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February 2017
Art Workshops Expositions Festivals/Craft Fairs Film Food/Wine Kids Events Music Nature Nightlife Photography Special Events Sport Theatre Dance Travel Yoga
Kilimani Street Festival: Rose Avenue, February 25th, 10am, free, info@kilimani.co.ke. The 4th Edition of the Kilimani Street Festival will be coming to Rose Avenue once again.
Music
Fena Unplugged: Fena Gitu Live: The Alchemist Bar, February 4th, 8pm, Ksh 1000, 0723 929955, fenamusic254@gmail.com. Fena Unplugged presents Fena Gitu Live in Concert 2017. Themed “Urban Soul”, Fena shares Fenamenal stories of love, lust, pain and joy, ambition. Radical5ve: August 7th Memorial Park, February 19th, 1pm, Ksh200, 0700 878845, verse5ve@gmail.com. ‘Verse5ve events presents the first of their quarterly events dubbed #Radical5ve. Art of Jazz Feb Edition: Event Haven, February 5th, 12pm, Ksh500, events@247entertainment.co.ke. Art of Jazz welcomes you for an exciting season of new sounds in jazz, featuring four ensembles performing live.
The Hangover Brunch: Brew Bistro, Every Sunday, Ksh1500, 0719 648138, 0731 006068, 0771 152350, info@thebigfivebreweries.com. On Sundays there will be a 25% discount the whole day at both outlets Brew Bistro Rooftop Westlands, and Brew Ngong on all Mumm champagne. 10 To 4 Mountain Bike Challenge: Mount Kenya, February 17th, 10am, Ksh8000, 0718 235936, eventmanager@10to4.org. We are very happy to announce that entries for the Fly 540 bike challenge 2017 are now open. 2017 Wellbeing Pass: Multiple Venues, until March 31st, 8am, 0708 372767, info@ africayogaproject.org. Tell your friends they don’t have to starve themselves with fad diets, or renew that gym membership they hate - try something new. Monthly Beginner’s Yoga Class: Acacia Studios, Monthly, Ksh1000, 0721 111141, 0735 111141, info@acacia-studios.com. Perfect opportunity for you to learn the basics of yoga in a slow and comfortable space every first Saturday of the month.
Food & Wine
Nairobi Wine, Cake & Chocolate Festival: Emeli Hotel, February 11th, 10am, Ksh500, 0737 038124, nwccfestival@tatiannabridal.co.ke. You are invited to come, sample, mingle and buy from our vendors at very affordable rates.
Brioche Family Brunch: Brioche Table d’Hôte Kenya, Every Sunday, free entry, 0700 202717, eat@briochekenya.com. Come try what may be Nairobi’s best Eggs Benedict this Sunday at our Family Brunch. There will be plenty of activities for the kids which include an indoor and outdoor play place! We’re excited and hope you’re excited too for Family Brunch on Sunday.
Sport
Style & Fit Group Classes: Lavington Mall, Every Tuesday, Ksh1000, 0700 398090, egithina@gmail.com. Come and have fun at the style and fit gropu classes. Put fun into your fitness, join us for a fun fitness dance class
Yoga & Fitness
Festivals/ Craft Fairs
Dance
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Art Nairobi Inspirations Art Exhibition: Banana Hill Art Gallery, until February 2nd, 9am, free, 0711 756911, 0700 807362, bananahillgallery@gmail.com. Featuring works by Micheal Soi, Patrick Mukabi, Thom Ogonga, Ashif Malamba and Omosh Kindeh. Michael Soi Art Sale: Kuona Trust, until February 11th, 6pm, free, 0721 262326, info@kuonatrust.org. We are excited to invite you to our first exhibition this year. Michael Soi opens the doors our gallery this year, giving you an opportunity to own one or two of his art works. A Sudanese Collection: Redhill Limuru, until March 19th, 11am, free, info@redhillartgallery.com. We are pleased to invite you to the opening of the exhibition ‘A Sudanese Collection’.
Theatre & Stage
I’ll Be Back Before Midnight: Alliance Française, Nairobi, February 3rd, 6pm, Ksh600, 020 340054, 0720 861236, 0733 720585, friendsensemble@gmail. com. Jan is a young wife recovering from a nervous disorder. She and her husband rent a remote cabin from an odd farmer who delights in telling gruesome ghost stories. Kitunze Chako Kisiwe Chetu: Nairobi Safari Club, February 4th, 1pm, Ksh500, 0799 272288. An adult theme conversation exclusively crafted for ladies on how to Kitunze Chako Kisiwe Chetu with the bold and articulate Aunt Peace. Nightwatch: A Musical: Michael Joseph Centre, February 11th, 7pm, Ksh 1000, 0716 119228, actkenya.info@gmail.com. ACT Kenya presents “Nightwatch,” a one woman musical tale full of laughter, tears, carnival characters and a journey to identity. Under The Dome: Nairobi Arboretum, February 25th, 12pm, Ksh500, saharatvafrica@gmail.com. SaharaTv & Jaymo ule msee are partnering to bring you an experience you will never forget. Shairi Minds Fridays: Dandora HipHop City, Every Friday, free, 0700 610103. Dandora HipHop City presents Shairi Minds every Friday. 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.
