KenyaBuzz ePaper (24th Feb - March 2nd, 2023)

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EVENTS THIS WEEK Film

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Kitale Film Week: Royal Court Hotel, until 26th February. The festival aims to foster strategic development in Trans-Nzoia County by giving local filmmakers a platform to showcase films that have integrated local narratives. +254 768 348234

Art

Art in the Park Karen: Karen off Kerarapon road, 25th February.

Art lovers are welcome to an outdoor painting session with family or friends. Canvases, easels, paints, brushes, and aprons will be provided. +254 721348258 GoDown Open Day: GoDown Arts Centre, 25th February 10 am.

Join and interact with artists, see and buy art.

Naomi Van Rampelberg Memorial Exhibition: One Off Contemporary Art Gallery, 25th February 12 pm. Exhibition of her inspirational jewelry made from recycled glass fragments to sophisticated paper collages of precise images constructed at the scale of the tiny. +254 722 521870 Sex & The City: Alliance Française, Nairobi, until 28th February. Snapshots of a lifestyle that provokes us to contemplate the depths beneath the images, parody of social realities in the space we live in, without glorifying promiscuity.

Recent Works by Jessica Atieno: Redhill Art Gallery, until 5th March 2023. Jessica Atieno explores the role of historic photographic archives in reconstituting current perspectives within ethnographic representations.

Special Events

The Man Cave: The Lakehouse Tigoni, 25th February 12 pm. Where the men convene for a meeting of minds, exchange ideas, network, and get inspired to keep on thriving. 0791 478090 Join to learn some African dance moves, boost your fitness, have fun and relax your mind. +254 784 840 228

Courses, Lectures & Workshops

A Chance and Choice Living Strategy: Albain Institute, 24th February 1 pm. A workshop aimed to understand the link between feelings and emotions. 0713 620911

Kizomba Dance Classes: Artcaffe Britam Tower, Upperhill, 28th February 6pm.

An introductory course for individuals who have little or no experience in dancing Kizomba.

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Expositions

Digi-Tech Symposium: University of Nairobi, 24th February 9 am. The purpose of the symposium is to expose university students to the various opportunities available in the digital and tech fields. 0756 280000

Dance

Nairobi Kizomba Sensação: PrideInn Azure Hotel Nairobi, 24th - 26th February. A 3-day music and dance event where participants can immerse themselves in Kizomba, Semba and Afro music and dance. +254 712 909047 Lawyers Hub Dance Classes: Lawyers Hub Kenya, 25th February.

Meditech & Healthcare Africa 2023: KICC, until 25th February. An International Trade-show Focusing on Medical Technologies & Healthcare Sector to improve the Health Infrastructure & Medical facilities. mktg@mthafrica.com Non Woven Tech Asia 2023: KICC, until 25th February. A neutral platform for stakeholders in the nonwoven Industry and their consumers to share information and understand market dynamics. sales@ nonwoventechasia.com 254 Reality and Homes Expo: KICC, 24th - 25th February. Join and interact with property developers and investors as they walk you through home ownership. 0725 905119 Autoparts East Africa: The Sarit Expo Centre, 24th - 26th February. Showcasing innovative

products and services. +254 722 913035 25th Nairobi International Education & Careers Fair: The Sarit Expo Centre, 24th - 26th February. Meet representatives from Kenyan and international universities and colleges. +254 722 832764 9th International Schools Fair: The Hub Karen, 25th - 26th February. Meet with leading day & boarding international schools from Kenya, The UK & The Netherlands. 0713 736944 The Eldoret National Show: Eldoret Showground, 1st - 4th March. Promoting innovation and technology in agriculture and trade. 0721 769899

Father & Son: Alliance Française, Nairobi, 27th February 6 pm. The film highlights the overlooked contribution of fighters – both volunteer and conscripted – from France’s West African colonies who fought in France from 1914-18.

Captains of Zaatari: UNSEEN Nairobi, until 28th February. When a world renowned sports academy visits Za’atari Refugee Camp, two best friends who dream of becoming professional football players have a chance to make this dream come true.

Kids Events

Taking the Stress Out of Exam Prep: Albain Institute, 25th February 10 am. A workshop to train high schoolers how to balance their revision and their mental wellbeing. 0713 620911

Let’s Go Country: Shamba Cafe, 24th February. Live country music and lots of barn dance and shuffle with Sir Elvis. Call for reservations. 0740 345168 Friday Band: Tatu City, 24th February. An event to enjoy cover songs of your favorite stars, by your favorite cover band courtesy of the Booth Live Bands.

Rhumba Sato: Karen Oasis, 25th February. Rhumba Afrique Entertainment will be performing your favorite songs live.

Dilla Day: Kraft room Delta Towers Westlands, 25th February 4 pm. Join in celebrating the life and influence of James Dewitt Yancey, plus a special De la Soul session.

Matteo Di Leonardo: The Village Market, 25th February 2 pm.

A performance by Italian guitarist Matteo Di Leonardo in Village Market together with Mackinlay (Trumpet), Jo_G (Drums) and Onyie (Bass).

