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May 2016
Art Workshops Expositions Festivals/Craft Fairs Film Food/Wine Kids Events Music Nature Nightlife Photography Special Events Sport Theatre Dance Travel Yoga
Marsabit - Lake Turkana Cultural Festival: Lake Turkana, May 19th – 21st, 7am, free, 0721 207742. The Marsabit- Lake Turkana Festival is a conglomerate of 14 communities that forms the bulk of the larger Marsabit County’s populace.
Music
Koffi Olomide Live Concert: Bomas of Kenya, May 7th, 7pm, Ksh2500. Did not get enough of Koffi Olomide at the Koroga Festival? Well his back. Nsanna Promotions presents Koffi Olomide Live in concert. NMS Choir Concert: St. Francis ACK Church, May 7th, 6pm - 12am, Ksh500, 0724 259842,. Two great masses by two of the world’s greatest composers. Joseph Haydn Nelson Mass and Ludwig van Beethoven - Mass in C Major. For The Love: The Alchemist Bar, May 19th, 7pm, free, kaz@kazentertainment.com. A concert featuring Kaz, Sage and David Hunter, just for the love of it.
Indian Wedding Exhibition: Sarit Centre, May 6th - 8th, 10am- 4pm, free, 0736 600034 Planning to have a wedding soon? Come to the Indian wedding exhibition this May. The 160th East Africa Kennel Club Championship Dog Show: East Africa Kennel Club, May 14th, 9am - 5pm, Ksh200, 0733 864137, digitalforeakc@Gmail.com. The East Africa Kennel Club is hosting its 160th Championship Dog Show where dogs from all over the region are judged to international standards, this time by Judge Christina Chapman from the UK. Girlfriends Confidential Talk: The Village Market, May 21st, 2pm, free, 020 7122488. A lady in the 21st Century with Oyunga Pala & guest speaker Renee Ngamau. Masquerade Party: Crayfish Camp, May 28th, 6pm, Ksh1000, 0717 223221, info@ crayfishcampnaivasha.com. Come and enjoy the third edition of the masquerade party. Come one come all.
Expos
The Jungle Book - A Musical Safari: Visa Oshwal Auditorium, May 15th, 2pm, free, 0733 872872, 0734 699710, nirav@ctl.co.ke. Rotary Club of Nairobi Peponi presents the Jungle Book, a musical safari.
White Water Rafting Challenge: Savage Wilderness Camp, May 21st, 7am - 12am, Ksh 100,000, 0727 529287, cindy@farajacancersupport.org. Get a team of 5 together, raise funds and get ready for a fun challenge in 2016! Get involved in the fight against cancer.
Special Events
Democracy My Piss: Kuona Trust, until May 26th, 6pm - 12am, free, info@kuonatrust. org. This is an art project and exhibition looking at democracy in Africa, taking common observations of political elections in Africa as a starting point.
X-Treme Expo 2016: Karura Forest, May 14th, 10am, free, 0728 406937, 0734 474780, info@extremeoutdoorsafrica.com. Extreme Outdoors Africa in partnership with XOA, would like to invite you to take part in this third edition of the X-treme Expo
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COLOURise Exhibition: The Village Market, May 5th – 18th, 10am - 4pm, free, 020 7122488. COLOURise is a celebration of colour in all its freedom.
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Art ArtFest - Art in the Wild: Nairobi Safari Walk, May 1st, 10am, Ksh250, 0720 385177, events@24-7entertainment.co.ke. ArtFest is a vibrant celebration of the whole artistic spectrum, a day of artistic bliss hosted at the Nairobi Safari Walk. Colour, Shapes, Forms and Figures Art Exhibition: The Village Market, until May 3rd, 10am - 4pm, free, 020 7122488. Alex Wainaina and John Ndung’u showcase a unique collaboration in one of a kind art exhibition titled “colour, shapes, forms and figures”. COLOURise Exhibition: The Village Market, May 5th – 18th, 10am - 4pm, free, 020 7122488. COLOURise is a celebration of colour in all its freedom. Full Frontal: Kuona Trust, May 7th – 21st, 6pm - 12am, free, info@ kuontrust.org. A conceptual art installation on the paradox of the female’s place, form and perception. Music And Art Exhibition by Richard Onyango and Francis Njoroge: Pointzero Coffee, until September 13th, 2pm - 6pm, 0717 555915, hello@pointzerocoffee.co.ke. Richard Onyango a well known artist from Malindi will be exhibiting his artwork for the first time in Nairobi. Kashmir Arts Persian Carpets Sale: The Village Market, May 19th – 24th, 10am - 4pm, free viewing, 020 7122488. Revamp your spaces by adding to your home a taste of colourful and handmade carpets from Iran. Democracy My Piss: Kuona Trust, until May 26th, 6pm - 12am, free, info@kuonatrust.org. This is an art project and exhibition looking at democracy in Africa, taking common observations of political elections in Africa as a starting point.
