Events This Weekend: The August 2013 Kick-Off Edition

Hello BellaNaijarians and welcome to the month of August.

It’s time for Events This Weekend, the slot where Africa’s pace setter for all things entertainment, fashion, lifestyle,  music and lots more – BellaNaija.com, keeps you constantly updated on all the most fun places of interest to visit.

Have fun and keep dreaming BIG!
See you all next week.
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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 1st August 2013
Time: 6 PM
Venue: La Mango Restaurant & Bar, 2 Adekunle Fajuyi Street, Ikeja, GRA, Lagos
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Bachelors Nite hosts Dotun (Cool FM)
Today Cool FM on-air-personality Dotun Kayode will be hosted by the Bachelors Nite event organizers at Road Runners, Yaba, Lagos. The media star is set to wed his love Taiwo Oyebanjo (D’banj’s sister) this Saturday. Ice Prince, M.I. Abaga, KCee, Iyanya, Vector, Sean Tizzle, Kayswitch, Chidinma, DJ Xclusive, Olamide, Donna Diva, DJ Spinall, AY Makun and Dammy Krane are some of the stars expected at the event.
Date: Thursday 1st August 2013
Time: 11 PM
Venue: Road Runners Nite Club, 25 Ibikunle Street off University of Lagos 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 Touchand 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 1st August 2013 – Saturday 31st August 2013
Venue: Make Me Beauty Place, 44 & 60 Bode Thomas Street, Surulere, Lagos
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Apples & Oranges Salon & Spa presents Natural Meet-Up
The Apples and Oranges Salon and Spa cordially invites all to a “Natural Meet-Up”, promoting nature by showcasing hair styles, skin care tips and more. Top natural brands with a similar vision will come together to promote the natural gifts of the environment. Gain up close and personal natural hair care information, exposure to beneficial products you may have not otherwise known about and experience the sisterhood of confident positive women who embrace their natural skin, kinks and curls. Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 3rd August 2013
Venue: Apples and Oranges Total Body Therapy, 10 Balarabe Musa Cresent, Adjacent to 1004 Flats (2nd gate), Victoria Island, Lagos.
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 08171099968 – 67 – 66 | e-mail [email protected] | log on to their website
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Cutting Edge Worldwide presents Where to Invest Seminar
Where to Invest is a seminar organized by Cutting Edge Worldwide aimed at enlightening participants on the viable investment vehicles to equip them with the skills to profit from such investments. At the event, attendees will identify and be provided access to some of the best and most innovative ideas and opportunities. Facilitators at the event include Bimbo Olashore (CEO, Lead Capital Plc), Benjamin Aduroja (CEO Cutting Edge Worldwide) and Samson Olatunde (Principal Consultant of Business Impact Academy). The fee is N 15,000 (It covers the training kit, tea break and certificate of participation). Contact them for payment details.
Date: Saturday 3rd August 2013
Time: 9 AM – 3 PM
Venue: Sheraton Hotels and Towers, Ikeja, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 07094337696 | 08039140589 | 08052317493 | 07037845008 | e-mail [email protected]
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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 3rd 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 3rd 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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Pot of Gold Jewelry Showcase in Abuja
Join Pot of Gold Africa and Patrick Ayanski fabrics, as they showcase unique pieces from their jewelry line. Freshwater Pearls, Corals, Rubies, Peridots, Amethysts and Precious metals are some Pot of Gold Africa’s intricate materials used. Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 3rd August 2013
Time: 10 AM – 6 PM
Venue: The Harmonia Hotel, Banquet Hall 1, 3 Onitsha Crescent off Gimbiya Street, Area 11, Garki, Abuja
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 07042376635 | e-mail [email protected] | add BB pin  2A82983E
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The Nail Bar presents Beauty Paradise – Adorned!
The Nail Bar in collaboration with Envy Hair products presents the exclusive launch of their marketing event Beauty Paradise- Adorned. This event is aimed at showcasing their new luxury hair line and will treat guests to a great time of beauty and fun. Guests will be served with drinks and hors d’oeuvres. The event will see a hair model showcase, special DJ appearances, a hair tips seminar, hair product sale where you buy 1 & get 1/2 off 40% of all Envy Peruvian, Malaysian & Brazilian hair and VIP gift bags.
