263 Gig Guide Friday 19 August
By Nightlife
Got no plans for the weekend? You’ll be struggling for a free hour once you’ve checked out our guides to things to do this weekend. From our selection of the hottest, not to miss gigs in Harare to debut performances and snazzy out of town events.
Like Lauren Oliver puts it, “Fridays are the hardest in some ways: you’re so close to freedom.” So go ahead worry not and plan your 48 hours of freedom right here.
These are our top pick for events this weekend.
Dandaro Inn
Dandaro Inn in the Exhibition Park tonight hosts Peter Moyo who celebrates his birthday supported by Dendera Crooner Tryson Chimbetu.
Jazz 24/7
The uptown bar will tonight see two of the urban groove movement’s pioneers Alexio Kawara and Nesto take turns to entertain patrons at the bar situated at corner Sam Nujoma Street and Robson Manyika Avenue in Harare. The show will start at 8 p.m.
City Sports Bar
City Sports Bar tonight hosts the All Star Fridays DJ Assembly dance party featuring an array of mix masters among them DJ Buttler, DJ Switchbass, DJ Lyaness, Star Fm’s DJ Mbale, DJ Slimshow and veteran TK Beatz. The downtown watering hole will tomorrow host veteran rumba outfit Diamond Musica introducing a new set of female dancers that are set to electrify the place. Sunday sees the usual Sunday Service hosted by the DJ Danny, fans will also be treated to some panstula madness with Crazy Boys taking turns to entertain guests. Peter Moyo takes to the stage later in the evening.
Joy Centre
The township based bar, situated opposite the iconic Gwanzura Stadium in Highfields tonights host Progress Chipfumo and the Sounds of The Motherlands, The joint will also see Pengaudzoke and heir Faheem Somanje perform at tomorrow concluding the weekend’s line up.
Alick Macheso
The sungura maestro takes to Harare’s Big Apple before the Gungwa hit maker leads his Mberikwazvo outfit to rebranded The Platinum in Mutare. The Platinum was formerly known as Pick ‘n’ Save.
Speed Way Bar, Kadoma
The sleepy town of Kadoma will be treated to top class burnouts with some of the country’s top spinners turning out at the Kadoma Spinfest on Saturday. The event will be hosted at the Speed way bar. Some of the spinners expected include Boss Ice, Cici Boy, Fuzzy Aka Red Lion and Judah a.k.a Ghetto Fabulous.DJ Limoluv will provide entertain at the festival that kicks off at 10am.
Mutangadura Hideout
Former Third Generations backing vocalist Pamela Zulu, known to the masses will on Saturday lead her new outfit The Horses in their debut show at Mutangadura Hideout located along the Beatrice Road.
