Weekend Proggie: Looking for entertainment beyond your living room couch?

After a long and busy week, you probably just want to relieve some of the stress. Are you looking for entertainment beyond your living room couch? Worry not; we have a few suggestions: Kigali Arts Festival 2nd Edition This Sunday, all roads lead to Hotel Villa Portofino for the second edition of the Kigali Arts Festival. It will be a great opportunity for you to understand the depth of the Rwandan culture. The festival will feature a handcraft exhibition, live painting by known art galleries in Kigali including Uburanga, Inema and Ivuka and live music performances. Entrance fee is Rwf3, 000. Turn Up Friday This weekend the Royal Carwash presents ‘Turn Up Friday’; a special mid month event sponsored by Jameson Irish Whisky, featuring various blends of music from DJ Kadir, Ruff Cuts Dj’z, DJ Africa, and DJ Kelly. Entrance is free and if you buy one Jameson 750ml you get two mixers on the house. Don’t miss out. Ubumuntu Art Festival Ubumuntu Art Festival is a four-day annual event giving a platform to different people from across the world to share some of the most pressing issues facing humanity. This time round, the festival will take place at the Kigali Genocide Memorial Amphitheater until Sunday. It is free of charge. Karaoke You can now join Karaoke at Georgie’s in Kacyiru just below PSI offices. These weekly nights start at 8pm till Midnight or slightly after depending on requests flowing in from Karaoke lovers. It is entertainment with a difference with a cosmopolitan clientele choosing from a big number of songs ranging from African to European and American selections. You cannot afford to miss this. Live Music If you are a fan of live music, this is the right Friday plot for you. Bring your friends and family to Hôtel Des Mille Collines for a delicious night buffet while listening to outdoor music performance from 7pm to 10pm. You will never regret this decision. Night life Put on your dancing shoes and check out some of Kigali’s hottest nightclubs; K-Club in Nyarutarama, People’s Club in Kacyiru, Le Must in Kiyovu, Deep Club in Remera, and Envy in Kimihurura are sure to give you a thrill.

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Weekend Proggie: Looking for entertainment beyond your living room couch?