Check out fun events between January & February

TYPE OF EVENT: FILM SCREENING

DAY: FRIDAY 22 JANUARY

TIME: 6.30PM

VENUE: AMPHITHEATRE – ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE ACCRA

RATE: FREE

DESCRIPTION: Filmmaker and artist Yann Arthus-Bertrand spent 3 years collecting real-life emotional stories from more than 2,000 women and men in 60 countries. Those emotions, those tears and smiles, those struggles and those laughs are the ones uniting us all. Join us for the first screening ever of Human in Ghana. The movie lasting 3 hours, there will be a break and refreshments served halfway. #WhatMakesUsHUMAN

Film screened on large screen in the amphitheatre (outdoor)

NAME OF THE EVENT: THE WRITE EXPERIENCE 2

TYPE OF EVENT: LA PAILLOTE TAKPEKPE

DAY: WEDNESDAY 27 JANUARY

TIME: 7.30PM

VENUE: LA PAILLOTE STAGE – ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE ACCRA

RATE: GHC 5 / GHC 3 FOR STUDENTS & AF MEMBERS / FREE UNDER 16DESCRIPTION: “Healing Handicapped Homes”- a Kwame Write concept powered by Inkfluent involves film, poetry theatre, word art, dance and folk music. Handicapped homes could mean broken homes, but could also mean well-to-do homes which need a spice of essential bonding elements like love. We hereby explore how the power of art's expression goes to heal and keep us aware in the midst of society's drag. Premiering is a short film shot in Jamestown; “Nshorna” starring artist Attukwei, which is based on the experience of a broken home due to a government demolition exercise. The event features Dahveed Nelson; an original member of The Last Poets USA, folk musician Ras Bomba, the Rewriters trio, wordsmith C-Real and Burkinabe poet Balima Mahamadi.

NAME OF THE EVENT: BATAKARI NIGHT

TYPE OF EVENT: CONCERT

DAY: SATURDAY 30 JANUARY

TIME: 8PM

VENUE: AMPHITHEATRE – ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE ACCRA

RATE: 20GHC/ 10GHC FOR AF STUDENTS AND MEMBERS/ FREE UNDER 16

DESCRIPTION:

After touring many European festivals, King Ayisoba, the widely acclaimed "King of Kologo Music" brings the second edition of the Batakari Night to Alliance Francaise. The musician is currently one of the most popular Ghanaian artists abroad. Batakari Night will feature some of Ghana's leading Kologo players and special guest appearances from Wanlov, Kwaw Kese, Stevoo , Yaa Pono and Zea (from Holland) with whom King Ayisoba has worked extensively. Everyone is encouraged to wear Batakari, as it is one of the few wholly locally produced fabrics in use today. The Batakari night is a night of fantastic music, performances and a market place for some of the finest batakaris ever made. Don't miss it.

NAME OF THE EVENT: DON’T CALL ME BEAUTIFUL by NANA KOFI ACQUAH

TYPE OF EVENT: PHOTO EXHIBITION

DAY: OPENING COCKTAIL FRIDAY 5 FEBRUARY AT 6PM. EXHIBITION UNTILL 9 MARCH.

OPENING HOURS: 9AM-9PM (EXCEPT DURING ACTIVITIES)

VENUE: EXHIBITION HALL – ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE ACCRA

RATE: FREE

Description: “I cannot think of a significant life moment, I have had, that didn’t involve some woman. These photographs are both a song in celebration of the African woman, and a criticism of how our societies deliberately impede their every movement.” This is Nana Kofi Acquah’s artist statement. More than a photo exhibition, this event will also feature poetry and a sound installation by the Nana Kofi Acquah himself.

NAME OF THE EVENT: AFRICHIQUE

TYPE OF EVENT: FAIR

DAY: SATURDAY 13 FEBRUARY

TIME: 10AM to 6PM

VENUE: ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE ACCRA

RATE: FREE

DESCRIPTION: Africhique is a one day fashion event featuring some of Ghana's top fashion designers as well as guest designers from around West Africa.

Various fashion items including handbags, accessories and clothes will be on sale and you will be spoilt for choice. Come choose that special something for a loved one or for yourself! There will also be live entertainment, food and cocktails on sale.

PERFECT DAY OUT FOR VALENTINE’S DAY!!!

