Art
Ongoing – Nov 24. When Women Create. A group exhibition curated by Johanes F. Kuwornu Jnr. featuring works by Mary-Jo ‘MJ’ Adjetey, Whitney C. Ernest and Nana Ama Sackey. The show celebrates the power of women’s creativity through painting, digital art, and mixed media. @Tea Baa, La – Accra.
Thu Oct 30 – Sun Nov. 2. Accra Cultural Week. Various activities and events, art exhibitions. Appearing Rituals: An Open Lab of Now for Tomorrow. Curated by Allotey Bruce-Konuah and Ato Annan.
Rooted in his deep connection to Jamestown, Clottey transforms the unlimited space into a living environment that breathes with the sounds, scents and sights of one of Accra’s most iconic neighbourhoods. @Third Floor Galleria Mall, Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City -Accra.
Fri. Nov. 14 – Jan. 2. Art & Soul – Stories we carry. An exhibition on identity, memory, healing & transformation through storytelling. @Dei Centre, Tesano – Accra.
Ongoing – Nov. 30. Behind the Curtains. A solo exhibition curated by Samuella Graham (Samo). @Worldfaze Art Practice, Ground Floor, Ogbojo – Accra.
Community
Fri. Oct. 31 -Nov. 2. Daily. Pilolo – Street Arts Carnival. Bringing back the lost glory of Adabraka. Health walks & aerobics, family games, quiz competition, sales, bazaar & more. @Wadada Spot, Okai Mensah Lane, Adabraka – Accra.
Sun. Nov. 2 – 12:00. Sunday Feast. Celebrate life with the talented Kwanpa Band and your favourite local dishes. @Zen Garden, Labone – Accra.
Cinema
Sun. Nov. 9 – 15:35. Iberoamerican Film Festival. Step into the world of Mexican magical realism. A cinematic journey through silence, memory and the living echoes of the past, based on Juan Rulfo’s legendary novel that inspired Gabriel García Márquez. @Silverbird Cinema, Accra Mall.
Music
Contemporary
Fri. Oct. 31 – 21:00. The Haunted Garden. Halloween night party, a surreal blend of mysticism and revelry alongside food, music & great vibes. @Zen Garden, Labone – Accra.
Fri. Oct. 31 – 20:00. Unhook & Unwind. Celebrating 2 years of juicy goodness and spreading awareness for Breast Cancer Month! Great music, delicious bites and late-night vibes. @80/20 Burger & Fries, East Legon – Accra.
Fri. Oct. 31 – 18:00. The Wind Down. Relax in the soulful breeze alongside food, drinks & music. @Onda Beach, Laboma Beach – Accra.
Wed. Nov. 5 – 21:00. Havanna Groove. The ultimate house music & hiphop experience mid-week party you’ve been waiting. @Front/Back, Osu – Accra.
Thu. Nov. 4 – 20:00. Movie By The Beach. Feel the ocean breeze, taste the flavour and enjoy
timeless cinema under the stars. @Afrikana Beach House, La – Accra.
Fri. Nov. 5 – Nov. 6. Daily. Tidal Rave. The biggest beach festival, live performances, great vibes, non-stop rave plus lots of food & drinks. @La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, La Accra.
Live
Tue. Nov. 4 – 20:30. Palm Wine Music With Kwanpa Band. Serenading you with sweet and indigenous palm wine music. @Zen Garden, Labone – Accra.
Wed. Nov. 5 – 20:00. Jazzy Wednesdays. Soulful live jazz tunes with the city’s finest Labanj Jazz Band. @Exhale Lounge, East Legon – Accra.
Meetings, workshops & expo
Fri. Nov. 1 – Day. GHAT Fair. Ghana’s biggest automobile & transport fair, showcase, connect and grow alongside industry leaders, integrating innovation, safety & sustainability in Ghana’s transport sector. @University of Ghana Sports Stadium, Accra.
Thu. Nov. 20 – Nov. 22. International Beauty & Cosmetic Expo. The prime international trade event dedicated to beauty & cosmetics products. @Accra International Conference Centre.
Mon. Nov. 24 – 26. Daily. Creatives Connect Afrika. An AFCETA forum and festival on tourism, creatives and cultural industries. @La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, La Accra.
Show
Fri. Nov. 14 – 20:00. Nkyinkyim Experience. Nkyinkyim Band live in concert. An unforgettable night of non-stop live in performances from the city’s finest band. National Theatre, Accra.
Fri. Nov. 7 – Reggae & Afro-Roots King, Rocky Dawuni, 4-time Grammy Award nominee & Global Ambassador for UNESCO, supported by Highlife Jazz and Rap Father Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, Rap Doctor Okyeame Kwame & many others are set to shake Accra.
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