Weekend Proggie

This weekend, we return with your guide to what is happening where and when. While Kwita Izina is certainly this weekend’s main event, there are plenty of activities to do that have nothing whatsoever to do with gorillas Kevin Lyttle @ Musanze StadiumSoca star Kevin Lyttle is performing today at Musanze Stadium. Tanzania’s Ali Kiba will join the ‘Turn me on’ musician in a fun filled show. Local musicians, Jay Polly, Knowless, Rafiki and King James will also be there to entertain you as you prepare for the gorilla naming ceremony tomorrow.Free entrance and the gates open at 3pm.East Africa Artworks @ Umubano HotelFor the second time, Isoko Arts Rwanda and the Ministry of Culture and Sports have organised Hello East Africa, an International Artworks Exhibition. The weeklong event kicks off today and all you art lovers shouldn’t miss out. Its starts at 6pm!Summer Pool Party @ Luxury HotelRwandans decided long time ago to introduce the ‘summer’ season. Tomorrow, those of you who would like to chill at the poolside while listening to great music are invited to join DJ Eric Smooth at Luxury Hotel in Kimironko (kwa Mushimire). It’s free entrance and also free admission. Lots of drinks, food (BBQ) and games await you, Dress Code: Swimsuits and Bikinis. 1pm is the time.Summer Bash @ The ManorAnother ‘summer’ party going on today is at The Manor Hotel in Nyarutarama. The bash that will take place at O’Connell’s Nightclub in the hotel will also feature performances by Darkecy who’ll drop his mix-tape dubbed ‘Major Pain’ at midnight.Apart from music by DJ Danches there’s also free Hawaiian cocktail. Entrance Fee is Rwf 3000 and free for ladies before 11pm.Camping @ Red Rocks MusanzeRed Rocks Cultural Centre in Kinigi is the place to be for those of you who would like to sleep outdoors while listening to traditional songs played by various local troupes. The centre is home to local paintings, basket weaving and banana beer production; you can’t miss out.Crazy Night @ Volcano Lounge‘Crazy Night of the Gorillas’ is taking place in Musanze’s Volcano Lounge. The night is a chance for guests to relax, dance and share drinks. It will feature a raffle and music from local DJs. Prizes to be won include permits to visit the mountain gorillas, golden monkeys and chimpanzees.Pubs and Restaurants most pubs around Kigali usually hire DJs to play music especially on Friday and Saturday. You can either dance or socialise with friends over drinks and food.

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Weekend Proggie