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February 2016
Art Workshops Expositions Festivals/Craft Fairs Film Food/Wine Kids Events Music Nature Nightlife Photography Special Events Sport Theatre Dance Travel Yoga
Theatre & Stage
Special Events
When Love Disappoints: All Saints Cathedral, February 2nd, 5pm, Ksh200, www. sisterhoodglobal.org. Join us in the first ever relationship parliament open to both men and women as we look at areas where we disappoint each other and also as we address pertinent issues that cause these disappointments. ‘BagFace’ Open Day: Antique Oriental Rug Exhibition & Sale: Private Property, February 13th, 9am, 0717 303887. This is a rare opportunity to view over 400 old and antique handwoven oriental rugs, both tribal and Persian ‘city’ pieces Nairobi City Heritage Walking Tour: Pointzero Coffee, until March 7th, 9am, 0716 104812. Cultural stopovers and Abkleopard tours invites you: Nairobi city heritage walking tours. We Will Rock You - The Musical by Queen & Ben Elton: Brookhouse International School, February 12th, 7pm, Ksh1000, 0714 203703. Starring all your favourite Nairobian performers.
Real Dads Cancer Marathon: Nation Center, Kimathi Street, February 14th, 6pm, Ksh1000, 0722 104030, realdadcancer@gmail.com. Come let’s join hands in declaring Zero prostate cancer in Kenya. Bike to Barbecue: Olepolos Country Club, February 28th, 9am,Ksh 2,800, 0717681649, 0738681649. How best can we end the second month of the year? How about a 25km road and off-road ride from Ngong town and down the Kona Baridi descent to Olepolos the Nyama Choma Paradise! Black History Month Concert: Michael Joseph Centre, February 13th, 7pm, Ksh1000, wannyangerer@hotmail.com. Cultural Stopovers Kenya a Wanny Angerer in Moving Cultures initiative promoting unity in diversity presents a concert with Daniel Osanya Music & Friends. Property Home Living Expo: Sarit Centre, February 18th, 10am, 020 4440053. The exhibition seeks to promote and popularise Property investments in Kenya with one of the big Property Brand name Kings Pride taking up the title sponsorship.
Food & Wine
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Urban Nite: The Village Market, February 26th, 6pm, 020 7122488. Village Market presents urban nite where art lives
Nairobi Restaurant Week 2016: Multiple Venues, until February 7th, 12pm, Ksh1500, 0711 222222. The biggest celebration of food and drink in Kenya will be back for a third edition.
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Social Paint Nite: The Nairobi Art Centre, February 13th, 4pm, Ksh3500, 0727 415678. Want to meet new people? Looking for something fun to do on Valentines? Nairobi Art Centre brings to you the Social Paint Nite
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Art Technicians of the Sacred Exhibition: The Art Space Kenya, February 4th- 18th, Free, 11am, 0790 498848. The technician is a dreamer and architect. Sacred can be taken to be something that is beyond human understanding.
February 2016 I KENYA BUZZ Monthly Valentine’s Dinner/Brunch: 45 Degrees Kitchen, February 13th, 7pm, Ksh4000, 0705 151086, 0705 150898. This Valentine’s love your food, save your time. Valentine’s Bush Dinner: Afri-Touch Designs, February 13th, 6pm10am, Ksh6500, 07323 66709. This Valentine’s treat your better half to a candle lit bush dinner under the stars at Punda Milias Nakuru Camp.
Art Cocktail: August 7th Memorial Park, February 5th, 2pm, Ksh200, 0711 962268. Ndimi Zetu introducing art cocktail- more than words.
Romantic Valentine’s Getaway: Tamarind Mombasa, February 13th, 6pm, Ksh27500, 041 4474600. Tamarind Village, Tamarind Dhow brings Valentine’s weekend. A night for two at Tamarind Village and a romantic dinner at Tamarind Dhow
Social Paint Nite: The Nairobi Art Centre, February 13th, 4pm, Ksh3500, 0727 415678. Want to meet new people? Looking for something fun to do on Valentines? Nairobi Art Centre brings to you the Social Paint Nite.
Romance at Sea: Tamarind Dhow, February 13th, 7pm, Ksh1800, 0725 959552. The Tamarind Dhow brings you valentine’s eve special. Welcome cocktails for all and roses for the ladies.
