KenyaBuzz ePaper (3rd March - 9th March, 2023)

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MAR 3rd to 9th

EVENTS THIS WEEK Art

The People Dialogue Festival 2023: Nairobi National Museum, 8th - 11th March 10 am. A platform for state and non-state actors to dialogue on governance reforms and socio-economic issues.

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

Dance

Lawyers Hub Dance Classes: Lawyers Hub Kenya, 4th March 6 pm. Join and learn some African dance moves, boost your fitness, have fun and relax your mind.

0784 840228 Multiple Identities Art Exhibition: The Nook Cafe, 4th - 19th March. The artists featured are the photographer, Migwa Ndigwa, metal sculptor Alex Wainaina and painter and woodcut artist Mbugua Kimani. 0722 815112 Pio Gama Pinto Exhibition: Nairobi Gallery, 5th March - 6th May. The exhibition will perfectly complement the close life-long friendship between Murumbi and Pinto.

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

Expositions

Campus Events

Africa International University (AIU) Culture Week 2023: Africa International University, until 4th March. Join for a week-long celebration of diversity, creativity, and unity.

Courses, Lectures & Workshops

The Eldoret National Show: Eldoret Showground, 1st - 4th March. Promoting innovation and technology in agriculture and trade. 0721 769899 7th Edition Connected Banking Summit - East Africa: Radisson Blu Hotel, 7th March 9 am. Experts from across the region to discuss how integrated solutions are shaping the future of banking. www. connected-banking.com SecurExpo 2023: The Sarit Expo Centre, 7th - 9th March. Featuring commercial, perimeter, cyber and homeland security, fire & safety industry in East Africa. https://www.securexpoeastafrica.com/ Interiors Expo 2023: The Sarit Expo Centre, 7th 9th March. The latest in cutting-edge surfacing products, security technologies and trending products for every space.

Together for Better Foundation Dinner Gala: The Trademark Hotel, 7th March 6 pm. The foundation is giving you a chance to challenge menstrual taboos and make a difference to help change lives. +254 722 746 333

Nubian: La Fiesta Music Bar and Restaurant, 4th March 9 am. The enigmatic sounds of Afro Bass, Progressive House, Afro Tech, and Baile Funk, taking you on a journey through our versions of house music. 0725 523027 Furahiday: 105 Republik, 3rd March 5 pm.

Celebrating good music and good vibes by Dj Munge and Dj Duffy.

Fyre Friday: Clique Lounge, 3rd March 5 pm. Music

by Aceking and Dj Cavi.

Muze 2023 Opening Party: Muze, 4th March 5 pm. An opening party with South Africa’s best new electronic music DJ Jordan Arts. 0727 247494

Special Events

Pikika Brunch Fest: Anzana Gardens, 4th March 12 pm. An incredible assortment of food delights from Holy Dave’s Kitchen, George Grill King, Nairobi Tacos, Akinyi’s Plate, Arthurz Lafayette, Rabala’s Delights and The Mbuzi Guy await to tantalize your taste buds. 0719 777764

2023 International Women’s Day: Alliance Française, Nairobi, 3rd March 7 pm. Liboi, Gaïa and Muhonja will be performing to touch on female experiences including gender-based violence, rape, FGM, teenage pregnancy, women empowerment, love and sex.

Jemedari: Cheche Bookshop & Cafe, 5th March 9 am. Live art and music sessions bringing together incredibly talented artists from a variety of genres.

Kids Events

Sports

Kids Ballet: The Mansion Dance Studio, 4th March 9 am. The perfect blend of fun and technique, with experienced instructors. 0719 485377 Girls Day Out: Karura Forest, 4th March 8 am. A space where girls can step away from the stresses of their daily lives and focus on personal growth and selfreflection. 0757 975701 Nextgen Mentorship Programme: Virtual, until 25th March 5 - 6.30 pm. A program for junior high schoolers to learn about managing transitions, adulting, identity and 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

KCB Rugby Vs Menengai Oilers: KCB Sports Club, 4th March 3 pm. KCB Rugby take on Menengai Oilers in the Kenya Cup Semi Final match day. 0711 012000 Liverpool Vs Manchester United: KCB Sports Club, 5th March 7.30 pm. Watch as Liverpool takes on Manchester United at the Anfield Stadium live on the big screen. 0791 478090 Magical Kenya Open 2023: Muthaiga Golf Club, 9th - 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.

