Hey there,

Welcome to a very special edition of Pulse Picks. Every week, no matter where you live in Nigeria, we help you answer the weekend-long question, “What do I do this weekend?”

We want you to go out into the world and make precious memories, but we know some of you are introverts who stay home all weekend, that’s why we have something for you. Read this newsletter to the end to find out.

But first, here are our five best event picks:

Top 5 Picks

Friday

Saturday

3. African Knockout Championship

Nigerian UFC legend Kamaru "The Nigerian Nightmare" Usman is organising this boxing event. It will feature 36 fighters from 15 African countries, 10 professional fights, a celebrity DJ, entertainment breaks, refreshments, and beer. Tickets are N15,000.

Sunday

Let’s get into other exciting events happening:

Friday

6. Lagos Theatre Festival Showcase 

One of the best ways to have a true Lagos experience is to attend a live theatrical performance. This showcase is going down at Freedom Park, Hospital Road. It’s free but register below.

7.  Luxury Friday 

For the party people, check out this party going down at Brixton Night Club, Lekki-Ajah.

8. Hype and bottles

Here’s another party for the party people on the Lagos mainland. Check out this party happening at Deskkipclub Egbeda.

9. Ladies Karaoke Night 

Girls just want to have fun, and they will at Black Olive Bistro, Kado, Abuja. It’s free, but you can make reservations below.

10. Unlimited Cocktails 

There’s nothing as fun as unlimited cocktails. With N15,000, you can drink all you want at Rooftop Admiralty Mall Lekki Phase 1.

11. Pregame Fridays

Relax with good music, drinks, and fun company at The Vault, Victoria Island.

SATURDAY

12. The Sisters

Terrakulture’s lawn is a haven for theatre lovers. Chill and watch live play at Terrakulture, Victoria Island. Tickets are only N5,000.

13. Pop Up

Come and shop till you drop at the Marriot Hotel Ikeja. It’s totally free.

14. Red Cup Party

If you are interested in partying like it’s 2012, then check out this party at Deskkippclub in Egbeda, Lagos.

15. Rave Fest

A festival of music, fashion, and comedy for Abuja peeps. It’s going down at Laguna Hub, Mabushi, Abuja. Tickets cost N3,000.

16. Singles Party

All the singles in Port Harcourt are expected to be at Lush Gardens, Elekahia Housing Estate. Tickets are N3,250.

17. Health Fair

You know what they say: health is wealth. Check out this free mental health checkup, eye, dental, and cancer screening. It’s going down at Landmark Centre, Oniru.

18. House House House 

House parties are certainly thrilling. This party is happening at an undisclosed location in Maitama, Abuja. Make reservations and get tickets for N5,000.

SUNDAY

19. Paint and sip + Karaoke 

How relaxing and fun are sip and paint events? They are quite relaxing! Check out this sip, paint, and karaoke at Bamboo Lounge Welkin, Ikeja. It costs just N7,000.

20. Bra Fit Fest

If you need new bras and lingerie at discounted prices for yourself or a loved one, check out this free event at Lenox Mall, Lekki Phase 1.

21. The Adventure with Rexque

Do you live in Delta State? Then attend this games, music, food, and networking event at Relax Bar/Lounge and Club, Delta, for just N3,000.

22. Games Fest

Are you a big fan of video games? Do you live in Abuja? Then this event is for you. Play games and win cash worth up to $1,200. Tickets are N5,000.

Movie Recommendations For The Weekend

For those who want to stay home all weekend and watch movies, we are letting you in on the best movies and series showing right now:

The best movies and series to stream are:

1. Mr. and Miss Smith (Prime Video)

2. Ebuka Turns Up Africa (Prime Video)

3. Bloom Boys (Prime Video)

4. Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre (Netflix)

5. Avatar: The Last Airbender (Netflix)

6. Skinny Girl in Transit (YouTube)

The best movies showing in cinemas:

1. The Beekeeper

2. All is Fair in Love

3. Dune 2

4. Madame Web