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It’s a Week of Writing Masterclasses; Visual Art Shows; Some Live Music; A Film Festival; This Place has a pulsating, cultural vibe …
…Compiled by Noah Ibitoye (+2348038556060), Lucia Ikediashi (+234 802 318 1844) & John O Goetzinger
Contacts: info@bookartville.com; toyin@bookartville.com
OCTOBER 25 – 28, 2023
MOVING PICTURES
BADAGRY FILM FESTIVAL
Presents:
“FILM SCREENING. MASTERCLASS. COCKTAILS. CARNIVALS”
October 25-28, 2023
www.bifif.com
OCTOBER 26, 2023
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LAGOS INTERNATIONAL POETRY FESTIVAL
Presents:
‘How We Do It’; Writing Masterclass with Jericho Brown
Thursday October 26, 2023
Time: 11:00AM
Venue: Alliance Francise
Register @lagospoetryfestival.com/events
OCTOBER 26, 2023
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LAGOS INTERNATIONAL POETRY FESTIVAL
Presents:
‘Writing the Personal’; Creative Non-Fiction Workshop with Bassey Ikpi
Thursday October 26, 2023
Time: 2:00PM
Venue: Alliance Francise
Register @lagospoetryfestival.com/events
OCTOBER 26, 2023
MUSIC
TURAKA JAZZ
Presents:
Wole Jesutome, in Concert at Turaka
Thursday October 26, 2023
Venue: Ebony Life Place, Adetokunbo Ademola Street, VI
Time: 7:00PM
For reservations: +2348149936994, +2348033046560
OCTOBER 26 – 28, 2023
IN THE GALLERY
ABUJA PHOTO FESTIVAL
Presents:
“ABJ/FOTO FEST 2023”
October 26-28, 2023
www.abujaphotofestival.com/register
OCTOBER 26– 28, 2023
MOVING PICTURES
AFRICA INTERNATIONAL HORROR FILM FESTIVAL
Theme:
“STORIES WITHOUT BORDERS”
October 26-28, 2023
Film Screenings. Masterclasses. Panel Discussions.
www.aihfilmfest.com
aihfilmfest@gmail.com, +2348131587988
OCTOBER 26, 2023
MUSIC
HOV LEKKI
Presents:
“REGGAE & BLUES: EPISODE 2”
Date: October 26, 2023
Time: 10pm
Venue: HOV, 8 Wole Olateju Crescent, off Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1
OCTOBER 27, 2023
IN THE GALLERY
LAGOS PHOTO FESTIVAL
Presents:
SOLO EXHIBITION with the theme:
“GROUND STATE-Fellowship Within the Uncanny”
October 27-November 12, 2023
OCTOBER 27, 2023
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Guest Artists Space (G.A.S.)
Presents:
FREE WRITING AS A TOOL:
“A Writing Workshop by Belinda Kazeem Kaminski”
Date: October 27-, 2023
Time: 11am to 6pm
Contact: info@guestartistsspace.com
OCTOBER 27, 2023
IN THE GALLERY
ODA ART GALLERY
Presents:
“Abe Odedina’s Walk Like a Champion”
Collectors’ Preview: Friday October 27, 2023
Venue: ODA Art Gallery
No 10, Sir Samuel Manuwa Street, Victoria Island
OCTOBER 27, 2023
MUSIC
Femi Slide Entertainment
Presents:
“Afro Fusion Night”
Featuring: Femi Slide & His Idol Band
Date: October 27, 2023
Time: 5pm
Venue: Freedom Park, Cambell Street, Lagos Island
Tickets: 2,000Naira (Individual), 50,000 (Table of Six)
Contact: +2348023839292
OCTOBER 27, 2023
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LAGOS INTERNATIONAL POETRY FESTIVAL
Presents:
From Memory to the Back Seat
A Performance Poetry Workshop with
Nana Asaase
Friday October 27, 2023
Time: 1:00PM
Venue: Alliance Francise
Register @lagospoetryfestival.com/events
OCTOBER 27, 2023
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LAGOS INTERNATIONAL POETRY FESTIVAL
Presents:
Speaking in Other Tongue
A Translation Workshop with Brane Mozetic & Kola Tubosun
Friday October 27, 2023
Time: 11:AM
Venue: Alliance Francise
Register @lagospoetryfestival.com/events
OCTOBER 28, 2023
MUSIC
EniObanke
Presents:
“Beautiful Nubia Live In Concert Ibadan”
Date: October 28, 2023
Time: 5pm – 9pm
Venue: 1, Soun Ajagungbade Avenue. Bodija.
Tickets: 5,000Naira [From October 22, 2023]
Contact: 08137755008 [Tickets must be bought before the date]
OCTOBER 29, 2023
MUSIC
Freedom Park Lagos
Presents:
“October Lambada with Jide Chord”
Date: October 29, 2023
Time: 4pm
Venue: Freedom Park Lagos, Campbell Street, Lagos Island.