NAME OF THE EVENT: PHREAK OUT LIVE

TYPE OF EVENT: CONCERT

DAY: SATURDAY 20 FEBRUARY

TIME: 8PM

VENUE: AMPHITHEATRE– ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE ACCRA

RATE: 20 GHC / 10 GHC FOR AF STUDENTS AND MEMBERS/ FREE UNDER 16

DESCRIPTION:

Phreak Out Live is not just another concert. The organizers of the event have recognized a thirst for something different: A common-ground where serious music fans and fanatics (Beat Phreaks) get together to express that love for music and the excitement that goes with discovering new artistes or genres of music.

Phreak Out Live is creating that necessary platform where DJs, Producers, Dancers and Artistes can showcase their craft live and allow music lovers to interact and appreciate each art-form better. Come and experience really amazing Indie acts such as Worlasi, Poetra, King Promise, Yung Pabi amongst others who are setting the standard with their socially relevant conscious music and great young producers such as Kuvie who are challenging the status quo with their work!

NAME OF THE EVENT:

TYPE OF EVENT: LA PAILLOTE TAKPEKPE: EcoRAVE

DAY: 24 FEBRUARY

DAY: WEDNESDAY 24 FEBRUARY

TIME: 7.30PM

VENUE: LA PAILLOTE STAGE – ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE ACCRA

RATE: GHC 5 / GHC 3 FOR STUDENTS & AF MEMBERS / FREE UNDER 16

DESCRIPTION: Join us as we share solutions for Ghana duringa special night of EcoConscious music, art, fashion and film. Originally conceived by Wanlov the Kubolor in collaboration with AFA and Hipsters of Nature, this event is back for the 2nd Edition following a very successful debut. Guest DJ ELO from Budapest, Hungary will make us party till security recycles us.

An official from the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) will be present to update us on Ghana’s participation at the recent COP21 Climate Summit in Paris and answer pertinent questions.

Hipsters of Nature is a collective of youth using creative ways to promote environmental education and find solutions to environmental problems in Ghana.

Come with a recycled accessory or costume and win a special prize!

Find out how to participate in any capacity (Amateur Musicians, Filmmakers, Fashion Designers & Artists) and win cash prizes: 0501301638 / 0209598897

NAME OF THE EVENT: THE MARCH

TYPE OF EVENT: CONTEMPORARY DANCE AND INSTALLATION

DAY: FRIDAY 26 FEBRUARY

TIME: 8PM

VENUE: AMPHITHEATRE– ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE ACCRA

RATE: 20 GHC / 10 GHC FOR AF STUDENTS AND MEMBERS/ FREE UNDER 16

DESCRIPTION: Artist Kenturah Davis, in collaboration with Kuyum Arts Investigation Project is developing a performance that weaves together ideas about history, allegiance, pride and protest. Using the function of a flag as the point of departure, it considers the power of cultural symbols to project strength and solidarity. In a world that's increasingly connected through digital platforms, it raises questions about how we, as individuals, choose our allegiances and how will they project our story. The performance looks to our creative community to be guides that help reconfigure history and new narratives that can guide us through social unrest. The project consist 5 choreographers and 1 Visual Artiste from Ghana, U.S.A, South Africa, Mali and Togo.

Supported by Institut Francais of Ghana.

NAME OF THE EVENT: FOKN PARTY

TYPE OF EVENT: CONCERT

DAY: SATURDAY 27 FEBRUARY

TIME: 7PM

VENUE: AMPHITHEATRE– ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE ACCRA

RATE: 20GHC/ 10GHC FOR AF STUDENTS AND MEMBERS/ 17GHC/7GHC for advance tickets / FREE UNDER 16

DESCRIPTION:

FOKN Bois kickstart the year with a FOKN party, featuring some of their favourite acts. Sena Dagadu, female voice behind VVIP’s hit song “Skolom”, brings her energy from Budapest. Joey B the hitmaker & female heartthrob thrills with his amazing discography & Pappy Kojo the Fanti Rap Van Damne can do no wrong with the mic. Hosted by FOKN Bois & Sister Deborah aka African Mermaid.

LUNCHTIME CINECLUB

EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 12pm

FREE EVENT

Venue: Exhibition Hall

IN FRENCH WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES or ENGLISH WITH FRENCH SUBTITLES

Add IF logo (not IF Ghana, just IF)

January:

- 13th - Le Chat du Rabbin

- 20th - Le Diner de Cons

- 27th - Le Père de Noel

February:

- 3rd - Pauline Détective