EVENTS
Bayimba International festival @ National Theatre
The 9th edition of the annual Bayimba International Festival starts today at the National Theatre and will be climaxing on Sunday. The three-day event will see artistes such as American hip-hop artiste Akua Naru, Ronald Mayinja, MoRoots, Chris Evans, Mathias Walukagga, Willy Mukabya, Kazibwe Kappo, Fred Ssebbale and gospel artiste Exodus. There will also be dance, theatre, film, and visual arts and entrance is only 5k a day.
Ivodrous Luyima in concert @ Sharing Hall
Gospel artiste Ivodrous will have his ‘Am a believer album launch’ at Nsambya Sharing Hall tonight. He will perform alongside Pr Bugembe, Betty Nakibuuka, Florence Rukundo, Joy Tendo, Justin Naboosa. Entrance fee is 50k Gold, 30k Silver, 20k Bronze and 10k for children.
Coopy Bly live in concert @ MTN Arena, lugogo
Dubbed ‘One last Time’, artiste Coopy Bly will have his concert tomorrow evening at MTN arena, Lugogo from 5pm to 11pm. Tickets will go for Shs10,000 for ordinary, Shs30,000 for VIP and Shs500,000 for a VVIP table of 10. Also expect Wilson Bugembe, Ruyonga, Holy Keane, Robinsan, Levixone, Jackie Senyonjo, Canaan Gents, Cooper & Gway, Martin Sekku, and many more artistes.
Mixtape party @ Laftaz
DJs Roja and Slick Stuart will hold their third mixtape party tomorrow at Laftaz swimming pool area. The two will play jams ranging from Hip Hop, Reggae, dancehall, techno and others. Fee is 20k ordinary and 500k for VIP tables. Also stand a chance to win a mixtape CD.
Hijab Fashion @ Lugogo Conference Hall
The Hijab Fashion Show is happening tomorrow at the UMA Conference Hall Lugogo with the theme ‘Promoting, appreciating and understanding hijab’. The event starts at 10am and ends at 6pm. Guest of honour is Hajat Mariam Mutalaga and gold tickets cost Shs100,000 while Silver costs Shs15,000.
Kapalaga Beibe in Concert @ Obligato
Kapalaga will have his Ndabirawa Tindirio concert tonight at Club Obligato starting at 7pm till late. Entry fee is 10k and 30k VIP. Artistes David Lutalo, King Saha, Da New Eagles, Golden production, Ziza Bafana and Mary Batta among others will curtain-raise.
Miss Social Media Finale @ Golf Course Hotel
The long wait is over as the Miss Social Media finale will be happening tonight at Golf Course Hotel. Artistes Naava Grey and Ruyonga will perform and entry fee is 50k Gold and 30k Silver.
BARS/NIGHTCLUBS
Grand Opening – The Establishment
Establishment, just next to Club Guvnor is opening its doors tonight and Chameleone will headline and Malaika Joy will perform too. Entrance is 20k. There will also be snacks, drinks on the house and prizes for the best dressed. It will be a red carpet affair.
The roll call party @ Club Valencia
Club Valencia next to Kadic Hospital presents the ‘Roll call party’ where free drinks will be served from 6pm to 8pm. Free parking space and live Premier League games will be part of the evening. Entry fee is only 5k for the gents while ladies enter free. Dress code is black and gold.
Media Party @ Space Lounge
All media practitioners, Space Lounge is the place to be for the media party. Come interact, mingle and get contacts with other journalists. There will be plenty of eats and drinks. Entrance is by invite and party starts at 7pm.
Fiesta Fire Friday @ Cayenne
Dubbed ‘A night for the A-class’, Cayenne presents the Fiesta Fire Friday tonight featuring Kenyan Fire Jugglers with music played by DJs Roja and Slick Stuart. Party starts at 8pm and entrance is free. Come ready to wiggle to the latest jams while sipping on drinks and eats at affordable prices.
Compiled by Isaac Ssejjombwe
Cinemas
Century Cinemax, Acacia Mall
Ben Hur 3D (PG13)-12pm /2.30pm /5pm / 7.30pm & 10pm, Bridget Jone’s Baby(R) – 5pm & 7.30pm
When The Bough Breaks (PG 13)-10pm, Sully (PG13) – 8pm, Nine Lives (PG) – 11.30am/ 1.30pm & 3.30pm, Mechanic: Resurrection (R) – 5.30pm & 10pm, Ice Age: Collision Course 3D (All Ages) – 11am*/ 1pm & 3pm, Pink (Hindi with English subtitles )-12pm/2.30pm & 7.30pm, Raaz Reboot (Hindi with English subtitles). 5pm/10pm.