Remains, Waste and Metonymy Exhibit: Nairobi National Museum, until February 19th, 9am, Free, 0724 576600. The event sought to provoke new avenues of collaboration between artists, scholars and other cultural producers around the themes of waste, remains and metonymy. Black Angels Have Red Wings Exhibition: One Off Contemporary Art Gallery, until February 23rd, 10am, Free, 0722 521870. One Off is pleased to present”Black Angels have Red Wings” an exhibition of works by Ngene Mwaura. Urban Nite: The Village Market, February 26th, 6pm, 020 7122488. Village Market presents urban nite where art lives. Who I Am Who We Are: National Museums of Kenya, until February 27th 2016, 8am - 5pm, Ksh250, 0724 255299. Join us for a guided tour of the exhibition which is a project on Kenyan identity by Wambui Kamiru and Xavier Verhoest. The Bremen Town Musicians: The Nairobi Art Centre, until March 4th, 9am - 3pm, Ksh 3500, 0727 415678. Our intensive themed workshops are especially designed to educate children and youth in Arts and Crafts to encourage individual growth and creativity.
Valentine’s Specials My Bloody Valentine 1st Edition: Club R&B and Lounge Westlands, February 13th, 7pm, Ksh500, 0722 837188. Brought to you by DJ Runn It and Chingalam Entertainment as we bring the valentine experience to everyone who is in love and who is searching for love. Purple Passions Masquerade: The Twist Karen, February 13th, 7pm - 6pm, Ksh600, 0770 357364. Single or taken, it doesn’t matter. This day is all about having fun with those you treasure, those you care about.
Brunch at the Park: Valentine’s Edition: Nairobi National Park, February 14th, 10am, Ksh3500, 0720 816285. No plans for valentines. Have a brunch at the park. Single Parents Valentines Mingle: Marshpark Hotel, February 14th, 8pm, Ksh1000, 0710 871734. Single parent’s valentines mingle. A place to have fun, mingle and connect. Couple-athon: Jacaranda Lake Elementaita Lodge, February 14th, 11am, Ksh 4000 Per Couple , 0723 418232. Drive together to Elementaita and experience love in a fun way this Valentine’s. Treat your man: Flame tree restaurant. February 12th, 6.30pm, Kshs 2000. Sarova Hotels presents treat your man, the ladies takeover. Hosted by Wahu and Nameless and on the decks Dj D-Lite. There will be a lingerie show, welcome drinks and bar bites plus raffle prizes
Kid’s Events
Kidz Cooking Corner: Fourways Junction, Wednesdays & Saturdays, 2pm, Ksh 1,200, 0708 571548. Learn how to: Bake desserts that are yummy and good for you among other stuff. Blow Out: The Carnivore Restaurant, daily, 12pm, 0722 204647, 0733 611608, reservations.carnivore@tamarind.co.ke. Free cake and a free meal for the birthday kid for a party for over 15 kids. It’s Swim Time: Sankara, daily, 10am - 2pm, Ksh 1500, 020 4208000, 0703 028000, connect@nairobi.sankara.com. Bring your friends and splash around during our family swim. Week days from 10am-2pm and weekends from 9am-4pm. Bumblebee Soccer Academy: Public Service Club, Weekends, 9am, Ksh7000, 0725 795305, 0734 488066, bumblebeesports@ gmail.com. Bumblebee Sports and Fitness is a sports organization that seeks to empower children through sports and developing their sporting abilities.
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Capoeira Angola Workshops: The Alchemist Bar, February 2nd, 6pm - 8pm, Ksh 800 per workshop, 0710 551721. Join Professor Salim, a disciple of Grand Mestre Joao Grande, for two special introductory workshops in the Afro-Brazilian martial art, Capoeira Angola. Afro-Dance Workshops: Kenya Cultural Centre, Thursdays, 6pm 7pm, Ksh 1,000, afrodancekenya@gmail.com. Come learn African and Afro-diasporic movement and rhythms. Kudunda - Dance Fitness Classes: Shani Active Gym & Studios, ABC Place, Friday & Saturday, 7pm - 4pm, Ksh1,000, 0721 612817. If you like to dance, then move into fitness with Kudunda. Detour Friday Night Dance: Southern Sun Mayfair, every Friday, 6pm, Ksh600, 0706 540220, info@detour.co.ke. You’ve seen guys dancing to Latin music before. You’ve wished you could do it just like them...Well you can! Hip Hop Dance Classes: ABC Place, every Wednesday, 7pm, Ksh800, clinelliott@gmail.com. Come learn the latest moves from your favorite music videos from an instructor who used to dance with a professional hip hop dance crew in Los Angeles and Chicago. Viva Espana Salsa Night: Artcaffe Restaurant - The Oval, every Friday, 9pm, free, 0717 193895. Artcaffe Oval invites you to enjoy an evening of Spanish music, cocktails and dancing. Zumba with Magic Mike:The Oshwal Sports Complex, every Wednesday & Friday, 10am, Ksh600, 0732 339858, 0721 339858, magicmikesalsa@gmail.com. Join Magic Mike for the most exhilarating workout of your life! Capoeira Angola Classes: Y.M.C.A Kenya - Central Branch, every Monday & Wednesday, 7pm - 9pm, Ksh500, 0710 551721, salimrollins@gmail.com. A martial art, dance and a cultural weapon. It’s a beautiful game played to the rhythm of percussion instruments and call response songs and a philosophy.
