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Qibibilosh Public Lecture Series: Hiwot & Hiwot4
Arts & Culture

Qibibilosh Public Lecture Series: Hiwot & Hiwot

Public lecture featuring two renowned Ethiopian authors: Hiwot Tefera - Author with MA in Anthropology/Sociology. Books include: Tower in the Sky, Mine to Win, Mintewab, and Tedbab. Hiwot Emishaw - Ethiopian author and communications professional known for bold, witty, and perceptive portrayals of contemporary Ethiopian life. Books include: Baricho (The Dark Skin), Yebuna Kurs, Mata Mata (When the Might Comes), Fekfaki (Crumbs), Le Erkan Erub Guday, and Zewazwe. Organized by @eventsethiopia

Modern Art Museum - Gebrekristos Desta Centre2:00 PM
Free
Venture 360: Digital Inclusion for Women - Bridging the Gender Gap4
Business & Professional

Venture 360: Digital Inclusion for Women - Bridging the Gender Gap

Join us for an inspiring conversation on digital inclusion for women with speakers Addisalem Birhane (Global Senior Gender and Development Expert) and Lensa Kebede (Venture Meda Program Lead). Explore how women can thrive in today's digital world. Entrance is free. RSVP required via the provided Google Form.

Creative Hub Ethiopia2:30 PM
Free
Time Structure - Solo Exhibition by Engdaget Legesse5
Arts & Culture

Time Structure - Solo Exhibition by Engdaget Legesse

Time Structure, a solo exhibition by Engdaget Legesse, is currently on display at The Space Ethiopia Gallery, located at the Ethiopost HQ on Churchill Avenue in Addis Ababa. The exhibition opened on 6 December and will remain open to the public until 3 January 2026.

The Space Ethiopia Gallery (Ethiopost HQ)9:00 PM
Free
Garage Sale at Juventus Sport Club12
Community & Social

Garage Sale at Juventus Sport Club

Garage sale featuring household goods, antiques, furniture, collectibles and many more items. Organized by @eventsethiopia

Juventus Sport Club9:00 PM
Free
Sheger Makers Market12
Community & Social

Sheger Makers Market

Join us for an unforgettable shopping and dining experience at Sheger Makers Market! Calling all creators and vendors to showcase your unique products, connect with wonderful customers, and grow your brand. This is a two-day event featuring local makers, creators, and vendors with shopping and dining experiences. Dates: 13 & 14 December 2025 Venue: De Leopol Hotel, Addis Ababa Contact: 0913627593 Registration: https://forms.gle/cV7GeSuvTvDQ3NP18

De Leopol Hotel9:00 PM
Free
3D Animation Workshop - Blender Training14
Education & Learning

3D Animation Workshop - Blender Training

3-week in-person Blender workshop where you'll build a complete Ethiopian Etan 3D scene from the ground up. By the final session, you'll walk away with a finished scene and a deeper understanding of 3D as a whole. Location: Creative Hub Ethiopia – Piassa Old Post Office Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Price: 3,000 ETB Includes: - Free access to the Beginner to Blender online course - Certificate upon completion - Limited seats available Registration: https://forms.gle/iFzDxQ2YA9K8McUaA Contact: 0968800001 Organized by: HAHO Animation Studio, empowered by Creative Hub Ethiopia

Creative Hub Ethiopia – Piassa7:00 AM
3,000 ETB
Training: EOMS 2 | TRHS 2 - ISO Standards Certification14
Education & Learning

Training: EOMS 2 | TRHS 2 - ISO Standards Certification

Two training sessions on December 15, 2025: 1. EOMS 2: Management systems for Educational organizations based on ISO 21001:2018 (የትምህርት ተቋማት የሥራ አመራር ስርዓት) 2. TRHS 2: Training on Tourism and Related Services - Hotels Service Requirements based on ISO 22483:2020 (የቱሪዝምና ተዛማጅ አገልግሎቶች - የሆቴሎች አገልግሎቶች ደረጃዎች) Location: Institute of Ethiopian Standards (IES) Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe25hZDqzmGgCWK694jcRRj783YkNZ4ORZomTphFodC0kEpcg/viewform?usp=pp_url Organizer: @eventsethiopia https://linktr.ee/eventsethiopia

Institute of Ethiopian Standards (IES) Standards9:00 PM
Free
Venture Meda Accelerator – 3rd Cohort14
Business & Professional

Venture Meda Accelerator – 3rd Cohort

The Venture Meda Accelerator is designed to help founders scale faster through tailored mentorship, market linkages, technical advisory from industry leaders, and access to an acceleration fund. It is crafted to supercharge highly scalable startups in refining their business operation, identifying new markets, and building meaningful connections with new potential partners and investors. Women founders are highly encouraged to apply and join this journey of growth and impact. Apply now at accelerator.venturemeda.com/

iceaddis9:00 PM
Free
ሥልጠና: EOMS 2 | TRHS 2 - ISO Standards Training14
Education & Learning

ሥልጠና: EOMS 2 | TRHS 2 - ISO Standards Training

Training event featuring two programs: 1. EOMS 2: Management systems for Educational organizations based on ISO 21001:2018 (የትምህርት ተቋማት የሥራ አመራር ስርዓት) 2. TRHS 2: Tourism and Related Services - Hotels Service Requirements based on ISO 22483:2020 (የቱሪዝምና ተዛማጅ አገልግሎቶች - የሆቴሎች አገልግሎቶች ደረጃዎች) Location: Institute of Ethiopian Standards (IES) Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe25hZDqzmGgCWK694jcRRj783YkNZ4ORZomTphFodC0kEpcg/viewform?usp=pp_url Organizer: @eventsethiopia https://linktr.ee/eventsethiopia

Institute of Ethiopian Standards (IES) Standards9:00 PM
Free
Azmari Night at Kacha Kraft18
Music & Concerts

Azmari Night at Kacha Kraft

Kacha Kraft is hosting Azmari Night featuring traditional Azmari music paired with draft beer service. Event organized by @linkupaddis.

Refenti9:00 PM
Free
Flashback Friday Episode 2 at Toro Grill & Lounge18
Community & Social

Flashback Friday Episode 2 at Toro Grill & Lounge

The second episode of the Flashback Friday event series taking place at Toro Grill & Lounge. Organized by @linkupaddis.

Toro Grill & Lounge9:00 PM
Free
LinkUp Bazaar & Family Fest - Vendor Feature19
Community & Social

LinkUp Bazaar & Family Fest - Vendor Feature

The LinkUp Bazaar & Family Fest is back at the EFDR Defence Force Officers' Club on December 20 & 21, 2025. This event features local vendors including CO-CO and GABI PLUS with unique textile creations, Sara Traditional showcasing authentic designs, and Addis Creativity bringing artistic flair and local craftsmanship. Explore one-of-a-kind finds from local artisans and vendors. Contact: +251 90 013 7262 or +251 92 229 6049 Follow: @linkupaddis

EFDR Defence Force Officers' Club9:00 PM
Free