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Writer's pictureMina Bilkis

Top 7 Things to do in Freetown in September 2024

Hello folks!

Jumu'aa Mubarak, Happy Friday!


A new month is upon us once again, we are in the last third of the year!


September to me always feels like a new season. Students go back to school, the weather changes - although our rains have been quite stubborn this year...anywho, wishing you all a successful September! 😃


As usual, I have a few events to keep you busy this month - 7 to be exact 😉


C'est parti - let's go!


1. Bunce & Tasso Islands Tour 🏝️

See more of Sierra Leone (if you haven’t already) and go on a day excursion to Bunce and Tasso Islands with Tasso Ecotourism!


This month, Tasso Ecotourism is organizing trips every Saturday! Fun fact: World Tourism Day falls on September 27 and this year's theme is Tourism and Peace.


Be a domestic tourist and book an excursion with Tasso Ecotourism on:


Dates: every Saturday in September (7th, 14th, 21st and 28th)

Time: 10:00 am

Pick up venue: Kissy Ferry Terminal, Kissy

Fee: nLe 800 per person

Contact: +232 76 791 281 or +232 78 608 507


2.) Therapeutic Arts Workshop with Zato 🎨

Unleash your creativity with visual artist: Zato!


This immersive therapeutic arts and neurographics workshop promises to ignite creativity and soothe the soul. Some benefits of neurographics are:

  • Release stress and tension through mindful art creation.

  • Cultive a sense of balance, harmony and well-being

  • Gain insight into your emotions and thought patterns.


To benefit from this fulfilling experience:


Date: Friday, September 13 2024

Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Venue: Empower Africa, 10th Floor, Freetown City Council (FCC)

Fee: nLe 400

To RSVP, fill out the form: Therapeutic Arts Workshop


3. Rotaract Annual Dinner 🍽️

The Rotaract Club of Freetown-Sunset commemorates their 7th anniversary in style and grace in the form of a dinner and fundraiser! Be a part of the celebrations on:


Date: Saturday, September 21 2024

Time: 7:00 pm

Venue: The View Restaurant, Freetown City Council (FCC)

Dress code: Strictly Formal


Tickets

Steeze: nLe 1000 (VIP treatment + Raffle booklet)

Composure: nLe 600


4.) Jabulani Party 🕺🏾

Jabulani is back with House Overdose edition! DJs like Hus, Ceci, Bangs, S'phongo and Kiti Moto will be playing Amapiano, House, Techno and more. To be a part of the shake body affair:


Date: Friday, September 27 2024

Time: 9:00pm "til you drop"

Venue: Old School Swimming Pool, Hillstation

Fee: nLe 250


Contact +232 73 559 068 for tickets and further information.


5.) Audition for King Bruno Musical 🐵

Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary is calling the creatives and artists in Sierra Leone to be a part of their musical entitled King Bruno.


If it's one thing I know as a storyteller it's that everyone has a story - and apparently babu beh get tori fo tel.


Hehe just kidding. I am friends of Tacugama and I am happy for them and their upcoming venture as Bruno's story is legendary in Sierra Leone.


If you're an instrumentalist, a poet, dancer, artist, costumier etc the stage is calling YOU!


Date: Saturday, September 28 2024

Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Venue: Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Conference Hall, 28B Kingharman Road


To register, contact +232 75 207 422 or +232 34 537 339


6.) Paint n Party 🪩

Paint & party - party & paint!


Are you looking to do both - if so well, paint and party with Paint n Party! For an evening hosted by Baba Trevor and music provided by DJ Switch 232, join them on:


Date: Saturday, September 28 2024

Time: 6:00 pm

Venue: West End Palace, Lumley Beach Road


Tickets

Game & Party: nLe 200

Paint, Game & Party: nLe 400


Contact +232 30 393 140 or +44 730 567 2520 (Whatsapp) for your ticket(s) and further information.


7.) Indulge: An Evening of Gourmet Food tasting 🍴

Di Spat and Epicurean Kitchen present an evening of gourmet food tasting; Indulge.


Oooo, wi sef posh o! For an intimate evening of fine dining and networking, indulge on:


Date: Saturday, September 28 2024

Time: 6:00 pm till late

Venue: Angola Town, Peninsula Road

Fee: nLe 850 (3 signature dishes and unlimited drink refills)

To book your spot for this experience: Indulge form


.....and that's it folks!


Stay warm and wishing you once again a lovely September! ✌🏾


Yours truly,

Mina Bilkis.

 

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