Theatre & Stage We Will Rock You - The Musical by Queen & Ben Elton: Brookhouse International School, February 12th, 7pm, Ksh1000, 0714 203703. Starring all your favourite Nairobian performers. Kenya Kona Thursday Night Showdown: Jockey Pub, Hilton Hotel, Thursdays, 6pm, 020 2055954. Kenya Kona has lined up a riveting experience for your mind and ribs
General Manager Diageo Reserve Africa Jane Birkin and EABL Sales Director Andrew Kilonzo
DIAGEO HOSTS FIRST AFRICA LUXURY FORUM Diageo, the world’s leading premium drinks business, recently held the first AFRICA LUXURY FORUM that attracted over 40 luxury business and creative leaders who congregated to explore the potential and opportunities of the African luxury industry. The forum themes “Luxury in Africa: Consumers, Markets & Approaches” provided sound and reliable knowledge about luxury in Africa; and clarity on the opportunities, challenges, requirements and evolution of the African luxury markets. Mr. Charles Weru, Reserve Brands Commercial Manager said...
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As a luxury brand, Diageo chose to bring this forum to Kenya so that we can demystify the African luxury consumer, their lifestyle, influences, behavior, travel patterns; while decoding the market-specific rules of the luxury business in Africa through success strategies and case studies.
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Africa continues to be an important part of the Diageo Reserve business, contributing 13 per cent of global sales. In 2015, the business in Africa grew by 26 percent with the region offering great opportunities for growth as the brand takes the lead in luxury drinking experiences across the continent. Mr. Weru added that Diageo is seeking to shape the future of the luxury spirits industry in Africa by establishing solid and trusted local partnerships as the continent records the second fastest growth of ultra-high net worth individuals. In attendance was Dipan and Sejal Thakkar of Chandarana Supermarkets, Lottie Lefebvre of Bush Princess, Samit and Leena Gehlot of Mahali Mzuri, Designer John Kaveke with business partner June Hossel Delfaud of Blue Canopy Limited, Luxury Jeweler Tanya Markham, Penny Winter of Penny Winters brand and Elisabetta Capolino of Louis Vuitton’s Le Collane di Betta. Ms. Uche Pézard, Chief Executive Officer of Luxe Corp and Curator said,
is the fastest growing region for luxury “ Africa and the consumers are demanding of the highest quality. Unfortunately, 80 percent of the luxury purchases by Africans are made outside Africa indicating that there is a need to deliver these brands locally.
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According to the KPMG 2015 Luxury Goods Sector Report the Emerging luxury goods expansion into Nigeria, Angola and Kenya is poised to rival the traditional luxury goods strongholds of Egypt and Morocco in the medium to long term. The report further suggests that correctly estimating the maturity phase of the target country is pivotal to luxury commercial success, as different product categories see peak demand at different moments of the maturity cycle, ranging typically from the lowest to highest price points. Launched in November 2015 in conjunction with Bloomberg, the Africa Luxury Forum is a luxury business conference that focusses on the emerging African luxury markets and their intriguing emergent affluent populations. The next Africa Luxury Forum will be held in Lagos, Nigeria on October 26th – 28th 2016.
Celebrating life, every day, everywhere. DIAGEO is the world’s leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across spirits, beer and wine categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, JεB, Buchanan’s, Windsor and Bushmills whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray and Guinness. DIAGEO is a global company, with its products sold in more than 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about DIAGEO, its people, brands, and performance, visit www.diageo.com.
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Nature Wednesday Morning Birdwalks: Nairobi National Museum, Wednesdays, 8am, Ksh200, 0739 200216, 020 3535768, 0771 343138, 0750 149200, 0751 624312, office@naturekenya.org, http://www.naturekenya.org/. Join Fleur and the rest of the team for yet another fun filled informative bird walk. Sunday Birdwatch: Nairobi National Museum, Sundays, 9am, 0739 200216, 020 3535768, 0771 343138, office@naturekenya. org. Organized by Nature Kenya, Sunday Birdwatch meets the third Sunday of each month at at the National Museum, Nairobi, near Fisheries Dept.
