EDL Weekender: La Taverna Party, Candle Making, Poetry Night and lots more
May is off to a great start as Lagos has very much opened back up for events. We have a number of events to share with you as well as a high energy track Amapiano Vibes playlist. Before that, check out this past month in reviews:
Weekender!
New playlist for the week courtesy of @tixdotafrica
La Taverna 8th Birthday Party
Saturday, May 8 2021, 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm
48 Balarabe Musa Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
La Taverna is celebrating their eighth year with a lively party. Tickets are N12,000 and food and drinks are unlimited all night.
Candle Making at The Backyard
Sunday, May 9 2021, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
The Backyard | 4b Musa Yar'Adua Street, Victoria Island, Lagos
Spend your afternoon working with paraffin-based wax, scented oils and colour oils to craft custom candles. The Social makers team will guide you and your friends step-by-step through this 2-hour event to make custom candles perfect for gifting or treating yourself.
Etuk Ubong - Sunday Commune
Sunday, May 9 2021, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Truth - 112 Akerele Road, Off Shita, Surulere
Sunday Commune is a celebration of Black Excellence. A mind refresher of our Story and the power in our History and Future. The event features great music from Etuk Ubong and his Etuk Philosophy Band. It’s about good vibes and unbelievable energy! It’s about being naked and unapologetically ourselves
NOMAD Theatre - Eyimofe (This Is My Desire)
Sunday, May 9 2021, 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Terra Kulture, Plot 1376 Tiamiyu Savage St, Victoria Island, Lagos
NOMAD specialises in creating themed pop-up theatre experiences around niche films of Africa and its diaspora.
For our 2nd edition, get ready to experience Eyimofe (This is My Desire), the first ever Nigerian independent film to feature at the 2020 Berlin International Film Festival. We will begin the evening with mood music as you enjoy immersive elements, decor and a very special photo booth. Followed by, a selection of gourmet canapés/meals, cocktails & bottomless popcorn (with a twist), all tailored to the film and served to you.
A Stranger In Lagos
Friday, May 7 2021, 3:30 pm to 9:30 pm
The Ethnic Heritage Centre | 35A Raymond Njoku, Ikoyi, Lagos
An evening of poetry and vibes coming live to you, hosted by ToniVerse. Featuring a special performance by Koromone.
That’s all from me this week. Have a good weekend!