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November 2016

Art Workshops Expositions Festivals/Craft Fairs Film Food/Wine Kids Events Music Nature Nightlife Photography Special Events Sport Theatre Dance Travel Yoga

Music

Yoga & Fitness

Kids Events

Jazz Cafe: Nyama Mama Xpress, Every Friday, 6pm, free, yaya@nyamamama.com. Get your dose of Mama’s cooking while listening to the jazzy sounds of Don and his Band. Cooking Camp: 45 Degrees Kitchen, November 28th, 10am, Ksh 3000, 0705 151086, 45degreeskitchen@gmail.com. Join us for a fun hands-on cooking class with Chef Harold. Ages 8 + above. Skate Studio Holiday Camp: DeeCee Little Jewels, Daily, Ksh3000, 0721 418225, info@ sk8inline.com. No plans for the holiday? Let your child have fun at a holiday camp. Activities: skating, cycling, badminton, football and art. Zumba Festival Nairobi: Uhuru Gardens, November 5th, 7am, Ksh1500. Get ready for the greatest Zumba Party in Kenya. 5 hours of world class masterclasses by 5 world class instructors. Open to everybody. Tyre & Sledgehammer Bootcamp: Wellness Solutions, every Saturday, 9am - 12am, Ksh1000, 0713 462963. Tyre & Sledgehammer Bootcamp at Sigiria Fitness Experience this and every Saturday.

Shaggy Dog Show 2016: Kenya Society for the Protection & Care of Animals (KSPCA), November 6th, 10am, Ksh100, 0733 571125. This event is for both humans and dogs where you get to meet other dog lovers and socialize, if you have been looking for a dog, get to adopt one and get advice from dog trainers and vets. Barbecue Live 11th Edition: Ngong Racecourse and Golf Park, November 12th, 4pm, Ksh1500, 0708 466595, bbq.live@yahoo.com. Welcome to Bbq live 11th Edition. Bbq live is an event that brings together young upcoming professionals in an informal,relaxed chilled out kenyan themed atmosphere with locally inspired menus. Le Diner en Blanc: Venue TBA, November 26th, 6pm, register to attend, samson@nairobi. dinerenblanc.info. Once again this year, the elegant white wave of dinner guests will invade one of the most prestigious public locations of the city. Le Dîner en Blanc returns to Nairobi. Bizarre Bazaar Christmas Craft Festival: Karura Forest, November 12th, 9am, Ksh100, 0701 395902, info@bizbazevents.com. The Bizarre Bazaar Christmas Craft Festival at Karura Forest provides an exciting collection of East Africa’s finest crafts, jewellery, furniture and household products. The Hairitage Festival: San Valencia Anniversary Restaurant, November 19th, 10am, Ksh1000, 0729 840397. A celebration of our afro ethnicity. It’s an event to celebrate our kinks, curls, locs, and beads. A space for the afro concious Kenyan man and woman.

Special Events

Kool & The Gang Live: Kenyatta International Conference Centre, November 13th, 5pm, Ksh5000, info@goodtimesafrica.com. Two-time Grammy Award winners, Kool & the Gang will be performing live in Nairobi.

African Summit on Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ASENTI): USIU, November 4th, 8am, 0720 729592, info@asenti.org. This is a forum across Africa that brings together different stakeholders for an intensive interaction and training on entrepreneurship and Innovation

Food & Wine

Festivals/ Craft Fairs

Art

Must Attend Events in November

Christmas Craft festival At karura forest

Sat 12th and Sun 13th Nov 2016 Over 70 vendors Play & Craft for the children DANCE FOR PEACE FESTIVAL featuring CULTURAL STOPOVERS KENYA “It’s a small world after all”

Sat 12th and Sun 13th Nov: Entrance: From 9am - 6.30pm Daily Adults: Kshs. 300 Enter Karura Forest Gate via Under 18: Kshs. 100 Limuru Road How to Enter:By Car use the main Limuru Gate on Limuru Road Pedestrians use the Pedestrian Gate on the ICRAF road A dance filled shopping in the forest www.bizbazevents.com Email:info@bizbazevents.com Tel: 0701 395 902

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Art Frontiers of the Present: The Bones Remember Von Jim Chuchu Art Exhibition: GoetheInstitut, November 3rd, 7pm, free, nairobi@goetheinstitut.org. The exhibition series Sasa Nairobi is the basis of our work in the field of contemporary art.