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2016 Sales Coaching for Success Master Class: Hotel InterContinental, February 17th, 10am, registrations@hamirkaz. com. This 2-day course is designed to develop a Sales Manager’s strengths to support their people, build their team and improve the team’s results with consistency. Certified Mobile Developer: iLabAfrica, until April 29th, 9am - 2pm, 0729876680, sanyanga@strathmore.edu, http://goo. gl/8oJe3X. Cerified Mobile Developer involves learning from a set of qualified android lecturers from Strathmore University and build an application that you are proud to share with the world. Spiritual Quest Evenings: Backpackers Nirvana, monthly, 7pm, Ksh200, 0738 130386. If you’re interested in deepening your spiritual interests, broadening in your practices, psychic development & intuition, and/or in meeting like-minded people, join our spiritual “workshop” every 2nd Thursday monthly.
Photography “Women in Kenyan Culture” Photography Exhibition: Michael Joseph Centre, until March 9th, 8am - 4pm, wannyangerer@ hotmail.com. Cultural stopovers Kenya Wanny Angerer in Moving Cultures initiative presents an exhibition by Ng’ash Sage.
Coures / Lectures/ Workshops SWAA Network: Mombasa Parents Workshops: Venue TBA, February 6th, 10am, 0707-400100. Best for parents with children of 5-12 years old and parents with candidates in Std 8 and Form 4. ATLS Training: Tumaini Centre, February 9th, 8am, Ksh20000, 0721 422017. Book early, to ensure you have time to study the Trauma manual. Nairobi Annual Lecture: British Institute in Eastern Africa, February 10th, 6pm, 0724 576600. Renowned Cameroonian Scholar Prof. Francis Nyamnjoh will give a lecture entitled. ‘Sir Cecil John Rhodes: The Makwerekwere with a Missionary Zeal’ 2016 Office Management Skills & Technology Training: Hotel InterContinental, February 15th, 10am, Admin@hamirkaz. com. Office Management & Technology course highlights the elements you need to fully equip yourself to do your job to the best of your ability.
Yoga & Wellness Hatha Yoga Classes- Weekday Yoga: Event Haven Ltd, Weekdays, 9am - 10am, 0792 649994, ngethe@event-haven.com. Be alive. Be strong. Be relaxed. Hatha Yoga Classes- Weekend Yoga: Event Haven Ltd, Weekends, 3pm - 4pm, 0792 649994, ngethe@event-haven.com. Be alive. Be strong. Be relaxed. Atma Kriya Yoga Course: Bikram Yoga, until February 13th, 2pm - 5pm, Ksh12000, kenya@bhaktimarga.org. Atma Kriya Yoga is a very powerful form of Yoga given to the world today. Taut Body: The Rouge Deck, Sundays, 10am - 11am, 0701 053738, Ksh 1600 per class, info@tautbody.com. Taut Body Studio and DusitD2 Nairobi have teamed up to give you an early holiday gift. It will be offering their signature fitness classes. Yoga Retreat: Watamu Tree House, Your Home for Wellness, February 20th- 28th, 10am, 0712 810055, www.treehouse.co.ke. Yoga, white-sand beach, health, adventure, moon, delicious healing food, massage, stars, sunset kayak, celebration, family fun, pool, sun and nature.
Boot Camp Training: The Grassy Knoll Bar & Restaurant, Saturdays, 9am - 11am, Ksh700, 0722 860975. Boot camp Saturday is an outdoor workout program for everyone who doesn’t enjoy working out in a gym set up. Acro Yoga Workshop: Acacia Studios, monthly, 12pm - 2pm, Ksh 1,600, 0721 111141, 0735 111141, info@acacia-studios.com. On the first Sunday of every month, we will hold an Acro Yoga Workshop. Power Yoga and Fitness Boot Camps: Event Haven Ltd, Weekly, 5pm - 6pm, Ksh 500, 0723 650803, ngethe@event-haven.com. Weekly sessions in Karen for all who are interested. Yoga Wednesdays: Creatives Garage, Wednesdays, 6pm - 7pm, Ksh 500, 0708 752575, awesome@creativesgarage.org, https:// creativesgarage.wordpress.com/. Your body and mind complex can be totally tensed, but after doing yoga, something magical happens.
