KenyaBuzz ePaper (10th March - 16th March, 2023)

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MAR 10th to 16th

EVENTS THIS WEEK Art

Reflective Surfaces: The Mall, 10th March 4.30 pm. A multidisciplinary artistic showcase that features performance art work and visual art. 0795 059771 Multiple Identities Art Exhibition: The Nook Cafe, until 19th March. Featuring photographer Migwa Ndigwa, metal sculptor Alex Wainaina and painter and woodcut artist Mbugua Kimani. 0722 815112 Pio Gama Pinto Exhibition: Nairobi Gallery, until 6th May. The exhibition will perfectly complement the close life-long friendship between Murumbi and Pinto.

Expositions

Worldview Education Fair – Nairobi – Kenya 2023: Fairmont, Norfolk Hotel, 14th March 9 am.

Connect with representatives from universities, language schools, colleges, government agencies and more.

Propak East Africa 2023: The Sarit Expo Centre, 14th - 16th March. The largest dedicated exhibition in East Africa in the packaging, plastics, printing and processing industry. www.propakeastafrica.com Afri-Plastics Summit & Awards: Weston Hotel, 15th - 16th March. A Challenge Works event showcasing innovative solutions for marine plastic pollution in SubSaharan Africa.

East Africa Oil & Gas Summit 2023: KICC, 15th 16th March. Engage with international and local investors to examine, discover and debate the vast opportunities across East Africa’s oil and gas sector. www.expogr.com/ kenyaoil

Pink City Reaction Picnic Edition: Eagles Point Camp Lake Elementaita, 11th March 2 pm. Live music, picnic activities, vibes & photography. 0727 765034 Karibu Nairobi Pop Up: Nairobi Street Kitchen, 11th March 2 pm. Representing Kenyan streetwear and culture through music, art and clothing.

Marafiki Fun Day: Rowallan Scout Camp, 12th March 7 am. Plenty of fun games, photography, dance, more laughter and good times. 0708 891860 The Desi Boys Holi Party: Sikh Union Club, 12th March 8 am. Bringing Desi vibes into Kenyan nights. 0112 830861

Film

Kids Events

Sprints Gala: Nairobi Sailing Club, 11th March 8.30 am. An exciting event that tests your speed, endurance and power.

Kids Ballet: The Mansion Dance Studio, 11th March 11 - 12 pm. The perfect blend of fun and technique, with experienced instructors who know how to keep the little ones on their toes. 0719 485377 Nextgen Mentorship Programme: Virtual, until 25th March 5 - 6.30 pm. A program for junior high schoolers to learn about managing transitions, adulting, identity, self confidence, decision making, responding to authority and teen traps. 0757 975701 Nextgen Mentorship Programme for Boys: Virtual, until 25th March 5 - 6.30 pm. A program for boys to learn about different topics including initiative, identity and self awareness, time and technology management, handling conflicts, peer influence and building resilience.

0757 975701

Music

Karaoke Friday: The Summer House, 10th March 5 pm. Hosted by Sexy Ken and Betty Kyalo.

Rhumba at the Garden: Treasure Gardens , Kilimani, 12th March 5 pm. Enjoy live rhumba music from Bilenge Musica Du Congo.

Nightlife

The Express Wave: The Manhattan, 10th March 12 pm. The party is ongoing at the hottest spot in town with Dj Pierra Makena.

Drip & Vibes: Seagull Gardens and Restaurant, 12th March 2 pm. Don’t miss the best live entertainment in Nairobi with DJ Deewiz on the decks.

2023 International Women’s Day Exhibition: Alliance Française, Nairobi, until 26th March. An exhibition by over 30 women artists that are inspiring and thought-provoking.

Naomi Van Rampelberg Memorial Exhibition: One Off Contemporary Art Gallery, until 19th March.

Showcasing of her inspirational jewelry made from recycled glass fragments to sophisticated paper collages of complex and precise images. +254 722 521870

Campus Events

Sports The SMEs Conference and Expo 2023: KICC, 15th - 17th March. Strategies for catalyzing greater adoption of relevant technologies to help businesses of all sizes to scale and grow.

Africa Cloud & Security Summit: Radisson Blu Hotel, 16th - 17th March. Delve into the latest trends in cloud computing and cybersecurity.

Megaclima Kenya Expo 2023: The Sarit Expo Centre, 16th - 18th March. The exhibition for HVAC+R will provide networks with engineers, contractors and HVAC+R industry professionals.

Festivals & Craft Fairs

Nayola: UNSEEN Nairobi, until 31st March, 7 pm. Past and present interlace in the lives of three generations of women in a 25-year-long civil war.

Fundraisers

Pangani Girls Alumni Fun Run: Ngong Forest Sanctuary, 11th March, 6 - 11 am. A bonding & networking event to help raise funds for needy girls joining Pangani High School.

