Events This Weekend: Here Comes September!

Good afternoon, beautiful people.

It’s time for Events This Weekend!

September is almost here. Just before we say bye bye to August, the BellaNaija Events team has compiled a fantastic list of all the most buzzed about events and places of interest to visit.

From Lagos to the UK, we’ve got you covered.
Have fun and keep dreaming BIG,
Ciao!

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 29th 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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LoudNProud Live Series presents The YunFreshNFunky Edition
Today, another edition of LoudNProud Live Series will take place at the 284 Lounge, Victoria Island, Lagos. Hosted by media personalities Maria Okanrende and Koch Okoye, the event will feature live performances by Ayoola of MTN Project Fame West Africa Season 5, Temi Dollface, Pryse, Mr2Kay, Ella, Yun’Grace and Loose Kaynon. The Golden Breakthrough judging panel include DJ Caise, Tosyn Bucknor, Illbliss, Latasha Ngwube and Olisa Adibua. Admission is free for all.
Date: Thursday 29th August 2013
Time: 6 PM
Venue: 284 Lounge, Ajose Adeogun, Victoria Island, Lagos
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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 29th August 2013
Time: 6 PM
Venue: La Mango Restaurant & Bar, 2 Adekunle Fajuyi Street, Ikeja, GRA, Lagos ______________________________________________________________________________

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 29th August 2013 – Saturday 31st August 2013
Venue: Make Me Beauty Place, 44 & 60 Bode Thomas Street, Surulere, Lagos ______________________________________________________________________________

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: 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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Ikorodu Fashion Show 2013
Ikorodu Fashion Show (IFS), an annual exhibition fair and runway show of fashion collections, beauticians and beauty product and services of all kind, primarily from Nigeria, will take place this weekend. The exhibition fair which features a wide variety of products and services is free for all, while the runway show in Sunday showcasing creative designs by 8 designers is strictly by invitation.
Date: Saturday 31st August 2013 – Sunday 1st September 2013
Time: Saturday 9 AM – 6 PM | Sunday 1 PM – 2 PM
Venue: Winner’s Multi-Purpose Hall, 1st Faith Avenue, Opp Moye Hotel, off Shagamu Road, Ikorodu, 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 31st 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 31st 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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Treasure Chest II: Book Fair for Kids and Adults
A book fair for kids and adults will take place in Abuja this Saturday. Tabitha’s Kids stands has books on story telling, paper craft and sand art. Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 31st August 2013
Time: 10 AM – 6 PM
Venue: IBB Way Maitama Amusement Park, Abuja
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Emedith Consulting presents August Teen Boot-Camp
Emedith Consulting August Teen Bootcamp will hold a one-day Summer boot camp for teens and students this Saturday, The event taking place at the Victoria Crown Plaza Hotel, Lagos, is themed “Effective Communication for Teens: Tackling the Social Media Erosion”. The fee is N 20,000 and includes a buffet. Get in touch if you will like to attend.
Date: Saturday 31st August 2013
Time: 10 AM – 5 PM
Venue: Victoria Crown Plaza Hotel, Ajose Adeogun, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more information e-mail [email protected] | log on to their website  www.emedith.com | like their page on Facebook | follow them on Twitter | add BB pin 281CFE3
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Upcoming Artistes Night Out/Awards
Poka Records presents Upcoming Artistes Night Out/Awards this Saturday in Lagos. Guests include Daddy Showkey, Kcee, Harrysong, Vector, Danny Young, Zdon Paporrella, Rayce, K01, Godillac, DJ Kentalky, DJ Baddo, MC Floor, MC Abulo and Double Jay.
Date: Saturday 31st August 2013
Time: Red Carpet 5 PM
Venue: Modiza Lounge, 64 Toyin Street, opposite GTB, Opebi Junction, Ikeja, Lagos
Fees: Regular N 500 | VIP N 2,000 | Ladies Free
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iBlog presents Social Media Sharing – How Much is too Much?
Is this generation sharing too much on social networking sites? If yes or No, then come and share your views at iBlog’s event this Saturday.
Date: Saturday 31st August 2013
Time: 6 PM
Venue: 805 Restaurant, Amino Kano Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja
Ticket: N 1500
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Juice Place II
Treat yourself to some Asian culinary this Saturday. You will get a three course meal for two at N 6,000.
Date: Saturday 31st August 2013
Time: 7 PM
Venue: 25B Libreville Street (Near Former DSTV, Southern Fried Chicken), off Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja
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Karaoke Night with Isaac Geralds
On Saturday, Pixie Dust PR will be rounding off the month of August with another fun edition of Karaoke with the Stars. This edition will feature MTN Project Fame West Africa alum Isaac Geralds. Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 31st August 2013
Time: 7 PM – 10 PM
Venue: Bheerhugz Cafe, Obafemi Awolowo, Ikeja City Mall, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos
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Koga Entertainment presents One Night Stand with Samklef
The second edition of the One Night Stand event organized by Koga Entertainment will hold this Saturday. Tagged “One Night Stand with Samklef” the show will treat fans to performances by Samklef, Terry G, Vector, Kay Switch, Skales, Ketchup, Jesse Jagz, Shaydee, Morell and Ayoola of MTN Project Fame West Africa Season 5.
Date: Saturday 31st August 2013
Time: 8 PM
Venue: Koga Entertainment Event Place 2, Bolaji Street off Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun, Lagos
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Mente de Moda
Bang and Kosher present Mente de Moda, a bi-monthly fashion and art exhibition event to be held this Sunday at Club N-Tyce, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event is aimed at providing a platform for young designers, fashion entrepreneurs, digital and traditional artist as well as fashion enthusiasts.
Date: Sunday 1st September 2013
Time: 2 PM
Venue: Club N-Tyce, Plot 1310 Karimu Kotun, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Peppersoup
This Sunday at Terra Kulture, Peppersoup – a funny-yet-witty stage play starring Yaw, Lolo 1, Tuebi Abiode, Katherine Obiang and Lawal Sherif will take place. It promises to be interesting.
Date: Sunday 1st September 2013
Time: 2 PM
Venue: Terra Kulture, 1376 Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island, Lagos
Ticket Prices: Single N 3,000 | Couples N 5,000
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Karaoke Pulse 3
You are invited to Karaoke Pulse 3 this Sunday at Shaunz Bar, Lagos. Admission is free for all.
Date: Sunday 1st September 2013
Time: 4 PM
Venue: Shaunz Bar, Murphis Plaza, Sanusi Fafunwa Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Yinx Tasty Food Festival
Treat yourself and your friends to a yummy day at the Yinx Tasty Food Festival. Admission costs £ 20 and includes entry, food and entertainment.
Date: Sunday 1st September 2013
Time: 4 PM – 9 PM
Venue: The Russet, Hacknet Downs Studios Amhurst Terrace E8 2 BT, UK
Tickets: £ 20
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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 1st September 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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