Ever had that awful feeling when you reach the end of the work week and realise you haven't made any plans for the weekend? Well we've got you sorted this time. Have a peek below for our recommendations on things you can get up to this weekend.
Grease Yaka Returns
The sequel to 2014's outstanding “Grease Yaka", directed by Ruwanthie de Chickera. "Grease Yaka Returns" is a black comedy about what happens when fears takes over our lives! This satire features fresh characters and situations ripe for our greasy villain to exploit.
When: Friday, 17th August
Where: Lionel Wendt, Guildford Crescent, Colombo 7
Concert: Carnatic Comfort Zone
The Berlin based German-Sri Lankan group, Carnatic Comfort Zone, are part of the Global Music Academy. Led by the charismatic Sri Lankan singer and percussionist Manickam Yogeswaran, Carnatic Comfort Zone explores South Asian music traditions through Yogeswarans music, which combines the poetry of Rabindranath Tagore and compositions based on the ancient Thirrukural text using some of the more unusual modes of the Melakarta with modal harmony, improvisation and funky bass lines.
When: Friday, 17th August
Where: Goethe Institut, Gregory's Road, Colombo 7
Mosh Scream Rock – XIII
Calling all metal heads! Mosh Scream Rock is back with their 13th edition. There will be one stage, 6 artists. We will see you in the pit!
Line up inlcudes the following:
Fallen In Sanity
Stringfield
Mad Scientist
ABYSS
STIGMATA
Gravity
When: Saturday, 18th August
Where: Shalika Hall, Park Road, Narahenpita
Cinnamon Life Presents Colombo Music Festival
Watch Shaggy, Maxi Priest, Diana King and Big Mountain take on the main stage to bring to life a Caribbean Night amidst a range of other activities to keep you grooving from 3.00pm onwards.
When: Saturday, 18th August
Where: Havelock Sports Ground, Colombo 5
Japanese Ink Art Workshop 18 & 19 August
Meet Japanese Artist Ikuko Deguchi for a ceramic art workshop. Ikuko Deguchi is well known for her Japanese ink painting and ceramic art. If you are an art lover or possess any interest in ceramics, this workshop is for you. This is an open event for kids and adults.
When: Saturday, 18th August
Where: Co45, 45/4A, Horton Place, Colombo 7
Supermarket Mania 2018
Shop till you drop this Sunday. If you are between the ages of 16 – 25, prepare yourself for the most intense trolley race of your life as we hit the supermarkets for Supermarket Mania 2018! Head down to the Cinnamon Gardens Baptist Church on the 19th of August at 12.30 pm for an unforgettable afternoon!
When: Sunday, 19th August
Where: Cinnamon Gardens Baptist Church, 120, Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 7
Well then, that's all for now. For the whole list of events, visit KARAMU