Art
Fri. Oct. 24 – Nov. 24. When Women Create. Curated by Johanes F. Kuwornu Jnr. A group show featuring works by Mary-Jo ‘MJ’ Adjetey, Whitney C. Ernest & Nana Ama Sackey, celebrating the power of women’s creativity through painting, digital art & mixed media. @Tea Baa, La – Accra.
Sat. Oct. 25 – Nov. 30. Behind the Curtains. A solo exhibition curated by Samuella Graham (Samo). @Worldfaze Art Practice, Ground Floor, Ogbojo – Accra.
Community
Ongoing – 26. Daily. Accra Art & Craft Market. Art & craft exhibitions, markets, showcase of local artifacts and goods. @Dubois Centre, Cantonments – Accra.
Sat. Oct. 25 – 09:00. 7even Run Club AM party. Aerobics, running, workouts, live morning jams & great vibes. @Front/Back – Accra.
Sun. Oct. 26 – 12:00. Sunday Feast. Celebrate life with the talented Kwanpa Band and your favourite local dishes. @Zen Garden, Labone – Accra.
Fri. Nov. 7 – Pan African Heritage Museum Gala Night. A fundraising event featuring Reggae & Afro-Roots King, Rocky Dawuni, 4-time Grammy Award nominee & Global Ambassador for UNESCO; alongside by Highlife Jazz and Rap father Gyedu Blay Ambolley; the Rap Doctor Okyeame Kwame & many others are set to shake Accra.
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.
Wed. Oct. 29 – 21:00. Havanna Groove. The ultimate house music & hiphop experience mid-week party you’ve been waiting. @Front/Back, Osu – Accra.
Thu. Oct. 30 – 19:00. OTB Live. Another incredible night featuring electrifying musical performances, special guest appearances and an immersive nightlife experience you won’t forget. @The Republic Bar & Grill, Osu – Accra.
Live
Sat. Oct. 25 – 19:00. Jazz In Africa Festival. The biggest night of Jazz music featuring Ayi Solomon, Dudu Makhoba, Steve Dedi, Tom Braxton & Albino Mbie. @Movenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra.
Tue. Oct. 28 – 20:30. Palm Wine Music with Kwanpa Band. Serenading you with sweet and indigenous palm wine music. @Zen Garden, Labone – Accra.
Wed. Oct. 29 – 20:00. Jazzy Wednesdays. Soulful live Jazz tunes with the city’s finest Labanj Jazz Band. @Exhale Lounge, East Legon – Accra.
Meetings, workshops & expo
Sat. Oct. 25 – 09:00. UK University Expo. Get on-the-spot admission, discover affordable UK universities, learn about post-study work opportunities. @Fiesta Royale Hotel, Accra.
Wed. Oct. 29 – Nov. 1. 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.
Ongoing – 24. Ghana Transport & Logistics Fair. The first-ever Ghana transport and logistics fair where innovation meets opportunity, and Ghana resets its transport future. @World Trade Centre, Accra.
Thu. Nov. 20 – 22. International Beauty & Cosmetic Expo. The prime international trade event dedicated to beauty & cosmetics products. @Accra International Conference Centre.
Show
Fri. Nov. 14 – 20:00. Nkyinkyim Experience. Nkyinkyim Band live in concert. An unforgettable night of non-stop live performances from the city’s finest band. National Theatre, Accra.
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