Nightlife KKroak-Ville: Sheebeen The Bar, until March 24th, 7pm, 0202713412. Tonight we croak, sing and have loads of fun. 3-4-2: Level 8-Ciroc Bar, daily, 4pm - 7pm, 0722 292700. Best Western invites you to a happy hour like no other. Buy 2 and get 1 drink for free. 7 days a week. Disco Every Night: Forty Thieves Beach Bar & Bistro, daily, 8pm, 0712 294873. Disco every night. Shooters Bar on Friday and Saturday nights. Quiz Night - Colobus: Forty Thieves Beach Bar & Bistro, every 1st Tuesday of the month, 8pm, 0712 294873, 40s@alibarbours.co. Get a few friends together and join in the fun every 1st Tuesday of the Month. Dangers Crew with Bulleit Bourbon: Tamambo Village Market, Fridays, 8pm, free 0722 385089. Kick start your weekend in style at #Tamambo, Village market in conjunction with Bulleit Bourbon México.
Overtime Fridays: Sheebeen The Bar, Fridays, free, 6pm, 020 2713413, info@sheebeen.co.ke. Ladies and Gents there’s a new Friday night plan. Away with the nightmare that is every Friday evening traffic. One Man Guitar By Man Ndung’u: Club Lambada International Mombasa, Fridays & Saturdays, 6pm, free. Avanti Happy Hour: Avanti Restaurant, Fridays, 5pm - 8pm, 0717 669263. Add some flavour to your Fridays with 4 beers or 2 doubles and 1 plate chicken wings. Drazen& Friends: Budhaa Bar & Lounge, Fridays, 7pm, 0736 604121. Remember No cover charge for this night, the dress code is smart casual. Hot Salsa Fridays: Seven Grill & Lounge, Fridays, 7pm, 0737 774477. Seven Lounge & Grill presents Hot Salsa Fridays with our flambouyant band and instructors. Wine Down Fridays: The Wine Shop, Fridays, 7pm, 0718 003302. Hosted by Deejay Alfa every Friday. Save the date. Spinning the best in Neo-Soul, Hip Hop, R&B and more. Fantasy Fridays/Eccentric Saturdays: La Follia Lounge, Fridays & Saturdays, 7pm, 0708 495003. Every Friday and Saturday at La Follia we give two spectacular events #FantasyFridays hosted by DjPhauz and #EccentricSaturdays hosted by DjSashy hope you are ready. Sundowners: dusitD2 Nairobi, Fridays to Sundays, 7pm, 020 4233000, info.nairobi@dusit.com. Feel welcomed every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening and try out our heavenly cocktails, signature shisha, great selection of champagnes and the most delicious bites served around our red pool. Disco Diva Night: The Tree House, Saturday, free, 10pm. Ain’t no mountain high enough! Our girls just want to have fun and Tree House is ready to bring you a blast from the past. Bugika Saturdays: Persia Resto Pub-Sheesha Lounge, Saturdays, 9pm, 0724 852314. Bugika entertainment presents Bugika Saturdays. Music by DjRillance every Saturday. Party Night Saturday: Persia Resto Pub-Sheesha Lounge, Saturdays, 7pm, 0787 788888. Party with Bugika Entertainment this Saturday may 30th at Persia Lounge, TRM from 9pm till late. On the decks will be DjRillance. Get ready to boogie all night long.
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Food & Wine Nairobi Restaurant Week 2016: Multiple Venues, until February 7th, 12pm, Ksh1500, 0711 222222. The biggest celebration of food and drink in Kenya will be back for a third edition.
Introducing “Bring Your Own Wine” Tuesdays a partnership between Brew Bistro and Lounge and The Wine Shop. Carnivore’s Kuku Tuesday: The Carnivore Restaurant, Tuesdays, 10am, Ksh990, 020 6059336, 0722 204648, 0733 611608, reservations@carnivore.co.ke. Call a friend and come enjoy all your favorite chicken varieties and sides.
Cake Art Affair 5th Edition: Nairobi Arboretum, February 20th, 12pm, Ksh250, info@cakeartaffair.com. We blend the art of baking with live performances and visual arts.
Burger Wednesday: The Carnivore Restaurant, Wednesdays, 12pm, Ksh990, 0722 104647/8, 0733 611608, 0751 605933/4, reservations.carnivore@tamarind.co.ke. All you can eat burgers for lunch and dinner every Wednesday at the Carnivore.
Calling All Meat Eaters: The Carnivore Restaurant, daily, 12pm, 0733 611608, 0722 204647, reservations.carnivore@tamarind. co.ke. Enjoy Carnivore’s legendary Nyama Choma “Beast of a Feast” and get either a dawa, house wine or fruit mocktail on the house every day.
Africa Cuisine Themed Night: Eka Hotel, Wednesdays, 7am, Ksh 2,800, 0732 105000, 0719 045000, reservations@ekahotel.com. Savor the finest African cuisine every Wednesday, at Eka Hotel’s Galaxy restaurant, the only one.