November 2016 I KENYABUZZ Monthly make champions out of them. We train children with an aim of introducing them to tournaments and competitions as early as possible.

Fashion & Beauty

Parkour/Freerunning Classes (Intu-fit): Multiple Venues, Every Monday,Saturday, Ksh600, 0701 049411, urbanliondesign@gmail. com. Unlock your potential to move like an amazing human, overcome fear and have fun like you did in your childhood.

Nairobi Design Week 2016: Multiple Venues, November 4th – 11th, 8am, free, 0705 468720, sasa@nairobidesignweek.com. We would like to welcome you to another edition of NDW2016

Creative Spillage: Tribe Hotel, November 4th, 10am, free, lisa@ lisachristoffersen.com. Solo Art Exhibition by Davina Dobie called Creative Spillage.

Sports Camp: Montessori Learning Centre, until September 2nd, 9am, Ksh1400, 0729 201544/ 020 5208446. Join us for the Sports Camp on 11th July

The Beard Festival: Nairobi Arboretum, November 19th, 11am, Ksh1000, beardfest@gmail.com. The main purpose of Beard Festival is to create awareness of cancer in Kenya.

Young Woman, Welcome to the Holocene: The Shifteye Gallery, until November 4th, 10am, free, 0712 917426, info@ shifteyegallery.com. “Young Woman, Welcome to the Holocene” is the debut solo show of American artist April Zhu in Nairobi, featuring works on canvas and poetry.

Karate Classes: Jaffery Sports Club, until December 31st, 10am 11am, From Ksh. 3,500/- per month, 0734608135/0720343295. We offer professional martial arts classes for individuals, families and groups.

Nairobi Fashion Week 2016: The Concord Hotel & Suites, November 25th, 7pm, Ksh2000, 0715 574122, press@ nairobifashionweek.org. A select group of fashion designers across Africa will once again come together at an exclusive event to showcase the great talent and heritage of our motherland through fashion

Kenya Art Fair 2016 (#KAF16): Sarit Centre, November 11th, 10am, free, info@kuonatrust.org. The Kenya Art Fair brought to you by Kuona Trust in collaboration with its partners, returns this year for the 3rd edition. Prints 1984 To 2015 Art Exhibition: Redhill Limuru, until November 25th, 10am, free, 0700 108989, 0700 108626, info@ redhillartgallery.com. From Ugandan pioneers Jak Katarikave and Theresa Musoka, Tanzanian master printer Augustino Malaba, Namibian John Muafangeo inspired Peter Mwahalukange to Kenyan contemporaries Denis Muraguri, Thom Ogongo and Peterson Kamwathi. Pottery Course: The Nairobi Art Centre, until December 23rd, 2am, Ksh1500, 0727 415678, migael@nairobiartcentre.org. Learn how to make objects, pots, cups, vases etc. Instructor utilizes various techniques such as coiling, pinching, slabbing, and throwing on the wheel.

Kid’s Events

Cooking Camp: 45 Degrees Kitchen, November 28th, 10am, Ksh 3000, 0705 151086, 45degreeskitchen@gmail.com. Join

us for a fun hands-on cooking class with Chef Harold. Ages 8 + above. Skate Studio Holiday Camp: DeeCee Little Jewels, Daily, Ksh3000, 0721 418225, info@sk8inline.com. No plans for the holiday? Let your child have fun at a holiday camp. Activities: skating, cycling, badminton, football and art. Kids Camp with Africa Yoga Project: Africa Yoga Project Shine Center, daily, 10am, Ksh1500, 0715 766550. Welcome to this special kids camp that welcomes our little yogis into our Community Center. Bumblebee Tennis Program: Hillcrest Secondary School, Every Saturday, Ksh2000, 0725 795305, bumblebeesports@gmail.com. Bumblebee Tennis is a training program for kids that seeks to

HOLIDAY CAMP!

