Events This Weekend

Good morning BellaNaijarians, I hope you are having a great day. ‘Cos over here, it’s all coffee for me.

But thankfully the weekend is here and guess what? The BellaNaija Events team has compiled a list of all the most amazing and buzz worthy events to be spotted this weekend.

From Lagos to the UK, we’ve got you covered me.
Do have a fabulous day.
See you all next week!

The Grey Annual Sale
Nigerian design label Grey will have its sale this weekend at Social Place, Lagos. It’s an annual clear-out sale, with lots of discounts. Rocks & Roses, My Make Up, Sokolad and Cloud 9 will also be present. Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 24th August 2013 – Sunday 25th August 2013
Time:  12 Noon – 6 PM
Venue: Social Place, 33 Sinari Daranijo Street off Ajose Adeogun, Victoria Island, 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 22nd August 2013 – Saturday 31st August 2013
Venue: Make Me Beauty Place, 44 & 60 Bode Thomas Street, Surulere, Lagos ______________________________________________________________________________

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: Thursday 22nd August 2013 – Saturday 14th September 2013
Time: 9 AM – 4 PM (Monday – Friday) | 10 AM – 4 PM (Saturdays)
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 07046077721 | 08184593384
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The Launch of of Digital Direct’s ICT Experience Centre
Digital Direct invites you all to the exclusive launch of its ICT Experience Centre in Lekki Phase I. They will be offering amazing launch discounts to all customers at the event.
Date: Thursday 22nd August 2013
Time: 12 Noon – 6 PM
Venue: Digital Direct Ltd, 69B Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lekki, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08111845542 | 08111845543 | 08111845541
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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 22nd August 2013
Time: 6 PM
Venue: La Mango Restaurant & Bar, 2 Adekunle Fajuyi Street, Ikeja, GRA, Lagos ______________________________________________________________________________