Dance
Dance Sensation Party D.S.P: Safari Bowling Green Club - City Park Nairobi, until May 1st, 11am, Ksh500, 0705472394. RBC Kenya brings to you the biggest dance festival on 30th April at Bowling Green Parkland. Afro-Dance Workshops: Kenya Cultural Centre, Thursdays, 6pm 7pm, Ksh 1,000, afrodancekenya@gmail.com. Come learn African and Afro-diasporic movement and rhythms. Salsa Group Classes: West Wood Hotel, every Tuesday, 8pm 9pm, Ksh6000, 0723325680, thedancefactoryke@gmail.com. Beginning on Tuesday, 8 th of March at West Wood Hotel, Eldama ravine road Westlands.
May 2016 I KENYA BUZZ Monthly African Dance Classes: YWCA Hostels, every Wednesday, 6pm - 7pm, Ksh1000, afrodancekenya@gmail.com. African Dance Classes: Come learn movement & rhythms from Ghana, Brazil, Haiti and more! Hip Hop Dance Classes: ABC Place, every Wednesday, 7pm, Ksh800, clinelliott@gmail.com. Come learn the latest moves from your favorite music videos from an instructor who used to dance with a professional hip hop dance crew in Los Angeles and Chicago. Viva Espana Salsa Night: Artcaffe Restaurant - The Oval, every Friday, 9pm, free, 0717 193895. Artcaffe Oval invites you to enjoy an evening of Spanish music, cocktails and dancing. Zumba with Magic Mike:The Oshwal Sports Complex, every Wednesday & Friday, 10am, Ksh600, 0732 339858, 0721 339858, magicmikesalsa@gmail.com. Join Magic Mike for the most exhilarating workout of your life! Capoeira Angola Classes: Y.M.C.A Kenya - Central Branch, every Monday & Wednesday, 7pm - 9pm, Ksh500, 0710 551721, salimrollins@gmail.com. A martial art, dance and a cultural weapon. It’s a beautiful game played to the rhythm of percussion instruments and call response songs and a philosophy.
Festivals/ Craft Fairs Karta Fest: 2016 Nairobi Auto Festival: Kenyatta International Conference Centre, May 1st, 8am, Ksh500, 0718 223838, nairobiautofestival@gmail.com. Welcome to the 2nd annual Nairobi Auto Festival. It’s even bigger this year with more cars, more style and more surprises. Mothers Day Fair: Westgate Shopping Mall, May 5th, 10am, free, 020 3746172, info@westgate.co.ke. Nairobi’s premier shopping mall invites you to Mothers Day Fair. Marsabit - Lake Turkana Cultural Festival: Lake Turkana, May 19th – 21st, 7am, free, 0721 207742. The Marsabit- Lake Turkana Festival is a conglomerate of 14 communities that forms the bulk of the larger Marsabit County’s populace. Yaya Centre Maasai Market: Yaya Centre, Every Sunday, 10am 6pm, free, 020 2713360, 020 2713361. The place to get beautiful sculptures, shoes, jewellery, clothes and a huge selection of other Kenyan crafts. Friday Maasai Market: The Village Market, Fridays, 10am - 6pm, free, 020 7122488. With 350 art and craft vendors in East Africa’s largest and longest running Maasai Market. Thursday Maasai Market: Garden City Mall, Thursdays, 10am, free, 0731 445244. Join us at the Garden City Mall for the most authentic East African Maasai Market each Thursday.
The Junction Musical Maasai Market: The Junction Mall, Thursdays, 10am, free, 020 3872881. For a wonderful selection of arts and crafts, wooden carvings and beadwork, you can’t go wrong at the Junction Musical Masai Market only at The Junction Roof Top Parking. High Court Grounds Maasai Market: High Court Grounds, Saturdays, 10am, free, 020 2713360, 020 2713361. A vibrant place to get beautiful sculptures, shoes, jewellery, clothes and a huge selection of other Kenyan crafts. Nairobi African Market: Lavington Mall, Sundays, 9am - 6pm, free, 0706 578609, info@nairobiafricanmarket.com. An open market selling Kenyan products at affordable prices, every Sunday at Lavington Mall.