*Shows on weekends and public holidays only.
TICKET PRICES:
Shs10,000 (2D & 3D) Monday, Shs15,000 (2D & 3D) Tues – Wednesday, Shs12,000 (2D & 3D) Thursday, Shs20,000 (2D & 3D) Friday – Sunday and applicable on public holidays, Shs8,000 re-usable polarised 3D Glass
Kids card: Shs10,000/= kids movies all week, age below 12 years.
Century Cinemax, Metroplex Mall Naalya
Ben Hur (3D): 2pm, 4:30pm, 7:15pm, 9:30pm, Bridget Jone’s Baby(R): 2:15pm, 5:3pm, 9:15pm, When The Bough Breaks (PG 13): 7:30pm, 9:30pm, Sully: 7;30pm, Nine Lives: 12:15pm, 4pm, Mechanic: Resurrection: 5.40pm, Star Trek: 12pm, Ice Age: Collision Course (3D): 10:30am (Weekend), 12:15pm, K3nt & Kat3: 2pm & 3pm.
TICKET PRICES:
2D Ticket – 17K (with 500ml Soda)
3D Ticket – 19K(with 500ml Soda)
V.I.P Ticket – 27K (with VIP Combo)
NUMAX CINEMA, VICTORIAL MALL,
ENTEBBE
Bridget Jones’s Baby (2D): 8pm, Ben-Hur (3D): 8pm, Sully (2D): 5pm, Star Trek (3D) 5pm.
TICKET PRICES:
Monday (2D&3D), Shs10,000 for both children and adults, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (2D & 3D), Shs15,000 for adults, Shs10,000 for children.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and public holidays (2D,3D), Shs18,000 for adults, children, Shs10,000. Prices include free popcorn.
3D Glasses – Shs8,000 each, VIP – Shs30,000 with free drink and a snack. The only cinema with Dolby Surround 7.1 in Uganda.
Theatre
Waguan Boston @ Freedom City
Fresh from abroad, the Ebonies are at Freedom City this Sunday with a play titled ‘Waguan Boston Kyabise’ featuring top comedians MC Mariachi and Ssebakigye. Entrance is 15k and 25k upstairs. Don’t miss Dr Bosa, Sharon, Barnabas, Mrs Gaava and others.
Badawa @ Bat Valley Theatre
This evening and tomorrow for two shows, Bakayimbira dramactors will hold their latest play titled ‘Badawa’ featuring Lady Aisha, Andrew Benon Kibuuka, Charles Ssenkubuge Siasa and others for only Shs20,000. The play will show at 2pm and 7pm all weekend.
Upcountry
Holiday Makers’ carnival @Thatch gardens Mbale
Thatch Gardens presents the Holiday makers carnival this Saturday. Do not miss dancing, miming, poetry competitions, modelling and lots of prizes to be won. There will be lots of fun and music by Mbale’s finest DJs Meddy, Rogie and Levy. The party starts at 10am till midnight. Entrance is 10k ordinary and 20K VIP.
Pacific hotel, Kapchorwa
Are you looking for comfortable accommodation, delicious meals, assured security services and ample parking space? Then Pacific Hotel is the place to be. Rooms are fully connected to Dstv, telephone and laundry services are at affordable prices and you get a great view of Sipi Falls and Mt Elgon National Park.
Club 24-7, Lira
It is Super Saturday at Club 24-7, Lira. Come dance your stress away as we spin the biggest jams with DJ Dre alongside a team of northern Uganda’s finest DJs. Do not dare be anywhere else than at the northern party arena.?
KLUB K24-MOROTO
This Saturday is Oldies night at Club K24 Moroto. You will be treated to a variety of oldies music and lots of comedy. Beers will be acquired at Shs3,000 and meals will be at negotiable prices. Come have fun.
Bandnite @ Thatch gardens, Mbale
This Saturday is Rhythm City Mbale band night at Thatch Gardens. Come have fun as you listen to cool rythmns from your favourite band group. Beers will be sold at Shs3,000 and sodas at Shs2,000. Entrance is free to whoever has a valid identity card.