Another weekend is creeping up and you want to unwind by doing something fun and engaging. If this is you, you’ve come to the right place. As usual, we have another rundown of events! You can go through our weekly options for events and see what the city has to offer without roaming far and wide to find options.
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So, without further ado, here is the rundown for the weekend;
Friday, 12th May
FULL MOON CARNIVAL | PARTY
Come experience Full Moon this Friday at Carnival from 6pm – 1am. A Brazilian themed party in the pre-club outdoor lounge. Enjoy experimental cocktails and the delicious Brazilian menu. You’ll be treated to live music from our DJ and endless entertainment from dancers to fire breathers. The party doesn’t stop at Carnival.
Date: Friday 12th May
Time: 6pm
Venue: Carnival Restaurant and Lounge. 131B Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island
Entry: Free
PAINT, CHOW & KARAOKE | SOCIAL EVENT
Friday night events are the littest! Join Hungry Dolphin every last Friday of the month at Maryland for a fun paint, sip, chow and Karaoke event. Don’t wait till tickets are sold out☺️
Date: Friday 12th May
Time: 6pm
Venue: Hungry Dolphin, Maryland
Entry: N10,000
OPENING FIGHT NIGHT | FIGHT NIGHT
We Are Bringing The AKO Fight Cage to the Beach. Tickets Still On Sale. African Knockout Championship 2023.
Date: Friday 12th May
Time: 6pm
Entry: Visit website
Venue: Sol Oniru
Saturday, 13th May
LAGOS MAINLAND FEST | FESTIVAL
Experience electrifying performances that will have you grooving until dawn. Be a part of the fun and make memories that will last a lifetime. Attendance is FREE but REGISTRATION is COMPULSORY!
Date: Saturday 13th May
Venue: Dr. Abayomi Finnih Park, Oregun, ;agos
Entry: Call numbers in poster
SAND & SOUL WEEKEND | WEEKEND GET-AWAY
Retreat into the deep with Sandy & Stacey, as we take you on an artfully curated journey into rest and relaxation. Let us guide you towards a pleasant mix of play and adventure while tending to your body’s need for deep rest. Through breath work, meditation and yoga your body and mind will be nurtured, while sonic frequencies and poetry sweeps your soul in serenade.
Activities
Yoga on the beach
Planting workshop
Poetry reading
Campfire
Breath work
Meditation & journaling
Sensory rest
Swimming
Date: Saturday 13th – 14th May
Venue: Jaybee beach camp
Entry: N79,000
PUSSY PAINTING WITH EMALOHI AND LEEMA | PARTY
Have you ever looked at your #vulva ?? It’s okay if you have not. Many people with vulvas are unclear about it. Let’s spend saturday together learning about our #vulvas from Leema of @holistically.ng and paint it with Emalohi @triberinchief.
Date: Saturday 13th May
Time: 7pm
Venue: Trib XX Lab
Entry: Single – N15,000
THIS ROOF IS ON FIRE | NIGHTLIFE
Spend your Friday Night partying with the best!
Date: Saturday 13th May
Venue: Maison Fahrenheit
Time: 8 pm till dawn
Entry: N3,000 pre registration | N5,000 at the door.
APEX SATURDAY | NIGHTLIFE
Get into the weekend energy on vibes at the APEX SATURDAY night on the rooftop.
Date: Saturday 13th May
Venue: Vertigo Lounge
Time: 8pm
Entry: Free
ELEMENT HOUSE | RAVE
The biggest Rave in Lagos is back again with your favorite DJ’s! Buy your tickets and join in on the fun!
Date: Saturday 13th May
Time: 11 pm
Venue: The Good beach
Entry: N7,000
FIRE & SAND | BEACH PARTY
The Biggest Beach Bonfire Party in Lagos is Back! – FIRE & SAND
Date: Saturday 13th May
Time: 7 pm
Venue: The Good beach
Entry: Regular – N5,000 | Cabana for 5 – 325,000 | Cabana for 10 – N625,000
OTITI | FILM SCREENING
Showing this Sunday, May 14: We can’t wait to show OTITI (🇳🇬 2022), the solemnly beautiful drama by @emaedosio ! Come along with Otiti (played remarkably by Gina Castel) as she navigates precipices in her career, family and intimate relationships. Ema Edosio will join us and will participate in a post-screening conversation with culture writer @frankugo_
You don’t want to miss any of this! 🥳
Date: Sunday 14th May
Time: 5 pm
Venue: Alliance Francaise Lagos
Entry: Free