Theatre & Stage
The Jungle Book - A Musical Safari: Visa Oshwal Auditorium, May 15th, 2pm, free, 0733 872872, 0734 699710, nirav@ctl.co.ke. Rotary Club of Nairobi Peponi presents the Jungle Book, a musical safari. Peter & the Wolf: Cape Chestnut – Laikipia Sip and Dine, May 20th, 4pm, free, 0705 250650. Hampton Dance School presents: Peter & the Wolf at Cape Chestnut. Kenya Kona Thursday Night Showdown: Jockey Pub, Hilton Hotel, Thursdays, 6pm, Ksh 500, 020 2055954. Kenya Kona has lined up a riveting experience for your mind and ribs.
Photography Photographers Against Cancer Photo Exhibition: The Village Market, May 26th - June 6th, 10am - 6pm, 020 7122488. Come support the Tin Roof Foundation and Africa Cancer Foundation in their fundraising efforts.
Nature
Wednesday Morning Birdwalks: Nairobi National Museum, Wednesdays, 8am, Ksh200, 0739 200216, 020 3535768, 0771 343138, 0750 149200, 0751 624312, office@ naturekenya.org,. Join Fleur and the rest of the team for yet another fun filled informative bird walk. Sunday Birdwatch: Nairobi National Museum, Sundays, 9am, 0739 200216, 020 3535768, 0771 343138, office@naturekenya. org. Organized by Nature Kenya, Sunday Birdwatch meets the third Sunday of each month at at the National Museum, Nairobi, near Fisheries Dept.
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Veronoca Maingi, a community worker. Anthony Mwangi and Anthony Ngari, both businessmen . Dhiren Shah of Summer Limited From right: Nishu Desai of Lenana Hardware Stores, Bharat Patel of Sawa Millers, Harshil Shah- Meghis of Rupshi Limited and Wallace Waweru of Bare Excellence Jane Ndegwa of Mediamax. Mwenda Kageenu of Highlands Water (left) and Valentine Nyakiere of Beautiful and Clean. Jane Wanjiku of mediamax with Gichohi Nderitu of Bean Interactive (far right) and Jimmy Kairu a businessman. Loius Kimondo and Benson Kariuki.
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Artcaffe Unplugged: Artcaffe Restaurant - Junction, Thursdays, 7pm, free, artcaffe.co.ke/events. An Afro Soul celebration with Jacob Asiyo Band and special guest artists.
Thursday Nite Live Featuring Judith Bwire: Choices Pub and Restaurant, May 5th, 8pm, free, arjibril@gmail.com. Judith Bwire, one of Kenya’s fast-rising singer, dance artiste and composer makes music using the nyatiti.
Nightlife Sunglasses at Night 2016: Super Soul: The Carnivore Restaurant, May 1st, 7pm, Ksh500, 0722 204647. Join us for the Super Soul with music from Dj Adrian featuring Dj Nyandat (Atlanta)
Koffi Olomide Live Concert: Bomas of Kenya, May 7th, 7pm, Ksh2500. Did not get enough of Koffi Olomide at the Koroga Festival? Well his back. Nsanna Promotions presents Koffi Olomide Live in concert.
Sunkissed Pool Party: Westwood Hotel, May 1st, 12pm, Ksh1000, 0722 799 242, katingedge.events@outlook.com. There’s a heavy dose of music, fun & dance in store for you in and out of the pool.
NMS Choir Concert: St. Francis ACK Church, May 7th, 6pm 12am, Ksh500, 0724 259842,. Two great masses by two of the world’s greatest composers. Joseph Haydn - Nelson Mass and Ludwig van Beethoven - Mass in C Major.
“Zumba Pool Party”“Watamu” Labor Day Weekend: Watamu Beach, until May 2nd, 7am, Ksh 17,500, 0717 261033. Welcome to the 4th. Edition “Zumba Pool Party” Watamu.
Thursday Nite Live Featuring Webi: Choices Pub and Restaurant, May 12th, 8pm, free, arjibril@gmail.com. Webi is a soulful singer, songwriter and guitarist. Born and raised in a musical family, Webi picked up playing the guitar and singing at an early age and has continued to do so until this present date.
Thursday Nite Live Featuring Kidum: Choices Pub and Restaurant, May 19th, 8pm, free, arjibril@gmail.com. Burundian Born Nimbona Jean Pierre aka Kidum is arguably one of the biggest artists and entertainer in East and Central Africa. Thursday Nite Live Featuring Direct from South Africa Pilani Bubu: Choices Pub and Restaurant, May 26th, 8pm, free, arjibril@gmail.com. We are proud to feature South African singer songwriter Pilani Bubu performing in Nairobi for the first time Band Night Friday: Karen Blixen Coffee Gardens, every Friday, 7pm, free, 0733 603065, 0719 865481, reservations. karenblixen@tamarind.co.ke. Come and enjoy live music from various exemplary bands each and every Friday
Masika Afrika Band: Tamambo Village Market, every Saturday, 8pm, free,0738 359592. Tamambo Village Market brings an exceptional band, the best of rhumba with Masika Afrika Band. Heritage Nights: San Valencia Restaurant - Nairobi Museum, Fridays, 6pm, free, 020 3874621. The Valencia museum presents heritage nights every Friday.
