THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY

Film screening: I Was Worth 50 Sheep
Date: Wednesday, 11 March
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Venue: EMK Center, House 5, Road 16 (New) 27 (Old) , 9th Floor, Midas Center, Dhanmondi
On the occasion of International Women's day, USAID Bangladesh, Women and Girls Lead Global (WGLG) and EMK Center will jointly organise the screening of 'I Was Worth 50 Sheep,' followed by a discussion themed "Girls right to education and right to decide when to marry is a human right."
'I Was Worth 50 Sheep' is the tale of two sisters, caught between ancient traditions and a modern world, and their struggle for human dignity and freedom in the war-torn country of Afghanistan.
Entry is free, subject to preregistration at http://goo.gl/9IHwlp

Mozzaria Live presents – Renaissance
Date: Thursday, 12 March
Time: 8.30pm - 1am
Venue: Mozzaria, RM Centre, Gulshan Avenue, Dhaka
Renaissance will play their distinctive cover versions of classic rock, jazz-rock, soul, reggae, and easy listening hits from the golden decades of the 60s, 70s and 80s. The seasoned band's repertoire of covers includes hits by Bill Withers, Doobie Brothers, Van Morrison, The Beatles, Bob Marley, Elvis Presley, Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, James Taylor and many other rock legends. The band will also play some of their own Bangla tunes. Thai brand Siam will be providing an authentic Thai buffet for your dining pleasure.
Book your tables now. And don't forget to bring along your dancing shoes! Dinner is priced at Tk. 1500 per head. Call 01681 330 044 to make reservations.

Francophonie Festival 2015
Date: Tue, Mar 10, 2015 to Sun, Mar 22, 2015
Time: Day long
Venue: Multiple venue
French is spoken by 274 million people worldwide, and it is the official language of 32 countries. Every year on March 20, the French language and the values of solidarity and cultural dialogue promoted by Francophone countries are celebrated across the world and especially in the 77 member countries of Organisation internationale de la Francophonie.
A weeklong Francophone festival – Fête de la Francophonie - will begin in unison at multiple venues in Dhaka and Chittagong from 10 March onwards till 22 March to celebrate French Language and the International Organisation of La Francophonie (Organisation internationale de la Francophonie). The 2015 Francophone week in Bangladesh aims at celebrating the cultural diversity of the Francophone community worldwide while promoting the shared values of "La Francophonie."
The weeklong programmes include screenings of a wide-range of films, concerts, book fair, porte
ouverte, LabCitoyen 2015, cooking contest, exhibitions, pétanque (the French game of boules), and dance performances by students etc.

The Arena --- Acting classes in Dhaka
Date: 14 March to 11 April
Venue: Jatra Biroti, 60 Kemal Ataturk Ave
Shaan Rahman has been training and working as a stage/film/TV actor in Canada for the past 10 years. He has extensive training in movement work (Alexander technique, Labaan), voice work (breath meditation, projection, Shakespeare) and acting work (contemporary and classical stage and film). He is here to spread the knowledge and have some fun.
To sign up, log onto http://goo.gl/forms/2NHttQm7hD. Course fee is Tk 4000.

Live Screening of ICC Cricket world Cup @ Moka Café and Bistro
Date: All gaming days
Time: According to match time
Venue: Moka Café and Bistro, Banani 11

Live Stand-up Comedy Show by Naveed Mahbub & Yamin Khan
Date: Saturday, 14th March, 2015
Time: 7pm
Venue: Platter. Address: House # 108, Road # 03, Block # F, Banani, Dhaka-1213.
Tickle your funny bone with this regular dose of laughter at the comedy club. This week performers will include Naveed Mahbub and Yamin Khan. Tickets are priced at Tk. 300 (10% discount on food @ Platter). The show will be in Bangla and is suitable for all ages. For more information call 0175 561 8541.