Live Music

The **AWS Sports AI Innovation Hackathon** is a one-day, hands-on build sprint at CMU-Africa, co-organized by the CMU-Africa AWS Cloud Club and AWS User Group Kigali as the **first-ever AWS Hackathon in East Africa**. Inspired by the global **AWS World Sports Innovation Cup 2026**, the hackathon focuses on **AI, 3D movement data, and next-generation fan engagement**, giving participants the opportunity to prototype innovative sports-tech solutions on AWS. 📝 **Confirm your participation (required):** [https://bit.ly/aws-sports-ai-hack](https://bit.ly/aws-sports-ai-hack) **What's on the Agenda?** * Form teams and build solutions using **AWS AI/ML services** * Work with **sports data, 3D movement insights, and fan tech** * Develop and pitch a prototype to industry judges * Compete for a chance to advance to the **AWS World Sports Innovation Cup 2026** **Hackathon Tracks:** Choose your level: * **L100** – Beginner * **L200** – Intermediate * **L300** – Advanced **Why Join?** * Build real-world AI solutions in a **fast-paced team environment** * Gain hands-on experience with **AWS tools and services** * Network with **mentors, engineers, and industry experts** * Showcase your work and potentially **represent Kigali globally** **Save the Date:** * **Date:** Friday, 8th May 2026 * **Time:** 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM * **Venue:** Digital Experience Center, CMU-Africa, Kigali **Spots Available:** Limited to **50 builders**: sign up early #AWS #BuildWithAWS #AWSAIML #AIML #Hackathon #TechEvents

Get ready for an unforgettable night of inspiration, energy, and soul-stirring performance with international speakers and artists Armand and Angelina. This is more than an event—it’s a live concert-style experience of music, message, and mirth that will uplift your spirit and move your heart. From the moment the evening begins, you’ll be immersed in a powerful atmosphere of love, laughter, and transformational sound. Featuring the angelic, heart-opening voice of Angelina—singing across multiple languages—and the dynamic presence of Armand, whose inspiring talks, original compositions, and powerful vocals ignite a passion for life, this is a performance you don’t want to miss. Come out and feel the energy, connect with the message, and experience a night that celebrates love, transformation, and the power of music to move us all. $20 Suggested Love Offering (None shall be turned away) **Bonus Morning Experience** Native Flute Playshop with A & A Thursday, May 14 at 10:00 a.m. Come back in the morning for a deeper, hands-on musical experience.

[Old School Groove](https://www.facebook.com/OldSchoolGrooveBand/) \- Vintage rock\, southern rock\, blues\, reggae\. Originals mixed with 60s & 70s classics\. Getcha groove on\! **[Flint Station](https://www.theflintstation.com/)** is an old depot venue for drinks and live music. They usually have a **bbq food truck** on location. Feel free to bring your own takeout. I'll bring a basket of snacks. NO COVER *They're planning for a beautiful summer evening performance in the beer garden. However, if the weather doesn't cooperate...they will be upstairs in the old-time dance hall. Either way...it's going to be a night to remember!!* **PARKING**: either near the beer garden or across the street.

**DINNER AND MUSIC**! Pubs, breweries, and American eateries often host local bands playing popular hits, country, or rock offering a nice ambiance for socializing and diverse food and drink menus. *Tonight we'll check out [TIPTON TAVERN](https://www.pizza-cottage.com/locations) (inside Pizza Cottage Lewis Center).* Family-friendly casual [pizzeria](https://www.pizza-cottage.com/menu) for pizzas plus salads, wings and subs. We'll meet in the bar area, where the live music is set up. You're welcome to stay late, if you like. *Tonight's band:* Shucking Bubba Acoustic! **Live music starts at 6pm**.

Let's mix and boogie! We'll start with social time over dinner/appetizers/drinks from 6:00-8:00pm. Then we'll get down with a live band [Shucking Bubba Deluxe](http://www.shuckingbubba.com/). COVER CHARGE: $10.00 (cash) SBD: A great danceable cover band playing popular genres of music - funk, classic rock, pop & club/dance. [Harry Buffalo](http://www.harrybuffalo.com/locations/westerville/) has a wide selection of quality appetizers and entrees. Harry Buffalo seating is first come/first serve this evening. We need a few folks to be there by 6:00pm or so to secure a table on the patio. DRESS: Late Summer Patio (picnic table friendly) BAD WEATHER CANCEL (usually by 4pm) PARKING: lots near restaurant and down the street. Do not park at Taco Bell.

We'll start with social time over dinner/appetizers/drinks from 7:30-8:45pm. Then we'll get down with a great live hip-hop/R&B band, Lt. Dans New Legs ([LDNL](http://ldnl.net)). Attire: Dressy casual **Cover Charge**: $15.00 cash only (atm on site) **Parking**: public parking lot in front of club. *First time here?* [Lazy Chameleon](http://www.lazychameleon.com/) is in a shopping center off Sawmill Pkwy. They offer really good seafood dishes and typical bar food, too.