Karaoke Monday: Club Zodiak, Mondays, 6pm, free, 0721 000111. Join us for Karaoke Monday with host Kendi this and every Monday only at Club Zodiak. Karaoke Mondays: Tribeka, Mondays, 7pm, free, 0724 294683. Come sing your lungs out in a nice environment this and every Monday. Salsa & Service Industry Night: Sheba Lounge (City Mall), Mondays, 7pm, free, shebaloungemombasa@gmail.com. And when God made Monday even he had us in mind the place to be in the coast of 254 #ShebaNights. Karaoke Tuesdays: Sky World Lounge, Tuesdays, 7pm, 0722 256088, free. It happens every Tuesday, come enjoy the sing along. Video Karaoke Night: Cubano Sports Bar, Tuesdays, 7pm, 0722 912379. Every Tuesday @ CubanoRongai hosted by Vivianne and Wakesho. Mellow Tuesdays: Sirville Brewery & Lounge, Every Tuesday, 7pm, 0713 805380. Sirville now brewing presents mellow Tuesday hosted by one man saxxo. Karaoke Roulette: Sirville Brewery & Lounge, every Wednesday, 7pm, 0713 805380. Karaoke Roulette at Sirville hosted by Vivianne and DJ Cliq.
Dj ALpha Saturdays: Brew Bistro and Lounge, Every Sartuday, 8pm - 12am, 0731 006068. Join us every Saturday with Dj ALpha at the Brew Bistro Nging Road.
Nairobi Hip Hop Rapsody: Ebony Lounge, Thursdays, 9pm - 3am, 0727 684323. Join us this and every Thursday for the best Hip Hop night in Nairobi. Every week we have a guest DJ who plays old school and new school Hip Hop for your listening pleasure. Reggae Nite Thursdays: K1 Klub House, Thursdays, 5pm, 0717 969500, 0725 006196, 020 3751310, 020 3742149. One Love Thursdays hosted by the Dohty Family.
3-4-2: Level 8-Ciroc Bar, daily, 4pm - 7pm, 0722 292700. Best Western invites you to a happy hour like no other. Buy 2 and get 1 drink for free. 7 days a week. Brew Countdown Happy Hour: Brew Bistro and Lounge, March 1st - May 31st, 6pm - 7pm, 0719 648138, 0131 006068, 077 1152350. Brew Countdown Happy Hour. Check out our offers. Sundowners: dusitD2 Nairobi, Fridays to Sundays, 7pm, 020 4233000, info.nairobi@dusit.com. Feel welcomed every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening and try out our heavenly cocktails, signature shisha, great selection of champagnes and the most delicious bites served around our red pool. Sunkissed Pool Party: Westwood Hotel, May 1st, 12pm, Ksh1000, 0722 799242, katingedge.events@outlook.com. There’s a heavy dose of music, fun & dance in store for you in and out of the pool. Bottoms Up Party: Tortilas I.Q, Saturdays, 7pm, 0724 852314. Bottoms Up Party every Saturday night by Bugika entertainment. Bugika Saturdays: Persia Resto Pub-Sheesha Lounge, Saturdays, 9pm, 0724 852314. Bugika entertainment presents Bugika Saturdays. Music by DjRillance every Saturday. Party Night Saturday: Persia Resto Pub-Sheesha Lounge, Saturdays, 7pm, 0787 788888. Party with Bugika Entertainment this Saturday may 30th at Persia Lounge, TRM from 9pm till late. On the decks will be DjRillance. Get ready to boogie all night long.
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Bobs Karaoke Nite: Bobs Bar, Mondays, 9pm, free, 0787 914448. Bobs bar presents Karaoke nite on each and every Monday.
Crave Thursdays: New Florida Night Club (F1), Every Thursday, 6pm - 12am, 0724232220. We promise to give you a proper rave experience each and every Thursday.
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Karaoke Sunday’s: Sheba Lounge (City Mall), Sundays, 4pm, shebaloungemombasa@gmail.com. On Sunday we get into some light fun with some karaoke at Sheba Lounge Mombasa hosted by Fahmyoke let’s link up later — at Sheba Lounge Mombasa.
