# Event Details - **Event Name**: EKENE & FRIENDS EXPERIENCE - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Join Ekene and friends for an intimate night of original music — guitar, violin, tabla, and song — in Steinbeck’s Pacific Grove landmark.About this EventEKENE & FRIENDS EXPERIENCEAn Intimate Evening of Original MusicOne night. Five voices. Something rare.The Ekene & Friends Experience is a curated live performance bringing together gifted original artists from the Monterey Peninsula and beyond — for one evening only, in a 100-seat room.Headlined by Nigerian-born singer-songwriter Ekene, the night features:• Jewel Ariana — guitar & singer-songwriter• Nicola Reilly — violin• Sofyan Karim — tabla drums• Azi Fedoui — guitar & singer-songwriter• And local artists joining throughout the eveningWhat to expect: An intimate, listening-room experience — not background music. Original songs, live instruments, and the kind of musical conversation that only happens when artists who respect each other share a stage. Expect moments that move between languages and traditions: West African melody, classical strings, South Asian rhythm, and California songwriting, woven together in real time.The venue:Lauren’s Lounge at the historic Holman Building — Steinbeck’s landmark in Pacific Grove. A warm, acoustically intimate space where every seat is close to the music.Doors: 6:00 PMWhere: Lauren’s Lounge · 542 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific GroveSeating: 100 curated guests onlyThis is Year One of the Ekene & Friends Experience — a new platform from 2 Lands LLC built to protect and accelerate original gifted artists. Your attendance helps make space for the work that matters.Real artists. Real room. A night you won’t see twice. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/a4a36af0-a7ad-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://youtu.be/NxY578Us9DYAgenda🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PMGuest ArrivalHost: 2Lands LLCInfo: Doors open at 5:00 PM. Arrive early, settle in, and ease into the evening. Grab a drink at the bar, meet the other guests in the room, and find your seat before the music begins. This is your hour to slow down — no rush, no schedule. The show starts at 6:00 PM sharp. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pacific-grove/ekene-and-friends-experience/100001990065762266 - **Event Categories**: music, art, entertainment, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 3 hours - Location: 542 Lighthouse Ave - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 535.38, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Pacific Grove - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: 542 Lighthouse Ave - **lat**: 36.6211071 - **long**: -121.9168212 - **full address**: 542 Lighthouse Ave, 542 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: EKENE & FRIENDS EXPERIENCE - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/746aff4d040dc3bc3739f4816473dff8851cf442dccae97e5929cd2b6a6ab814-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1779592665 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is EKENE & FRIENDS EXPERIENCE being held? - **A:** EKENE & FRIENDS EXPERIENCE takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 542 Lighthouse Ave, 542 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing EKENE & FRIENDS EXPERIENCE? - **A:** EKENE & FRIENDS EXPERIENCE is organized by 2Lands LLC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** EKENE & FRIENDS EXPERIENCE is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Pacific Grove, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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