TLW Guide: Things to do this weekend in Lagos (Easter edition)

The weekend we have all been waiting for is upon us guys!

It's Easter Weekend already! This period got even better with giving the holiday today because of the President of Nigeria's 'historic' visit to our beautiful city. That means some of us get a 5 day holiday! If you are on holiday already, we have curated events happening even today for you so we are kicking off the festivities early enough.

There is so much to get up to over the short break and it feels good to share our long list of events. There are at least 3 big concerts, comedy show to crack your ribs, a fashion show and international stars are coming to our city! Prepare for an absolutely unforgettable holiday!

Live Lagos!

Thursday 29th

WAJO FUSION

VENUE: Freedom Park amphitheatre, Hospital road, Lagos Island

TIME: 7Pm

ENTRY: Park access fee is N200

TLW Guide: Things to do in Lagos(Mar 23rd-25th)

We are up for another interesting weekend guys! From Fashion to art, music and nightlife, Friday is sure looking good. As we gradually approach the easter holidays, here are a few events happening this weekend.

 If you have not read our post on the events happening on easter weekend that shouldn't miss make sure to click here.

Friday 23rd

HEAVY WIND IN FELA MODE

Heavy wind played Fela in the sold out musical, Fela and the Kalakuta Queens. He will return to the Freedom Park main stage to thrill the audience in FELA Mode tonight.

VENUE: Freedom Park, Hospital road, Lagos Island

TIME: 8pm

ENTRY: Free

8 Exciting Events Happening in Lagos this Easter Holiday!

Get ready to turn up big time as we approach the Easter festivities that mark the end of the first quarter of the year. Our plan (as usual) is to make every day of the holiday count and Live the Lagos life to the fullest! You know how much we love our holidays over here and we've got 4 whole work free days, the first this year! What better way to prepare for this period than harming yourself with our list of the biggest gigs this Easter.

There are concerts, comedy shows, stage plays, Fashion shows and so many exciting activities happening all around Lagos. We are outling these 8 that we think would be worth your holiday and money of course! 

1. GIDI FEST 2018

Gidi Fest is one of the most highly anticipated Easter gigs in Lagos. In its fifth year running, the Music festival has grown to become our own Coachella and has over the years blessed us with performances from the likes of Diplo, Sauti sol, Vanessa Mdee, Burna Boy, Wizkid and has also been a platform for so many rising artistes.

This year looks quite promising, with Wizkid and 2face headlining the show! We would definitely put our bet on this one. 

Happening at the Hard Rock beach front, Victoria Island on Easter Friday, March 30th.

Tickets are available online here from N5000 only.

TLW GUIDE: Things to do in Lagos this weekend (Mar 16th-18th)

It's the weekend people and there's a whole lot to get up to this period! We are super excited for the Afropolitan vibes music festival happening this weekend.( The line up is Fia!) You shouldn't miss it for anything!

There are other events happening around town for you to catch the Lagos fun! Don't forget to catch up with us on instagram stories if you can't make it out! 

Here are the latest happenings in town this weekend.

Live Lagos!

Friday 16th

AFROPOLITAN VIBES MUSIC FESTIVAL

Two days of alternative live music and everything in between, from masterclasses to nart, drum circle, DJ Battle and more!
Line up include Styl Plus, Funbi, M. I, Brymo, DJ Neptune, Bez and more.
 See Full line up and schedule here

SMW LAGOS PARTNERS WITH DJ SOSE, DJ CUPPY, DJ KLEM AND TECK-ZILLA TO RELEASE POST-CONFERENCE MIXTAPE

Every great event needs an epic soundtrack …

The AFRIKA21 Digital SoundKlash was an epic live mash up of original mixes produced by Teck-Zilla, DJ Cuppy, DJ Sose, DJ Sensei Lo and DJ Klem. The idea was to have several African DJs collaborate to create the ultimate mixtape to debut during AricaNXT Fest at SMW Lagos 2018. The end results was a NXT level dance party and 150 minutes of banging beats. 

TLW Guide: This Weekend in Lagos, March 9th - Mar 11th

Happy women's month people!

It was international women's day yesterday and we just want to take a moment to appreciate the women that make things happen in our city. From Iya Moria, the  boli woman to That Lady boss in your office. 

Women make magic happen!

We had an amazing time last weekend. From the super lit closing party of the social media week to amazing, thrilling and captivating performances at the Lagos Theatre Week.

You can see highlights of the event on our page by clicking here!

We will be doing a review of the festival soon, so be sure to stay peeled to catch it.

Check out a list of what's happening in town this weekend.

