Yet another exciting weekend is coming up with a variety of events lined up both in and out of Colombo. Be it an adventure, party or a charity project, the list definitely goes on. Hence, here are a few suggestions for you. 

Movies 

Pirates of the Caribbean 

'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales'  is a 2017 American fantasy and the fifth installment in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series. The film is directed by Joachim Ronning and Espen Sandberg from a script by Jeff Nathanson, with Jerry Bruckheimer serving again as producer. Johnny Depp, Kevin McNally and Geoffrey Rush reprise their roles as Jack Sparrow, Joshamee Gibbs and Hector Barbossa, respectively. The film also stars Javier Bardem as Armando Salazar, Brenton Thwaites as Henry Turner and Kaya Scodelario as Carina Smyth. 

Jack is back! On this fifth installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, Jack's luck has run out. It seems that Captain Salazar (Bardem) has released the most deadly ghost pirates of the sea from the devil's triangle. Captain Salazar is the oldest villain of Jack Sparrow. The ghost pirates hunt on every single pirate on the sea, including Jack Sparrow. The only hope to survive this adventure is to collect the legendary Trident of Poseidon, but to find it, he must forge an uneasy alliance with a brilliant and beautiful astronomer and a headstrong young man in the British navy. 

The screening times of "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" at Majestic Cineplex and Empire Cineplex is as follows: 

Majestic Cineplex: 10:15AM, 1:15PM, 4:15PM, 7:15PM (Fri/Sat 10:15PM) 
Empire Cineplex: 1:30PM, 4:30PM, 7:30PM (Fri/Sat 10:30PM and Sat/Sun 10:30AM) 

Events (in Colombo) 

Like You Like It @ Bishop's College Auditorium 

In view of its centenary celebrations, the Drama Society of the Visakha Vidyalaya is all set to present 'Like You Like It.' 'Like You Like It' is a blend of Shakespeare's famous As You Like It and John Hughes movies of the 1980s. All the world's a mall in the drama presented collaborating with a special arrangement with Playscripts INC. Watch this exciting play as the protagonist of the drama fight to recieve her true love taking the biggest risk of all-being herself. The play is assured of a hip sense of humour so lock your dates for a twisted Shakespearian night. 

Tickets are available at Bishop's College Auditorium. 

When: May 25 - 27, 2017 
Time: 7:30PM onwards 
Where: Bishop's College Auditorium 

Hot Meals and Cool Wheels @ Colombo Racecourse 

Agora Night Market is all set to present its second edition of 'Hot Meals and Cool Wheels'. Be there to witness an evening of funfilled events. Homemade food stalls, open mic sessions, dance showcases and many more items have been lined up to keep you entertained. 

Entrance is free. 

When: May 27, 2017 
Time: 7:30PM - 11:30PM 
Where: Racecourse, Colombo 

The Happiness Project @ The Psychological Sciences Institute 

The Happiness Project has been uniquely designed for children with special needs. It is a day filled with fun games and activities to encourage interaction and creativity in children. Expand your child's horizon in learning and help him/her experience The Happiness Project. After all, there are no special needs children, just children with special needs! 

For more details, contact 0763453344. 

When: May 27, 2017 
Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM 
Where: Psychological Sciences Institute - PSI 651/35, Elvitigala Mawatha, Narahenpita 

FA Cup Final @ Playtrix Sports Bar and Café 

Watch the final adventure of the FA CUP between Arsenal v Chelsea at Playtrix on multiple HD screens. 

Call 0765477577 for table reservations. 

When: May 27, 2017 
Time: 10:00PM onwards 
Where: Playtrix Sports Bar and Café, The Colombo Racecourse, Reid Avenue, Colombo 07 

F1 Powerboat Extravaganza @ Water's Edge 

The Lanka Powerboat Association (LPA) is bringing in a new revolutionary action to the motorsport industry in Sri Lanka this month. As such a unique schedule for a Formula 2 Powerboat Training and Racing season will be unveiled at a spectacular launch this weekend. International F2 champion Mette Brandt Bjerknes too will be present at this occasion. 

When: May 28, 2017 
Time: 11:00AM - 6:00PM 
Where: Water's Edge, Battaramulla 

Baila Night @ Ramadia Ran Mal Holiday Resort 

Dance to the tunes of Desmond Silva, Sunil Perera and other singers accompanied by 2Forty2 this weekend. The event is organized in aid of a library for Diyagama Maha Vidyalaya - Galpatha  and sports equipment for Uggalboda Maha Vidyalaya - Kalutara. 

When: May 28, 2017 
Time: 6:30PM - 11:30PM 
Where: Ramadia Ran Mal Holiday Resort, 346/5, Old Galle Road, Gorakana, Moratuwa 

Events (out of Colombo) 

Trip to Devil's Staircase @ Ohiya 

If you are a thrillseeker, then this programme is for you. A two-day trip to Devil's Staircase has been organized to give you an adventure of a lifetime. Programme includes trekking, sight-seeing and many other activities. 

Cost per person: Rs. 7200 

Call on 0771621501 for more details. 

When: May 27 - 28, 2017 
Time: 2:00AM onwards 
Where: Ohiya (Pickup and drop from Dehiwela Junction) 

Yoga Retreat @ Fortress Resort and Spa, Koggala 

Indulge yourself in a day of total relaxation and fun at a stunning setting on the southern coast of Sri Lanka this weekend. Experience rejuvenating yoga sessions, pampering spa treatments, personalized Ayurveda consultation and many other items to entice the spa lover in you. 

Yoga, meditation and Pranayama sessions will be conducted by Rekha Krishnamoorthy, Isha Hatha Yoga Instructor. 

To reserve your spot, please call or email Rekha 0775821550 or [email protected]. 

When: May 28, 2017 
Time: 8:30AM onwards 
Where: Fortress Resort and Spa, Koggala