Fundraisers Swahili Taarab Night: Fort Jesus, February 4th, 7pm, Ksh500, 0788 350628, info@lionsbahari. com. Lions Bahari will be hosting our annual fund raiser event - Swahili Taarab Night featuring Sepetuko Orchestra Band with singer Khadija Kopa all the way from Dares-Salaam
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Kid’s Events
Religious Events
Westside Story: Braeburn Theatre, February 2nd, 2pm, Ksh500, 020 5018000. Braeburn High School presents Westside Story by Arthur Laurents and Leonard Bernstein
Revival Tour: Hosted By Cornelius & Heather Lindsey: Nairobi, February 11th, 2pm, free, info@ corneliuslindsey.com, http://www.lindseyevents.com/. Cornelius and Heather Lindsey are coming to Kenya in February 2017.
Swim Africa Skills Gala: Montessori Learning Centre, February 4th, 8am, Ksh300, 0722 367065, 0729 210544, betty@swimafrica.net. Swimming gala competition for the little ones
Radical5ve: August 7th Memorial Park, February 19th, 1pm, Ksh200, 0700 878845, verse5ve@gmail.com. ‘Verse5ve events presents the first of their quarterly events dubbed #Radical5ve.
Face Painting: Westgate Shopping Mall, Every Saturday, 10am - 12am, 0715 557775. Join us every Saturday at the Kids Corner located on the Second Floor for some face painting fun. The Big Sunday Fun Day: Hotel Royal Orchid Azure, every Sunday, 12pm - 12am, Ksh1500, 0716 079305. The Big Sunday fun day featuring face painting, dancing, singing, swimming, baking, ice cream/ lollypop making, kids presentations to parents and many more. It’s Swim Time: Sankara, Daily, 6am - 6pm, Ksh2000, 0703 028000. Bring your friends and splash around during our family swim. Toddler Tuesdays: Garden City Mall, Every Tuesday, Ksh100, 0722 875945. Tuesdays is for toddler’s great offers and entertainment for your little angels every Tuesday. Blow Out: The Carnivore Restaurant, Daily, 12pm, 0722 204647, 0733 611608, reservations.carnivore@tamarind.co.ke. Free cake and a free meal for the birthday kid for a party for over 15 kids.
Yoga, Meditation & Fitness 2017 Wellbeing Pass: Multiple Venues, until March 31st, 8am, 0708 372767, info@ africayogaproject.org. Tell your friends they don’t have to starve themselves with fad diets, or renew that gym membership they hate - try something new. Monthly Beginner’s Yoga Class: Acacia Studios, Monthly, Ksh1000, 0721 111141, 0735 111141, info@acacia-studios.com. Perfect opportunity for you to learn the basics of yoga in a slow and comfortable space every first Saturday of the month. Capoeira Angola Classes: Y.M.C.A Hostels, Every Tuesday, Thursday, Ksh800, 0710 551 721, capokenya@gmail.com. Learn the Afro-Brazilian martial art of cunning, agility, music & dance. Hatha Yoga Classes- Weekday Yoga: Event Haven, Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Ksh 700, 0792 649994, ngethe@eventhaven.com. Be alive. Be strong. Be relaxed Bikram Yoga Classes: Bikram Yoga Nairobi, Daily, Ksh2000, 0737 932573, info@bikramyoganairobi.com. Lose weight, de-stress and feel great at Kenya’s first ever hot yoga studio. Daily Workout Class Schedule 2016: Shani Active Gym & Studios, Daily, Ksh 9500, 0710 111411. Every day is a good day to workout at Shani Active gym.
Campus Events Kenyatta University Career Week 2017: Kenyatta University, until February 3rd, free, 9am, 020 2310717, 0736 631087, careers@ku.ac.ke. Theme: Enhancing entrepreneurship and employability skills for career development. EduCanada Fair Nairobi: Hotel InterContinental, February 3rd, 10am, free, info@edufindme.com. Do you want to study in Canada? Unipass Fair: Multiple Venues, February 13th, 9am, free, 0726 907236, 0738 173466, info@unipass.co.ke. Welcome to another exciting UNIPASS fair this February.