TLW Guide: Things to do in Lagos this Weekend (Mar 2nd- Mar 4th)

And we are back at it again! It's  another weekend although this week has been an eventful week for us and most likely every social media friendly person in Lagos! Social Media week has  kept us all up all week with insightful sessions, opportunity to network, fun and games and music. Today marks the final day of the Week long event and we have soaked up so much knowledge. I am sure everyone who attended has same to say from over 300 speakers to over 30 sessions.

While we were on our heels learning, Lagos theatre festival crept on us and has started shows for the past two days. We cannot wait to experience art in all forms this weekend as we will be taking over the Lagos theatre festival Instagram account.

Follow us and lagostheatrefestival for updates.

For the full schedule of the festival CLICK HERE

Here are a few bother happenings in town this weekend.  

10 startups to close out Social Media Week Lagos 2018 #LaunchedInAfrica with Pitch Day

#LaunchedInAfrica is a platform for African-led early-stage startups to showcase products and services that are disrupting industries across the continent. Some of Nigeria’s most innovative early-stage businesses debuted as featured companies in the #LaunchedinAfrica Digital Demo space during the ongoing Social Media Week (SMW) Lagos 2018.

Below are the five featured #LauncedInAfrica startups:

Weekender Feature: Uncoventional Places to find Love in Lagos

Image via Zoba photography

We are still in the season of L-O-V-E and as the month comes to a close we want to give the lonely hearts a few tips on finding love in Lagos. This post was initially meant to be sarcastic but after sampling opinions we can duly tell you it's a valid list. We hope that you find your missing rib and treat them next Valentine's day.

We have put together 6 unusual, weird, uncommon or unconventional places to find love in our city.

TLW Guide: Things to do in Lagos this weekend: Feb 23rd-25th

Weekend Mood

Image via: @thinkifan

Lagos, it's time to plan your weekend! We've got you covered from Friday till monday so ditch the regukar sit at home or owambe weekends and get out. We are really about the movement 'Live Lagos' which just literally means you should experience and enjoy our lovely city in and out; in all it's glory. 

This month felt like a race, it will be over next week which is a huge relief compared to  Jan... you know what month. We also hope you got to do something for Valentine's with your partner, colleagues, family or/and friends. We had a swell time with Praiz at Ribbons and roses and  RicHassani gave a spectacular show at Lover's corner. If you missed out on the highlights of the events then you should be sure to follow us on Instagram @thelagosweekender for real time updates from events that you missed.

We are heading into this weekend strong! There is so much happening in town, you should scroll down to see!

Live Lagos!

Friday 23rd

AFRICAN HERITAGE WEEK AT RSVP

Aye! will be mixing on the night! NAGO is Inspired by the struggles of the west african slaves in celebration of the AHW.
VENUE: RSVP restaurant, 9, Eletu Ogabi, Adeola Odeku, Victoria Island
TIME: 9pm till late
ENTRY: RSVP @rsvplagos

THE WALKING STICK STAGE PLAY

                                 

VENUE: TerraKulture, Tiamiyu Savge street, Ahmadu Bello  way, Victoria Island.

TIME:7.30pm/ Sat&Sun 3.00pm and 7.30pm

ENTRY: From N5000

ANIMATE OLD LAGOS

Animate Lagos is s project 

A friday night of old Lagos themed performance parts including Live music, Art and video installations, Jam sessions and more.

VENUE:Glover Memorial hall, Marina 

TIME: 6pm

ENTRY: free

JUST KALINE CONCERT SERIES

The Just Kaline concert series kicks off on Friday 23rd and every last friday of the month! 

VENUE: The Studio by Polly Alakija, Parkview, Ikoyi

TIME:

ENTRY:

57 AT POLO CLICQ ON THE NIGHT

VENUE: Lagos Polo club, Ikoyi

TIME:10.00pm

ENTRY:RSVP

Saturday 24th

AN EVENING WITH OMAWUMI AT HARD ROCK CAFE

VENUE: Hard rock cafe, water corporation drive, Victoria Island

TIME: 8.00pm

ENTRY: Table fpr four at N100,000 and Table for 6 at N150,000

DAYDREAM POOL CLUB WATER LOO 

VENUE: Landmark Towers(ember creek)

TIME: 12.00noon

ENTRY:  Free but better to RSVP

 DANCE GATHERING 2018 BROAD STREET INVASION

There will be a performance showcase on braod street Commemorating the Dance Gathering 2018 

VENUE: Broad street, Marina

TIME:4.00pm

ENTRY: Free and open to all

 LASHES AND CHOCOLATE AND NOBLE HILL WINE TASTING

VENUE: 2, Ahamdu Tijani street, Lekki phase 1

TIME:5-7pm

ENTRY: RSVP lucy@noblehill.com

 HOLYHOLLA FESTIVAL

Gospel concert!

