The Weekend Wrap (May 27 – May 29).

Make the most of your weekend with our list of events to go for and there are heaps of things to do. Check out off of them on our events page

Friday 27 May

E-Waste Collection

Do you have electronic garbage cluttering your home and you're waiting for that sign to give it all away? Well, this is it. UDA Car Park, (next to Access Towers), Union Place, Colombo 2.

Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Sri Lanka Tourism

On the 27th May 2016, the nation’s catalyst in Tourism will be celebrating its Golden Jubilee with a greater level of pride. They will be highlighting this memorable milestone of their 50th anniversary. BMICH, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7.

Night of Hope – Flood Relief Fundraiser

You can help House of Hope Sri Lanka raise some needed funds by dropping in at Night of Hope at Clique. Clique, Dr. Colvin R De Silva Mawatha, Colombo 2.

Fusion Marketing Guru Lon Safko Live in Sri Lanka

SLIM is proud to bring to our shores, Mr. Lon Safko- Leading business author, speaker, strategist and futurist. Author of Amazon's best-selling books " The Social Media Bible " and " The Fusion Marketing Bible ".Water's Edge. 316, Ethul Kotte Road, Battaramulla.

Saturday, 28 May 

The Good Market

Drop by the Good Market this weekend and if you're in Galle, the International Food & the Mosaic Festival is happening. Colombo: Racecourse, Colombo 7, Galle: Court Square, Galle Fort, Galle.

Sing-along With Rukshan Perera

"Sing-along with Rukshan Perera" is in aid of Unity Mission Trust, a voluntary nonprofit that is committed to reconciling youth from across the Nation. Grand Oriental Hotel, No. 2, York Street, Colombo 1.

Bathiya n Santhush One Night Only

There's going to be a concert with Bathiya & Santhush – One Night Only With Samitha & Umaria. This musical extravaganza, which would be performed by few of the world renown local singers such as Bathiya Jayakody, Santhush Weeraman, Kasun Kalhara, Umariya Sinhawansha, & Samitha Mudunkotuwa with Music Director Suresh Maliyadde’s music targeting an audience with a Superior Musical satisfaction. BMICH, Bauddhaloka Mw, Colombo 7

A Taste of Italy

As Italy is well renowned and appreciated around the world for its outstanding gastronomy, Italian Week would not be complete without food and wine. For more information about this event, contact our sponsors  Il GelatoPST Park Street TrattoriaIL CAFFÈCamagni S.r.l.Wine WorldFavourite InternationalHouse of WinesBuon Appetito

Screening of 'The Great Beauty'

The first day of the 'Italian Week in Sri Lanka' will kick off with a screening of one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed Italian films in recent times, 'The Great Beauty', celebrating the eternal splendor of Rome, the Italian Capital City. National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka, No 303, Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 07.

Chokolaate POND'S MDFD 2016

Special 7th year edition of this unique event which features one of a kind creations of 16 aspiring young fashion designers, modeled by real mothers and daughters. Tickets are priced at Rs. 1500, & VIP Rs. 2,500. SLECC, 12, D.R. Wijewardena Mawatha, Colombo 10.

Everjobs Need For Career Speed

Round 2 and the speed interviews are back. Everjobs Sri Lanka is organizing "Need for Career Speed (NCS)” event – Sri Lanka's first ever speed interviewing session which offers you a platform to land the job you’ve been waiting for. Edulink, 498, R A De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 03.

APOGEE

Apogee lovers, prepare yourself for an unforgettable experience with a groovy underground tune in new party madness place. It's all about good music .. You all will Rave until sunrise to dawn. The Ocean Hotel, Cloud9 Rooftop Lounge, Melbourne Avenue, On Marine Drive, Colombo 6.

White Tie & Diamonds Round Table Ball

Experience a night of glitz and glamour as Colombo Cinnamon Round Table 4 presents to you White Tie & Diamonds Round Table Ball. This is the second Round Table Sri Lanka (RTSL) dinner dance in aid of the Heroes – CCRT4 project in aid of children with Autism. Ramada Hotel, Colombo 3.

Sunday, 29 May 

Letter Earthlings – Colombo, Sri Lanka (May 2016)

It's time to get together with the folks who write letters and love it too. For this May's edition of Letter Earthlings head over to the English Cake Company on May 29. English Cake Company, 2 Sulaiman Terrace, Off Jawatta Road, Colombo 5.

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