Film
NBO Film Festival: Multiple Venues, until February 5th, 3pm, team@nbofilmfestival.com. The first ever NBO Film Festival will be held over two weekends in January and February. Village Market’s Movie Night: The Village Market, every Sunday, 7pm - 12am, 020 7122488, pr@villagemarket-kenya.com. VM welcomes you to our food-court cinema every Sunday night.
Fashion & Beauty W.P.Slay Queens: Sankara, February 10th, 9am, free, akelloa16@gmail.com. The world has enough women who are tough; we need women who are tender. Champagne|Skin Culture: Tribe Hotel, February 10th, 10am, 0702 091700, register to attend, organiceast254@gmail.com. The Skin Culture international has arrived. To celebrate our Global Launch we will be hosting a pop up brand awareness campaign at our 1st Annual VIP Innercircle event. Fashion High Tea 2017: Zen Garden, February 25th, 10am, free, 020 8034445. The most anticipated Fashion Event in Nairobi. 2nd Edition: Fashion Couture Affair: Nairobi Railway Museum, February 18th, 12pm, Ksh 1000, fashioncoutureaffair@gmail.com. Welcome back to the second edition of the fashion couture affair
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How to EAT PRAY LOVE your way through kenya. Article by Tim Mworia.
This Valentine’s Day marks 11 years since the memoirs of a soul-searching woman warmed millions of hearts across the globe. Eat, Pray, Love and its 2010 big screen adaptation starring Julia Roberts inspired a generation of travellers seeking a similar experience as author Elizabeth Gilbert. An Eat Pray Love trip is all about fulfilling a yearning for escape and discovery. But what if you don’t have the time or budget for a one person search for everything across Italy, India and Indonesia? Well, you always have Kenya. All of Italy’s culinary pleasures, India’s spirituality, and Bali’s bliss can be found right here in Kenya. You just have to know where to look.
EAT:
The Kakamega Forest is a remnant of an era gone by. Follow its trails to reveal the secrets this enchanting place holds; bustling bird and wildlife, centuries-old canopies and the beautiful little Isiukhu fall. Spiritual practices and traditional myths are a hallmark here. Visit the Crying Stone of Ilesi where the locals perform rituals and healing. Legend has it that its dripping waters are the tears of a heartbroken husband whose wife left him for another man. Others believe that this is where Nabongo Mumia, the last great King of the Wanga Kingdom wept for his people after British colonialists conquered their land. Similarly, the Kit Mikayi Shrine in Kisumu is the most famous freestanding rock formation in Africa. Its grounds are revered and its mysteries have boggled tourists and archeologists alike.
Where better to start than in Nairobi. The city’s food scene is the best anywhere in the country. Eat how Liz ate in Rome and indulge in devilishly lovely Italian food at Trattoria Ristorante & Pizzeria, the oldest family run Italian restaurant in town. Their menu consists of Italy’s time-honoured recipes, including Pizza Margherita’s you’ll want to have a relationship with.
Ride into the close-by town of Vihiga and catch a glimpse of the Gevera Stone. The curious stone bears an imprint said to be that of Jesus’ foot. There is neither scientific nor canonical proof of Christ ever setting foot on the stone, but that’s not to stop you from bathing in its nourishing waters.
The city is a dizzying explosion of tastes and cuisines. Its pleasures are all there for you to discover. Pack an appetite and experience the best of Chinese at Graceful Chinese, American at Caramel, Barbeque at The Carnivore, Japanese at Mukutan Garden Café, Thai fusion at Zen Garden, and French at the Lord Erroll. Get the TV treatment at Seven Seafood & Grill, owned and run by Kenya’s first celebrity chef Kiran Jethwa. Or go out to the shops of Parklands’ Diamond Plaza and downtown open-air markets to find a treasure trove of sweets, spices, herbs and ingredients.
Few places can provide the balance between worldly enjoyment and divine transcendence that Liz was afforded by Bali. The Kenyan coast is one of them. You’re not guaranteed to find your sexy Brazilian soul mate at Mida Creek, but you will definitely fall in love.
All said, you will never go wrong with local favourites– ugali served with nyama choma or fried fish and kachumbari. You can’t do the Eat leg of your Kenyan Eat Pray Love tour and not stop by the legendary Njuguna’s or the unassuming Mama Oliech’s which served meals to, among others, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.
PRAY:
Head out West and coddle in the magical culture and serenity that part of the country has to offer. There you will not find inner-peace through the wise texts of the Bhagavad Gita like Liz did inside the ashrams of India, but you will still re-connect and with the right luck find enlightenment.