VENUE: Freedom Park, Lagos Island

TIME:2pm

ENTRY: Free but Register to attend at holyholla.com/festival

NPA LAGOS POLO TOURNAMENT

 

Second week of the Lagos polo tournament

VENUE: Lagos Poloclub, Ikoyi

TIME:2pm

ENTRY: Invites only

RELE YOUNG CONTEMPORARIES

The final weekend of Rele foundation's Young contemporaries exhibition. Abisola Gbadamosi teaches water colour tricks.

VENUE: Rele Gallery, 5, military street, Onikan, Lagos island

TIME: 2-6pm

ENTRY: Free

Sunday 25th

CHRONICLES OF USHBEBE

VENUE: Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island

TIME: 7pm

ENTRY: From 5000 

IS THAT JAZZ MOVIE SCREENING

 

VENUE: Jazzhole, 168, awolowo road, Ikoyi

TIME: 5pm

ENTRY: N1,500

ART MEETS LIFESTYLE

Arts, music and everything in between at Mydrim Gallery

VENUE: Mydrim gallery, 74b, Norman williams,  Awolowo road, Ikoyi

TIME:4pm

ENTRY: Free entry

PGM LIVE

We Plug good music Live limited edition featuring Funbi, Lindsey Abudei, Phrance and more

VENUE: Alba Lounge, 1, Anifowose street, Victoria island

TIME: 6pm

ENTRY: N3000 available at www.thepgmclub.com

THE FIRST REUNION POOL PARTY WITH DJ SPINALL

VENUE: /ember creek, Landmark towers, water corporation drive, Victoria Island

TIME: 12noon

ENTRY: free RSVP is advised

 LIVE.LAGOS!

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Things to do in Lagos this weekend! Feb 18th /19th

It's been a lovey dovey week! (This is us trying to avoid the  'Love is in the air' cliche) Hope you all got up to something nice for Valentine's day? That's if you were not watching the match or praying in church.

If that was your case then we got you still as the Valentine's groove continues this weekend! Infact we think its better because you get to skip all the rush of the actual Valentine's day and really spend quality time with your partner and we heard traffic was insane on that day.

So back to our regular updates. There are several  events happening in Lagos this weekend especially something that suits everyone's interest. So take advantage of our list!

Live Lagos!

Saturday 17th

SILENT DISCO BOAT CRUISE

Venue: Prest Boat club, Lekki

Time:To be disclosed at registration

Tip:It's a silent disco boat cruise experience. Singles are welcome.

Weekend Way: Things to do in Lagos this weekend!

Hey guys! It's another Weekend and we are excited! Lagos is gradually regaining it's Buzz! It's Valentine's day in a few and we have ideas plans on how to enjoy the season with your partner. Stay peeled for our next post! 

This Saturday is Lagos City Marathon which means all roads will be shut for a while. 

The starting point will be at the front of the National Stadium Surulere opposite Teslim Balogun Stadium. The finishing point will be at the sales office of Eko Atlantic on Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island. The 42km race will start 6.30am while the 10km fun race will start at 8.30am from the Lekki Toll gate. This means that major roads will be shut between 6am to 1pm. So make plans for  your movement.

In all of this, don't forget to Live Lagos!

Friday 9th 

TASTING WHISKEY X SILENT DISCO

Venue: The Grill MAll, 7A, Admiralty road, Lekki Phase 1

Time:8pm

Tip:Headsets are not free so come with N2500 to enjoy music. Tasting fee is also N2000 per glass. Have Fun!

BUDGET WEEKEND: Budget friendly things to do in Lagos this weekend!

Hey guys!

We are back to regular programming!

We had a wild, wild, live December so we had to take a long well deserved holiday! 

We know, you missed us, and we do miss you too. That's why we are back fully and more juiced up. We sre so gassed about 2018 and all the good things our city has to offer this year.

Thank you for sticking around in 2017 and we promise this year will be even greater you needd to see our plans! 

So excited to be bringing you the events around town this weekend. We know this month has been unnecessarily long(it's been like we've done the whole year already) Just hang in there, January will be over soon! You need not break the bank to have fun this weekend. Thankfully, there are several events that you can attend without an entry fee this weekend including an almost free concerton the mainland! 

Live Lagos!

Friday 26th 

DANCE WITH ME EXHIBITION