Laughter after Ifthar
25th May: 10PM-2AM
With LOL Waalay, Akbar Chaudry, The Khawatoons, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh and a whole host of other talented performers, Laughter After Iftar has gathered Karachi’s most hilarious comedians for what will be an amazing comedy show. With two slots featuring different line-ups (at 10-11:30 and 12:30-2 respectively), this annual comedy celebration is a must attend. Come to Pakistan American Cultural Center for a sleepless night of premier entertainment from our cities finest and funniest live performers. Hoagies and ice cream specialists Scream PK will be served to attendees – get your tickets delivered to you here!
Ramadan Power Play
May 25 & 26: 8PM-3AM
Ramadan Power Play (RPP) is an all-encompassing weekend sporting and entertainment event, with 9 competitive tournaments up for grabs. This Saturday and Sunday right after Iftari, RPP will kick-off their fully loaded schedule, featuring 5-a-side Futsal and Basketball, 6-a-side Volleyball, 7-a-side Throwball, singles and doubles Table Tennis and 8 Ball Pool and an ultimate Fitness Challenge that requires competitors to complete push-ups, pull-ups, planks, squats and a 1000 Meter run for the best time. They will also host a classic FIFA Tournament on PS4 (singles and team) and a Counter Strike tournament (5 Players per team).
The tournament series will run through both nights until Sehri, with a couple of excellent eateries available throughout, including 2 Guys 1 Grll, BabaMoo, D’OH, Tau’s, and Greeno Juice Bars. With high profile sponsors and media partners, this two-night event is an action packed opportunity for you and your teammates to win a number of prizes and lucky draws. Show up at Sceptre College in Clifton Block 9 to put it all on the line and emerge victorious. Spectator passes are available at the gate, and if you’re looking to register your team, contact 0345-275-1013 or 0300-822-6645 ASAP. Purchase of an ‘All-Access Pass’ allows registered team to play in up to 3 different competitions.
Ramzan Qavvaali Series
May 25: 10PM-12AM
Join The Second Floor (T2F) this Saturday night for a Ramzan Qavvaali Series with Subhan Ahmed Nizami in the Faraar Gallery. A descendent of the original family and household of Qavvali – ‘Qavvaal Bachon Ka Gharana’ – Subhan Nizami is one of the most well known Qavval’s in Pakistan, carrying forward his rich cultural heritage and the long legacy of his ancestors with a troupe that has performed live for sold-out crowds at international festivals as well as all over our country. Seats will be given at a first come, first serve basis – show up early!
Saba Khalid – Founder of Aurat Raaj: Build, Scale and Market your Ideas for Impact
May 25: 2-4PM
If you want to learn how to launch, market and fund your ideas to turn them into successful ventures that can make an impact on your community, you should join this fantastic seminar with a truly inspirational award winning social entrepreneur, journalist, filmmaker and blogger, Saba Khalid. Khalid is the founder of the revolutionary app Aurat Raaj and Raaji Series, and was the catalyst behind the global revolution sparked by Raaji – an AI-powered chatbot designed to educate, entertain and empower women all over the country with distinctly human responses and displays of empathy. Her app won her the AI Empowering the Future Award at BAFTA UN IK, She Loves Tech Pakistan 2019 and the 2019 UN World Summit Award. Khalid will use this session to help you find the right opportunities to showcase your work to the world, polish and refine your portfolio and ultimately become a global social impact leader. Register ASAP to attend this event at the Regus Executive Tower this Saturday afternoon! You can learn more about her app here, and you can also check out Aurat Raaj’s blog for more inspirational stories of empowerment and societal transformation.
