FRIDAY NIGHT Private Lounge Car Park Carnival Samba Night Concert Brazilian and Cuban dancers, Beverly “Bev” Sibanda and Zoey Sifelani

Harare Gardens Carnival Dancehall Night Featuring seasoned and upcoming chanters

Iridium Club (formerly Jazz24/7) Pre-Carnival celebrations Afro-jazz musician Victor Kunonga backed by Peace Band Alliance Française, Harare 10th anniversary celebrations and debut DVD album, 10 Years of Hope, launch Hope Masike

Liquid Bar, Norton Zora musician Leonard Karikoga Zhakata to reach out to his Norton fans before another show at Eddie’s Kite in Chegutu tomorrow. The Usual Place, Cresta Jameson Hotel Afro-jazz songstress Selmor Mtukudzi will be crooning at the upmarket joint tonight

Cresta Oasis Hotel Car Park Rhumba Carnival Night Democratic Republic of Congo rhumba star Werrason, Lady Storm, BV Labien Musica and Diamond Musica

SATURDAY Harare CBD The Carnival Street Party Representatives from over 25 countries

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Borrowdale Racecourse Charity Horse Race and Air Day The Air Force of Zimbabwe, Winky D, Jah Prayzah and Souljah Love Jabulani Beer Hall, Hwange Matebeleland North Chibuku Road to Fame finals Featuring several groups ahead of the September 30 finals at Glamis Arena in Harare

National Sports Stadium International Gospel and Music Festival Zimpraise Choir live DVD recording Senior pastor of the Potter’s House in Dallas, Texas, Thomas Dexter Jakes — popularly known as TD Jakes — will grace the event.