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Monday Jazz with KAYN LAB at Fendika

Mon, Aug 31 · 9:00 PM · Fendika @ Hyatt Regency, near Meskel Square (the residency moved here after Fendika lost its original Kazanchis club to redevelopment in 2024)

KAYN LAB's experimental Ethio-jazz residency — running most Monday nights since 2016 — now plays Fendika's stage at the Hyatt Regency near Meskel Square, after the original Kazanchis club was lost to redevelopment in 2024. Fendika's own posts bill it as 'Kayn Lab every Monday night at 9 pm', usually ending in an open jam session. Recurring night, not an individually announced date — check @fendikaculturalcenter or @kaynlab on Instagram on the day before heading out.

Cover charge — the 100-birr rate is from the old Kazanchis club's last published listings; confirm the current rate at the Hyatt on the night

Jazz Tuesday at Bazra Coffee

Tue, Sep 1 · 6:00 PM · Bazra Coffee, Giant Eagle Building, Roosevelt Street (Mexico Square area), Addis Ababa

Bazra Coffee's weekly Jazz Tuesday turns the industrial-chic Mexico-area coffee shop into a live stage from 6 to 9 pm, usually featuring Finot Band and guest vocalists (recent editions billed TG Gofere) over classic jazz and acoustic sets, with the cafe's food and single-origin brews served through the show. 200 birr entrance. Recurring weekly night rather than an individually announced date — Bazra posts each week's edition on @bazracoffee (Instagram), so glance there on the day.

200 birr entrance

Business Growth & Scaling Session

Thu, Sep 3 · 2:00 PM · Satchmo Center, U.S. Embassy

Engage with experienced business leaders and entrepreneurs on practical perspectives for growth, scaling, and building a stronger business.

Creative Minds: Art for Social Change

Thu, Sep 3 · 4:00 PM · Hilton Hotel, Addis Ababa

AWiB Connects event exploring art's role in social movement and impact. Features speakers Melaku Belay (Fendika Cultural Center) and Yasser Bagersh (Cactus Communications), moderated by Hiwot Emishaw.