The Weekend Wrap.

The weekend is back with a whole host of things to do. If you have no plans, have a look at our Karamu section.

Friday, 7 October

Interstellar '16

As the leading astronomical society in Sri Lanka with over two decades of experience, Nalanada College Astronomical Society has introduced numerous notable figures  to the World and Sri Lankan Astronomy field. Nalanda College, Colombo 10.

The Workshop Players' Production Of "A View from the Bridge"

The Workshop Players, one of Sri Lanka’s foremost English theatre groups, is famed for bringing some of the best of Broadway musicals and plays such as ‘Cats’, ‘The Lion King’, ‘Oliver!’, ‘Evita’, ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’, ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’, ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ and most recently ‘Les Miserables’ and “Shakespeare in the Park” to the local stage. Lionel Wendt Theatre, Guildford Cresent, Colombo 7.

Startup Weekend Colombo

Startup Weekend happens from October 7th to the 9th at Trace Expert City, Maradana. It's a 54-hour event run by Techstars in over 135 countries: we're implementing it here as part of the Techstars network. Trace – Expert City​

The First Flying – Art Exhibittion

The First Flying – Art Exhibition by Rasal Hewage & Supuli Hewage. JDA Perera Gallery, 46, Horton Place, Colombo 07​

Techno 2016 – Oct 7,8,9

We will be there at Techno 2016, with new & improved products,exhibits & events you should never miss! Visit us at our stall to catch the action!

An Evening Of Tea Inspired Sesserts With Australian Chef Selvana

As a part of our Season of Deliciousness and in anticipation for Christmas, we will be celebrating the magic of tea inspired sweetness at the t-Lounge with Australian National Champion in the Dilmah Real High Tea Challenge, Chef Selvana. The t-Lounge by Dilmah (Chatham Street)

Since 1983 | Gayan Prageeth | Saskia Fernando Gallery

At a point in time where Sri Lanka has begun to rebuild itself and reconciliation efforts take shape in the north, the exhibition ‘Since 1983’ looks back at the events that ignited the tension between races, between separatists and the Sri Lankan army and most of all the destruction of so many peoples lives, memories and futures. Saskia Fernando Gallery, 41 Horton Place, Colombo 7.

Friday Night Acoustics at Santore'

Friday night jams with Mr. Khazim Miskin of The SOUL and yours truly. Santore', 45, Sir Marcus Fernando Mawatha, Colombo 7​

Saturday, 8 October

Astronaut by Nerdynaut 

Life is full of challenges and we are all determined to face it courageously while fighting against time. In doing so, man’s curiosity has been acting as a main ingredient throughout the history to evolve into a more intelligent living being. British School Auditorium, 63 Elvitigala Mawatha, Colombo 8​

Party Machang 2016

A big hey to all dancers n party peeps. MikeCheck Entertainment is getting ready to present you with yet another exciting event of DJ dance & party. Excel World, No:338, T B Jayah Mawatha, Colombo 1.​

Immortals eSports Championship Season 2

For the second time of the year, Immortals e-Sports Championship is back with country's most popular title Call of Duty 4. Havelock Town​

IHack 2.0

Organized for the second consecutive year, iHack 2.0 by the UCSC – ISACA Student Group is a 24 hour software development competition, intended to provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate and improve their software development and problem solving skill. University of Colombo School of Computing 35, Reid Avenue, Colombo 7.

From Idea To Profit

Want to be an initiator of successful change? StudyCo Lanka is proud to present a seminar which will help you harness your talents and adapt to global changes. The Kingsbury, Victorian Hall, 48, Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 1

Shakti ~ Workshops, Performances, Conversations ~ Day 2

Shakti:A Space for the Single Body (CDP 2016) presents a series of workshops/ performances by international and local artists. University of Visual and Performing Arts, 21, Albert Crescent Colombo 07​.

Musaeus Walk 2016

The Musaeus College past Pupils Association warmly extends this invitation to you and your prestigious movement of ‘Mini Lovers of Sri Lanka’ to participate/ show case your beautiful vehicles in the automobile parade that will be included in the “Musaeus Walk 2016”, scheduled to be held on 08th October, 2016. Musaeus College, Rosmead Place, Colombo 7.​

Glow

We at Velvet would like to welcome you to the event Glow by velvet. The concept "Glow" is significant through out the grand velvet interiors from the minute you walk in & get greeted by our extremely friendly staff. Velvet Room, Race Course, Colombo 7.

Think Visual: An open house on Visual Communication Design

AOD presents ‘Think Visual’. An open house on visual communication design One desgree, hundred careers. AOD, 29, Lauries Road, Colombo 4

Odyssey

Your career is a wonderful journey of itself, an odyssey where you discover yourself, find your passion, talents and abilities in your own determined way to become the innovators and creators of the next generation. ACBT Australian College of Business & Technology​.

Sunday, 9 October

Vocal Enigma Presents "FourTe"

Vocal Enigma this year around would feature "FourTe". As the name suggests this show would feature 4 tenors – Chathuranga Gunathilake, Ryan Henderlin, Maneesh Dasanayake & Ranuk Wijesinghe who would take you through genres of music ranging from Gospel, Broadway, Jazz & pop. The Russian Centre in Colombo – Cultural Section of the Russian Embassy.

Detox Yoga Workshop With Emma Sheridan

Shed some layers to help release toxins from the inside out. Begin the process and stimulate the organs with several rounds of pranayama that fuels the inner fire, stokes digestion, promotes elimination, clears the mind and activates prana. Prana Lounge Colombo, 60 Horton Place Colombo 7

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