593384
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House of Jeduthun presents its Summer Beads Training for Kids
For this summer holiday, empower your children with the skill of bead making at House of Jeduthu‘s Training. They will be taught how to make hand bands, bracelets, earrings, hair pins and Ankara brooch. The fee is N 15, 000. The House of Jeduthun team is also holding a training in Jewelry and accessories for adults a t N 20,000. The training kicked off on Monday 5th August 2013.
Date: Monday 12th August 2013 – Friday 30th August 2013
Time: 11 AM – 2 PM (Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays)
Venue: 1st Floor Ozone E-Centre, Commercial Avenue, Sabo-Yaba, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08036662256
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