Events This Weekend

GET Arena Bar & Grill

GET Arena cordially request your presence at the opening of bar & grill.

Date: Thursday 2 December 2010
Time: 4PM to 10PM
Venue: GET ARENA, Oniru Estate, Off Ozumba Mbadiwe Avenue, Lekki Expressway, Lagos

Contact: www.getng.com
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Danse Meets Dance Festival 2010

The French Cultural Centre Anuja/Alliance Francaise, Lagos, in partnership with Goethe Insitut Nigeria/Creative Arts Department, UNILAG invites you to the 10th Edition of Danse Meets Dance in Lagos, Nigeria.

Date: Thursday 2 December 2010
Time: 5PM
Venue: French School, 16 Younis Bashorun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos

Date: Friday 3 December 2010 & Saturday 4 December 2010
Time: 5PM Daily
Venue: UNILAG Arts Theatre, Akoka, Lagos
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Corporate Executives Event

You are invited to a Corporate Executives Event on AIDS, TB and Malaria, organised by Friends Africa, National Agency for Control of AIDS, the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria, the Federal Ministry of Health of the Global Fund Africa and CCM Nigeria. Live performances by singers Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Onyeka Owenu and Bez. CNN’s Femi Oke is the moderator.

Date: Thursday 2 December 2010
Time: 5:30PM
Venue: Lantana Hall, Eko Hotel Lagos

Please RSVP to the following email addresses: [email protected], [email protected]
visit our website: http://www.friends-africa.org
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500,000 Voices @ The Experience, Lagos

Join the 500,000 Voices, Live Music, One Sound and One God at the biggest gospel concert in the world, live in Lagos! This year’s edition will be featuring Don Moen, Micah Stampley, Fred Hammond, Mary Mary, Judy Jacobs, Papa San, Panam Percy Paul, Chevelle Franklyn, Sammie Okposo, Israel Houghton, Phil Driscoll, Mike Aremu and more!

Date: Friday 3 December 2010
Time: 7PM till dawn!
Venue: Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos
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H2O Bar Launch

A sleek cocktail lounge, H2O is dedicated to creating a sophisticated nightlife experience surrounded by chic intimacy and upscale ambience. Join us every weekend for a unique after-hours experience.

Date: Friday 3 December 2010
Time: 8 PM
Venue: Top Notch Plaza, Opp Abraham Adesanya Estate, Ajiwe, Ajah, Lagos

RSVP: 01-8990110, 08025017950
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Fabulousity Fashion Fair

There will be lots to shop for at the Fabulousity Fashion Fair this weekend!

Date: Saturday 4 December 2010
Time: 10AM to 5PM
Venue: Cactus, 21/25 Ozumba Mbadiwe (Opposite 1004) Road, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Serendipity Exhibitions

Serendipity Exhibitions invites you to Shop, Sip, Sample & Save at the 3rd Edition of their Quarterly Shopping Event. Goods and services from both local and international companies will be on display and Shoppers will enjoy complementary makeovers, complementary drinks, and fabulous finds at an affordable price.

Date: Saturday 4 December 2010
Time: 10AM to 7PM
Venue: Victoria Crown Plaza Hotel, 292b, Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos

There are limited spaces available for prospective vendors, contact Serendipity – See contact information below. Prospective media partners and sponsors are welcome as well.

E-mail: [email protected]
Call: Nigeria: + 234 (0) 8126297517; U.K.: + 44 (0) 7830265133 / + 44 (0) 7908881031; U.S.A.: + 1 3012750770
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Rocks and Roses Jewellery

Rocks and Roses Jewellery Designs launches things that make you go “hmm…”, featuring classic chic necklaces to the bold and baroque statement pieces including cocktail rings, gem studded bangles, earrings and necklaces. It’s all new, very sexy and of course one-of-a kind! Be there or miss out!!!

Date: Saturday 4 December 2010
Time: 11AM to 6PM
Venue: Roberts Cafe (now Browns), Akin Olugbade Street, Victoria Island
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Burlesque Bump and Grind

Burlesque classes appeal to women (over 18 years old) and no one is too old to join in the fun. We focus on educating (learning about the genre, art, history of burlesque), exercising (toning, mini work-outs), confidence (posing, dressing-up, cabaret-type performances), fun (dance routines, music), networking (meeting a range of other ladies from different age groups) and most of all to instill fun, femininity and confidence in women.