Karen Foodbank Marathon: Tangaza University College, 11th March, 8 am. A charity project that supports needy students with food and basic household items.

The Mt Kenya Rotary Sunshine Rally: Kirinyaga University, 11th March, 9 am. Join the to embrace, entertain and empower around 2000 children living with disability. 0726 931884

Food & Wine USIU-Africa Culture Week 2023: USIU-Africa Campus, 13th - 16th March. Featuring exhibitions, cultural cuisine, cultural dances, special recognitions and awards.

Campus Rave 2: Thika Institute of Business Studies, 10th March 10 am. PPP TV brings your favorite artists for amazing music performances and comedy.

Theatre & Stage

Laughing Matters: Social 8 Bar & Restaurant, 10th March 7 pm. Featuring the funniest comedians in the region. 0770 239375 The Pods Must Be Crazy: Nairobi Cinema, 11th March 3 pm. Hang out with your favorite podcasters & catch your live dose of craziness.

Saturday Night Comedy – Nakuru: Hotel Waterbuck, 11th March 6 pm. Kenya’s best comics including Emmanuel Kisiangani, Darren Collins, Bashir Halaiki and Justine Wanda.

Give or Take: Alliance Française, Nairobi, until 12th March 6.30 pm. Heartstrings Entertainment presents another massively hilarious original comedy play. 0722 745541 Betrayal in the City: Kenya National Theatre, until 12th March 6.30 pm. An incisive examination of the problems of independence and freedom in post-colonial African states, where few believe they have a stake in the future. 0791 478090

Yoga, Wellness & Meditation

Courses, Lectures & Workshops

French Classes: Alliance Française, Nairobi, until 31st March. Learn French in these alternate classes. 0724 714680

Dance

Lawyers Hub Dance Classes: Lawyers Hub Kenya, 8 - 10 am until 25th March. Join to learn some African dance moves, boost your fitness, have fun and relax your mind. 0784 840228 Kizomba Dance Classes: Artcaffe Britam Tower, Upperhill, 6pm until 28th July, . An introductory course for individuals who have little or no experience. 0705 090729

Karen Open Triathlon: Karen Country Club, 12th March 7 am. Participants will tackle a pool swim, off road cycle through Oloolua forest and a run around the suburb of Karen. 0722 637155 Magical Kenya Open 2023: Muthaiga Golf Club, until 12th March. 144 European Tour golf professionals will visit Kenya to participate in this Championship alongside 12 of Kenya and East Africa’s best players.

Shamba Cafe 4th Anniversary: Shamba Cafe, 10th March 5 pm. A family friendly event with dance classes, barbecue and a movie under the stars. Call for reservations. 0740 345168

Brunch and Bubbly: Zen Garden, 11th March, 12 pm. Join us on a fun interactive brunch with the girlies.

0786 193445 Wine Tasting Event: Nana Inkiri, 11th March, 6.30 pm. The perfect opportunity to expand your wine knowledge, try new varietals, and meet other wine enthusiasts.0716 458811

Breath & Sound Healing: Cheche Bookshop & Cafe, 11th March 10 am. Connect with your essence and your chakras through the ancient practice of sound healing. 0717 685161 Wellness Getaway Day: Mayers Farm, 12th March 8.30 am. Spend the day immersed in a beautifully curated experience of yoga, meditation, sound healing, life coaching and community. 0740 932025 Energy healing Retreat: Kilifi, 16th - 18th March. A unique experience to go deeper into the knowledge of your energetic system. 0722 514049

MOVIES THIS WEEK

ANT-MAN: 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 possible.

BABYLON A tale of outsized ambition and outrageous excess, it traces the rise and fall of multiple characters during an era of unbridled decadence and depravity in early Hollywood.

DIE HART Kevin Hart - playing a version of himself - is on a death-defying quest to become an action star. And with a little help from John Travolta - he just might pull it off.

65 After a catastrophic crash on an unknown planet, pilot Mills quickly discovers he’s actually stranded on Earth 65 million years ago, with only one chance at a rescue.

Genre: Action, Comedy, Superhero Cast: Paul Rudd, Scott Lang, Evangeline Lilly

Genre: Comedy, Drama Cast: Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Jean Smart

Genre: Action, Comedy Cast: Kevin Hart, Jordan King, Ron Wilcox

Genre: Action, Sci-fi, Thriller Cast: Adam Driver, Ariana Greenblatt, Chloe Coleman

CREED III Adonis has been thriving in both his career and family life, but when a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy resurfaces, the face-off is more than just a fight.

GENRE: Drama, Action-adventure, Sport CAST: Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Jonathan Majors

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.

MAYBE I DO Michelle and Allen invite their parents to meet about marriage. Turns out, the parents already know one another well, which leads to some differing opinions.

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, Romance Cast: Mezi Atwood, Kevin D. Benton, Luke Bracey

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

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

COMING SOON