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DECEMBER
9th - 15th
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. 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.
Esenya Mathews, aluminum art by Guy Armstrong and paintings by Peter Blackwell.
Fashion & Beauty
Christmas Events
Christmas Bazaar: Westgate Shopping Mall, December 10th - 12th. Enjoy Handcrafted items, unique gifts, baked goods, Kids candy, toys, Christmas ornaments and so much more. 0707 844008, marketing@westgate.co.ke
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
Expositions
Matbronze Christmas Exhibition: Matbronze Wildlife Art Gallery, Until December 10th. Exhibiting bronze art by Denis Mathews, silver jewelry & art by
itless Worship is a musical band whose mission is to make God a name across the nations.
Fundraisers
Red Cup Party: Spika Beach Gardens, Ruiru, Kimbo, December 10th. Presented by Good Vybez Entertainment.
A Night at the Library: McMillan Library, Banda Street, Nairobi, December 11th, 6pm. An annual fundraising gala at the McMillan Memorial Library to raise money for our library restoration work as well as to remind our communities that libraries can serve as hotspots for glamor and culture, and as new exciting spaces for meaningful interaction. Modesty: Urban Point, Diamond Plaza II, December 10th. Fashion show by Nasra. Miss World Kenya 2022: Two Rivers Mall, December 10th, 6pm. This year will be a celebration of 50 years of Miss World Kenya’s existence with the theme ‘A Crown of Impact’. We invite you to join us as we crown a new winner to continue the legacy of sustainable transformation.
Festivals & Craft Fairs
Paint & Sip: Westgate Shopping Mall, December 10th - 12th. All the painting supplies will be provided: canvas, easel, acrylic paint, brushes and aprons. Wine & soft drink provided with every ticket. 0735 537001, marketing@westgate. co.ke
dongo. Hosted by Jalang’o. Aerial Colour Run: Waterfront Mall Karen, December 12th, 9am. Hosted by Oga Obinna. www.kenyacolourrun.com
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 Goethe Institute Science Film Festival: Jabali Christian School & Losiwell Academy, Until December 16th. Equal opportunities in science. Conscious Kenya Festival: Conscious Kenya, December 10th. Treat yourself to a full day of soul nourishment. www.consciouskenya.com/festival Freedom Fest: Emara Ole-Sereni Sky Lounge, December 11th. Amnesty International Kenya has organized several concerts with partners to amplify artists’ voices in promoting human rights, connect young people to the human rights movement, build solidarity, nurture actors, and advocate for human rights using music and spoken word poetry. Luo Festival: Tom Mboya Labour College, Kisumu, December 11th, 2pm. Live performances by Elisha Toto, Odongo Swag, Apesi, Brizzy Annechild, Freddy Jaka-
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 Tech Connect Africa 2022 - Nairobi Dinner: Radisson Blu Hotel, December 14th, 7pm. Join techies, community builders, tech enthusiasts and startup founders for an intimate working dinner. www.techconnectafrica.com Who Brunch: The Bottletop Lavington, December 10th, 12pm. A premier event for the Soft Black Girl who loves to dress up and show out. Ladies Who Brunch prides itself as being a unique event in Kenya as it aims to promote ultimate class, fun, networking and friendship as we celebrate the black woman.
Nightlife
education welcomes all children with or without experience in computers and coding to the November to December Crash Coding program. Young Engineer Holiday Camp: Shamba Cafe & The Academy of Dance and Arts, Until December 23rd. STEM it up and come code with us this festive season. 0722 338954 / 0701 415987, www. youngengineers.org World Class Soccer Camp: The Stop, Westlands, December 12th 16th. 5 days of training with Sampdoria coaches for boys and girls aged 6 to 16 years. 0721 583714, sportsconnectors@gmail.com Kids Nature Retreat: Othaya Farm, December 14th - 16th. Hosted and facilitated by African Values World. Pick tea and go on a factory tour, forest hills and bird watching, picnic lunch at waterfalls, farm tour amongst many other fun activities.
Park & Vibe: Lion Bulls Ring Grounds, December 11th, 10am. Music by DJ Gordo, DJ Tronix, DVJ Cobra and DJ Renox
Special Events
Kusi Ideas Festival IV: Karura Forest, Until December 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
Kenya National Mountain Bike Championships 2022: Naro Moru River Lodge. December 11th - 12th. The Kenya Cycling Federation will host the 2022 Kenya National MTB Championship at Naro Moru River Lodge. 0722 344885 / 0725 312940, www.africaextreme.co.ke Embu County Charity Run: Embu, December 11th. Run for the differently abled children.
Watoto Fun Day: Izaak Walton Embu, December 11th. The ultimate kids fun day. Special performance by Size 8, top comedians and musicians.
Music
The Wine Affair: EnglishPoint Marina, December 10th. Come wine and dine with us this festive season. Swahili Night: Floating Island Restaurant, December 12th, 7pm. Full swahili buffet and performances by Jugunu and Chakacha dancers. Mount Kenya University Student Association Gala Dinner: Fort Jesus, December 12th, 5pm. Investing in your social capital through networking. 0714 023144 / 0702 344049
Kids Events
December Holiday Coding Crash Program: Tinker Education, Until December 16th. Tinker’s STEM
The Culture: The Winning Post, December 10th, 7pm. Performance by MFR Souls. Songs for the Bees: Braeburn Theatre, Gitanga Road, December 12th, 3pm. Oh’Kay Honey in partnership with Gig Dynamics presents ‘Songs for the Bees’, featuring Ayrosh and hosted by Jason Runo. Pals Fest: Ndarugo High Point Juja, December 11th. Live music by Khaligraph Jones, Femi One, Unco Jingjong and FreeLancers 254. Limitless Worship Album Launch: Pride Inn Hotel, Westlands, December 11th, 3pm. Lim-
Theatre & Stage
Laugh Festival: KICC Nairobi, December 10th. The Africa Laugh Festival is back. This time bigger and better. Featuring Africa’s kings and queens of comedy. Open Mic: Ethos Organic Cafe & Restaurant, December 10th, 3pm. Hosted by Jaaziah Cole Agneta featuring Artist Mufasa. Mammito & Friends Comedy Night: Braeburn School, Gitanga Road, December 10th. Presented by Mammito and Brand Buzz.
Travel
Mt Kilimanjaro - Machame Route: Mt Kilimanjaro, Until De-
cember 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 Meru 3-Day Safari: Meru National Park, December 10th - 12th. Our first safari to Meru National Park, one of the best wildlife parks in Kenya which has been left nearly unspoilt for years. 0713 662894, hello@matembezitravel.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
VIOLENT NIGHT When a group of mercenaries attack the estate of a wealthy family, Santa Claus must step in to save the day (and Christmas).
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, Comedy, Crime Cast: David Harbour, John Leguizamo, Alex Hassell
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
NAYIKA DEVI Nayika Devi, the Warrior Queen is a Historical drama set in the 12th century. The film is about India’s first female warrior.
AN ACTION HERO At the age of just 30, Maanav was at the peak of his career when he got caught up in an accident while filming in Haryana.
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: Biography, Drama, History Cast: Khushi Shah, Manoj Joshi, Chunky Pandey
Genre: Action Cast: Akshay Kumar, Ayushmann Khurrana, Nora Fatehi
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