LOVE:
Paddle through the beatuiful mangroves and corals which harbor birds, crabs, sea turtles and a myriad species of fish. In fact, just like Bali, Mida Creek is a UNESCO-recognised area. In the evening, perch yourself atop the winding boardwalk and watch as the sunset paints the sea waters in a golden hue. Make your way to Funzi Island. It may be remote (only accessible by boat or air) but it is a little slice of heaven on earth. A place you don’t have to cross a street to walk in the sunshine, because it is all sunshine. Stay at The Funzi Keys (currently closed for renovations) and enjoy a life-affirming experience. This last leg of your Eat Pray Love travels can take you to other worthy destinations around the country too. One such place is Lake Michaelson– a disk-shaped wonder located in the midst of mountain peaks at over 4000m of altitude. Or, for a less mountainous effort, set up camp on a farm at the foot of the Ngong Hills where one of Africa’s most famous romances blossomed.
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Step in Presente: Efix & Edgar: The Tree House, February 4th, 6pm, Ksh500, 0729 867403, 0722
488735. Step In’s 3rd installation is presents DJs EFIX and Edgar from France. Fragile Night: 24/7 Lounge, February 11th, 10pm, Ksh500, 0705 880872, 0713 430390, 0725 682584. The ultimate a night to explore the not-so-holy part of you, a night to turn imaginations into reality, a night to party like you’re out of your senses. Emerald Happy Hour: Emerald Garden Thai Restaurant, Daily, 3pm, free, 0727 684323. Because Happy Hour shouldn’t be limited to just one. Every day from 3pm until 6pm at Emerald Garden you get 25% off your bill. Executive Reggae Tuesday: Club Rumourz, Every Tuesday, 7pm, free, conshizzy@gmail.com. This Tuesday, and every Tuesday join Conshizzy, teargas, DJ Hanif, DJ Gazaking for a reggae night dedicated to office guys. Jazz Nite Tuesday: K1 Klub House, Every Tuesday, 6pm, free, 0717 969 500. Join us for the Jazz Nite Tuesday an evening of hardhitting rhythms. Karaoke Night: Shooters & Dips, Every Wednesday, 6pm, free, 0711 091000, 020 3946000. Shooters and dips presents karaoke night, each and every Wednesday New Jack Swing (TBT): Shooters & Dips, Every Thursday, 6pm, free, 0711 091000, 020 3946000. Shooters and dips presents new jack swing (throwback thursday), each and every Thursday Pure 70s: Gipsy Bar, Every Wednesday, 6pm, free, 0733 730529, gipsybar@gmail.com. DJ Terry puts needle to vinyl as he digs deep into his rare collection to produce a true 70s experience.
February 2017 I KENYABUZZ Monthly Style & Fit Group Classes: Lavington Mall, Every Tuesday, Ksh1000, 0700 398090, egithina@gmail.com. Come and have fun at the style and fit gropu classes. Put fun into your fitness, join us for a fun fitness dance class
Art of Jazz Feb Edition: Event Haven, February 5th, 12pm, Ksh500, events@24-7entertainment.co.ke. Art of Jazz welcomes you for an exciting season of new sounds in jazz, featuring four ensembles performing live
Hip Hop Dance Classes: Lavington Mall, Every Monday, Ksh1000, 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.
Thursday Nite Live Featuring Franck Biyong & Orchestre Lipombe Jazz Tribute to Fela: J’s Fresh Bar & Kitchen, February 9th, 8pm, free, arjibril@gmail.com. We are proud to host Cameroonian big band leader Franck Biyong & Orchestre Lipombe Jazz paying tribute to the grand master.
Dance To A Different Tune: Tusker Lite Sky Bar, Every Wednesday, free, rawtalentkenya@gmail.com. This and every Wednesday, warm up to some of the spiciest Latin beats. Afrobeat & Dancehall Group Classes: Lavington Mall, Every Wednesday, Ksh1000, 0723 325680, dancefactoryke@gmail.com. Where dancehall meets Afro Beat, Be part of the fun as you keep fit and dance your stress away with Kenya’s Finest DanceHall and Afro Beat Instructor, Chiluba. Belly Dancing Group Class: Lavington Mall, Every Tuesday,Friday, Ksh1000, 0726 148780, thedancefactoryke@gmail.com. Learn how to belly dance with One of Persia’s best belly dancer, Azin. Kizomba Group Classes: Lavington Mall, Every Friday, Ksh1200, 0723 325680, thedancefactoryke@gmail.com. The Dance Factory invites you to our Kizomba group classes. Salsa Group Classes: West Wood Hotel, Every Tuesday, Ksh1000, 0723 325680, thedancefactoryke@gmail.com. Join us for a fun night of dancing at West Wood Hotel, Eldama ravine road Westlands. 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.