Fashion Fridays: Brew Bistro and Lounge, Every Friday, 8pm - 12am, 0719 648138. Showstoppers get 20% off Spirits and champagne bottles with Dj Protege.
Jazzy Tuesday: Kiza Restaurant and Lounge, every Tuesday, 5pm - 7pm, free, info@kizalounge.com. It’s about to be a great night at KIZA, courtesy of one Edward Parseen and The Different Faces Band.
Saxobeat & Mojitos: Caramel Restaurant & Lounge, every Thursday, 8pm, Ksh500, free, 0716 663463. Easy like a mojito live jazz band. Sugar and spice, mojito specials.
African Queens: Kiza Restaurant and Lounge, Every Wednesday, 8pm - 12am, info@kizalounge.com. Mid week party with the ladies’ man himself Deejay Xclusive; Deejay Chally & Deejay TeeBone too.
What Women Want Wednesday #WWW: Brew Bistro and Lounge, Every Wednesday, 8pm - 12am, Ksh1000, https://goo. gl/6GSjKY. Make your own Mojitos every Wednesday and enjoy them on Happy Hour all Night.
Friday Jazz Featuring Afrosync Band: Hotel InterContinental, every Friday, 8pm, free, 020 3200324. On those evenings when you’re not really feeling like going home just yet, we have live bands on Friday, playing a varied mix from rhythm and blues, afro-fusion and other mixes for your listening satisfaction.
Tanqueray Jazz Night: Ocean Basket, every Wednesday, 8pm - 11pm, 0786227538, free, info@oceanbasket.co.ke. Ocean Basket hosts a Jazz Night in partnership with Tanqueray with music from Edward Parseen and the Different Faces Band.
The Hashtag 2016: Simba Saloon, May 14th, 9pm, free, 0700 818979. It’s been a tremendous start to the New Year. The Stars International gives you It’s first ever indoor festival of the year, so dive in and enjoy music, performance, dance, adventure and fun. Masquerade Party: Crayfish Camp, May 28th, 6pm, Ksh1000, 0717 223221, info@crayfishcampnaivasha.com. Come and enjoy the third edition of the masquerade party. Come one come all.
For The Love: The Alchemist Bar, May 19th, 7pm, free, kaz@ kazentertainment.com. A concert featuring Kaz, Sage and David Hunter, just for the love of it.
Live Band Music: The Ark: Garden City Mall, Wednesday, free, 6pm, 0722815508, thearkmusicband@gmail.com. Enjoy the unique ambiance, listening to some good music as you look out over the central park.
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How One Staff Member Changed My Mind About Artcaffe Restaurant Article by Damaris Agweyu Businesses are made up of people. And people screw up. So inevitably, at some point or another, businesses will screw up. We Kenyans (and I suppose human beings in general) are very good at letting the world know exactly when and how businesses have screwed us over and when we do (usually on social media), we address them as if they are some amorphous entities made up of assets, policies and fat bank accounts, never as fallible human beings like ourselves. Maximum vitriol is reserved for businesses that are perceived to have the fattest bank accounts. So when client service fails to pick up calls, or our flights are delayed or, God forbid, we don’t get all the croissants we ask for in a restaurant, the world will get to know just how evil the business responsible for our woes is. Some businesses seem to treat the complaints as the white noise that it sometimes tends to be but most learn from their mistakes and try to do better. A recent experience with Artcaffe, synonymous with the infamous ‘croissant’ incident, tells me they might actually fall in the latter category. First, however, let me be very clear on a number of things: Artcaffe did not pay to have this article written, I do not have relatives or friends working at Artcaffe, I am not looking for a job at Artcaffe and I did not win vouchers for unlimited meals and drinks with my friends at any of their restaurants. Someone there simply did the right thing and for that this story needs to be told. It all started with the chicken breast and mashed potatoes a friend of mine and I ordered for our dinner at their Junction branch. The initial plan had been to have a glass of wine there then move upstairs to the Japanese restaurant for dinner. But we got a little too comfortable in our seats, especially after our second glass of wine. When the live band checked in we inevitably ended up with a ‘what the heck let’s just have dinner here’ scenario. So in came the meal. The potatoes were to die for, the chicken was not. It evoked little sensation on the palate and lacked the tenderness and succulence that makes for winning chicken breast recipes. There was no sauce to salvage the dryness.
