December has finally arrived and we all are getting ready for Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Since vacation is drawing closer you would want to visit new hang out spots and enjoy with your loved ones. This week we also have some exciting suggestions for you to do at home to make your weekend quite a productive one. Here’s what we got for you this week! 

Hangout Spots 

The Steuart By Citrus & Co – Pub & Kitchen: Located at the heart of the city, The Steuart By Citrus & Co. is a recommended place for a hangout with friends or family. It is usually packed towards Fridays and the weekend. The menu offers a wide range of beverages including hard liquor, cocktails, tea and coffee and juices as well. Dishes include starters and sides, main courses, pasta and desserts. 

 

The Floor by O!: A popular place for its wide range of cocktails. It offers food and beverages at considerable prices and is a fair option for those who want to have a post-work stress-relief session with friends. It is usually crowded and has loud music during the wee hours of the day but it's worth a visit. 

 

Aura Café Colombo: Located in Bullers Lane, Aura Café is yet another new addition to the eateries in Colombo with a wonderful ambience to talk about. It too offers a range of beverages and dishes to choose from. One can expect to have a good meal at an affordable price range while at this innovative café. 

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Movies 

MC Platinum 

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: 10:00AM (Sat/Sun), 1:00PM, 4:00PM, 7:00PM, 10:00PM (Fri/Sat) 

MC Superior 

Moana: 10:15AM, 1:15PM, 4:15PM 

MC Ultra 

Dear Zindagi: 10:15AM, 1:15PM, 4:30PM, 7:30PM, 10:30PM (Fri/Sat) 

MC Gold 

Doctor Strange: 10:30AM, 1:30PM, 4:15PM, 7:00PM, 10:00PM (Fri/Sat) 

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Celebrating Christmas 

It’s the first week of December and if you haven’t already made grand plans for the most-celebrated season of the year – you better start now! And what better way to feel the joy of Christmas than attending some amazing Christmas events? Here’s what you can catch this weekend; 

British School X’mas Carnival 

The British School Colombo is all set to pull off its grand Christmas carnival in style with many exciting items awaiting its visitors this time as well. 

Date: December 3 
Time: 2:00PM - 8:00PM 
Venue: The British School in Colombo 

 

Svelte‘s Christmas Soirée @ ON14 Rooftop Bar & Lounge 

Svelte will be at OZO's ON14 Rooftop Bar & Lounge with a sparkling range of gem studded jewellery that will kick off your holidays with a bang. They will be showcasing their stunning, handmade pieces made from the best natural precious and semi-precious stones. All the pieces are modern, unique and are made to bring out - and show off - the woman in you. 

Date: December 4 
Time: 5:00PM - 8:00PM 
Venue: ON14 Rooftop Bar and Lounge 

 

Holiday Season Concert 2016 @ Lionel Wendt 

A holiday season concert will be held by the Chamber Music Society of Colombo with the Choir of St. Benedict’s College, Colombo. 

Date: December 4 
Time: 7:30PM - 9:00PM 
Venue: Lionel Wendt Theatre 

 

Craft-Holic @Arpico 

A unique seasonal gift shopping experience for everyone awaits at Arpico Supercentre outlet this weekend. Creating a platform for all arts and crafts, CraftHolic gathers all creative souls in one place to share and sell their own creations. 

Date: December 3 
Time: 10:00AM - 10:00PM 
Venue: Arpico Supercentre (Hyde Park Corner) 

 

The Geek Xmas Market @Trace Expert City 

Shop for Christmas at the first ever geek Xmas market.  The market will include Geek collectibles, Sri Lanka’s first ever collectible art show and hands-on workshops with experts. 

Date: December 4 
Time: 10:00AM - 6:00PM 
Venue: Trace Expert City (Maradana) 

 

The Christmas Family Bazaar @ Sacred Heart Church 

Christmas is an ideal time of the year to make donations in aid of charity. The Christmas Charity Bazaar will include live Christmas Carol performances by the Parish Choral Group followed by a day full of activities. 

Date: December 3 
Time: 8:00AM - 10:00PM 
Venue: Sacred Heart Church, Rajagiriya 

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Other Events In Town 

Pub Crawl @ Taphouse by RNR 

Take time off your busy routines and join to go pub crawling through Colombo with music, bites and beverages. 

Date: December 3 
Time: 6:00PM - 10:00PM 
Venue: Taphouse by RNR, Colombo 01 

 

Colombo Design Market @ Public Library 

Colombo Design Market (CDM) will celebrate two years of supporting Sri Lanka’s emerging designers with their 7th Edition Market this Sunday. 

Date: December 4 
Time: 12:00PM - 9:00PM 
Venue: Colombo Public Library lawn 
Entrance fee: Rs. 200 

 

Diversity Walks @ Pettah 

The Diversity Walk will navigate the multi-ethnic, multi religious commercial labyrinth of Pettah and will attempt to uncover its fascinating colonial history and the transition to its current state, walking from the former ‘Outer City’ (Pitakotuwa) in the times of the Dutch to Wolfendhal, where the oldest church stands to this day, isolated on a hilltop. 

Date: December 4 
Time: 8:30AM - 6:00PM 
Starting point: entrance to the overhead bridge on the side of the Fort Railway Station 

To register/more info: people.flict.org/memory-walks or call (011) 2 599 713 - 6 Ext: 243. 

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Things To Do At Home Over The Weekend 

Stuck at home this weekend? We got you covered in case boredom hits! 

Decorate: You know that one room in the house you always wanted to redo but haven’t found the time? Well now is the chance! Be it a complete make-over or just moving a few furniture pieces around, let it be your project for the weekend. 

Acquire dancing skills: You don’t always have to go to a class to learn how to dance! Want to know some smooth moves to the latest songs? Go to YouTube and search for Just Dance and you will get a step by step tutorial of dance moves to songs you love. It sounds weird but it’s heaps of fun – especially if you get others to do it with you. 

Write a letter: Sit down, grab some fancy paper and write a letter to someone. It could be anyone; your best friend who lives abroad, your grandma who lives out of town or even just your neighbour. The age old art of writing is vanishing and while it’s easier to call or send a text – once in a blue moon it’s nice to pen your thoughts down. 

 

By Kamanthi Wickramasinghe and Panchali Illankoon