Rhumba Night: Shooters & Dips, Every Tuesday, 6pm, free, 0711 091000, 020 3946000. Shooters and dips presents rhumba night each and every Tuesday
Music
Namatsi & JKD: The Tree House, February 2nd, 8pm, free, events@treehouse-nairobi.com.
Saturday Night Dj: Karen Blixen Coffee Gardens, Every Saturday, 6pm, free, 0733 603065 0719 865481, reservations.karenblixen@ tamarind.co.ke. Special Dj playing the best of rhumba, soul, old school and new school.
Treehouse presents Namatsi & JKD, in Live acoustic performance of poetry and music.
Soul Night: Shooters & Dips, Every Friday, 6pm, free, 0711 091000, 020 3946000. Shooters and dips presents soul night, each and every Friday
All Of June: Kenya National Theatre, February 2nd, 6pm, Ksh2500, june@junegachui.com. June Gachui live in two exclusive concerts.
One Drop Sundays: Club Klymax, Every Sunday, 6pm, free, conshizzy@gmail.com. Every Sunday, join broadcaster’s conshizzy, zjheno, teargas, dj ocrima in Ruiru town, for the best of reggae music, great food, ambiance, and amazing company.
Thursday Nite Live Featuring Makadem: J’s Fresh Bar & Kitchen, February 2nd, 8pm, free, arjibril@gmail.com. Makadem also known as the Ohanglaman is of one Kenya’s most talented performing artist.
Dance
Upendo Social: Caramel Restaurant & Lounge, February 4th, 7pm, Ksh500, 0726 148780, thedancefactoryke@gmail.com. Be part of the fun and dance with Nairobi’s finest Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Cha Cha Cha, Merengue, Zouk and Kizomba dancers at the Nairobi monthly afro latin dance party.
Suraj Presents Savanna Special: The Alchemist Bar, February 3rd, 9pm, Ksh500, surajmandavia@hotmail.com. SURAJ will be playing a 9 hour extended set featuring appearances from various collaborators from the past, present and future. The Unknown Order: Goethe-Institut, February 3rd, 8pm, Ksh500, nairobi@goetheinstitut.org. In Nairobi there tends to be a lot of jostling among artists in terms of performance order and who is the “headlining act” and “opening act” instead of a mutual appreciation of art.
Dance Camp 2017: Hotel Royal Orchid Azure, until March 11th, 9am, Ksh15000, 0725 126541, info@hk9.co.ke. Hoodwink presents Dance Camp 2017 where you can learn different, unique styles of dancing such as: contemporary, bollywood, breakdance, bhangra and much more in just 10 sessions
Fena Unplugged: Fena Gitu Live: The Alchemist Bar, February 4th, 8pm, Ksh 1000, 0723 929955, fenamusic254@gmail.com. Fena Unplugged presents Fena Gitu Live in Concert 2017. Themed “Urban Soul”, Fena shares Fenamenal stories of love, lust, pain and joy, ambition
Contemporary Dance Classes: Lavington Mall, Every Wednesday, Ksh800, clinelliott@gmail.com. Contemporary dance has a technical foundation in ballet, but the movement is much more modern and fluid. The dance routines are set to popular music. All levels welcome.
World Music from Somaliland: Alliance Française, Nairobi, February 4th, 7pm, Ksh500, 0727 600622, 0735 338888, info@ alliancefrnairobi.org. A concert with Sahra Halgan Trio.
