KenyaBuzz ePaper (17th March - 23rd March, 2023)

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MAR 17th to 23rd

EVENTS THIS WEEK Art

Kizomba Dance Classes: Artcaffe Britam Tower, Upperhill, 6pm until 28th July, . An introductory course for individuals who have little or no experience. 0705 090729

Expositions

Malaika II: Cheche Gallery, until 19th March. An exhibition featuring works by ladies in the fine art creative space.

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 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 52187

Nightlife

Mid Month Hanye: The Kraft, 17th March, 7 pm.

Hosted by Kamene Goro and Dj Bonez. +254 110 010 458 Jameson Hangout: Parklands Sports Club, 18th March, 2 pm. Get your green on and toast to the emerald isle.

Star Night At Hornbill Club: Hornbill Club, 18th March, 2 pm. Enjoy a few drinks with your friends or family as you listen and dance to music.

Sports

Food & Wine

Essence Ladies’ Dinner: The Clarion Hotel, 17th March, 6 pm. A night out for the ladies to bond, learn and share a meal. 0723 428119

Blackchild Tour: Zetech University, 17th March 2 pm.

Join the campus vibe with Mr Seed as the guest artist.

Dance

Kids Events Miss Hotlegs Kenya: Signature Auditorium, 18th March, 5 pm. All shades of legs will be showcased, and Kenya’s most stunning legs will be crowned. 0717 304497

Festivals & Craft Fairs

Naivasha Farmers Market: Longonot Farm, 18th March, 11 am. Your favorite vendors will be present, two bars, kids activities and more.

The Power of Showing Up: Chez Mahmadi, 18th March, 10 am. A safe space for parents and caregivers to learn strategies on how to show up for their children and themselves. 0717 685161 Kids Ballet: The Mansion Dance Studio, 18th March 11 am. The perfect blend of fun and technique, with experienced instructors who know how to keep the little ones on their toes. 0719 485377 I Love Embu Watoto Fun Day: University of Embu, 23rd March 9 am. Fun activities for all the kids.

0769 308082 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

Ruthy Pearce Dance Workshop: The Waterfront Karen, 18th March, 9.30 am. Zabe Dance Network will also be hosting prominent choreographers from Kenya.

Mazuri - A Free Daytime Dance Party: The Dangling Hoof, 18th March, 12 pm. An inclusive dance party with an open decks DJ session.

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

Recycling Fair at Shamba café: Shamba Cafe, 18th - 19th March 10 am. Join the challenge and take action to fight climate change. 0757 701080 Kilicycle Waste Collection Drive: Kilimani Primary School, 19th March 12 pm. This month’s goal is diverting 600 kg of waste from landfills that will be reused and repurposed.

Juwaa: Alliance Française, Nairobi, 23rd March, 6 pm.

Years after a traumatic night, a son and a mother slowly reveal all the layers redefining what they mean to each other.

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.

Campus Events

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

Nature

Fashion & Beauty

Pio Gama Pinto Exhibition: Nairobi Gallery, until 6th May. The exhibition will perfectly complement the close life-long friendship between Murumbi and Pinto.

BIEA Annual Lecture: National Museums of Kenya, 17th March. Join John Githongo in the second phase of the fight against corruption.

Film

The SMEs Conference and Expo 2023: KICC, 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, 17th March. Delve into the latest trends in cloud computing and cybersecurity.

Yaya World Recycling Expo: Yaya Centre, 17th - 19th March. An opportunity to learn about recycling solutions, sustainable products, ingenious business ideas and so much more. +254 709 439000 Fruitexpo Africa 2023: The Sarit Expo Centre, 17th - 19th March. An international trade show on fruits & vegetables.

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

Holidays 2023 Tourism Fair: The Sarit Expo Centre, until 18th March. Your one-stop shop for all holiday locations, both domestic and foreign.

Her Story: Alliance Française, Nairobi, until 26th March. An exhibition by over 30 women artists that are inspiring and thought-provoking.

Courses, Lectures & Workshops

Chill and Vibe Festival: Siron Place Hotel, 19th March, 12 pm. All about music, fun and networking.

0709 139000

Gwara Gwara Festival: Ridgeways Gardens, 18th March, 11 am. The event will bring people together through choma & music blended together. +254 719 312264 The Monk Mingle: The Monk, 18th March, 2 pm.

Enjoy a day hangout with music, fun activities, mingling and networking, with some of Nairobi’s culture movers. +254 796 693 940

Sisian Live: Tribeearth Diani, 18th March 6 pm. An exciting soulful evening of sounds of Sisian. +254 716 659 166 Nairobi Orchestra: Peponi House Preparatory School, 18th - 19th March. Join for an unforgettable evening of symphonic masterpieces. info@ nairobiorchestra.org Aduma: The Alchemist Bar, 19th March, 2 pm.

Sebastien Dutch from Zambia will be performing his music.

The BeatHogs: Nairobi Street Kitchen, 22nd March, 7 pm. Join for an unforgettable midweek musical experience.

Showcase Wednesday - La Francophonie Edition: Alliance Française, Nairobi, 22nd March, 7 pm.

Syssi Mananga’s music concert is a fusion of styles, at the crossroads of Kongo rhythms, folk, jazz and pop.

Drift Meet Up: The Waterfront Karen, 18th March, 2 pm. Marvel at drift cars as they tackle the toughest go kart track in Kenya.

Track Attack: Machakos Peoples Recreational Park, 18th - 19th March. Join the best drivers on tarmac racing and battling it down.

Sleek Superbike Series: Whistling Moran, 19th March, 10 am. With the top racers in the country competing for glory, the action and excitement will be non-stop!

Theatre & Stage

Ochot Odong’ Play: Phoenix Players, 17th - 19th March. An explosive luo comedy stage play. 0700 659890 Poets You Should Know: Alliance Française, Nairobi, 21st March, 6 pm. An open mic event that brings poets together to share, discuss, create, and showcase works that are meant to spark critical thinking and speak to the situation of young people in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Yoga, Wellness & Meditation

Intuition: Chez Mahmadi, 18th March, 2 pm. An experience that will take you into a higher realm of knowledge, wisdom and vibration. 0784 490269 Emergence: Chez Mahmadi, 18th March, 5.30 pm.

The aim is to help people reconnect with their bodies, emotions, and creativity, and to cultivate a sense of joy, vitality, and wellbeing. 0721 830038 Energy healing Retreat: Kilifi, until 18th March. A unique experience to go deeper into the knowledge of your energetic system. 0722 514049 Sound Healing Workshop: Chez Mahmadi, 19th March, 9 am. Narissa and Cendra will take you on a journey through sound, vibrational medicine, voice and music with the singing bowls. 0795 463495

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.

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.

MRS. CHATTERJEE VS. NORWAY An immigrant Indian mother’s battle against the Norwegian foster care system and local legal machinery to win back the custody of her children.

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

Genre: Drama, Biography Cast: Rani Mukerji, Neena Gupta, Jim Sarbh

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

SHAZAM: FURY OF THE GODS The film continues the story of teenage Billy Batson who, upon reciting the magic word “SHAZAM!” is transformed into his adult Super Hero alter ego, Shazam.

GENRE: Fantasy, Action, Comedy CAST: Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer

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.

ALL OF THOSE VOICES A refreshingly raw look at Louis Tomlinson’s musical journey from being a member of One Direction to being a solo artist.

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? Two childhood friends now in their thirties must decide whether to follow their heads or their hearts in marriage.

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: Documentary Cast: Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Harry Styles

Genre: Comedy, Romance Cast: Lily James, Shazad Latif, Shabana Azmi

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

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