It’s another Friday and you know there is no party like a Lagos party. thisislagos tells you where the hottest parties are, where the art exhibitions are popping and where the cognoscenti gather.
Make sure you turn up!
Breaking Boundaries
The exhibition of art titled: ‘Breaking Boundaries’ by Norbet Okpu continues in Lagos.
The themes in Okpu’s work reveal his passion for creating art that educates, inspires and contributes to humanity. He holds a fine and applied art degree from Yaba College of Technology.
Date: Ongoing till December 31, 2018
Time: 9am to 6pm
Venue: Terra Kulture, Plot 1376 Tiamiyu Savage, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Braille
Braille, the story of one man’s quest to find light in the midst of darkness will come to the stage with an ensemble cast and run two shows in an evening, which promises to be fun and entertaining for the whole family. Highlights include comedy and music by the hilarious Kenny Blaq and the talented SLK band! What is more, it’s free.
Date: Friday, August 24, Saturday, August 25
Time: 6:30 PM on Friday & Saturday at 5:00 PM
Venue: PISTIS Conference Centre, Resurrection Drive, beside KFA Event
Centre, Lekki, Lagos.
CORA, NPL book party
This year’s book party in honour of the 11 dramatists longlisted in the prestigious $100,000 Nigeria Prize for Literature (NPL) will feature a panel moderated by Deji Toye, lawyer, playwright, poet and literary activist. The party is organised by the Committee for Relevant Art (CORA) in conjunction with Nigeria LNG Limited, which sponsors the prize.
Date: Saturday, August 25
Time: 2pm
Venue: Terra Kulture Arena, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Connecting the Dots
Olumide Onadipe’s exhibition of art titled: ‘Connecting the Dot’ continues at Temple Muse. The exhibition features paintings and sculptures by the fast rising visual artist.
Date: Ongoing till August 30, 2018
Time: 9am to 6pm
Venue: Temple Muse, 21 Amodu Tijani Close, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Kre8 Maker STEM Workshop
Teachers and head teachers can register for the Kre8 Maker STEM workshop online. It is set to take place in Lagos.
Date: August 30 and 31, 2018
Time: 9am to 4pm
Venue: 13, Eric Moore Close, Off Eric Moore Rd, Surulere, Lagos
Identity Tones
Artyrama is hosting a solo exhibition for Multidisciplinary artist John Madu titled: ‘Identity Tones’.
Date: ongoing till Friday, August 24, 2018
Time: 9am
Venue: Artyrama Popup Gallery – 1b Alhaji Masha, Off Ademola Street, off Awolowo Road Ikoyi, Lagos.
Pencil Unbroken 3
Date: Sunday, August 26, 2018
Time: 5pm
Venue: Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Jonny Waka Vs Gandoki on the Move
Comedian, Jonny Waka, is set to hold a comedy, music, dance show titled: Jonny Waka vs Gandoki on the Move. It is to feature Klint de drunk, Omo Baba, Bash, De Stalker, P London, Still Ringing, Kolo, I Rock, Chrisyarn, Shaggi, Elder O, Emeka Smith, Bow Joint and Mc Tormene while special appearances includes Owen gee, Terry Apala, Buchi, Senator, Demmie Vee and many more.
Date: Sunday, August 26, 2018
Time: 4pm
Venue: Rita Lori new event center, opp. census/NYSC secretariats Surulere Lagos.
Olujazz Live in Concert
Olujazz will be holding a concert in Lagos. Wole Oni, Tim Godfrey, Adekunle Gold, Ranti Ibk, Isaac Geralds, Onos Ariya, Lawrence, Decovenant are among those to feature at the concert.
Date: Sunday, August 26, 2018
Time: 6pm
Venue: Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos.
Pella Iyke live in Ikeja
Club Dice Lagos presents Pella Iyke Live Ikeja. The organisers say it is a perfect way to spend the evening and also feel the great atmosphere and splendid service.
Date: Friday, August 24, 2018
Time: 4pm
Venue: Club Dice, 75 Kudirat Abiola Way Off Oregun, Ikeja