Steak Friday: Sarova Panafric Hotel, Fridays, 12pm, 0709 111000, panafric@sarovahotels.com. Whether you like it well done, medium rare or devilishly rare...come enjoy the best steaks in town with the finest wine selection every Friday at the Flame Tree Restaurant. All You Can Eat Choma Fest: Tamarind Dhow, Every Friday, 12pm, Ksh2950, 0722 205160. All You Can Eat Choma Fest at the Tamarind Dhow.
Fiery Thursday: Best Western Premier Nairobi, Every Thursday, 6pm, 0732 292700, 0722 292700, info@bestwestern.co.ke. Come and tease your senses every Thursday with our steak of the day!
Festivals/ Craft Fairs
Sunday Dive and Dine:SarovaWhitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Sundays, 7am, Ksh1250, 0719 022000, donald.shipenzi@ sarovahotels.com. Enjoy authentic Swahili breakfast and BBQ lunch every Sunday at Pavilions Restaurant.
Tie & Dye Festival: Kariobangi Catholic Church, February 27th, 10am, Free, wannyangerer@hotmail.com. Cultural Stopovers Sports, Arts & Culture take Nairobi for a day.
Bend & Brunch: Tribe Hotel, Sundays, 10am, Ksh1,500, 020 7200601. Join us for Bend & Brunch every Sunday at Tribe. Tribe’s Famous Brunch: Tribe Hotel, Sundays, 11am - 3pm, Ksh2,000, 020 7200601, jiko@tribehotel-kenya.com. Tribe’s Famous Brunch Just Got Even Sweeter!
Yaya Centre Maasai Market: Yaya Centre, Every Sunday, 10am 6pm, free, 020 2713360, 020 2713361. The place to get beautiful sculptures, shoes, jewellery, clothes and a huge selection of other Kenyan crafts.
The Sunday Crab Fest: Tamarind Mombasa, Every Sunday, 12pm, 0719 346349, 0733 603065. The Tamarind Group brings to you a feast like no other, the Crab lunch special. Bring Your Own Wine Tuesdays: Brew Bistro and Lounge, Tuesdays, 5pm, Ksh1000, 0731 006068, 0719 648138.
Friday Maasai Market: The Village Market, Fridays, 10am - 6pm, free, 020 7122488. With 350 art and craft vendors in East Africa’s largest and longest running Maasai Market.
Thursday Maasai Market: Garden City Mall, Thursdays, 10am, free, 0731 445244. Join us at the Garden City Mall for the most authentic East African Maasai Market each Thursday. The Junction Musical Maasai Market: The Junction Mall, Thursdays, 10am, free, 020 3872881. For a wonderful selection of arts and crafts, wooden carvings and beadwork, you can’t go wrong at the Junction Musical Masai Market only at The Junction Roof Top Parking. High Court Grounds Maasai Market: High Court Grounds, Saturdays, 10am, free, 020 2713360, 020 2713361. A vibrant place to get beautiful sculptures, shoes, jewellery, clothes and a huge selection of other Kenyan crafts. Nairobi African Market: Lavington Mall, Sundays, 9am - 6pm, free, 0706 578609, info@nairobiafricanmarket.com. An open market selling Kenyan products at affordable prices, every Sunday at Lavington Mall.
Expositions Kenya Medical Show: Oshwal Centre, February 18th, 10am - 6pm, poonam@sdpromomedia. com Kenya medical device market is expected to grow by a CAGR of 14.4% over the 2013-2018 period, alongside impressive GDP growth and strengthening imports. Property Home Living Expo: Sarit Centre, February 18th, 10am, 020 4440053. The exhibition seeks to promote and popularise Property investments in Kenya with one of the big Property Brand name Kings Pride taking up the title sponsorship. Maridady Auto Bazaar: Thika Road Mall, monthly, 10am - 6pm, free, 0700 876876, 0733 876876, marketing@trm.co.ke. The Bazaar brings together car dealers, individual sellers, enthusiasts and buyers on a common ground where sellers to showcase and sell their cars to interested buyers every second Sunday.