Ticket: 1,000Naira
OCTOBER 29, 2023
IN THE GALLERY
FRESCO
Presents:
“YOUNG CONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKERS”
Nneka Chima, Yadichinma Ukoho-Kalu, Nkem Okwuechime, Tosin Oyeniyi, Wanger Ayu
Dates October 29 to November 5, 2023Time: 3pm
Venue: 16, Kofo Abyomi Street, Victoria Island
Curator walkthrough: Sunday, October 29, 4-5pm; Thursday, November 2, 4-5pm, 5-6pm; Sunday November 6, 4-5pm
RSVP: hello@fresco.world
OCTOBER 29, 2023
IN THE GALLERY
ONE ART GALLERY
Presents:
“ARTBATTLE, LAGOS”
12 ARTISTS, 3 ROUNDS, 1 CHAMPION
Time: 3pm
Venue: ONE Art Gallery
2/5 Idowu Ajao St, Anthony Village, Lagos
OCTOBER 29, 2023
IN THE GALLERY
GALARI
Presents:
“WHILE WE LIVE, WE RE NOT STRONG”
A Group Exhibition featuring:
Ola Atunbi, Ehinomen Okoeki,
Onesa Oruoghor, Olushola Olajobi
Derek Jaykem Jombo Ogboi
Oluwayemisi Abejide Akingbola
Date: Opening: October 29; Closing:November 12, 2023
Venue: GALARI, No. 30 Oluwaleimu Street, off Allen Avenue, Ikeja
OCTOBER 29, 2023
IN THE GALLERY
HOURGLASS GALLERY
Presents:
A Bruce Onobrakpeya Special
“From independence to Festac”
An exhibition of rare Bruce Onobrakpeya rare deep etchings from 1960 to 1977
Date: Opening: October 29; Closing:November 10, 2023
Venue: HOURGLASS, 979 Saka Jojo St, Victoria Island 106104, Lagos
OCTOBER 31, 2023
MUSIC/PAGES
TARUWA Cambridge
Presents:
An evening of Music, Spoken Word & Conversations
Date: October 31; 2023
Time: 6pm
Venue: Museum of Archeology & Anthropology
Downing Street, Cambridge, CB2 32Z
OCTOBER 31, 2023
THE STAGE
ABUJA INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL
Presents:
“THE TORN PETAL”
Written by Teresa Oyibo Ae meh, Adapted & Directed by Jerry Adesewo
Performed by Arojah Royal Theatre
Date: October 31, 2023
Time: 6pm
Venue: Mambaah Café, Maitama Amusement Park, Abuja
OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 2, 2023
MOVING PICTURES
USP BRAND MANAGEMENT
Presents:
“GET ANIMATED”
7th Season of the Lagos International Festival of Animation “LIFANIMA 2023”
October 31-November 2, 2023
Film Screening. Animation Workshop. Cocktail Party & Awards
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
IN THE GALLERY
THOUGHT PYRAMID / MYDRIM GALLERY
Present:
Body, Blue & Beyond
An art exhibition by Peju Layiwola
Date: November 1, 2023
Time:3pm, at Thought Pyramid Art Centre; Opening of the exhibition: Body, Blue & Beyond
96, Norman Williams Street, Ikoyi
Time:4pm-7pm at Mydrim Gallery; opening and celebration of a Fashion Show
74, Norman Williams Street, Ikoyi
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
MONEY IN CULTURE
ABUJA INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL AND AWARDS
Present:
WORKSHOP: Maximising & Monetising Your Arts
Featuring: Husayn Zaguru, Rodney Omeokachie (Young God), Abdul- Rahman Baba Saibo
Date: November 1, 2023
Time:4pm,
Venue: Brazillian Embassy Theatre, Abuja
Register here to have a seat: https:tinyurl.com/ABITFA2023Workshop, +2348182005597
abitfa@arojahtheatre.com
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
MUSIC
EniObanke | Alliance Française
Presents:
“Beautiful Nubia Live in Concert Ilorin”
Date: November 3, 2023
Time: 5pm – 9pm
Venue: Alliance Française, Opposite Ministry of Agriculture, GSS Roundabout, Old Jebba Road.
Tickets: 3,000Naira [Until October 27, 2023]
5,000Naira [From October 28, 2023]
Contact: 08137755008 [Tickets must be bought before the date]
NOVEMBER 13- 19, 2023
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The Committee for Relevant Art (CORA)
Presents:
25TH Annual Edition of the
LAGOS BOOK & ART FESTIVAL
Theme: The Reset: History and The Darkling Plain
Book Readings, Art Exhibitions, Kiddies’ Workshops, Drama Performances, Live MusicDate: November 13-19, 2023
Time: 10am-6pm
Venue: Freedom Park, Campbell Street, Lagos Island
NOVEMBER 25, 2023
MUSIC
Praise Affairs International
Presents:
Gospel Reggae Dance with Ruggedman
For more info: +2348023588560
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
MUSIC
SHIMMERS & 09:16
Presents:
“IRIE VIBES FEST”
Date: November 23, 2023
Time: 5pm – 10pm
Venue: FREEDOM PARK LAGOS
DECEMBER 9, 2023
MUSIC
HARMONY ENTERTAINMENT
Presents:
“Harmony Creative Festival”
Date: December 9, 2023
Time: 5pm – 9pm
Venue: IKEJA CITY MALL, IKEJA
DECEMBER 17 – DECEMBER 20, 2023
VILLAGE ARTS & FILM FESTIVAL
Presents:
VILLAGE ARTS & FILM FESTIVAL
Date: December 17-20, 2023
Venue: Beland Swiss International
Hospital Junction & Port Harcourt Road
Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Contact:www.villaffest.com
