• 07 October 2023
Colours Transcending - An exhibition by Deepthi Gooneratne

For Deepthi Gooneratne, who will be having an exhibition in a couple of weeks, art is a form of relaxation and a way of expressing herself. She spoke

  • 04 October 2023
Evoking Laughter Is A Splendid Skill...

Ahead of ARTRA’s Comics & Caricatures Edition launch, founder and editor-in-chief Azara Jaleel on wit & satire and the power of humour.

  • 04 October 2023
Women Of Note by the SOSL

A unique concert by the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka (SOSL),- ‘Women of Note’ - where ladies will play a major part or be at the forefront, wil

  • 03 October 2023
Corridors of Time Artistic Narratives of Heritage & Nature

Royden Gibbs and Dillai Joseph Rodrigo inspire a spirit of conservation to aid the efforts of WNPS. Experience the captivating beauty of Sri Lanka’s

  • 02 October 2023
Keeping Dance Alive: Thaji Dias

Taking over the mantle as the principal dancer of the Chitrasena Kalayathanaya since the retirement of her aunt Upeka Chitrasena, lissome and beautifu

  • 29 September 2023
The Ballet School of Colombo Celebrates the “Joy of Dance” with Captivating Artistry

Prepare to be enchanted as the Hansel & Gretel Ballet takes centre stage to celebrate the “Joy of Dance” in a mesmerising performance that transce

  • 27 September 2023
STAGEFRIGHT&PANIC Brings Julius Caesar The Musical To The Wendt!

Just how often do you think about the Roman Empire? Julius Caesar – The Musical is hitting the Wendt this October and as rumour has it - Colombo is

  • 26 September 2023
The Gratiaen Trust Celebrates Children’s Day with Inspiring Children’s Storytelling Workshops

The Gratiaen Trust, in association with the John Keells Foundation, and with the support of the British Council, continues its mandate of fostering cr

  • 26 September 2023
Tis the Season A truly unique blend of Dance and Song

Kanthi Ranchigoda needs no introduction and after a three-year hiatus, she will have an evening of dance and music in the traditional spirit of Christ

  • 22 September 2023
X-Men writer talks about Sri Lankan character in comics

The X-Men may not be the most powerful superhero team but they probably have the most diverse character lineup. They also have a Sri Lankan named Suvi

  • 22 September 2023
Crossing Oceans: Sri Lanka to Timor Leste

Academic and filmmaker Udan Fernando will be premiering his latest documentary film “Not So Greener Pastures” at the British Film Institute in Lon

  • 20 September 2023
Artra Magazine Launches Comics & Caricatures Edition & Art Experiential Festival

They say a picture can speak a thousand words, and perhaps the same can be said of art, especially the kind that says plenty without having to say any

  • 15 September 2023
Local batik design label La Pard is going to Milan

Milan Fashion Week is a clothing trade show held semi-annually in Milan, Italy and was established in 1958 as one of the big 4 global fashion weeks

  • 15 September 2023
Sri Lanka’s Longest-Running Charity Concert for chiildren Country Roads celebrates 35 th Anniversary

The Country Roads concert, Sri Lanka’s and South Asia’s longest-running charity concert for children, is back for its 35th anniversary. This year

  • 13 September 2023
An exhibition by Yuko Okada Showcasing Arts and Culture of Japan

Yoko Okada, long-time resident of Sri Lanka, showcases the art and culture of her native country Japan as well as her love of exploring different cult

  • 13 September 2023
Galle Literary Festival returns in 2024 with star-studded line-up

The Galle Literary Festival, in partnership with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), announces its much-anticipated return in 2024. From 2

  • 11 September 2023
Inaugural Launch Of The Ceylon Heritage Festival Fashion Show

The annual Ceylon Heritage Festival by the Rachel Raj Foundation and the Ministry of Industries will have its inaugural launch with a fashion show ded

  • 11 September 2023
Sanmugan Satheesan: Creating a film on the bane of gang culture within the Sri Lankan community in London

Living his dream of becoming a filmmaker, British-born Sanmugan Satheesan also known as Saanmuu has released his latest film The Jungle. Dabbling in f

  • 04 September 2023
From Newsroom to Altar: Joel Outschoorn chats about being a Wedding Emcee and Officiant...

Joel Outschoorn’s career journey is a fascinating evolution from newsreader to wedding emcee and officiant. Shifting gears from the world of news, h

  • 04 September 2023
Kamal’s maiden concert: ‘Obai Mamai’

Well-known and popular actor Kamal Addararachchi’s maiden concert ‘Obai Mamai’ will be held on September 16 at the Grand Ballroom, Water’s Edg

  • 04 September 2023
Amriytha Amarnath speaks of her love for Tamil music

Luring listeners and viewers with her dulcet tones, singer Amriytha Amarnath first rose to fame after competing in a musical reality show conducted by

  • 01 September 2023
Soul Sounds

Famed to be one of the fastest-growing globally reputed choir festivals in the world, the Bali International Choir Festival is a great platform for ch

  • 01 September 2023
Art From The Heart

For Prasadani Kumari art is something personal and a representation of herself. She expresses her feelings and emotions through the medium of art. It

  • 31 August 2023
Date Night With Clifford Richards Featuring Black

Clifford Richards will be in action once again this weekend. Music lovers are in for a treat when the ever-popular Clifford Richards takes to the stag

  • 31 August 2023
Impetus - an exhibition by Jagath Weerasinghe opens at Saskia Fernando Gallery

Saskia Fernando Gallery is pleased to present Impetus, an exhibition of early works by Jagath Weerasinghe. The exhibition presents a selection of work

  • 30 August 2023
Intricate Expressions

‘Intricate Expressions’ an exhibition by Ilham Sanoon is set to take place at Gallery Four Life, No 25, Botheju Road, Colombo 5 on the 23rd and 24

  • 29 August 2023
Johann summits Mt. Elbrus

Johann Peries concludes his penultimate challenge in his quest to summit the seven highest mountains in seven continents

  • 27 August 2023
Shankari Chandran

It was indeed a happy day for Sri Lankan literary aficionados all over the world when the news broke that Sri Lankan Australian writer Shankari Chandr

  • 22 August 2023
Double Blue Chorale presents ‘Nostalgia’

The Double Blue Chorale (DBC) presents ‘Nostalgia’, its debut concert at 7.00 pm on Saturday 26th August at the Wesley College main hall. Comprisi

  • 18 August 2023
The Colombo International Theatre Festival

The Colombo International Theatre Festival (CITF) will be held from August 25- 30 at the Elphinstone Theatre Colombo. The 2023 edition of CITF, aims t