Joanna James
Colombo, Sri Lanka's beloved commercial hub is a city with many moods. So if you're here and in the mood to experience something fun and exciting, here are a few weekly Colombo events to check out.
You like Jazz? Then here's the perfect place to spend that well-deserved Friday night out. Cloud Cafe, a popular Friday night haunt for many, hosts this weekly musical event from 7 pm to 11 pm. Sip on a delicious cocktail and move to the sensuous notes created by a lineup of veterans such as Revel Craig on Guitar/Vocals, Ray Gomes on Bass, Dilukshi Sirimane on Piano/Vocals and Dilshan on Drums.
This is no ordinary quiz night! The Colombo Courtyard Boutique Hotel together with Dominic Kellar, the face behind the iconic comedy character Honorable Pusswedilla brings you a quiz night that is truly one-of-a-kind! Not only can you have a fun time testing out the powers of your mind, but you can also take part in exciting competitions and win some sweet deals. So get together with your buddies and head over to the hotel's Amber Poolside.
Good Market is a place where you can feel good and taste some seriously good food at the same time. Every Saturday between the hours of 10 am to 6 pm, the Good Market in Colombo takes place in the Nuga Tree Car Park that's right in the back of the Ministry of Sports at the Colombo Racecourse. Started as a mission to be "good for people and good for the planet", the Good Market presents a range of diverse products such as food, handcrafts, and clothing that are "good for our environment, our communities, and our health".
Impress your date with some serious cocktail mixing moves! Loft Lounge Bar, a beloved watering hole in the city, presents Mixology. Learn the great arts of cocktail making by Loft Bar's Mixologist, Lahiru De Silva, who will train you on pouring and mixing skills, how to pair alcohol and liqueurs and make four different cocktails that include classic cocktails, signature cocktails, and shooters! So if you wish to learn the secrets make a reservation by calling +94 77 302 0703
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