Date: Saturday 4 December 2010
Time: 11:30AM to 12:30PM
Venue: The Latin Dance Company, 27A Adewale Kolawole Crescent (Off Remi Olowude Way), Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos

For more information, including registration and directions, please contact us at [email protected]

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HERITAGE with Leila Fowler

You are cordially invited to an afternoon of champagne and canapes to celebrate the opening of Heritage!

Date: Saturday 4 December 2010
Time: 12PM to 6PM
Venue: Store B37, Adeniran Ogunsanya Shopping Mall, 84 Adeniran Ogunsanya Street, Surulere, Lagos
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Cheeky Champs Massive Yard Sale

Massive Discounts on all Kiddies (0-10yrs) Clothes, Shoes, Underwears, Sch Bags, Toys etc. Come along with someone who makes a purchase & receive a 10% discount. Make purchases up to N40k and get any item of any brand for free.

Date: Saturday 4 December 2010 & Sunday 5 December 2010
Time: 12PM to 6:30PM
Venue: L1 Abdullahi Adamu Estate- Ikoyi (Behind Dolphin Estate)

RSVP: 08022228722, [email protected]
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Soul Storm’s Soires

The Pen Society presents Soul Storm’s Soiree, a moment of Poetry, Drama, Dance and Arts with Myne Whitman and Hon. Wale Oshun.

Date: Saturday 4 December 2010
Time: 2PM prompt
Venue: Rotuna Hall, National Library, Casino, Alagomeji, Yaba, Lagos
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Tabazile Holiday Sale

It’s that time of the year again! You are invited to Tebazile’s Annual Jewelery Sale.

Date: Saturday 4 December 2010
Time: 2PM to 6PM

Venue: Ember Creek, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
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Leather World Exhibition

The management of Leatherworld cordially request the honour of your presence.

Premium Opening Event
(A special evening of networking, music and a surprise raffle draw)
Date: Saturday 4 December 2010
Time: 6PM to 8PM
Venue: Ikeja Show Room, 43 Joel Ogunaike Street, Ikeja G.R.A., Lagos

Week-long Exhibition:
Date: Saturday 4 December 2010 to Sunday 12 November 2010
Time: 11AM to 7PM daily
Venue: Ikeja Show Room, 43 Joel Ogunaike Street, Ikeja G.R.A., Lagos

www.leatherworldng.com
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FARAFINA Book Review

Hang out with other readers and writers as Victor Ehikhamenor (234Next) and Wana Udobang review ‘The Thing Around Your Neck’, Chimamanda’s collection of short stories. There would be lots of munchies and free copies of The Thing Around Your Neck. What better way to spend a Saturday?! Don’t miss out!

Date: Saturday 4 December 2010
Time: 3PM to 6PM

Venue: TerraKulture, Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Go2gurl’s Next Generation Business & Strategy Cocktail

Next Generation is a business and strategy networking forum for upwardly mobile professionals, and business owners; with the aim of enhancing, grooming, and bringing forward the next generation of mentors and leaders of industry.

Date: Saturday 4 December 2010
Time: 4PM (Red Carpet)
Venue: Auto Lounge – 1089B Agoro Odiyan Street, Victoria Island, Lagos

MC: Teddy Don Momoh
Admission is free (with business card)

For sponsorship, branding opportunities and other info contact Go2girl:
Email: [email protected]; Text: 07089094474
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Rapper A-Q Launches Debut Album

You are invited to the debut launch for rap artist Gilbert A-Q Ubani. The album is titled: The Past, Present and
Future.

Date: Saturday 4 December 2010
Time: 8PM (Red Carpet), 9PM (Event begins)
Venue: Club Karma, Younis Bashorun, Victoria Island, Lagos

To RSVP: Please SMS/Call 08063822578, email: [email protected]
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Bringin’ Classic Back @ The Waterbrook

The Waterbrook invites you to a classic service this weekend featuring Ron Kenoly and Tom Brooks. Children are welcome!