Dates: Monday to Friday Starting October 31st through to December 23rd. Timings: 8.30am to 12.30pm. Price: Ksh 3,000 per week Payable via Mpesa on 0727585639 (Agnes) Contact: 0721418225; info@sk8inline.com

Kudunda Move Into Fitness: Multiple Venues, Daily, Ksh7500, 0780 889578. Supercamp Kenya presents Kudunda move into fitness with Ian Wainaina. 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.

Fundraisers Cycle for Education: Ngong Forest Sanctuary, November 19th, 9am, Ksh1500, 0712 849138, info@kalamuafrica.org. Kalamu Africa presents cycle for education. In support of a Kenyan child’s education. Tigoni Trail Run 2016: Brackenhurst Hotel and Conferences Centre, November 20th, 9am, Ksh3000, 0703 524823, extremewildernesschallenges@gmail.com. The Tigoni Trail run is a 21km, 10km & 5km trail run around the tea plantations in Tigoni. Miles & Hope 2016: Charity Bikeathon: Masinga Dam Resort & Spa, November 24th, 4pm, Ksh20000, 0723 102987, milesandhope@icc-kenya.org. Miles and Hope is an annual cycling event which brings together cyclists, cycling enthusiasts, philanthropists and well-wishers to raise money to support orphans and vulnerable children.

Yoga, Meditation & Fitness Zumba Festival Nairobi: Uhuru Gardens, November 5th, 7am, Ksh1500. Get ready for the greatest Zumba Party in Kenya. 5 hours of world class masterclasses by 5 world class instructors. Open to everybody. Maasai Mara 5 Star Yoga Safari: Mara Engai Wilderness Lodge, November 17th, 8am, Ksh138000, info@acacia-studios.com. Join us for a 4 day Yoga Safari in the Kingdom of Lions, the Maasai Mara. Enjoy the natural wonder of the savannah with 6 game drives, daily yoga with our amazing Ashtanga and Vinyasa Acacia instructors. Hatha Yoga Classes- Weekday Yoga: Event Haven Ltd, Weekdays, 9am - 10am, 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. 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. 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.

Andrew Kilonzo (left) – Premium Trade Sales Director, KBL and Michael Mwai (Right)– CEO, The Luxury Network Kenya

KBL’s Luxury Spirits Portfolio welcomed into The Luxury Network Kenya. Kenya Breweries Limited has joined the exclusive club of luxury brands operating in Kenya. The Luxury Network Kenya welcomed its latest member into the group at a ceremony held at the brewer’s headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. With this deal, KBL will onboard its luxury spirits portfolio into the network. The brands include Johnnie Walker’s King George, Private Collection, Odyssey, the Classic Six Single Malt Scotch whisky range, The Singleton, Cîroc and Don Julio among others. The pact will see KBL participate in exclusive high end events organized by The Luxury Network, creating unique partnerships with other luxury brands targeting the high net worth individuals in the Kenya. The Luxury Network was launched in Kenya in 2015 and has been operational across every luxury capital including

London, Dubai, Germany, Los Angeles, Sydney Abu Dhabi and Doha for 10 years. Grace Mumo, Executive Director, Luxuria Lifestyle Africa, TLN Kenya’s digital arm, also welcomed KBL to The Luxury Network and said, “We believe these brands deserve a platform that helps them connect with their target audience cost effectively. We look forward to driving business growth for all member Brands’’. Some local brands include Littlered’s Brioni, Steffano Ricci and Hugo Boss and bespoke furniture manufacturers Panesar’s Interiors. Strategic partners include international research company IPSOS who provide intelligence on the premium and luxury segments, as well as lifestyle habits of the affluent in Africa. Michael Mwai, the local CEO, said ‘’this partnership will increase the awareness of these famous high quality beverages to the discerning Kenya consumer through specially crafted events’’.