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ONGEA Moving Cultures: Sarit Centre, February 15th, 10am, free, wannyangerer@hotmail.com. ONGEA the Eastern Africa Music Summit Visit Cultural Stopovers Kenya/ Wanny Angerer in Moving Cultures stand 13. Thursday Nite Live Featuring Harry Kimani: J’s Fresh Bar & Kitchen, February 16th, 8pm, free, arjibril@gmail.com. Harry Kimani is an award winning musician and composer, a fine voice, an excellent guitarist and passionate composer is the best way to describe him Africa’s answer to John Mayer. Akothee One Woman Show: Pata Pata Beach Club, February 18th, 8pm, Ksh300, 0711 350340, fedelegrassi@gmail.com. Pata Pata Beach Club presents Akothee live performance Radical5ve: August 7th Memorial Park, February 19th, 1pm, Ksh200, 0700 878845, verse5ve@gmail.com. ‘Verse5ve events presents the first of their quarterly events dubbed #Radical5ve. Wanny & Katalina Latin Music Concert: The Purdy Arms, February 19th, 12pm, free, wannyangerer@hotmail.com. Wanny Angerer in Moving Cultures- FAFA Market presents Wanny Angerer & Katalina Gonzalez Latin Music Concert at FAFA Market. Thursday Nite Live Featuring Wanayran Angerer & Katalina Gonzalez in Concert: J’s Fresh Bar & Kitchen, February 23rd, 8pm, free, arjibril@gmail.com. We are proud to feature two powerful Latin American women performing together for the first time in Nairobi. Garden City Live After 5: Garden City Mall, Every Friday, free, 0780 248657. Get into the weekend holiday mood, come and enjoy Live Jazz music every Friday 5pm–9pm. Band Night Friday: Karen Blixen Coffee Gardens, Every Friday, free, 0733 603065, 0719 865481, reservations.karenblixen@ tamarind.co.ke. Come and enjoy live music from various exemplary bands each and every Friday
Sports 10 To 4 Mountain Bike Challenge: Mount Kenya, February 17th, 10am, Ksh8000, 0718 235936, eventmanager@10to4.org. We are very happy to announce that entries for the Fly 540 bike challenge 2017 are now open. Nairobi Archery Club: The Purdy Arms, Saturdays/ Sundays, 10am - 6pm, Ksh 500, 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, Every Wednesday, Ksh1000, 0712 766839, 0716 140630, mariam. mpaata@juniorstarskenya.org. 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.
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Food & Wine Emerald Garden: NRW 2017: Emerald Garden Thai Restaurant, until February 5th, 12pm, Ksh950. Enjoy lunch and dinner during Nairobi Restaurant Week for a standardized price Nairobi Restaurant Week 2017: Multiple Venues, until February 5th, 9am, Ksh950, 0711 222222, info@eatout.co.ke. The 4th annual Nairobi Restaurant Week is back for 12 days from January to February. Urban Eatery Food Fair: Urban Eatery, February 12th, 10am, info@ urbaneatery.co.ke. The event features a variety of street food stations, live music entertainment and a selection of your favorite food vendors. Tamarind’s Valentine: Tamarind Nairobi, February 14th, 6pm, Ksh6250, reservations.nairobi@tamarind.co.ke. Indulge in our delicious Valentine’s menu that will spark and excite your senses. Let’s Go To Stellenbosch #twendestellenbosch: Carlson Wagonlit Travel, February 24th, 12pm, Ksh 86500, denismailu@ carlsonwagonlit.co.ke. The three-day lifestyle Festival will showcase hundreds of Stellenbosch wines from award-winning producers to small boutique wineries. The Sunday Crab Fest: Tamarind Mombasa, Every Sunday, free entry, 0719 346349, 0733 603065. The Tamarind Group brings to you a feast like no other, the Crab lunch special. Two For One Happy Hour: Multiple Venues, Daily, operations@ big-square.co.ke. Come visit us and make the most out of our offers that you deserve! Available at all Big Square outlets Johnnie Walker Beverage Of The Month: Level 8-Sports Bar, daily, 5pm, Ksh5999, 0722 292700, info@bestwestern.co.ke. Johnnie Walker Red Label at Ksh 5999 a bottle including 4 mixers each and every day The Maya Lounge Happy Hour: Maya Lounge, Every Saturday, 0733 600304. A happy hour that you do not want to miss! Mixology Master Class: Brew Bistro and Lounge, Every Tuesday,Thursday, Ksh2500, 0719 648138, 0731 006068, info@ thebigfivebreweries.com. Have you heard about ‘Mixology Master Class’. This would make a unique and super awesome Christmas gift. Three 4 One Cocktails: Multiple Venues, Every Thursday, operations@big-square.co.ke. Come join us and make the most out of our offers that you deserve! Brioche Family Brunch: Brioche Table d’Hôte Kenya, Every Sunday, free entry, 0700 202717, eat@briochekenya.com. Come try what may be Nairobi’s best Eggs Benedict this Sunday at our