Theatre & Stage

Music

Fashion & Beauty

Urembo Workshop Experience: Ambar House, 3rd March 10 am. A one day workshop for those interested in starting a career as a makeup artist. 0710 615563 International Fashion Showcase: Ambar House, 3rd March 10 am. An event where emerging fashion designers exhibit their work. 0791 478090

Festivals & Craft Fairs

Vice Versa Global Festival - Kenya: Rowallan Scout Camp, 8th March 9 am. Celebrate women and discuss issues around GBV, climate change and digitalization. 0708 223938

Film

Conversation Workshop: Alliance Française, Nairobi, 4th March. Register and participate in discussions on diverse topics with other students to work on your fluency in French.

Fundraisers

Food & Wine

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

2023 International Women’s Day Exhibition: Alliance Française, Nairobi, 6th - 26th March. An exhibition of artworks 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

Female Pleasure by Barbara Miller: Alliance Française, Nairobi, 8th March 6 pm. This documentary portrays five women breaking the silence imposed by their archaic-patriarch societies and religious communities.

Oscar Nominated Shorts 2023: UNSEEN Nairobi, 8th March 7 pm. This special release features the year’s most spectacular short films.

Nayola: UNSEEN Nairobi, 3rd March 7 pm. Past and present interlace in the lives of three generations of women in a 25-year-long civil war.

Sisters-in-Law: Alliance Française, Nairobi, 6th March 6 pm. A hilarious look at the work of a courthouse in Cameroon where two women determined to change a village are making progress that could change the world.

Maid in Hell: Alliance Française, Nairobi, 7th March 6.30 pm. This documentary follows employment agents who describe the trade, and maids who struggle to find a way home.

Løya Champloo: Alliance Française, Nairobi, 3rd March 7 pm. The duo composed of Gaïa and Seb’Alien promises a fulfilling live experience of jazz, rock, folk and music of the world.

Executive Rhumba Night: Benelix Lounge Greenspan Mall, 3rd March 5 pm. Join this event for rhumba music by Johnny Junior and by Band.

Healing of The Nations Reggae Diani, Kenya Tour: Tribearth, 3rd March 4pm. King Shiloh Sound System live session in Diani Beach Kenya, featuring Empress Black Omolo, Lavosti, DJ Heartical, and many others. +254 11 2309 091 International Women’s Day Concert Week: Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Nairobi, 7th March 7 pm.

The African Women’s Orchestra will be playing with the talented singers Mayonde, Prisca Ojwang, RedFourth Women Chorus and many more.

Nightlife

Santuri Electronic Music Academy Showcase 3.0: Shelter KE, 3rd March 7 pm. Join amazing DJ talent in an evening of sonic greatness with DJ Shock on the decks. www.santuri.org

The Good, the Bad and the Wolf: Oshwal Academy Nairobi - Junior High, 3rd - 5th March 6 pm. A carefully crafted combination of two stories that every family knows and loves. 0716 805795 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.The play is an incisive examination of the problems of independence and freedom in postcolonial Africa states, where few believe they have a stake in the future. 0791 478090

Yoga, Wellness & Meditation

Asana & Pranayama- with Gauri Vidyarthi: Kanga Studio Nairobi, 4th March 8.30 am. Join Gauri to mellow down the mind and body through a pranayama practice followed by a traditional restorative yoga practice.

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.

CHAAL JEEVI LAIYE An infuriated and heartbroken father persuades his son to take an unplanned journey but their trip to bliss soon turns into a nightmare.

TU JHOOTHI MAIN MAKKAAR Madness ensues when a ‘player’ in the world of romantic relationships finds a girl who’s a worthy opponent, who believes love is a battle of wits.

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

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

Genre: Drama, Adventure Cast: Siddharth Randeria, Yash Soni, Aarohi Patel

Genre: Comedy, Romance Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, Anubhav Singh Bassi

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