Not every weekend needs a single plan. Over the next few days, you can move from the cinema to the dance floor, trade the city for a yacht on Lake Kivu, explore Rwandan traditions or catch a concert featuring some of the country's finest female voices. For those who prefer their weekend with a little competition, a Grand Prix screening is also on the calendar. Here is your guide to making the most of the weekend, beginning Friday. ALSO READ: Massamba to perform at Rwandan traditional music showcase ‘Insight’ at Cinema N’ The Hood The weekend opens with cinema. On Friday, October 30, from 6:30 p.m., Ciné Mayaka by IMITANA, the venue at the entrance of Nyamirambo, hosts the premiere of Hakym Reagan’s directorial debut. Michael Sengazi plays Dee, a newly visually impaired man who finds comfort in his hospital job until he meets Eveline (Amanda Akaliza), a woman determined to regain her sight. A Q&A with the filmmakers follows. Tickets start at Rwf3,000. Jiggy Fest If you’d rather spend Friday night on your feet, Jiggy Fest is the louder option. It takes over Atelier du Vin on KN 3 Road from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., an open-air concert with heavy bass and live DJ sets. Fans of Logan Joe and Shemi will feel right at home. Entry is Rwf15,000. ALSO READ: Kivumbi King brings ‘The Evolution of Cyacyana’ to BK Arena ATMOSFERA: Halloween Edition Music and dance event ATMOSFERA returns to Mundi Center on Saturday, October 31, with a Halloween-themed night featuring DJs and live performances. The lineup includes DJ Lamper, DJ Sonia, DJ Infinity, Vegadrift, DJ Reyce, Kem Lion, Tyler and Moogisha. The programme will feature a special performance by Afrogod Team and a traditional Intore dance performance by Abataramyi. The event starts at 8 p.m. Regular admission is Rwf20,000 for the final ticket round. VIP stage access tickets cost Rwf20,000 for the first round, Rwf25,000 for the second round and Rwf30,000 for the final round. Weekend Kids' Playdate If your little ones still have energy after the parade, Tea House Resto has a supervised outdoor festival on both Saturday and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Kids get youth karate, craft workshops and games, while parents relax at the restaurant. Entry is Rwf5,000, or Rwf10,000 with double scoops of ice cream. Kivu Social Escape Now for the grown-ups. Leave the city streets behind and head west, where a yacht party departs from Sagabay Restaurant on Lake Kivu in Rubavu on Saturday, running from daytime through sunset. Expect onboard entertainment and a crowd of couples and professionals who like their networking with a view. It costs Rwf75,000 per person through Rwanda Yacht Cruising. Smallville Comedy Show Gisenyi II Stay by the water and let the evening turn funny. At Smallville Hotel in Rubavu, the second edition of this stand-up showcase starts at 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, with sharp punchlines and high-energy local comedians. Regular seats are Rwf5,000 and VIP is Rwf7,000. LAX 24 by Mulax launch Back to Kigali, the nightlife scene gets a new addition as LAX 24 by Mulax officially launches with an evening of cocktails, music and entertainment. The launch takes place at KG 617 Kimihurura on Saturday, October 31, running from 5:30 p.m. till late, DJ Spinny will be behind the decks, setting the mood for an evening designed to bring people together. Gakondo Iganze III From contemporary nightlife to Rwanda's cultural roots, Gakondo Iganze by Indashyikirwa offers a different way to spend Saturday evening. At Kigali Universe, starting sharply at 6 p.m., Rwandan music legend Massamba Intore headlines alongside the Inyamibwa Cultural Troupe. General admission (Urujeni) is Rwf10,000, VIP (Intaramanaguhiga) is Rwf20,000, and a VIP table for six costs Rwf200,000. Improper Access III And when the sun is long gone, the weekend's biggest stage lights up. Butera Knowless is set to headline the third edition of Improper Access, a high-production concert celebrating Rwanda's brightest female artistes. It runs from 7 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, at Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village (KCEV). Regular tickets cost Rwf10,000, VIP is Rwf20,000, and a fully consumable VVIP table for six is Rwf250,000. F1 Mexico City Grand Prix Watch Party The weekend ends at full speed. Mundi Center screens the Mexico City Grand Prix on the big screens, with doors opening at 9 p.m. and the race starting at 10 p.m. on Sunday, November 1. Championship points are on the line, and entry is free. However you spend it, Kigali has made sure you won't be bored. Stay in the loop with The New Times for the latest from Kigali’s entertainment scene and breaking news. Follow us on social media for curated weekend picks and real-time updates.