Date: Sunday 5 December 2010
Time: 10AM
Venue: The Oriental Hotel, 3 Lekki Road, Victoria Island, Lagos

Enquiries: + 234 809 944 7000; +234 802 479 1754
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Three C’s Collection

You are invited to the launch of our Three C’s Collection. Chocolate has produced stylish, elegant clothing that are timeless and trendy in design and yet affordable.

Date: Sunday 5 December 2010
Time: 11AM
Venue: Brown’s Café, 15b, Sasegbon st, Off Oduduwa Crescent, Ikeja G.R.A.
Bolaji Ajayi; PL : 08099914114; BB PIN : 210CA355
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Pearlsbrook Exhibition and Sales

You are invited to the sales/exhibition of the year. It promises to be a funfilled revolution, featuring the likes of LaBennis Creations, Guapa, ST Colours, Glue Clothing,Uyai Clothing,TT Talk and many more. That’s not all, great sales, networking with fantastic people, good food and drinks from De Marquee.

Date: Sunday 5 December 2010
Time: 12PM to 6PM
Venue: De Marquee, Mega Plaza, 14, Idowu Taylor Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Lost in Lagos?

Are you Lost in Lagos? The No. 1 guide to Lagos, Lostinlagos.com, presents a full day of shopping at the biggest shopping event in Lagos which will feature all the best in fashion, jewelry, gifts, home and much more, bringing Lost in Lagos LIVE to you. Visitors can win a raffle prize every hour, including a trip to Istanbul.

Date: Sunday 5 December 2010
Time: 12PM to 7PM
Venue: Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ticket: N2,500 each (includes a raffle ticket and a free gift bag worth N15,000 for the first 100 visitors)

Contact: LostinLagos.com; [email protected]; 0703 711 6888
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Myne Whitman Reads in Lagos

Join Author Myne Whitman as she reads from A Heart to Mend and her WIP and answer questions from the audience. Come with your raffle tickets and win: Starcomms Modem, Camera Battery, SD Cards and Flash Drives and Picture Frames. There will be signed pictures of the author, bookmarks and stickers for every guest.

Date: Sunday 5 December 2010
Time: 2PM to 4PM
Venue: The Hub Media Store, Palms Shopping Mall, After 1004 Flats Victoria Island, Lagos
Admission is Free!

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“The Waiting Room”

A Stage Play written and directed by Wole Oguntokun.

“There is a place where luck and the fates cannot save you. It is a place where natural cunning and innate intelligence must be put to the ultimate test. Where even the most street-wise will come face-to-face with his or her own mortality.”

Starring Jumoke Lahdi Bello, Ijeoma Grace Agu, Gbenga Adekanmbi and Precious Anyanwu.

Date: Sunday 5 December 2010
Time: 3PM & 6PM
Venue: Terra Kulture, 1376 Tiamiyu Savage Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Tickets: N2,500 each
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James Lully Presents Charity Runway

Be our gest at the JL Woman Charity Runway Revolution.

Date: Sunday 5 December 2010
Time: 6PM to 9PM
Venue: New Chelsea Hotel, Plot 123, Cadastral Zone, Central Business District, Abuja
Ticket: N3,000 (Gold) N5,000 (Diamond) N 15,000 (Platinum)
contact 08065666615 for further information
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U.K
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Private Christmas Sale

This year we will be looking forward to seeing you for drinks and canapés!

Date: Thursday 2 December 2010
Time: 6:30PM – 9:30PM
Venue: Dorset Square Hotel in Marylebone, 39 Dorset Square, NW1 6QN (Nearest Tube: Baker Street and Marylebone), London, UK

Please RSVP by email or text. Contact Eva: www.evasonaike.com
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AfriMETRO Annual Holiday Gala

You are invited to the AfriMETRO Holiday Gala benefiting Global Literacy Project, Inc.

Date: Wednesday 8 December 2010
Time: 5PM to 10PM
Venue: Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Square South, New York City

Tickets (Deadline 6 December 2010): Paid Members ($50), General Admission ($65), Students ($35)
Tickets (At the door): Paid Members ($75), General Admission ($90), Students ($40)

Buy Your Tickets Today!www.afrimetro.org
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