So we asked for some- sauce that is. We were told it would be charged separately. Ok, we agreed to be charged separately. Would they please get us that mushroom sauce and quickly, before we finished the chicken. It came. Less than 2 minutes later, great! But it was coldnot great. The supervisor happened upon our table and asked if everything was ok. It was not, we said. Was the sauce meant to be served cold? We wanted to know. No, he said. Everything was not ok then, we restated. Could he warm it for us? He asked. Too late, we said, we had already started eating so we would just soldier on with our cold mushroom sauce and dry chicken breast. The supervisor offered an apology which we accepted, albeit reluctantly- a dry chicken and cold sauce dinner had not been on our plan for the evening. Another apology came. Then he said something that surprised us for the sole reason that in this town, empty apologies are usually the order of the day. The supervisor was now standing there and telling us that he wouldn’t charge us for the sauce. His apology had been genuine. We were impressed. Things were starting to get right with the world. He left us to finish our dinner; the mashed potatoes really were amazing.
When we were done, he didn’t need to ask how our meal was, that had already been established and there was no reason to dwell on the past. But we did tell him about the mashed potatoes. He accepted the compliment with grace and left us. At the end of the evening, after we paid the bill, he made another appearance at our table. This time he was carrying a baguette. He handed it to us with another apology and what appeared to be a little bow. We were taken aback. He didn’t need to do that we said. But he insisted and apologized for the cold sauce again. We might not have relished our food as much as we had hoped but the way we were treated at Artcaffe Junction more than compensated for our cold sauce and dry chicken issues. The supervisor’s judgement call is what we came away with that evening. Given that my feelings about the restaurant in general have been lukewarm at best, even before the croissant drama, it took a lot to have me take the time to write an article about Artcaffe. It took the supervisor’s genuine apology and an effort to make things right because of a mistake he was not even directly responsible for. He was called Ambrose. In one fell swoop, Ambrose has changed my feelings about Artcaffe from lukewarm to warm. No amount of money spent on advertising can achieve that.
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Yoga Wednesdays: Creatives Garage, Wednesdays, 6pm - 7pm, Ksh 500, 0708 752575, awesome@creativesgarage.org, https:// creativesgarage.wordpress.com/. Your body and mind complex can be totally tensed, but after doing yoga, something magical happens
Food & Wine The DStv Chill N Grill 4th Edition: Wanderjoy Gardens, May 6th, 11am, Ksh1000, info@africankaya.com. If you had fun at the 3rd edition of The DStv Chill N Grill, then get ready to have even more fun. Entrepreneurs Day Out: Olepolos Country Club, May 7th, 9am, Ksh2800, 0724 457158, 0726 899314, info@ideasspot.co.ke. Imagine heading out of town with a group of exceptional entrepreneurs to learn, connect, share and have fun. Nairobi Burger Festival 2016: Multiple Venues, May 30th - June 5th, 9am - 12am, 0711 222222, info@eatout.co.ke. Now how about 2 burgers and 2 beers for the price of 1. Yup you guessed it, get ready for the first ever Nairobi Burger Festival. Rose All Day Sunday: Brew Bistro and Lounge, Every Sunday, 11am - 12am, 0734 999478. Any item from the brunch menu with bottomless mimosas 11am-4pm.
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Yoga, Meditation & Fitness The Fitness Challenge: Synergy Yoga: Acacia Studios, every Monday, Wednesday & Sunday, 7am - 12am, free, 0735 111141. Don’t miss out and make sure to make it in for one of Amanda’s classes - we know you’ll love it and be back for more. Yoga Dance: The Weekend Bend: Racing Sport Gym, Every Wednesday and Saturday, 9am - 12am, Ksh500, 0705 949171. Our classes focus on building flexibility, strength and balance, while experiencing the other benefits of Yoga like weight loss, body toning, improved circulation, balanced metabolism, and overall health. Yoga Dance: The Weekend Bend: Shani Active Gym & Studios, ABC Place, Every Saturday, 4pm - 5pm, Ksh500, 0705 949171, yogafitnesswithadam@gmail.com. Our classes focus on building flexibility, strength and balance, while experiencing the other benefits of Yoga like weightloss, body toning, improved circulation, balanced metabolism, and overall health. Yoga Dance: The Weekend Bend: The Clarion Hotel, Every Saturday, 1pm - 2pm, Ksh600, 0705 949171, yogafitnesswithadam@gmail.com. Our classes focus on building flexibility, strength and balance, while experiencing the other benefits of Yoga like weightloss, body toning, improved circulation, balanced metabolism, and overall health. Hatha Yoga Classes- Weekday Yoga: Event Haven Ltd, Weekdays, 9am - 10am, Ksh 700, 0792 649994, ngethe@event-haven.com. Be alive. Be strong. Be relaxed. Hatha Yoga Classes- Weekend Yoga: Event Haven Ltd, Weekends, 3pm - 4pm, Ksh 700, 0792 649994, ngethe@event-haven.com. Be alive. Be strong. Be relaxed. Tyre & Sledgehammer Bootcamp: Wellness Solutions, every Saturday, 9am - 12am, Ksh1000, 0713 462963. Tyre & Sledgehammer Bootcamp at Sigiria Fitness Experience this and every Saturday. Boot Camp Training: The Grassy Knoll Bar & Restaurant, Saturdays, 9am - 11am, Ksh700, 0722 860975. Boot camp Saturday is an outdoor workout program for everyone who doesn’t enjoy working out in a gym set up. Acro Yoga Workshop: Acacia Studios, monthly, 12pm - 2pm, Ksh 1,600, 0721 111141, 0735 111141, info@acacia-studios.com. On the first Sunday of every month, we will hold an Acro Yoga Workshop. Power Yoga and Fitness Boot Camps: Event Haven Ltd, Weekly, 5pm - 6pm, Ksh 500, 0723 650803, ngethe@event-haven.com. Weekly sessions in Karen for all who are interested.
