Events This Weekend

The Weekend is HERE! Who is excited?

BellaNaija Events has searched wide and far to compile a fantastic list you’ll truly love. From Lagos to New York, we’ve got you covered.

Have fun and keep dreaming BIG.
See you all next week.
Ciao!

The Spark
The Spark is an exhibition of art and photography. A platform where creative minds will express themselves in the form of photography, paintings, sculptures, illustrations and mixed media. Admission is free for all.
Date: Thursday 3rd October 2013 – Saturday 5th October 2013
Time: 4 PM Daily
Venue: The Waterfront, 8B Wole Olateju Crescent off Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lekki, Lagos
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Zumba Kids
Get your kids in shape with the Zumba Kids fitness class taking place on Thursdays and Mondays. It is open to children between the ages of 5 and 12.
Date: Thursday 3rd October 2013
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Venue: Bodiworks Studio, 3 Obafemi Anibaba Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lekki, Lagos
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Applause Africa presents Cocktails and Conversations
You are invited to Cocktails and Conversations, a Passport2Nigeria Independence celebration affair taking place today. It will be an engaging and enlightening conversation with a career success catalyst Jimi Tewe. DJ Fols will also be present to play some of the best hit tracks right now.
Date: Thursday 3rd October 2013
Time: 6 PM – 11 PM
Venue: La Nuit, 1134 1st Avenue, New York (BTW 62nd and 63rd Street), USA
Ticket Prices: $ 10
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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 3rd October 2013
Time: 6 PM
Venue: La Mango Restaurant & Bar, 2 Adekunle Fajuyi Street, Ikeja, GRA, Lagos ______________________________________________________________________________

