The Weekend Wrap (Sep 9 – Sep 11).

It's the weekend all over again. If you don't have any plans, check out our events here at Karamu.

Friday, 9 September

Bengal Bungalow

Don't miss the triumphant return of the wildly hilarious 'Bengal Bungalow!' Lionel Wendt Theatre, Guildford Crescent Colombo 7.​

Indian Weaves By Roopkatha

We are bringing indian weaves, pure silks and hand woven handlooms from India. We are making the iconic indian craft accessible to you. Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre (SLECC)​, 12, D. R. Wijewardena Mawatha, Colombo 10.

Imaad Majeed: Live In Pettah

"One of these days, you're going to stumble upon your Sri Lankan accent", warns Imaad, as he sings a song he's titled "Find Your Mind". 

If you're unfamiliar with the singer-songwriter side of this YAMU veteran, head on over to the Metropolitan Bar & Restaurant on September 9. Metropolitan Bar & Restaurant, No. 72, Sea Beach Road, Colombo – 11,.

Party 99

Hello Colombo! By now the word is out. The party of the year is happening on September 9 at 9 pm at the Havelock City Pavillion Club House. Pavillion Club House – Havelock City, Sri Sambuddhathva Jayanthi Mawatha, Colombo 5.

The Great Tuk Tuk Rally!

This is adventure as it's meant to be! This is an 8-day mini-The Amazing Race style journey where you'll team up to race with Tuk Tuks and face some adventure and cultural challenges along the way.

International Education Exhibition 2016

Adventus International Education Exhibition 2016. Come and explore all your study options for your higher studies under one roof at the International Education Exhibition 2016. The Kingsbury, Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 1.

Saturday, 10 September

The Sooriya Village Open Day

The big day is finally here! We at The Sooriya Village are more than excited to open our doors to you all. The Sooriya Village address:- No 49, Skelton Road, Colombo 5.​

Familian Walk 2016

Come walk to safeguard the environment. This is the latest move by the Past Pupils’ Association of Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya, to contribute our mite towards minimizing climate change. Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya, Colombo 4.​

Tourism for All – Public Awareness Event

To celebrate this year’s World Tourism Day Economic Department of University of Colombo and The Road to Rights in collaboration with UNYCom, the Tourism board of Sri Lanka and the Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management have created a great platform to raise public awareness on this year’s theme "Tourism For All. Good Market – Race Course, 14 Philip Gunawardena Mawatha, Colombo 7.​

Trek to Meemure via Knuckles & Lakegala Expedition

The trek costs Rs. 8500 per head and includes transport from Kandy and back, meals, tents, first aid, water activities in Meemure, Lakegala expedition, BBQ night. Upcountry Adventures – Sri Lanka​

Decibel BLAST

The Raavan Kommand & Mosh Scream.Rock, two of the biggest and most importantly heaviest concert planners for Sri Lankan Heavy Metal will come together to raise hell once more in Colombo on the 10th of September 2016. Shalika Hall, Park Road, Narahenpita​

Sunset Sessions 2016

We brought you Avicii and Dash Berlin. Now join us at Sunset Sessions "ROAD TO SMF" 2016, featuring Deniz Koyu! CR & FC Grounds, No: 28,, Malalasekara Mawatha, Colombo 7.  

Music Oven Open day

Where else can you get FREE music workshops, live performances, demonstrations, course information, hear industry experts, meet course staff, alumni & current students? Music Oven Studio – 96B Dutugamunu Street Kohuwala​.

Classic Movie Night at Cloud Cafe

We are taking it up a notch this September with 3 Classic Movies, and it’s not just any three! Get your whip, hat and ‘I hate snakes attitude’ ready – It’s the Indiana Jones Trilogy! (because there really is only 3). Colombo Courtyard, 32 Alfred House Avenue Colombo 3.​

Sunday, 11 September

Tranquil's Comedy Sunday

Tranquils Comedy Sunday is back, this time even more special. This time the event is going to be a charitable one. Liberty Plaza Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf

the melomanic sessions

26. Yes. By 11 September, this will be the number of times that Melo has brought us all together over the years. Women's International Club, Guildford Crescent, Colombo 7.

Trail Practice Walk

Join us for a practice walk on the 11th of September commencing from the DS Statue at Indpendance Square. Independence Square​

Youth 4 Ever

'Youth 4ever' is a live music concert and a tasteful musical evening performed by an iconic artists. Musaeus College Auditorium, Barnes Place, Colombo 7​

 

 

 

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