Sunday Dive and Dine: SarovaWhitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Sundays, 7am, Ksh1250, 0719 022000, donald.shipenzi@ sarovahotels.com. Enjoy authentic Swahili breakfast and BBQ lunch every Sunday at Pavilions Restaurant. Tribe’s Famous Brunch: Tribe Hotel, Sundays, 11am - 3pm, Ksh2,000, 020 7200601, jiko@tribehotel-kenya.com. Tribe’s Famous Brunch Just Got Even Sweeter! Bring Your Own Wine Tuesdays: Brew Bistro and Lounge, Tuesdays, 5pm, Ksh1000, 0731 006068, 0719 648138. Introducing “Bring Your Own Wine” Tuesdays a partnership between Brew Bistro and Lounge and The Wine Shop.
Special Events 2016 Rhino Charge Pre-Event Briefing: Braeburn Schools Gitanga Road, May 7th, 10am, info@ rhinocharge.co.ke. It is a social as well as informational event; teams are, therefore, encouraged to attend. The 160th East Africa Kennel Club Championship Dog Show: East Africa Kennel Club, May 14th, 9am - 5pm, Ksh200, 0733 864137, digitalforeakc@Gmail.com. The East Africa Kennel Club is hosting its 160th Championship Dog Show where dogs from all over the region are judged to international standards, this time by Judge Christina Chapman from the UK. Auto Bazaar: Ananas Mall, May 15th, 10am, 067 2220203, info@ananasmall.co.ke. Display your car for sale to thousands of shoppers at only KSh. 150. Top car dealers, trackers, motor accessories, insurers are financiers will all also be there. Open Qorner: May Edition: dusitD2 Nairobi, May 18th, 6pm, Ksh2000, 0714 434574, noel.auma@dusit.com. Come and join us at this unique gathering of ‘different minds’ to discuss a randomly and spontaneously selected topic that gets picked as the evening begins. Girlfriends Confidential Talk: The Village Market, May 21st, 2pm, free, 020 7122488. A lady in the 21st Century with Oyunga Pala & guest speaker Renee Ngamau. Karen Little Networks: The Hub Karen, 27th May, Kshs 5,000, 0713 090 483 or 0718 414 705. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet other local businesses, make new contacts and discover the potential in Karen. Misfits’ Trivia Night: Forty Thieves Beach Bar & Bistro, 1st Tuesday of every month, 8pm, free, info@alibarbours.co. Join the Fun! Invite friends, spray the word, come many the more the merrier. Guided Tours at the UN Gigiri Complex: United Nations Gigiri, daily, 9am, Ksh200, 020 7622034, un.tours@unon.org. Have you taken a tour of the United Nations complex in Nairobi yet? Book one now! It’s educational, informative and also fun. Kenya Coffee Tour: Fairview Coffee Estate, daily, 2pm, Ksh1,000, 020 4442481 This beautiful coffee farm with nearly 100 acres under coffee. The farm is irrigated by the Riara River that is in turn fed by streams from the Kenyan Highlands.
Social, Cocktails & Corporate Meetings: Best Western Premier Nairobi, daily, 10am, 0722 292700. Great deals on social, cocktails and corporate events on a daily basis. #CGchillout: Creatives Garage, Fridays, 5pm - 10pm, free, 0708 752575, fiona@creativesgarage.org. After a long week of creating and bringing your ideas to life, you certainly need a break from it all. The Churchill Show Live TV Recording: The Carnivore Restaurant, Thursdays, 6pm, Ksh500, 0733 611608, 0722 204648, 020 6059336. Catch the recording of The Churchill Show at the Carnivore and be the first to watch the action and laughter as it unfolds. WLL no. 39: Creatives Garage, monthly, 7pm, Ksh250. Every second Saturday of the month, we bring our books, drinks to Creatives Garage and indulge our madness and sanity.