February 2017 I KENYABUZZ Monthly Family Brunch. There will be plenty of activities for the kids which include an indoor and outdoor play place! We’re excited and hope you’re excited too for Family Brunch on Sunday. Royal Orchid Business Lunch: Hotel Royal Orchid Azure, Daily, Ksh1800, 0709 716000, 0709 716001, 0709 716003, reservations@ azurehotelnairobi.com. Walk in and enjoy a 4-course meal just the way you like it Kilimani Organic Farmers Market: Kilimani Primary School, Every Sunday, free, info@kilimani.co.ke. This is the Kilimanians opportunity to purchase healthy food at an affordable price and on a weekly basis. Rib Rumble Wednesdays: Simba Saloon, Every Wednesday, Ksh1500, 0701 715373, roastnews@tamarind.co.ke. Join us on Wednesdays for a BBQ Beef Rib Rumble. We’re offering all-youcan-eat beef ribs. Perfect Brownies: The Carnivore Restaurant, Daily, Ksh450, 0701 715373, roastnews@tamarind.co.ke. Sign off the perfect meal with the perfect brownie. Halfway between a wedge of cake a square of fudge, our brownies are simply heaven for chocolate lovers. Sloppy Roast: The Carnivore Restaurant, Daily, Ksh990, 0701 715373, roastnews@tamarind.co.ke. There is nothing quite as soul satisfying as a good old sloppy roast, a famous New Orleans recipe. 254 Sunday Brunch: 254 Restaurant, Every Sunday, Ksh1200, 0792 663233, 0791 166664, marketing@254restaurant.com. Enjoy a sunday brunch like none other. All you can eat buffet and one FREE drink The Hangover Brunch: Brew Bistro, Every Sunday, Ksh1500, 0719 648138, 0731 006068, 0771 152350, info@thebigfivebreweries. com. On Sundays there will be a 25% discount the whole day at both outlets Brew Bistro Rooftop Westlands, and Brew Ngong on all Mumm champagne. Purdy 2 For 1 Pizza: The Purdy Arms, Every Wednesday, 7pm, free entry, 0712 007001, reservations@purdyarms.com. Every Wednesday you can buy one pizza and get another one free, or if you really hungry you can even buy 4 pizza’s and get 4 extra free. Purdy Organic Farmer’s Market: The Purdy Arms, Every Saturday, 11am, free, 0712 007001, reservations@purdyarms.com. A group of small-scale, local organic farmers hold a weekly farmers market. Pizza Gipsy 2 For 1: Gipsy Bar, Every Wednesday, 7pm, free entry, gipsybar@gmail.com. Enjoy two for one pizza eat in each and every Wednesday Martell Promotion: Babalu’s Bar, Daily, 0724 819471. Enjoy a complimentary single shot for every double shot of Martell VSOP bought at Babalu’s Lounge.
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The I.R Of Iran Solo Exhibition 2017: Kenyatta International Conference Centre, February 3rd, 8am, free, 020 21912692, overseas@iranfair.com. A trade event that aims to boost trade and commerce between Kenya and Iran. Cabrio Ruiru Coffee Fair 2017: The Coffee Research Foundation, February 10th, 9am, Ksh100, ruirucoffeefair@gmail.com. A coffee stakeholder’s exhibition. Tatianna Bridal’s - Weddings Expo: Thika Road Mall, February 10th, 10am, free, 0737038124, bridal@tatiannabridalaffair.co.ke. Come mingle with, engage and sample amazing bridal products as presented by Kenyan wedding suppliers. 8th Ideal Interiors Expo 2017: Oshwal Centre, February 23rd, 8am, free, 0700 333888, facebook@interiors.co.ke. Ideal Interiors Expo is a unique sales platform providing suppliers of home, office and hotel interiors with a great opportunity to showcase and sell their products directly to thousands of targeted and qualified shoppers.
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Special Events Consulting Business Plan Seminar: Nairobi Safari Club, February 4th, 8am, Ksh20000, 0726 611805, gcl@inquestconsult.com. Welcome to this seminar and learn how you can package your knowledge and workplace experiences into a fortune. Savory Hub Kenya: Grazing For Change Conference: Louis Leakey Auditorium, Nairobi National Museum, February 8th, 8am, Ksh3159, contact@savoryinstitute.com. The Grazing for Change conference will take a look at the wildlife / livestock interface in Kenya’s conservancies, the opportunities, challenges and the search for incentives. 6th East African International Conference on Communication Disability: Kenyatta University, February 9th, 8am, RSVP to attend, slpconference@ku.ac.ke. The theme of the conference is; Communication Disabilities in Sub Saharan Africa: Development, Assessment, Treatment and Inclusion. MAN Enough Summit: All Saints Cathedral, February 9th, 10am, Ksh3000, 0780 850638, manenough@transform-nations.net. We will delve deeper into the life of Joseph and discover how he rose from the pit to power and get answers to some of these questions. Valentines with Sahara: Simba Union Club, February 11th, 8pm, Ksh1000, 0723 786707, info@ zindagiwithsak.com. Royal Boyz entertainment limited presents Valentines with Sahara. Valentines Singles Dinner Party: Laico Regency Hotel, February 14th, 7pm, Ksh6000, 020 2613306, info@meetnairobi.co.ke. Come and join other like minded singles for this amazing and exclusive dinner event. Ladies Kennel Association 50th Championship Dog Show: East Africa Kennel Club, February 18th, 9am, Ksh 200, 0733 864137, bdavisdogs@gmail.com. Come see pedigree (purebred) dogs of all breeds compete for the title of best in show. Women Empowerment Forum: Hilton Hotel, February 18th, 1pm, Ksh500, 0729 850452, 0733 480850. There is no tool for development more effective than the empowerment of women. Behind every successful woman is a tribe of other successful women.
