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DECEMBER
2nd - 8th
EVENTS THIS WEEK Art
A Trajectory of Etchings: Red Hill Art Gallery, Until January 12th, 11am - 5pm. Rashid Diab is a master in print techniques including the complete spectrum of Etchings, Collagraphs, Aquatints, Woodcuts and Silkscreens. The exhibition comprises a selection of more than 50 prints, from meticulously elaborated miniatures to multi-coloured large-scale prints.
Fashion & Beauty
Kenya Fashion Awards 2022: The Hub Karen, December 3rd, 6:30pm. Strictly Made in Kenya. The Social Sunday Fashion Brunch - 4th Edition: The Social House Nairobi, December 4th, 11am. In Support of the Creative Economy Award Winning Stylist Connie Aluoch has teamed up with ‘The Social House’ to Curate a series of Fashion Brunches to promote #MadeInKenya Designers.
Festivals & Craft Fairs
The Forest and Desert School Revisited: Circle Art Gallery, James Gichuru Road, Lavington, Until December 23rd, 6pm - 8pm. The Forest and Desert School Revisited brings together works of art that explore African and Arabic identity as hybrid and distinct articulations of the poetic entanglement with the landscape. Campus Events
KSPCA Market: KSPCA, Lang’ata Road, Nairobi, every Saturday. We have lots of different food stalls, baked goods, fruits and vegetables, clothes, crafts, and kids activities such as a bouncy castle, painting, candy floss and more! OPA’s and Under the Tree will also be serving their usual delicacies and drinks. 0775 454446, market@kspca.or.ke The KMS Christmas Market: Nairobi National Museum, December 3rd, 10am - 6pm. Over 30 stalls with unique arty gifts. Nearly new & secondhand books. Mega sale on KMS Gift Shop stocks. Arty activities.
Dance
Ballet Kenya Dance Workshop: Parklands Sports Club, every Wednesday, Saturday until December 10th. Ballet, contemporary, national dance and hip-hop. Tutored by Charmaine Smith and Joohanna Priwiezincew. +27 609 029183 Empire Dance Experience: The Sarit Centre Expo Hall, December 3rd, 10am. A major dance event where we get to interact with you for longer hours than our normal classes
Expositions
Matbronze Christmas Exhibition: Matbronze Wildlife Art Gallery, December 2nd - 10th. Exhibiting bronze art by Denis Mathews, silver jewelry & art by Esenya Mathews, aluminum art by Guy Armstrong and paintings by Peter Blackwell. Movie Jabber Expo 2022: The Junction Mall, December 3rd. An annual multi-entertainment convention featuring movie screenings, gaming, local and international comic books, merchandise, cosplay, and so much more from the exciting world of popular culture.
Mugithi Festival #TheBigStageEdition: ABSA Sports Club, December 3rd. Welcome to The Mugithi Festival #BigStageEdition. This will be a fun filled Mugithi concert with all your favorite Mugithi Artists giving you the best tunes in the Biggest stage with the best sound. Eldoret Festival: Mariot Hotel, Eldoret, December 3rd, 10am. Unleash your edge drill fiesta. Second Service: Hidden Gardens, Karen, December 4th. Activities include BBQ and drinks, canvas painting, candle making, kids and adults play area, board games and much more. Goethe Institute Science Film Festival: Jabali Christian School & Losiwell Academy, December 5th 16th. Equal opportunities in science.
