The Weekend Wrap (Dec 23 – Dec 25).

Find things to do at Christmas in and around Colombo, from festive fun, activities and Christmas.

Friday, 23 December

SNOW BREEZE “XMAS PARTY”

Island Music Presents Snow Breeze is an open event which looking for a decent crowed Snow Breeze is a Christmas. Joseph Vaz Road, Thoppuwa, Waikkala.

ACOUSTIC NIGHT WITH OPEN MIC

Come and us join us for a evening full of fun and laughter, also bring your guitars 😉 and family or friends. Call Eat Right hotline to sign up: 011 4 247247. Eat Right, 42 Dutugamunu street, Kohuwela, Kalubowila

THE SURREAL BODY | RAJNI PERERA

A Sri-Lankan born artist whose work floats between Western and Immigrant culture, Perera's work is an East-West dialogue of ideas, concerning immigrant identity issues, female sexuality, and science fiction and fantasy. Saskia Fernando Gallery, 41 Horton Place Colombo 7.

RED & WHITE CHRISTMAS BASH

This weekend is all about Red & White – Come be a part of a weekend to remember as we continue the seasonal celebrations. Which Way West – Cafe / Pub / Lounge, R A De Mel Mw, Colombo 3.

LAW COLLEGE CAROLS 2016

The annual Law College Carols programme will be held on the 23 rd of December 2016 at the College Main Hall with the participation of Hon Judges, lawyers and law college students. Sri Lanka Law College, 244 Hulftsdorp Street, Colombo 15.

WILLY WONKA'S X'MAS TRIX PARTY

Win a GOLDEN TICKET to Taj North Lawn NYE bash. (Ticket goes to winners of Beer Pong Tournament). Playtrix Sports Bar and Cafe, Racecourse Grand Stand, GS08, Reid Avenue Colombo 7.

CHRISTMAS BLUES ON THE BEACH

Join us for an evening of live music with popular local artist performing a combination reggae, alternative and fusion music under the stars on the beach. La Langousterie, 50/2 De Saram Road, Mount Lavinia.

WHY CHRISTMAS?

We live in a world in turmoil. A world where lies and spin is more important than truth, Where our most trusted institutions have let us down. Best Western Elyon Colombo, Elvitigala Mw, Colombo 7.

Saturday, 24 December

SNOW CITY 4TH EDITION

PW Entertainment invites you for the Snow City wich is going to be held for the 4th time on 24th December @ Excel world. Excel World, No:338, T B Jayah Mawatha, Colombo 10.

JOY OF A SMILE

''Joy of a Smile" is an initiative by the Rotaract Club of the Faculty of Science, University of Colombo where the Rotaractors will get together with the children at Noguchi Child Development Centre. Noguchi Child Development Centre, No: 463, Colombo Road, Papiliyana, Boralasgamuwa.

HANGTIME CHRISTMAS DINNER!

It's that time of year again already which means one thing, HANGTIME FAMILY CHRISTMAS DINNER. Hangtime Hostel, 540 Weligama Bypass rd,  Weligama.

THE GOOD MARKET

The vendors voted.  The Colombo Good Market will be closed on December 24th and 31st.  Colombo & Galle.

JINGLE MINGLE

An open event on the Christmas Eve with DJ Sebastien and Marie from france with some chilled out music. The Dutchman's Street Fort, Matara.

MANTHRA : SESSION 1

A brand new chapter will be written in the book of Happiness. Prepare for a magical journey Happening on 24th Decemberhh 6pm onwards. Praneeth Beach Restaurant, Matara. 

Sunday, 25 December

PANCHI CHRISTMAS PARTY

All are welcome..!! DJ Night on 25th of Dec with buffet menu. Enjoy with coctails, speacial meals and dessarts. Panchi Villa, Galle Road, Bentota.

PRESENTS FOR ANGELS

For us From us is a charity initiative focused on changing lives of Sri Lankan Public. Maharagama National Cancer Hospital, National Cancer Institute, Maharagama

CHRISTMAS CARVERY LUNCH AT THE STEUART

Bring to life the spirit of the season with a spectacular Christmas carvery lunch at The Steuart, with everyones favourite roast turkey, roast chicken, roast beef and roast pork! The Steuart by Citrus – &Co Pub and Kitchen, 45 Hospital Lane, Colombo 1

Have yourself a blessed weekend and Merry Christmas.

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