Vivo Vibrante Sano (VVS)
Vivo Vibrante Sano (VVS), one of the first holistic wellness weekend retreats in Nigeria, is set to take place at The Clear Essence, Ikoyi, Lagos this weekend. The event addresses holistic health for the 21st century woman with emphasis on encouraging organic products in everyday life in different ways; hair, food, skin care, fitness, wellness and fashion. Attendees will be introduced to celebrity chefs, natural hair experts and bloggers, fitness trainers, stylists, etiquette classes, health plans, virtual health groups, bespoke home cooks and organic body care specialists. To register, call 08029419629, 07043602713, 08080820706, 018447399 and e-mail [email protected]
Date: Friday 4th October 2013 – Sunday 6th October 2013
Venue: Clear Essence California Spa & Wellness Resort, 13 Alexander Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, like their Facebook page  | follow them on Twitter @thevvsevent
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Industry Nite in New York
Party with May D, Lynxxx, DJ Spinall and Ayo Jay at the Industry Nite New York event on Friday.
Date: Friday 4th October 2013
Time: 10 PM – 4 AM
Venue: Lexicon, 266 E 54th Street, New York City, USA
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Independence Day Parade Celebration
Wande Coal will be touring 6 Cities in the United States including New York, Miami , Washington DC, Atlanta, Houston and Los Angeles. His first show is this Saturday at the Independence Day Parade Celebration in New York.
Date: Saturday 5th October 2013
Venue: Dag Hammarsk Jold Plaza, 47th Street, 2nd Avenue, New York, USA
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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 5th October 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 5th October 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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Toastmasters Nigeria Speech Contest
Be sure to attend Toastmasters Nigeria Speech Contest this weekend at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Lagos. The event will help individuals build their communication and leadership skills in a warm, friendly and encouraging environment. The theme of the event is Nigeria – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. It is aimed at reflecting on the independence of Nigeria. Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 5th October 2013
Time: 10 AM
Venue: Eko Hotel & Suites, Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria island, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, e-mail [email protected] | like their Facebook page | follow them on Twitter @EagleTMNigeria
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Lifestyle, Arts & Fashion (LAF)
Join other entrepreneurs at the Lifestyle, Arts & Fashion 2013 (LAF) in Lagos. The event will also allow attendees create brand awareness, network, increase client base, make sales, experience opportunities for mentorship and coaching and ultimately grow their businesses. Brands expected to attend include myOLAEDO, Aivourie Couture, Zarazit, Vcardtec, Sabel Angels, Mascara Make up, Pprance Klodin, Love my Scents ‘n’ Style and Truman Health. Guest Speakers include Sunday Dare (Special Adviser on Media & Publicity to Former Governor Bola Tinubu) and guest artist Oyemi. Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 5th October 2013
Time: 10 AM
Venue: The Protea Oak Wood Hotel, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Chevron Roundabout, Lekki, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, e-mail [email protected] | [email protected] | call 08098643970 | 08165818029
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Presentation Skills Training for Professionals
This Saturday, the Live Speech presentation skills for professionals will kick off at Precinct Hotel, Lagos. The event will offer attendees an opportunity to train their oral presentation skills in front of a supportive audience and under the guidance of a presentation instructor.
Date: Saturday 5th October 2013
Time: 10 AM – 5 PM
Venue: Precinct Comfort Hotel, Yaba, Lagos
Fee: Individual N 25,000 | Group of 3 N 60,000
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08189720737 | e-mail [email protected]
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Oja-Ara (Market of Wonders) presents Independence Spirit
The Independence edition of Oja-Ara (Market of Wonders) is here again and this edition will definitely be different with loads of side attractions. Do you want to learn how to tie your headgear in easy steps that will make people give you a second look? How about watching great traditional dance performances live? Come to Oja-Ara and see all these and more. There will also be great bargains on items including clothes for kids, men and women, beauty products, jewelery and accessories, home ware, shoes and bags.
Date: Saturday 5th October 2013 – Sunday 6th October 2013
Time: 11 AM – 6:30 PM
Venue: GET Arena, Oniru Estate, Victoria Island (Opposite Oriental Hotel), Lagos
Contact: For more info and general inquiries, call 08023620695 | e-mail [email protected] | like their Facebook page
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The Baptizing Church presents Youth Hangout
The Baptizing Church invites youth for its hangout this Saturday. They will get to mingle and have fun with special performances, games and refreshments. It promises to be fun. Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 5th October 2013
Time: 12 Noon
Venue: TBC Centre, Union Bank, Building New Road Bus Stop, Lekki, Lagos
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Créativité Private Shopping Exhibition
Créativité is organizing another fun edition of its private shopping exhibition in Lagos. Participants include O’Eclat, Dainty Affairs, TM Ilori, ION Jewellery, Belle D’ Jour Couture, Bubble and Scents, Adela’s Haven, House 33,  5 & 10 Functional Art, Zitandi, Zuri Perle, Aimas, Kijipa Couture, PINK, Dazzey Creations, Fauxlar, Made Faces and Play Barn Nigeria. There will be lots of side attractions at the event. Admission is free for all.
Date: Saturday 5th October 2013
Time: 12 Noon – 7 PM
Venue: The Function Room 2-4, Oriental Hotel, Lekki, Lagos
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Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photo Walk
This Saturday, another edition of Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photo Walk will take place at the Ahmadu Bello Way, Lagos. Scott Kelby is the president of Kelby Training and best selling photography and technology book author. The event is one of the world’s largest global social photography events. It takes place on the same day around the world. To register,  click here
Date: Saturday 5th October 2013
Time: 2 PM – 5 PM
Venue: Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos
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Bailamos Dance Company presents Pain. Passion. Pleasure
Bailamos Dance Company is staging its second dance production titled Pain, Passion and Pleasure. Directed by Bunmi Olunloyo, the show promises to be a beautiful exhibition of various dance styles including ballet, contemporary, contemporary African, jazz, Latin and ballroom and lyrical hip-hop.
Date: Saturday 5th October 2013
Time: 3 PM & 7 PM
Venue: MUSON Centre, 8/9 Marina Onikan, Lagos
Ticket Prices: Regular N 5,000 | VIP 10,000
Ticket Location: Afritickets.com | Bailamos Dance Studio, 33 Moloney Street off Obalende, Ikoyi, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08023005649 | 08099995648 | 08100410654
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Heels ET-Cetera Shoe Exhibition & Sale
You are invited to Heels ET-Cetera shoe exhibition and sale this Sunday in Lagos. You will get to shop for classy, chic and unique women shoes from affordable brands. Admission is free for all.
Date: Sunday 6th October 2013
Time: 11 AM – 7 PM
Venue: Moroccaine, 317B Akin Ogunlewe Street, off Ligali Ayorinde, 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 6th October 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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The Hundred% Leader presents Upgrade Series with Ibukun Awosika
The Hundred% Leader, a youth empowerment initiative will take place on Wednesday noon. The event is aimed at building a positive value driven system as well as enhanced leadership skills in the average young Nigerian adult. Ibukun Awosika alongside other entrepreneurs, business execs, youth corpers, young employees, final year students and many more to be inspired.
Date: Wednesday 9th October 2013
Time: 12 Noon – 2 PM
Venue: Bellus Court, Ade Akinsanya Street, off Town Planning Way, Illupeju, Lagos
Contact: For more info and general enquiries, call 08092485424 | e-mail [email protected] | like their Facebook Page
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