This Weekend - Social Calendar

Here's this weekend's list of activities brought to you courtesy 'What's On'...

FRIDAY
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1) MEGA INDEPENDENCE DAY EXHIBITION ABUJA

This exhibition opened on Thursday 16th September and is tagged 'Journey of our Independence' to commemorate Nigeria's 50th anniversary of Independence.

Venue: Velodrome, National Stadium, Abuja
Time: All Day until October 31, 2010

2) INVISIBLE BORDERS

The Trans-African Photography Project - a one day conference discussing the experiences of the photographers.

Venue: Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA), 9 Mcwen Street, Sabo, Yaba, Lagos
Time: 2.30pm - 5.30pm

3) BOOK PRESENTATION: ONIONS MAKE US CRY

Brought to you by Zainabu Jallo and The British Council

Venue: British Council, 20 Thompson Avenue, Ikoyi, Lagos
Time: 2pm

4) FRANJIPANI'S MOMENTS

A photo exhibition presenting Tami Kuboye on her journey through Life, Love & Friendship.

Venue: Sofitel Moorhouse, 1 BankoleOki Lane, off 2nd Avenue. Ikoyi.
Time: 11am - 5pm (until Sunday 19th September)

5) TARUWA ABUJA

Finally the spoken word poetry and live music goes to Abuja!

Venue: The Basement, 16 Adetokunbo Ademola, Wuse2, Abuja
Time: 6.30pm - 9pm

6) BISHOPS COTTAGE FAMILY DINNER

Friday Dins are here again, N3,000 and bring a bottle of your favourite wine. Limited capacity. RSVP early.

Venue: 17b Bishop Aboyade Cole Str. VI
Time: 8pm


SATURDAY
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1) X-CLUB SENSUAL SALES

Lingerie, Bath Scrubs, Beddings,Bath Towels, Room Scents, Soaps, Creams, Romantic Getaways, etc.

Venue: Daisy Management Centre, 8 Idowu Martins Street, Off Adeola Odeku Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 1.30pm - 5pm

2) SISTA SISTA (5TH EDITION)

Networking, wardrobe and relationship talk, session with Life Coach, Jerome Onipede. Kate Henshaw-Nuttal with homemaking tips, poetry, music by some of Abuja’s finest artistes, laughs with Gbenga Adeyinka and a very special guest.

Venue: The Haven Conference Hall, Maitama, Abuja.
Time: 3.30pm Tickets:N2,000

3) SHOPPING EXPERIENCE ABUJA

Brought to you by Nata’s Insatiable Sensations in collaboration with Adanna’s Collections.

Venue: Adanna’s Colelction Luxury Shop, No. 6 Block 4, Section 4 Garki International Market, Abuja
Time: 1pm

4) POTTERY EXHIBITION

Various pots on display and pottery arrangements.

Venue: National Museum, Onikan, Lagos
Time: All Day until June 2011

5) REGGAE AND DANCEHALL NIGHT

Featuring DJ Highfa (France) and DJ Ras Raheem (Classic FM 97.3)

Venue: Saipan, Bishop Aboyade Cole Str. Victoria Island, Lagos
Time: 10pm


SUNDAY
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THE WATERBROOK FELLOWSHIP PRESENTS 'FLOURISH' AT THE ORIENTAL HOTEL, VICTORIA ISLAND, LAGOS ON SUNDAY AT 10AM. CHURCH JUST GOT FUNKY!!!


1) ALTERNATIVE SUNDAY

J-Ville: Church like you have never experienced it. For youth ages 18 - 30+

Venue: The INCUBATOR, COD Church Road, Dideolu Estate. VI
Time: 7.30am

2) THE DISCERNING PALATE II

A second edition of this cafe style dessert brunch on the green where N1000 gets you all-you-can-sample access to perfectly made cupcakes, muffins, chai tea, sorrell drinks and other carefully selected treats.

Venue: Lifehouse - 33 Sinari Darinijo, Off Younis Bashorun, Off Ajose Adeogun, Victoria Island Lagos
Time: 12pm - 5.30pm

3) THE MONOLOGUES FACE-OFF 2

The V-Monologues versus The Tarzan Monologues starring Kate Henshaw-Nuttall, Bimbo Manuel, Carol King, Soul Snatcha of the Rooftop MCs, Iretiola Doyle,Kemi Lala Akindoju, Katherine Edoho and other talented performers.

Venue: Terra Kulture, Plot 1376, Tiamiyu Savage Street, VI, Lagos
Time: 3pm and 6pm (Adults Only - 17yrs+). Tickets: N3,500

4) ABUJA WRITERS FORUM

Weekly reading and critique sessions.

Venue: 2nd Floor Hamdala Plaza, Jimmy Carter Crescent, Off Area 11 Junction, Abuja
Time: 4pm