Sports X-Treme Expo 2016: Karura Forest, May 14th, 10am, free, 0728 406937, 0734 474780, info@extremeoutdoorsafrica.com. Extreme Outdoors Africa in partnership with XOA, would like to invite you to take part in this third edition of the X-treme Expo Kenya Golf Estates Expo: Ngong Racecourse and Golf Park, May 20th, 7am - 7pm, free, 0733 197606. The three day event will showcase Golf Estate developments projects, Supplementary Industry Exhibitions and workshops. White Water Rafting Challenge: Savage Wilderness Camp, May 21st, 7am - 12am, Ksh 100,000, 0727 529287, cindy@ farajacancersupport.org. Get a team of 5 together, raise funds and get ready for a fun challenge in 2016! Get involved in the fight against cancer. Nairobi Archery Club: The Purdy Arms, Saturdays/ Sundays, 10am - 6pm, Ksh1000, 0708 386685. Join the archery club and learn to be a good archer. It is open most Saturday and Sunday. The Divas Soccer Club Football Training: The Arena Futsal, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 7pm - 8pm, Ksh 2500, 0712 766839, 0716 140630. Are Mombasa ladies ready? Let us take fun to the next level. The Kenya Polo Association Calendar: Various Venues, until December 14th, 12pm, 0725051012, vishsoms@live.com. The Kenya Polo Association Calendar is the one of the longest in the world with only a few months of quiet between February and April when the ponies get a well earned break and the players suffer withdrawal symptoms. Detour Golf Classes: Royal Golf Course, Saturdays, 10am, Ksh2500, 0706 540220, info@detour.co.ke. Learn how to play golf in a fun interactive environment. Junior Stars Football Training: The Arena Futsal, Weekends, 2pm 6pm, Ksh 4000, 0712 766839, 0716 140630. For all the young kids who love football, here is a chance to play an artificial turf.
Coures / Lectures/ Workshops Certified Mobile Developer: Developing Professional Dashboards Using Excel 2010/ 2013: Hotel InterContinental, May 18th November 23rd, 8am - 12am, Ksh69000, registrations@hamikraz. com. The biggest problem managers have is preparing monthly reports that assist in making better decisions. Managing Your Authenticity and Internal & External Perceptions: Jacaranda Hotel, May 14th, 9am, Ksh4500, 0707080029, nyaboke@hiariborahr.co.ke. Are you looking for new strategies of how to sell your ideas and yourself thereby influencing decision makers?
Expositions
Indian Wedding Exhibition: Sarit Centre, May 6th - 8th, 10am- 4pm, free, 0736 600034 Planning to have a wedding soon? Come to the Indian wedding exhibition this May. Egypt & Middle East Trade Fair: Sarit Centre, May 25th - June 5th, 10am - 12am, free, info@smart-egypt.com. The main International exhibitors will be from Egypt, Emirates, Syria, Iran, India, Pakistan, Lebanon,Turkey & Kenya to trade with the East African market in a wide range of products.
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HOT EVENTS THIS MONTH
Bay to Breakers: Daraja Academy, May 15th, 7am, http://www.daraja-academy.org/. On May 15th, 100 girls from all over Kenya are running for their right to be educated.
Hell’s Gate Climbing Trip: Hell’s Gate National Park, May 7th, 10am, Ksh3000, climb@ blueskykenya.org. Enjoy a trip with your loved ones to Hell’s Gate. Open enrollment outdoor climbing trip.
It’s Swim Time: Sankara, Daily, 6am - 6pm, Ksh2000, 0703 028000. Bring your friends and splash around.
Face Painting: Westgate Shopping Mall, Every Saturday, 10am - 12am, 0715 557775, 020 3746172/3. Join us every Saturday at the Kids Corner located on the Second Floor for some face painting fun.
The Jungle Book - A Musical Safari: Visa Oshwal Auditorium, May 15th, 2pm, 0733 872872, 0734 699710, nirav@ctl.co.ke. Rotary Club of Nairobi Peponi presents the Jungle Book, a musical safari.
Colouring Competition, Let’s Get Colouring: Ananas Mall, May 15th, 10am, 067 2220203. Put your artistic skills to the test. Participate in the Ananas Mall Colouring Competition to win prizes worth Ksh. 5,000.
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