This Weekend, The GC Goes Outside

August 28, 2025

Hi there,

“A good friend knows all your stories. A best friend was there when they happened.”

Friendship in Lagos is its own love language. It’s your guy sending you that “we’re outside tonight” text on a Friday evening. It’s your girl holding your phone to capture your best angles or holding you up when the cocktails hit harder than expected. It’s the random “Are you around?” that somehow turns into a full-blown experience.

But here’s the thing: not many squads make it out of the group chat. Plans live and die between “We need to go out soon” and “Who’s even free?” This weekend is your sign to finally break the cycle, get the crew outside, and turn all that banter into actual memories.

Lucky for you, we’ve lined up events that will do more than get you out of the group chat. They’ll give you new stories to bring back in. 

Let’s get into it.

Friday

1. SUMMER ’25

Upbeat Center, Lekki Phase 1 | 6:00 pm | ₦8,200

That “we should do something active” chat from weeks ago? This is your chance. Summer ’25 mixes music, games, and high energy that’ll have your whole crew sweating, laughing, and posting Insta stories before the night even starts.

2. THE GATHERING

The Emoji Penthouse, Yaba | 7:00 PM | ₦10,000

You know those GC debates about who has the best music taste? Settle it here. The Gathering brings DJs, rooftop energy, and the kind of Lagos skyline views that make you glad you left the house. Perfect for squad selfies you’ll keep recycling all year.

3. LAGOS SUMMER FIESTA

Muri Okunola Park, VI | 12:00 PM | ₦3,340

Food stalls, live bands, market finds, Lagos Summer Fiesta is basically a day-long excuse to wander, snack, and bump into everyone you haven’t seen since Detty December. Tag your “outside” partner-in-crime and go make it a linkup.

4. RHYTHM X BOZÈ

Hard Rock Cafe, VI | 6:00 PM | ₦4,900

When the GC says, “Let’s go somewhere with the right energy,” this is what they mean. Rhythm X Bozè serves live performances, beachside breeze, and the tone you need for the unplanned after-party. Don’t be shocked if y’all leave with new friends.

5. FRIDAY VIGIL

Red Bar Lagos, Lekki Phase 1 | 8:00 PM | ₦7,000

Not a church vigil, but you’ll still be up till the morning. Deep house, hypnotic beats, and a crowd that knows how to keep the energy going. One of those nights where “Let’s leave early” is the first promise you’ll break.

SATURDAY

6.  FIRE & SAND – Summer Party

Kyma Beach, Elegushi | 7:00 PM | ₦7,660

That “let’s hit the beach” plan that’s been sitting in the GC? Fire & Sand is how you finally make it happen. Think sunset, music, and sand between your toes with the whole squad in shades (matching or not).

7.  WITH THE MOST & FRIENDS

Jameson Yard | 2:00 PM | ₦5,000

The day party with live sets, drinks flowing, and bumping into people you haven’t seen in a while, but you’re both free to gist this time.

8.  GAMES + MOVIE HANGOUT

Twin Waters Towers, VI | 12:30 PM | Free

For the crew that wants to do something wholesome at least once a month, this event serves board games, laughter, and a movie to wind down.

9. CHANNEL CHAOS (Silent Disco + BYOB)

Adekunle Fajuyi Way, Ikeja GRA | 7:00 PM | ₦5,500

Three DJs, three channels! Bonus: it’s BYOB, so you already know the pregame will be chaotic.

10. ASC3NSION BY ACTIVITY FEST: GALACTIC TEMPLES

Balmoral Gardens, VI | 7:00 PM | ₦10,900

A cosmic escape from the GC’s usual hangouts. Think immersive setups, themed music, and enough lights for 100 Instagram stories.

11. BYOB – LAST DAYS OF SUMMER EDITION

Vogue Beach, Oniru | 4:00 PM | ₦10,000

Because summer isn’t over till the GC says it is. A full day of sun, music, and passing the bottle.

12. TOTE ‘N’ SIP

Puzzle Hub, Yaba | 3:00 PM | ₦12,000

Craft + cocktails + conversation = a GC-friendly afternoon that ends with everyone holding their own masterpiece.

13. MAINLAND BLOCK PARTY

Secret Garden, Ikeja | 6:00 PM | ₦7,500

The GC’s “link up on the mainland” talk finally gets real. Mainland Block Party brings a mix of music, food, and Lagos street fashion in one spot.

SUNDAY

14. LAGOS TRIVIA NIGHT

POP Landmark, VI | 5:00 PM | ₦15,850

Y'all finally have a place to prove who’s really the “fact guy” and who’s been Googling secretly. Drinks, banter, and bragging rights included.

15. JE KA JO

The Vault Social House, VI | 8:00 PM | Free

Sometimes the love language is dance, and here's where it happens this Sunday. Free entry, good music, and no agenda beyond moving till your feet protest.

You’re my friend too, so consider this a friendly request: share this link with your crew so they never miss the fun. The more friends in the loop, the bigger and better the stories we all get to tell.

See you and the crew outside,

Southpaw