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Local Creators & Brands Festival - African Music & Food
Explore a selected local creators and brands festival featuring unique designs by Hanfala, premium beauty and wholesale cosmetics by Smooch, cute pets by Pika pets, high quality local crafts by Shibshibo Design and many more. Enjoy the best African music and food in the city. Don't miss out on this festival - grab your friends and join us!
African Dreams at Ethio-Korea Veterans Park
African Dreams takes over Ethio-Korea Veterans Park with DJ Madau from Eswatini, S.A bringing the beat. From 10AM to 10PM, enjoy a vibrant day of African music, delicious food, and exciting shopping all in one place. A high-energy celebration of culture and sound. Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/stk6zWy9mMg7uBJu6 Organizer: @LinkUpaddis
Women Owned Business Bazaar
Join us on March 7 & 8, 2026 at Nile Source Building for a vibrant marketplace dedicated to showcasing incredible women entrepreneurs. From fashion and beauty to home furniture and décor to handmade crafts, art and unique lifestyle brands, discover inspiring businesses built by passionate women. Enjoy a lively atmosphere, connect with empowering founders, shop meaningful products, enjoy inspiring activities and support women-led enterprises making a difference in our community. Time: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Entrance: 100 ETB For more information call 0938156567 @eventsethiopia https://linktr.ee/eventsethiopia
Hager Soul Special Edition - Magie B Performance & Going Away Jam for Yohana Sahle
A special edition of Hager Soul featuring a performance by Magie B, followed by a "Going Away Jam" dedicated to Yohana Sahle. This session serves as a final performance for Sahle before an extended period of absence.
'Kibir' International Women's Day Film Festival
The 'Kibir' International Women's Day Film Festival, organized by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), will take place on 8 March 2026, at Videobet Cinema. The event will feature a panel discussion with Meaza Ashenafi (protagonist of Difret), Zeresenay Berhane Mehari (director of Difret), Bethelihem Birhane (screenwriter and producer of Hidote), and Samuel Teshager (writer, producer, and director of Hidote). The festival is scheduled from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Entry is free; however, RSVP is required due to limited seating capacity.
Training: QMS 2 & RMS 2 - ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 31000:2018
Professional training program covering two courses: QMS 10 - Quality Management System Development & Implementation based on ISO 9001:2015 (5 days) Yegibt Itqua Sira Amerader Siranet na Ategababer ISO 9001:2015 Meseret RMS 2 - Risk Management System based on ISO 31000:2018 (5 days) Yesigat Qutqutch Sira Amerader Siranet ISO 31000:2018 Meseret Contact: @eventsethiopia More info: https://linktr.ee/eventsethiopia
From Idea to Impact: Building Sustainable Enterprises
Panel discussion hosted by the U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa in collaboration with Value Event & Initiative and the Satchmo Center. The program provides a platform for networking and exchange of strategies regarding sustainable business model development. Speakers: - Tihitina Legesse (Founder and CEO, Waryt Furniture) - Rebka Atnafu-Boyer (CEO, RND Associates; Deputy President, Ethio-American Chamber of Commerce) - Mered B. Fikireyohannes (Pragma Investment Advisory) Contact: @linkupaddis
Éthiopiques: Revolt of the Soul - Film Screening & Discussion
The Embassy of France in Ethiopia and the Alliance Ethio-Française Addis Ababa host an evening dedicated to the Éthiopiques record collection, focusing on the cultural impact and history of Ethiopian popular music from the mid-20th century. Event includes: - Film Screening: A presentation of Éthiopiques: Revolt of the Soul, a documentary directed by Maciek Bochniak - Q&A Session: Discussion featuring Francis Falceto, the producer responsible for the Éthiopiques series, who will provide context on the collection's development and legacy Reservations: info@allianceaddis.org
Netela Gabi by Show_It - Multi-disciplinary Exhibition at Bleu Studio
Bleu Studio hosts Netela Gabi by Show_It, a multi-disciplinary exhibition tracing the artist's journey through Ethiopian textiles. The showcase explores themes of heritage and transformation, featuring analogue photography, digital photography, and digital art. This sensory exploration delves into memory, identity, and metamorphosis across multiple mediums.
Railway Heritage: Screening and Presentation by Hugues Fontaine
Join us for a special screening and presentation by writer, photographer, and historian Hugues Fontaine, exploring the story of the railway between 1908–1933 through exceptional archival films and photographs. Event Details: - Time: 6 PM – 8 PM - Location: Addis House of Culture at the National Palace - Access: Through Gate 5, across the street from Filwuha - Parking: Limited parking inside the palace compound. Additional parking available at Filwuha / Finfine lot. - Entrance: 1500 ETB (RSVP only) A rare evening of cinema, history, and Ethiopia's railway heritage.
Trivia & Karaoke Night at Atmosphere Addis
Weekly trivia and karaoke night featuring trivia games, karaoke singing, music, and friendly competition. Hosted by LinkUpaddis. Occurs every Tuesday at 7:30 PM.
African Premiere of Buen Camino by Checco Zalone
The African premiere of Buen Camino by Checco Zalone, currently the highest-grossing film in Italy, will be screened at the Italian Cultural Institute in Piazza. The film follows a father's journey along the Camino de Santiago in search of his daughter, blending comedy and emotion. This screening marks the opening of the Creative Hub Ethiopia Filmmaking Academy and will be followed by a Q&A session with Benedetto Habib, Francesca Medolago Albani, and Sergio Del Prete. The film will be shown in Italian with English subtitles. Entry is free.