Date: Saturday 3rd August 2013
Time: 12 Noon – 6 PM
Venue: 26 Monrovia Street, off Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 08182595009 | log on to their website
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Africa Centre Summer Festival
Nigerian music act Nneka will headline the Africa Centre Summer Festival taking place this weekend. Curated by Yinka Shonibare, the event will also feature fashion, photography, art and film. Also scheduled to attend the event are DJ Edu, Tunde Jegede, Kasai Masai, The Venus Bushfires, Celloman, DRB-Lasgidi, Bunmi Thomas as well as Wale Ojo & the Kalakuta Express.
Date: Saturday 3rd August 2013 – Sunday 4th August 2013
Time: 12 Noon – 10 PM
Venue: Covent Garden Piazza, London, UK
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Toastmasters Meeting
Are you looking to develop your speaking and leadership skills, ace an interview and ignite your career? Then head to the Toastmasters Meeting on Saturday. Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 3rd August 2013
Time: 1 PM
Venue: Food of the Sun, Eko Hotel & Suites, Adetokunbo Ademola, Victoria Island, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 0807062498175 | 08034417112
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Queen of Aso Nigeria Abuja Final TV Audition
The Queen of Aso Nigeria Beauty pageant Abuja audition will take this Saturday at the Maitama Amusement Park, Abuja. The 8th edition of the competition is designed to promote the cultural heritage and tourism value of Nigeria. The winner will win a Hyundai 2012 car, represent Nigeria at the Miss Africa Naiades 2013, free hair care and N 1.5 Million endorsement deal. Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 3rd August 2013
Time: 4 PM
Venue: Maitama Amusement Park, Maitama, Abuja
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 08036798508 | log on to their website
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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 3rd August 2013 – Saturday 10th August 2013
Time: 6 PM
Venue: Watersworth Gallery, 3B Unity Close, off Admiralty way, Lekki phase I, Lagos
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Karaoke Night with The Bridge and Milli Milla
Bheerhugz Cafe and Pixie Dust PR present another edition of Karaoke Night this Saturday. Up-and-coming artistes The Bridge and Milli Mill will be present to put their versatile twist. Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 3rd August 2013
Time: 7 PM – 10 PM
Venue: Bheerhugz Cafe, Upper Floor, Ikeja City Mall, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos
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Fashion & Lifestyle Fair
Get yourself ready for a fun retail therapy at the Fashion and Lifestyle Fair this Sunday at La Mango, Ikeja Lagos. Attendees will shop for loads of items from men, women and home ware. You can also treat yourself to a delicious buffet at the event for N 1,000. Admission is free for all.
Date: Sunday 4th August 2013
Time: 11 AM – 7 PM
Venue: La Mango Restaurant & Bar, 2 Adekunle Fajuyi Road, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 08023679581 | 08033780865
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The Maju Retro Cruise Party
Nigerian fashion brand Maju and retail store L’Espace cordially invites you to the Maju Retro Cruise Party in Lagos. Admission is free for all.
Date: Sunday 4th August 2013
Time: 12 Noon – 5 PM
Venue: L’Espace 19A Olosa Street, off Karimu Kotun, Victoria Island, Lagos
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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 4th 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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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 5th 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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Best of Both Worlds Networking Event
Best of Both Worlds Networking event is back. Media personality Ariyike Akinbobola invites you the August edition of the event taking place on Wednesday at Troy Lounge, Lagos. There will be a fashion exhibition by Classietabblie’s Creations and Five Fingers Couture as well as comedy by Oliver and SLK (Laff Therapy). Music will be provided by these up and coming music acts Tony Torch, Multeen, Elawtics, 8-One, Seun Sticks, Jay-glow, ENT Family, Kryptic Kidz and Rasheed CMC. It promises to be fun. Admission is free for all.
Date: Wednesday 7th August 2013
Time: 6:30 PM – 10 PM
Venue: Troy Lounge, Next to Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos
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