African Legends: The Hub Karen, 25th - 26th February 5pm. An event that honors and celebrates the lives, music and performances of African musical geniuses. 0791 478090

Nature

Web3 for Wildlife Conservation: Maasai Mara University, 24th February 12 pm. The event aims to examine the use of blockchain for social impact and wildlife conservation in the Maasai Mara.

Nightlife

Divas Friday: Casavera Lounge, 24th February. Music blends by DJ Pierra Makena.

Friday Vybe: 33 Havens Lounge, Utawala, 24th February. Music policy

by DJ Ramzy, hyped by MC Brayo and hosted by King Kardashian.

Boutross: The Angela Brief: Clique Lounge, 25th February Join this fun party with Boutross performing his club banger, Angela and amazing music lined up by our live DJs.

Sports

KEF Annual Golf Tournament: VetLab Sports Club, 24th February.

The Kenya Education Fund will be having a golf tournament to raise funds to keep students in school.

0702 769712 Tropic Air Mountain Bike Challenge: Borana Lodge and Conservancy, 24th - 26th February.

The slopes of Mount Kenya and Borana Conservancy will offer five mountain bike challenges across spectacular landscapes. 10to4@ MountKenyaTrust.org

Theatre & Stage

Betrayal in the City: Kenya National Theatre, 2nd - 12th March.

The play is an incisive examination of the problems of independence and freedom in post-colonial Africa states, where few believe they have a stake in the future. 0791 478090

Yoga, Wellness & Meditation

Women Wellness Weekend: Hob House, 25th - 26th February.

A weekend to relax, rejuvenate, and have fun to treat your spirit, mind, and body. 0715 180770 Sit & Meet: Chez Mahmadi, 26th February 4 pm. To build a supporting environment for growth in the practice of meditation and spiritual inquiry and connect with fellow meditators.

Asana & Pranayama- with Gauri Vidyarthi: Kanga Studio Nairobi, 28th February. Join Gauri to mellow down the mind and body through a pranayama practice followed by a traditional restorative yoga practice.

Festivals & Craft Fairs

Web 3 Social: Muthaiga Square - Nairobi, 25th February 12 pm. Live metaverse experience on virtual reality headsets, a gaming corner, live djS and performances, a barbers section, speakers from the Artificial Intelligence community, fun games and giveaways, a treasure hunt plus so much more.

Shoke Shoke Festival & Sustainability Conference: Nairobi, Kenya, until 2nd March 2023. Join revolutionaries in the entertainment space as they innovate and focus on promoting sustainability through launching the first-ever sustainability conference and festival. hello@ shokeshokefest.com

Play in Space (Future Astronauts): The Arbor Place, 25th February. Children will have the full experience from space themed art to the planetarium show. 0712 886396 Squeaky Clean: Kabete Junior Academy, until 25th February. Teaching children to be independent is important. Lots of exciting activities. Sign ups ongoing.

Kids and Teens’ French Classes: Kabete Junior Academy, until 25th February. In this group class your child will be immersed in the French language through

music

African Legends: The Hub Karen, 25th - 26th February 5pm. An event that honors and celebrates the lives, music and performances of African musical geniuses. 0791 478090

MOVIES THIS WEEK

MAGIC MIKE’S LAST DANCE Mike takes to the stage again, following a business deal that went bust, leaving him broke and taking bartender gigs in Florida.

TITANIC (3D) A seventeen-year-old aristocrat falls in love with a kind but poor artist aboard the luxurious, ill-fated R.M.S. Titanic.

Genre: Drama, Comedy Cast: Salma Hayek, Maxandra Mendoza, Channing Tatum

Genre: Romance, Drama Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet

AVATAR 2: THE WAY OF WATER Set over a decade after the 2009 blockbuster, ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ follows Jake Sully and Neytiri as they grow their family amongst a new clan of reef-dwelling Na’vi.

Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Cast: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver

PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: He has burned through eight of his nine lives, leaving him with only one life left.

Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy Cast: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Florence Pugh

ANT-MAN & THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA The family explores the Quantum Realm, where they interact with strange creatures and embark on an adventure that goes beyond the limits of what they thought was possible.

GENRE: Action, Comedy, Superhero CAST: Paul Rudd, Scott Lang, Evangeline Lilly

MUMMIES Three mummies end up in present-day London and search for an old ring belonging to the Royal Family, stolen by the ambitious archaeologist Lord Carnaby.

COCAINE BEAR An oddball group of cops, criminals, tourists and teens converge on a Georgia forest where a huge black bear goes on a murderous rampage after unintentionally ingesting cocaine.

MISSING After her mother goes missing, a young woman tries to find her from home, using tools available to her online.

SELFIEE Superstar Vijay Kumar needs a new driving license from an RTO officer who is a fan of Vijay.

A misunderstanding escalates into a feud which is played out in front of the entire country.

Genre: Comedy, Animation Cast: Sean Bean, Joe Thomas, Eleanor Tomlinson

Genre: Comedy, Thriller Cast: Keri Russell, Alden Ehrenreich, O’Shea Jackson Jr.

Genre: Drama, Thriller Cast: Tim Griffin, Ava Zaria Lee, Nia Long

Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama Cast: Akshay Kumar, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Emraan Hashmi

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