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East African German Shepherd Dog League Show: German Shepherd League of East Africa, February 25th, 10am, Ksh 200, 0733 227836, gsdleague@gmail.com. Come and enjoy East African German Shepherd Dog League Show.
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Lucky Dip: The Purdy Arms, on the first Friday of the month, 0712 007001, reservations@purdyarms.com. On the 1st Friday of the month will be a Lucky Dip – we will update you on who or what this will be. 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. #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.
Coures / Lectures/ Workshops Certified Mobile Developer (Android) & iOS Developer: iLabAfrica, February 3rd - May 31st, 9am, 0703 034616, 0729 876680, tweru@strathmore.edu. iLabAfrica Strathmore University will be having two courses: Certified Mobile Developer (Android) and iOS Developer starting this February. Excellent Customer Communication Skills Training: The Panari Hotel, February 4th, 2pm, Ksh5000, training@r4kenya.com.
K1 Flea Market: K1 Klub House, every Sunday, 10am, free entry, info@klubhouse.co.ke. Come shop, shop and shop each and every Sunday
Recours Four Kenya Consultants Limited would like to invite you to Excellent Customer Communication Skills Training. Life MakeOver Workshop: Waridi Paradise Apartment Hotel, January 27th - February 4th, 5pm - 12pm, Ksh 2500, 0722 371393. Remember, you miss 100% of the shots you never take. Act now! If you want to advance forward into your purpose & make 2017 your shining year by showing up bigger, brighter & better Unfair Dismissals & Termination: Nairobi Safari Club, February 10th, 8am, Ksh28000, 020 2353785, 0786 135559, info@ihrm. or.ke. Earn two CPD points when you attend a presentation by Institute of Human Resource Management on the unfair dismissals and terminations
Kilimani Street Festival: Rose Avenue, February 25th, 10am, free, info@kilimani.co.ke. The 4th Edition of the Kilimani Street Festival will be coming to Rose Avenue once again. Thursday’s Maasai Market: Garden City Mall, every Thursday, 10am, free, 0780 966032, 0725 734823. If you love authentic and creative African pieces, then Garden City is where you need to be this and every Thursday at our Masaai Market. High Court Grounds Maasai Market: High Court Grounds, Every Saturday, 8am, free, 020 2713360, 020 2713361. The Maasai Market is vibrant and the place to get beautiful sculptures, shoes, jewellery, clothes and a huge selection of other Kenyan crafts.
Improving Financial Know-how: Hilton Hotel, February 16th, 8am, Ksh25000, 0715 645038, 0733 841451, mail@MungaiKihanya. com. Can you distinguish between cash in hand and the profit made?
The Junction Musical Maasai Market: The Junction Mall, Every Thursday, 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.
CopyrightX Course: The GoDown Arts Centre, until May 7th, 5pm, cathymujomba@thegodownartscentre.com. A 12 week copyright course, affiliated with Harvard Law School/The Berkman Center, to be offered from end-January 2017 by the GoDown.
Yaya Centre Maasai Market: Yaya Centre, Every Sunday, 10am, free, 020 2713360, 020 2713361. Taking place across various locations in Nairobi, the Maasai Market is vibrant and the place to get beautiful sculptures, shoes, jewellery, clothes and a huge selection of other Kenyan crafts.
TEDx Braeburn Schools: Braeburn Schools Gitanga Road, Every Saturday (except last Saturday of the month), free, debra. oweggi@braeburn.ac.ke. This event gives parents, teachers, students and the larger community a glimpse into our collective future and a space to engage.
Festivals/ Craft Fairs Nairobi Wine, Cake & Chocolate Festival: Emeli Hotel, February 11th, 10am, Ksh500, 0737 038124, nwccfestival@tatiannabridal.co.ke. You are invited to come, sample, mingle and buy from our vendors at very affordable rates.
Photography Hakuna Matata: A Wildlife Photo Exhibition: PhotoKenya Gallery, until February 6th, 10am, free, info@pak.co.ke. Cannot make it to the National Parks? White Balance: Studio Zolani, February 10th, 2pm, Ksh2000, info@betterpixphotoworkshops.com. Better pixels photography workshops understanding white balance. The Bridge & the City: A Universal Love Story: Deutsche Schule (German School), February 21st, 6pm, free, 0733 445685. 100 impressive photos and amazing stories about bridges and cities of the world
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