Music Thursday Nite Live Featuring Gravitti Band: Choices Pub and Restaurant, February 4th, 8pm, free, arjibril@gmail.com. Gravitti band was formed in the year 2005 by a group of 5 church musicians with an aim of improving live band performance in Nairobi. Orchestra Concert: Kenya National Theatre, February 5th, 7pm, Ksh1000, 0720 962288, 0737 227903. The Kenya Conservatoire of music and cultural stopovers present an orchestra concert. Proceeds will go towards the Rare Orchestral Instrument Project. An Evening of AfroJazz: Lovers’ Edition: Alliance Française, Nairobi, February 5th, 6pm, Ksh950, 0722 228978, rimaeno@ hotmail.com. February is the month of love and we want share the love with you. Classical Pianist Marouan Benabdallah Live: Bidwood Suites Hotel, February 3rd- 7th, 4pm, 0716 104812, wannyangerer@ hotmail.com. Classical pianist Marouan Benabdallah (MoroccoHungary-France) will be live in concerts and also hold workshops. The Red, Black & Love Affair: Michael Joseph Centre, February 6th, 6pm, Ksh 1000 0733 149592. Welcome to the unlimited debut of Zeshari Jean Live in concert. Thursday Nite Live Featuring Red Acapella: Choices Pub and Restaurant, February 11th, 8pm, free, arjibril@gmail.com. The Red Acapella is composed of young talented gentlemen. Black History Month Concert: Michael Joseph Centre, February 13th, 7pm, Ksh1000, wannyangerer@hotmail.com. Cultural Stopovers Kenya a Wanny Angerer in Moving Cultures initiative promoting unity in diversity presents a concert with Daniel Osanya Music & Friends. Branford Marsalis @ Safaricom International Jazz Festival 2016: Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, February 21st, 5pm, www.branfordmarsalis.com. Branford Marsalis live at Safaricom International Jazz Festival 2016. Thursday Nite Live Featuring Afrosimba: Choices Pub and Restaurant, February 18th, 8pm, free, arjibril@gmail.com. An Afro-Fusion band whose music comes from Jazz and the music of 9 coastal tribes off the coast of Kenya.
Thursday Nite Live Featuring Sarabi: Choices Pub and Restaurant, February 25th, 8pm, free, arjibril@gmail.com. Sarabi are the bold voice of the youth considered one of the most outspoken bands in Kenya. Heritage Nights: San Valencia Restaurant - Nairobi Museum, Fridays, 6pm, free, 020 3874621. The Valencia museum presents heritage nights every Friday. Tribute Edition Jazz: Artcaffe Restaurant - Westgate, every Wednesday, 8am - 11pm, free, 0725 202020, artcaffe.co.ke/events. We’re bringing the legends back at Tribute Edition Jazz. Live Band Music: The Ark: Garden City Mall, Wednesday, free, 6pm, 0722815508, thearkmusicband@gmail.com. Enjoy the unique ambiance, listening to some good music as you look out over the central park. Tanqueray Jazz Night: Ocean Basket, every Wednesday, 8pm 11pm, 0786227538, free, info@oceanbasket.co.ke. Ocean Basket hosts a Jazz Night in partnership with Tanqueray with music from Edward Parseen and the Different Faces Band. Saxobeat & Mojitos: Caramel Restaurant & Lounge, every Thursday, 8pm, Ksh500, free, 0716 663463. Easy like a mojito live jazz band. Sugar and spice, mojito specials. Artcaffe Unplugged: Artcaffe Restaurant - Junction, Thursdays, 7pm, free, artcaffe.co.ke/events. An Afro Soul celebration with Jacob Asiyo Band and special guest artists.
Sports 10to4 Mountain Bike Challenge: Mount Kenya National Park, February 12th, 7am, 0718 235936. Held annually since 2002 when a small group of enthusiastic mountain bikers cycled from 10,000ft above sea level down Mount Kenya to Il Ngwezi at 4,000ft. Farm to Forest: Kereita Forest, February 13th, 8pm, Ksh. 2,800 (with your own bike) , 0717681649. This is for the very adventurous cyclists on their mountain bikes who love the feeling of dirt roads, single tracks, steep downhills and equally steep climbs.
Real Dads Cancer Marathon: Nation Center, Kimathi Street, February 14th, 6pm, Ksh1000, 0722 104030, realdadcancer@ gmail.com. Come let’s join hands in declaring Zero prostate cancer in Kenya. The Six Nations Championship Live Screenings: The Purdy Arms, starting February 19th, 11pm, 0712 007001. Got rugby withdrawal symptoms? Fear not the Six Nations starts in what promises to be an amazing year. Kipipiri MTB Challenge: The Aberdares, February 27th, 9am, extremewildernesschallenges@gmail.com. A 50km and 25km mountain bike challenge at Mt Kipipiri in the Aberdares as well as a hike and cultural visit in the Happy Valley. Bike to Barbecue: Olepolos Country Club, February 28th, 9am,Ksh 2,800, 0717681649, 0738681649. How best can we end the second month of the year? How about a 25km road and off-road ride from Ngong town and down the Kona Baridi descent to Olepolos - the Nyama Choma Paradise! The Divas Soccer Club Football Training: The Arena Futsal, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 7pm - 8pm, Ksh 2500, 0712 766839, 0716 140630. Are Mombasa ladies ready? Let us take fun to the next level. The Kenya Polo Association Calendar: Various Venues, until December 14th, 12pm, 0725051012, vishsoms@live.com. The Kenya Polo Association Calendar is the one of the longest in the world with only a few months of quiet between February and April when the ponies get a well earned break and the players suffer withdrawal symptoms. Detour Golf Classes: Royal Golf Course, Saturdays, 10am, Ksh2500, 0706 540220, info@detour.co.ke. Learn how to play golf in a fun interactive environment. Junior Stars Football Training: The Arena Futsal, Weekends, 2pm 6pm, Ksh 4000, 0712 766839, 0716 140630. For all the young kids who love football, here is a chance to play an artificial turf.