Food & Wine
Sundeck Sundowners: Tribe Hotel, Nairobi, every Thursday to Sunday, 3pm - 6pm. Experience all the goodness there is and toast to the new warm season. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails and canapès on the Tribe sundeck. +254 732 186601 Thursday Sundowner: Lifestyle Gigiri, every Thursday. Bonfire, Danish hotdogs, sausages, drinks and fun. 0705 815347 Wine at One: Harvest Restaurant, Nairobi, Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until 31st December. Selection of Wines from the Harvest cellar with a la carte menu for lunch only. +254 730 886 215 Choma Fest: Kastemil Gardens along Thika Road, December 3rd, 11am. Come choma na Pate People
Sports Club, December 3rd. Great live music from some of the best Kenyan artists & djs, fun games for you and your friends , tasty live barbeque & Gordons cocktails. Urban Retro Festival: Stedmak Gardens, Karen, December 4th, 12pm. A well organized weekend event and social Hub that consists of a good blend of music from the best upcoming DJs in Kenya,
Special Events Young Engineer Holiday Camp: Shamba Cafe & The Academy of Dance and Arts, December 5th 23rd. STEM it up and come code with us this festive season. 0722 338954 / 0701 415987, www.youngengineers.org
Joyride with Friends: Nairobi Cinema, December 3rd. The JoyRide podcast is hosted by celebrated Kenyan content creators Wanjiru Njiru and Ben Cyco. After a re-
sho Ridge next to Loresho Primary, December 4th, 3pm. Your innocence is sacrificed and the wounds you are left with always demand a ‘Market Price’ before morphing into scars.
Travel
Music
and The Mich Event. BBQ & Whisky: Tilisi Tigoni, December 3rd, An event for lovers of the grill, celebrating the best grillmasters in Kenya with great whisky and music from the 80s, 90s and 2000s. Pikika Brunch Fest - Christmas Edition: The Summer House, Karen, December 3rd, 12pm. An incredible assortment of food delights from Holy Dave’s Kitchen, The Cherry Tomato, Talio Food Co., George Grill King, Nairobi Tacos, Akinyi’s Plate, Chef Raphael, Arthurz Lafayetteand The Mbuzi Choma Guy. Gordons Funfair: Waterfront Karen, December 3rd, 2pm. Ready for a flavorful Gordon’s Funfair Experience? Come through with your gang or an afternoon of entertainment and fun vibes. Kilimani Project Foundation Annual Community Dinner: Sarova Panafric Hotel, December 3rd, 7pm. The Foundation will be turning 10 next year and we shall be hosting this year’s dinner in honor of this great milestone and launching KPF @10. How exciting to be celebrating a decade of community action. +254 780 197197, www.kilimani.org
Kids Events
December Holiday Coding Crash Program: Tinker Education, Until December 16th. Tinker’s STEM education welcomes all children with or without experience in computers and coding to the November to December Crash Coding program. Eldoret Kids Festival: Potter House Academy, December 4th, 9am. Bouncing castle, slide, trampoline, face painting, dancing competition, car driving, mountain climbing and kids art work. Adventures of Pendo & Jasiri - Pendo’s First Day in School: December 4th, 10am. Come join in the Adventures of Pendo and Jasiri first volume, Pendos First Day In School book launch as we unpack the unexpected events that unfolded once Pendo stepped foot into an unfamiliar world. Open for children aged 5 and above.
Rayvanny Live: Black Pearl Lounge & Grill, December 2nd. An event celebrating Kisumu’s entertainment scene. The Redemption Battle Rap: Chester House, December 3rd, 1pm. The winner of the first series #Inthebeginning will face the winner of the second series #Nowayout.
Come through and experience greatness. The Vibe 254 - First Anniversary: The Well Karen, Rooftop, December 4th. An acoustic Music Event dedicated to presenting world class celebrations of the musical arts by creating adventurous productions that unite artists and audiences in Kenya and beyond. Nyimbo Tamu Album Launch: Consolata Shrine, Allamano Centre, December 4th, 3pm. Ticket inclusive of album loaded flashdisk.
