The weekend has finally arrived and aren't we glad for it. Here we have a list of happenings around town this weekend.
Friday 18, January
Mayhem Past Midnight
If you are in Galle today, so is Justin Whyte. Join Justin Whyte as part of MAYHEM PAST MIGNIGHT as he performs a diverse selection of his original music. The Galle air will be filled with his signature rich smoky vocals, fusions of Jazz Blues, Latin, R&B, House and Funk.
Time: 7:30 PM
Place The Sun House, 18 Upper Dickson Rd, Galle
Jerome Celebrates 50 Years In Theatre
The members of The Workshop Player's, our families and friends will gather to give thanks and celebrate as our founder and Artistic Director, Jerome L. De Silva commences his 50th Year in Theatre
Time: 7:30 PM
Place: St. Mary's Church, Lauries Road, Colombo 4
B.B.Q and Grill Night at Elevate
A selection of the finest Australian beef, succulent lamb, chicken and more, grilled and barbecued to perfection. B.B.Q and Grill Night! Gorgeous meats, surreal views all for you to kick back, relax and indulge in a brilliant B.B.Q.
Time: 7:30 PM
Place: Elevate, No.278/4, Union place, Colombo 2
Saturday 19, January
Saturday Night Live ft. DILLON
Get Ready for a Fun, Wild & Rocking Night with Dillon at the Republk on the 19th of January. You know what that means! It's the perfect time to grab the heels and your group of friends and head over to REPUBLK to have the Best Saturday Night of your Life!
Time: 7 PM
Place: THE RE.PUB.LK, 57, Hospital Street, Colombo 1
Sunset Music Sessions and Art Exhibition
Please join us for a late afternoon of amazing tunes by various musicians coupled with gorgeous art by some local artists.
Time: 5 PM
Place: Cafe Ceylon, Matara Road Kabalana, Ahangama
The CMSC at the FGLF
The Chamber Music Society of Colombo (CMSC) along with its premier sponsor Fairway Holdings, will present a concert on Saturday, the 19th of January, 6:30 pm at the Dutch Reformed Church, Galle Fort.
Time: 6:30 PM
Place: Dutch Reformed Church, Church Street, Galle Fort, Galle
WNPS Field Trip to Mannar
Wildlife and Nature Protection Society Field trip to Mannar. The 2 nights 3 day trip will include Transport from WNPS office to all locations within Mannar and back, accommodation, Internal travel within Mannar, breakfast from the 19th to Lunch on 21st.
Time: 4:30 AM
Place: Mannar Island
Sunday 20, January
Open Auditions — Hamlet at Elsie’s Bar
StageLight&Magic Inc. Presents Hamlet at Elsie’s Bar. Written By Feroze Kamardeen, this musical is a fictitious story regarding how Shakespeare found the inspiration to write one of his greatest plays, “Hamlet, the prince of Denmark”. For further information call Sashane Perera – 0773 307832, Tehani Tissera – 0777 803314.
Tapestries- Four poets!
Tapestries- Four poets weave their threads of tales that tie us all together. Starts at 4pm followed by music maestro resident and jazz pianist Deepa on the grand!
Time: 4 PM
Place: Prince of Galle- Hotel, Spa & Cafe, 3A, Sri Sudharmalaya Street, Galle
The Role of Youth in Climate Action and Sustainable Development
Green Generation is a campaign designed to empower and educate the young generation to protect the environment while making them aware of their strengths and capabilities. Participants in the programme will be coached to develop a wider range of skills and their attitudes.
Time: 9 AM
Place: ICBT Campus, No. 317A, Galle Road, Bambalapititya
And that's a wrap for this weekend. Have yourself a great one.