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= Things to do in Addis =

Addis has a very active social life with many cultural events, mostly organized by embassies, their cultural centers or several NGO's.

Check local websites http://www.thisisaddis.com/ and also http://www.whatsupaddis.com/ for much more information or add additional information you might have!
 * The next few weeks in Addis:**

**Regular events:**

 * NGO Handicraft Bazaar **, at the International Evangelical Church (near the African Union), the last Saturday of every month, from 8:30am until 12:30pm.


 * Cinema:** There is a modern cinema complex (Edna mall) with 3 amphitheaters and also electronic games. Check [|here] for the daily program.

From a cold beer to a night out on the town, there are some great options when it comes to visiting Addis Ababa. Here are a few tips and destination ideas while you’re in town, where you can find some great nighttime options to take in.
 * Night life:** (please add some you might know about and like it!)

__Nice bars to have a drink and hear some music__:
 * Black rose (New location unknown)
 * Flirt Lounge (Lucky Building on the road between Edna Mall and Friendship City Centre)
 * Harlem Jazz, with live music on Friday nights (Bole road, near the airport)
 * Fahrenheit (near Edna Mall, in front Maden Halen orthodox church)
 * Le Bateau Ivre (in Kasanchis)
 * Club Alize - Jazz night every Friday and acoustic/soul/jazz/pop/funk (Munit &Jorg) every Thursday & Saturday (off Bole road, MGK Bldg (3rd floor) across the millennium hall (0911163031) from 21:00
 * African Jazz Village (9°00'50.3"N 38°45'34., 8, Ethiopia)

__Discotheques__:
 * Tam Tam (Global hotel)
 * Gazlight (Sheraton hotel)
 * Memo (near Meskal Square)
 * Club Illusion: Oldies Night, hits of 1989-99
 * Gaslight, Sheraton: smart casual attire but no sneakers, from 10pm
 * Sheraton’s Office Bar, Zemen Band plays from Thursdays to Saturdays as from 8 PM
 * Mama’s Kitchen (Bole, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)