The Weekend Wrap.

Here are just a few events spread out over the weekend that we think that might interest you. You can start your weekend by heading down to watch a couple of free screenings.

17 February 2017

This Friday the movie DAS KANNINCHEN BIN ICH (THE RABBIT IS ME) is showing. The movie was made in 1965 to encourage discussion of democratization of East German society. It was quickly banned by officials as an attack on the state. In it, a young student has an affair with a hypocritical judge who had once sentenced her brother for his political activities; she eventually confronts him with his opportunism and contribution to injustice. Entrance is free of charge. 

The Family Planning Association of Sri Lanka presents Engendering Yahapalanaya, a film and literary festival aimed at highlighting that gender equality and sexual and reproductive health and rights are also good governance issues. The festival is from 17th to the 19th of February 2017 followed by several 'mini-festivals' which will take place across the country in the subsequent weeks.

18 February 2017

Meet talented desingers at the PR Deseigners Market At Colombo Jazz Festival. The PR Designers Market will be up at the Colombo Jazz Festival 2017. Featuring a range of designers who retail at PR and more; expect a collection of clothing and fashion accessories for ladies and gentlemen.

The much awaited Colombo Jazz Festival 2017 is in town from 18 – 19 February at the Galle Face Hotel. Entrance is by tickets priced at Rs. 8000 (weekend pass) and Rs. 5000 (day pass). Performances include:

18th February:  Brown Sugar – Sri Lanka, Beer Puppets – India, Jerome Speldewinde and Guest Performers – Sri Lanka, Richard Jackson – USA/Singapore, Andrew Oh – Australia, Incognito – U.K, RMXD – U.K

19th February: Miles Davis Experience (Kevin Davy) – U.K, Major Minor – South Africa, Geoffrey Fernando and the Gang – Sri Lanka, The Diablos – U.K, Kevin Davy Quartet – U.K, Andrew Oh – Australia, Varmint Control – Austrian, Mud Morganfield Junior – USA, El Trio – USA, and Sannie Fox – South Africa.

Enjoy artistic fashion when the British School in Colombo presents 'Dali and Frida'. The designs are influenced by world famous artists such as Vincent Van Gogh and Gustav Klimt! The show is at The British School in Colombo.

19 February 2017

How fond are you of your wine? How would you like a career in wine? Develop your career in wines. WSET Level 1 Award in Wines provides a hands-on introduction to the world of wine.  A beginner level introduction to wine for those starting a wine career or pursuing an interest in wine. Course is presented by Joseph Kenny, WSET Certified Educator. 

Well that's all we think might interest you this weekend. For more events follow our KARAMU page which is updated regularly. Have a great weekend.

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