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Humanity Above All: Award Winning Author Nadee Fernando-O’Driscoll on Labyrinth of Dreams
Award-winning Sri Lankan Canadian author Nadee Fernando-O’Driscoll returns home this month to launch her internationally acclaimed debut novel, Laby
WCIC to Present the 4th Edition of RampUP 2026
The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) is proud to present the fourth edition of its flagship event, RampUP 2026, a unique initiative d
Raise Your Mic 2026 Presented by the Voice Print Academy
Raise Your Mic 2026, an annual singing competition organised by the Voice Print Academy, will be held on 12 July 2026 at the Shoppes at City of Dreams
‘Bengal Bungalow’ Hits the Stage This Weekend
The wait is finally over. This weekend, Colombo is bracing itself for a whirlwind of comic mayhem as Jehan Aloysius’s smash-hit comedy, Bengal Bunga
Rukshan at 70: A Musical Journey Without Boundaries
Rukshan’s creativity knows no boundaries. Unconfined by genre, he is a composer, director, multi-instrumentalist, and performer who continually deli
Buzz with Danu: Room Number 106
Room Number 106: The Suitcase That Shocked Sri Lanka… and the Story We May Never Truly Know Some stories refuse to leave us. Not because we kn
Rukshan Perera, A Musical Journey, 21st June
As the evergreen and debonair Mr Rukshan Perera prepares to celebrate a special birthday, we wish him much success in the years to come. Undoubtedly,
ENCORE! The 70s, 80s & More… Like You’ve Never Heard Before
Encore! The 70s, 80s & More … Like You’ve Never, a unique production will be held at the Bishop’s College Auditorium on July 18 and 19.
Experience the French Art of Living at Colombo’s First French Market
What if a Sunday morning in Colombo could feel a little like a stroll through a French village? On June 21, La Maison de Colombo will host the city
‘Bengal Bungalow’ Box Office is Now Open!
Prepare for a whirlwind of amnesia, eccentric British aristocrats, and a menagerie of mayhem. This July 2026, the Lionel Wendt Theatre will once again
Buzz with Danu - The Duet Songbook
I’ve known Shehara and Dinushka for many years and have had the privilege of watching their journeys as artists, both individually and together. Ove
Planning a Destination Wedding
Destination Weddings have become popular, with many couples choosing Sri Lanka to celebrate the most important day of their lives. A lot of planning
GREEN CHILIES RETURNS AFTER SEVEN YEARS TO REIGNITE SRI LANKA’S ADVERTISING INDUSTRY SPIRIT
After a seven-year hiatus, one of Sri Lanka’s most loved advertising industry gatherings is making a much-anticipated return. Green Chilies 2026, th
Rukshan Perera, Back on Stage June 21st After winning the “Lifetime Achievement Award”
After captivating audiences with Rukshan Perera Live in Concert for 10 consecutive years, Rukshan Perera returns to the stage on June 21 at the Bishop
Beyond the Plate with Minoli De Silva
Minoli De Silva will headline an exclusive evening, ‘Beyond the Plate’ in conversation hosted by Genesis – The Dilmah Centre for a Sustainable F
Artists for Autism Awareness: Merak 2026 Celebrates the Power of Creative Collaboration
A powerful convergence of art, education, and social impact is set to take centre stage in Sri Lanka with Merak 2026, a national initiative spearheade
The Gratiaen Trust Announces the Shortlist for the 33rd Gratiaen Prize
The Gratiaen Trust, in partnership with John Keells Foundation and with the support of the British Council, is pleased to share the shortlist for the
RihView: MJ & Vijay
This week felt like a reminder that influence doesn’t always follow logic. Some things hold their place long after their time has passed. Others mov
Love, Lies and Wildlife
Few playwrights in Sri Lanka have mastered the delicate balance between humour and insight quite like Indu Dharmasena. With a career spanning decades
Buzz with Danu: When Vari Vari Found Its Way Home
Standing there, watching Dhee bring Vari Vari to life in Sri Lanka, I couldn’t help but pause and take it all in. This wasn’t just another music l
La Bamba! Set to Ignite the Stage
Colombo is anticipating the arrival of the West End–licensed musical ‘La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz’ at Cinnamon Life, presented by City of Dre
ITC Ratnadipa Presents The Art & Life of Jayantha Premachandra
ITC Ratnadipa, in collaboration with the Jayantha Premachandra Foundation, presents The Art & Life of Jayantha Premachandra, a retrospective exhibitio
From Negombo Kitchens to London’s Culinary Spotlight: Sylvia Perera
At 60, Sylvia Perera turned a lifetime of cooking into an award-winning restaurant empire, celebrating Sri Lankan heritage, family, and craft.
Kandy to Lead Sri Lanka’s Historic Debut in Global ‘City Nature Challenge’ 2026
With the distinct and persistent calls of the Asian Koel (Sinhalese: Koha), another calling is gracing Sri Lanka during the month of April. For the fi
International Cast of La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz Set to Perform at City of Dreams Sri Lanka!
Sri Lankan audiences are in for a spectacular theatrical experience this April as the international cast of La Bamba! The Song of Veracruz takes the s
Derrick Junkeer with Bright Light: A concert beyond vision
Prepare for an extraordinary evening of music, inspiration, and purpose as internationally acclaimed singer and music producer, Derrick Junkeer, renow
PAW-SPERITY XTRAVAGANZA – A DAY OUT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
The PAW-SPERITY XTRAVAGANZA, to be held on 29th March at the Cinnamon Grand, in aid of Rescue Animals Sri Lanka [RAS], promises to be a day filled wit
The Green Runway – A Celebration of Eco-Conscious Fashion and Sri Lankan Artistry
In celebration of Zonta Yellow Rose Month, the Zonta Club II of Colombo will present “The Green Runway” a special showcase of environmentally frie
Buzz with Danu - Fairytales Suck
Anonymous Productions will bring back the bold and witty stage production Fairytales Suck! , marking the return of a show that blends humour, satire,
“A SHOW FOR ALL AGES THAT WILL MAKE YOU GET UP AND DANCE!”: DIRECTOR PAUL MORRISSEY ON LA BAMBA!
In early February, City of Dreams and the John Keells Foundation announced the staging of the West End-licensed musical “La Bamba! The Song of Verac
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