Fashion and Beauty
Fashion High Tea: Zen Garden, February 27th, 12pm, Ksh6000, 0716 104812. One of the most anticipated fashion events in Kenya is coming back for the 6th edition.
Special Events When Love Disappoints: All Saints Cathedral, February 2nd, 5pm, Ksh200, www.sisterhoodglobal.org. Join us in the first ever relationship parliament open to both men and women as we look at areas where we disappoint each other and also as we address pertinent issues that cause these disappointments. Jumia Fashion Clearance Sale: until February 7th. This is not a drill! We are starting you off with a Big Fashion Clearance Sale for 2016. Prom Night Kenya: Michael Joseph Centre, February 12th, 5pm, Ksh1000, 0780 444400. Sash n Dash presents Prom Night Kenya, dress code fire (red) and ice (white). Biz & Bites Networking Dinner: Tin Tin Restaurant, February 12th, 6pm, Ksh1500, 0727 785881. Biz & Bytes is a premium networking dinner jointly organized by Young Professionals from all CITAM assemblies. ‘BagFace’ Open Day: Antique Oriental Rug Exhibition & Sale: Private Property, February 13th, 9am, 0717 303887. This is a rare opportunity to view over 400 old and antique hand-woven oriental rugs, both tribal and Persian ‘city’ pieces. Open Qorner With Tazim Elkington: February Edition: dusitD2 Nairobi, February 17th, 6pm, Ksh2000, 0714 434574. Come and join us at this unique gathering of ‘different minds’ to discuss a randomly and spontaneously selected topic that gets picked as the evening begins. The Annual Ladies Kennel Association Championship Dog Show: East Africa Kennel Club, February 20th, 9am - 5pm, Ksh200, 0733 864137. The Annual Ladies Kennel Association Championship Dog Show is an all breed dog show, the most beautiful pedigree dogs of East Africa Changing Phases: Michael Joseph Centre, February 26th, 6pm, Ksh1500, 0791 497305. Changing phases with motivational speakers Derek Bbanga and Robert Burale. Misfits’ Trivia Night: Forty Thieves Beach Bar & Bistro, 1st Tuesday of every month, 8pm, free, info@alibarbours.co. Join the Fun! Invite friends, spray the word, come many the more the merrier! Guided Tours at the UN Gigiri Complex: United Nations Gigiri, daily, 9am, Ksh200, 020 7622034, un.tours@unon.org. Have you taken a tour of the United Nations complex in Nairobi yet? Book one now! It’s educational, informative and also fun. Kenya Coffee Tour: Fairview Coffee Estate, daily, 2pm, Ksh1,000, 020 4442481 This beautiful coffee farm with nearly 100 acres under coffee. The farm is irrigated by the Riara River that is in turn fed by streams from the Kenyan Highlands. Social, Cocktails & Corporate Meetings: Best Western Premier Nairobi, daily, 10am, 0722 292700. Great deals on social, cocktails and corporate events on a daily basis. #CGchillout: Creatives Garage, Fridays, 5pm - 10pm, free, 0708 752575, fiona@ creativesgarage.org. After a long week of creating and bringing your ideas to life, you certainly need a break from it all. The Churchill Show Live TV Recording: The Carnivore Restaurant, Thursdays, 6pm, Ksh500, 0733 611608, 0722 204648, 020 6059336. Catch the recording of The Churchill Show at the Carnivore and be the first to watch the action and laughter as it unfolds. WLL no. 39: Creatives Garage, monthly, 7pm, Ksh250. Every second Saturday of the month, we bring our books, drinks to Creatives Garage and indulge our madness and sanity. Nairobi City Heritage Walking Tour: Pointzero Coffee, until March 7th, 9am, 0716 104812. Cultural stopovers and Abkleopard tours invites you: Nairobi city heritage walking tours.
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