Nightlife
Kokota Piano Balcony Experience: Juja City Mall Rooftop, December 3rd, 2pm. Prime vibes by DJ Perez, Mista C, Deejay Dii, DJ Malaika, DJ IV, Hanuman, Blaze the DJ, Deejay Dell & Sammy Boy. Hyped by Sameer Bry & Hype Antoh. I Love The 90s - The Haree Edition: Carnivore Grounds, December 3rd. Vani, Gichboy, Uncle Ben, DJ E. Hyped by Gustavo. Mix & Beats Festival: Nanyuki
cord-breaking first season. Pwani Golden Awards: City Mall, Nyali. December 3rd, 7pm. We are the leading and first-of-its-kind award recognition platform celebrating Innovative, Creative and Talented entrepreneurs across the coastal regions of Kenya. Kusi Ideas Festival IV: Karura Forest, December 8th - 9th. The Kusi Ideas Festival is an annual conference organized by the Nation Media Group, that seeks to build a pan-African ideas transaction market and contribute to shaping the agenda that will enable the continent to become a leading player across a broad range of endeavors in the 21st century.
Sports
The Tajiriba Fitness Games: Coast Gymkhana, Mombasa, December 4th, 8am. A platform where businesses in the sports, health and fitness industry in the Coast region can showcase their activities and a venue where sports, health and fitness enthusiasts in the Coast Region can explore the different options available to them.
Theatre & Stage
The Nutcracker: Kenya National Theatre, Until December 4th. Dance Centre Kenya Orchestra and International Guest Musicians presents The Nutcracker. 0103 132337 / 0791 478090 Family ya Jose: Lavington Primary School, New Auditorium, December 3rd, 4pm. A hilarious comedy play by children for grown ups. Market Price: Jain Bhavan, Lore-
Mt Kilimanjaro - Machame Route: Mt Kilimanjaro, December 3rd - 11th. Machame Route is one of the most scenic routes along the Might Kilimanjaro. This is an all-camping route. +254 734 274204, enquiries@afrikahubvacations.com
Yoga, Wellness & Meditation
Weekly Yoga Sessions with Rachana: Ikigai, Lower Kabete, Every Monday and Thursday, 5:30pm. Come enjoy outdoor Vinyasa yoga sessions as we start and end the week grounded, centered and charged for the week ahead through breathing, meditation and movement on our mats. 0741 449277 Yoga Classes: Every Monday,
Thursday and Saturday until 24th December. Yoga class can help you introduce yoga in your routine, fix postures, work on your mental well-being along with bringing a certain body awareness. 0793 711366 Indulge in Tranquility: Kaya Spa & Studio, Until 31st December. Indulge in Tranquility at Kaya with our full body massage, reflexology, priadara herbal compress, and accommodation in Trademark King on a bed and breakfast basis. +254 732 186 444, marketing@tribehotelsgroup.com
MOVIES THIS WEEK
BLACK ADAM Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods-and imprisoned just as quickly-Black Adam is freed from his earthly tomb. Genre: Action, Fantasy, Science Fiction Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Viola Davis, Sarah Shahi
LYLE, LYLE CROCODILE Feature film based on the children’s book about a crocodile that lives in New York City.
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy Cast: Constance Wu, Scoot McNairy, Javier Bardem
WOMAN KING A historical epic inspired by true events that took place in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries.
THE MENU A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.
Genre: Action, Drama, History Cast: Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, John Boyega
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Thriller Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult
BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER The people of Wakanda fight to protect their home from intervening world powers as they mourn the death of King T’Challa. GENRE: Action, Adventure, Drama CAST: Tenoch Huerta, Letitia Wright, Angela Bassett
TERASTORM A team of superheroes unites in an attempt to vanquish an ancient wizard who threatens to destroy the earth with a powerful mysterious artifact.
SHE SAID New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor break one of the most important stories in a generation
DRISHAM 2 A gripping tale of an investigation and a family which is threatened by it. Will Vijay Salgaonkar be able to protect his family this time?
BHEDIYA Set in the forests of Arunachal, Bhediya is a story of Bhaskar, a man who gets bitten by a wolf, and begins to transform into the creature.
Genre: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi Cast: Melvin Alusa, Mungai Kiroga, Peter Mudamba
Genre: Drama, History Cast: Carey Mulligan, Zoe Kazan, Patricia Clarkson
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery Cast: Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Akshaye Khanna
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Thriller Cast: Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Abhishek Banerjee
WEEK MOVIES THIS COMING SOON