Bantu presents Afropolitan Vibes
You are invited to the 5th edition of the Afropolitan Vibes at Freedom Park Lagos this Friday at 7 PM. This edition will feature highlife legend Orlando Julius and his wife Latoya Aduke as well as Temi Dollface and Adetoun of the MTN Project Fame West Africa competition, all sharing the stage with the 11 piece Bantu collective. There will be palm wine available. Admission is free for all.
Date: Friday 23rd August 2013
Time: 7 PM
Venue: Freedom Park, Hospital Road, Old Prsions Ground Adjacent to St. Nicholas Hospital, Lagos Island
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Crack Ya Ribs Julius D’Genius Agwu
Julius Agwu‘s anticipated comedy show Crack Ya Ribs will take place on Friday 23rd August 2013 at the indigO2 Arena, London. The live show will feature performances by top Nigerian comedians including Bovi, Akpororo, Funny Bone, Senator, Dan D Humourous as well as UK’s leading African comedian Eddie Kadi. There will be musical performances by Kcee, May D and UK’s Moelogo. To buy tickets, call 02084632700, 07864219139, 07930193803 and 07932232528.
Date: Friday 23rd August 2013
Time: 7 PM
Venue: IndigO2, O2 Arena, London, UK
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La Mango & Martini presents Celebrating 150 Years Party
You are invited to the La Mango and Martini organized Celebrating 150 years Party event taking place this Friday in Lagos. Admission is free for all.
Date: Friday 23rd August 2013
Time: 9 PM
Venue: La Mango Restaurant & Bar,  2 Adekunle Fajuyi Street, Ikeja, GRA, 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 24th 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]
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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 24th 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]
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Marjené Lifestyle Series Lagos
Get yourself ready for a thrilling learning experience in skin care and make-up artistry with Marjené Lifestyle Series. The second edition in the series will take place in Lagos this Saturday. You will learn make-up application skills for personal or professional use. Send an e-mail to [email protected] for registration details.
Date: Saturday 24th August 2013
Time: 12 Noon – 6 PM
Venue: The Upperheights Hotel, 39 Alfred Rewane Road, Eti-Osa, Ikoyi, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08033162498 | 08055557827
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Nicole by Haguana & Labelle presents Luxury Collection Exhibition
Nigerian accessories brand Nichole By Haguanna and shoe retailer Labelle are having an exhibition and shopping soiree this Sunday. Nichole By Haguanna will showcase and retail handmade bags, necklaces and bibs while Labelle will showcase as well as retail trendy shoes from international designers and high street brands including Jimmy Choo, Dior, Stella McCartney, Marc Jacobs, Charlotte Olympia, Prada and Giuseppe Zanotti. Admission is free for all.
Date: Sunday 25th August 2013
Time: 12 Noon
Venue: Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos
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House of TARA presents Flawless
Nigeria’s premier make-up brand, House of TARA specially invites you to “Flawless” featuring the new liquid foundations. Stop by their Lekki store this Sunday and be among the first to test out the new lightweight, long wear & breathable liquid foundations enclosed in an exciting new package. In house make-up artists will be offering trials to guests who will like to experience the dewy and flawless finish of the new liquid foundations. Delicious treats and deserts will be served by Kiwis & Peaches.
Date: Sunday 25th August 2013
Time: 2 PM – 7 PM
Venue: 11 Onikepo Akande Street, off Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lekki, Lagos
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Lagos Fashion Meniac
Lagos Fashion Meniac is a runway show with an edge in fashion and style, a platform set to develop, empower and encourage talented young designers and models. The show will be hosted by Adetoke Oluwo of Super Screen TV’s Style.com and will see appearances by actor/model Melvin Orjin, Next Movie Star contestant Z.J.W. and Larry Foreman of UNILAG FM. Performing at the event include Korede Bello, Monica Ogah of Project Fame, Eminiic, Kingsboi, Mr 2Kay, Ns Ben, Steve O of Nigerian Idol. There will also be guest appearances by Zack Orji, Mercy Aigbe-Gentry, Yomi Casual and DJ Tee.
Date: Sunday 25th August 2013
Time: Red Carpet 3 PM | Main Event 5 PM
Venue: Our Place Event Centre, Okikiolu Street Off Toyin Street, Ikeja, Lagos
Ticket Prices: Silver N 2,000 | Gold N 5,o00 | Diamond N 10,000
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08037984961
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The Engagement: A Stage Play
A stage play The Engagement is set to take place this Sunday at Vginis Main Hall, Yaba, Lagos. The play centers on Elemude a wealthy farmer who visits his longtime colleague and friend to ask for the hand of his only daughter Ronke in marriage. He however finds it difficult to express his interest on arrival.
Date: Sunday 25th August 2013
Time: 3 PM & 6 PM
Venue: Vginis Main Hall, 3 Hussey Street, opposite WAEC and Yaba Tech, Yaba, Lagos
Ticket Price: N 2,000
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Jason Porsche Clothing Co. presents The Elusive Invasion the 2013 Collection
19 year old fashion designer Jason Samuel, the Creative Director of Jason Porshe Clothing Co. will unveil his new collection The Elusive Invasion in Lagos. The event will have great performances and appearances by like Tunde Ednut, Dipp, Eddie Izycs, London based rap artist Kida Kudz, Karate Kid, Kido, video vixen Lee Fawkes, Gedoni, Miss Polo 2013 and D’eirego. The new collection comprises of suits and gowns made out a combination of fabrics and prints. Admission is strictly by invitation.
Date: Sunday 25th August 2013
Time: 4 PM
Venue: The Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 07060770585 | e-mail [email protected]| follow @Jason_PorshePH
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Lare’s Old Skool Nite
You are invited to Lare’s Old Skool Nite event at La Mango Restaurant and Bar, Lagos.
Date: Sunday 25th August 2013
Time: 5 PM
Venue: La Mango Restaurant & Bar, 2 Adekunle Fajuyi Street, Ikeja, GRA, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 08082646670 | 08191914220 | e-mail [email protected]
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Femi Kuti & 2 Face Idibia: 2 Kings Live in Concert
2 Music superstars, 1 stage. This Sunday, the anticipated 2 Kings Live in Concert show featuring Grammy award nominee Femi Kuti and 2 Face Idibia will take place at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. It promises to be a thrilling event.
Date: Sunday 25th August 2013
Time: 7 PM
Venue: Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ticket Prices: Regular N 5,000 | VIP N 25,000 | Tables N 1 Million on NaijaTicketShop.com
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 07039118888 | 07059118888 | e-mail [email protected] | follow @2kingsconcert on Twitter
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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 26th 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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African-American Film Festival Releasing Movement presents Big Words
Founded by Sundance Award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay in 2011, the African-American Film Festival Releasing Movement (AFFRM) launches in the United Kingdom this month following six successful theatrical releases of black independent film in the United States. It will make its debut in the UK with the critically acclaimed hip hop dramedy “Big Words”. Admission is free for all.
Date: Monday 26th August 2013
Time: 8 PM
Venue: Stratford East Picturehouse, Salway Road, London, UK
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