KBL is excited and honored to join the exclusive group of luxury brands. With our world class portfolio, we intend to expose the High net worth individuals as well as the high earners who are not reached yet to our robust products under our reserve brands banner. Our partnership will see the growth of our collection and together with the partner brands on board redefine the lifestyle genre.

said Andrew Kilonzo, KBL Sales Director on behalf of Jane Karuku, KBL Managing Director.

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS 2016 Nominate your favourites in kenya’s entertainment scene NOMINATIONS OPEN FROM: OCT 17 - NOV 7 GO TO: awards.kenyabuzz.com

Food & Wine Traditional Kenyan Foods Fest: Kenya Wildlife Service Headquarter, November 5th, 10am, Ksh 2500, 0725 283080, 0718 414705. Enjoy Traditional Kenyan foods in the wilderness. Barbecue Live 11th Edition: Ngong Racecourse and Golf Park, November 12th, 4pm, Ksh1500, 0708 466595, bbq.live@yahoo. com. Welcome to Bbq live 11th Edition. Bbq live is an event that brings together young upcoming professionals in an informal,relaxed chilled out kenyan themed atmosphere with locally inspired menus. Thanksgiving Turkey: 45 Degrees Kitchen, until November 26th, 10am, 0705 151086, 45degreeskitchen@gmail.com. Thanksgiving Turkey feeds 10 or more poeple with sides. Le Diner en Blanc: Venue TBA, November 26th, 6pm, register to attend, samson@nairobi.dinerenblanc.info. Once again this year, the elegant white wave of dinner guests will invade one of the most prestigious public locations of the city. Le Dîner en Blanc returns to Nairobi. Kilimani Organic Farmers Market: Kilimani Primary School, Every Sunday, 12pm, free, info@kilimani.co.ke. This is the Kilimanians opportunity to purchase healthy food at an affordable price and on a weekly basis. 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: Multiple Venues, Every Sunday, Ksh1500, 0719 648138, 0731 006068, 0771 152350, info@ thebigfivebreweries.com. On Sundays their will be a 25% discount the whole day at both outlets Brew Bistro Rooftop Westlands, and Brew Ngong on all Mumm champagne. Meet Me There: 45 Degrees Kitchen, November 12th, 6pm, Ksh 3500, 0705 151086, 45degreeskitchen@gmail.com. Food, wine beers, cocktails, music and fun.

Dance

Dance for Peace Festival: Karura Forest, November 12th, 10am, Ksh100, 0716 104812, wannyangerer@hotmail.com. Biz Baz Events/ Biz Baz, Cultural Stopovers Kenya & Wanny Angerer in Moving Cultures presents: Dance for Peace Festival “It’s a Small World after all”.

Mama’s cooking: Nyama Mama Xpress, daily, 2pm, free entry, yaya@nyamamama.com. Indulge in our locally inspired dishes and cocktails. Open daily from 12pm - 9pm get your dose of Mama’s cooking at the YAYA centre food loft, second floor.

Afrobeat & Dancehall Group Classes: Dance Kenya Studios, every Wednesday, 7pm-8pm, Ksh1000 per class, 0723 325680. This is 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.

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.

Afro-Dance Workshops: Kenya Cultural Centre, every Thursdays, 6pm-7pm, Ksh 1,000, afrodancekenya@gmail.com. Come learn African and Afro-diasporic movement and rhythms.

Emerald Express Lunch: Emerald Garden Thai Restaurant, Daily, Ksh1000. Can’t decide what you want for lunch? Then let our Express Lunch be the answer. Ramen, Thai Chicken Curry or Panang Pork Curry? Your choice, we have 3 menu options just for you. Westlands Organic Market No. 6: The Alchemist Bar, Every Sunday, 10am, free, 0738 437317. Westlands Organic Market is all about celebrating good health, food fresh as the mist of the morning they were picked, crafts, sweets, butters and more fashioned by the hearts of those who created them.

Salsa Group Classes: West Wood Hotel, every Tuesday, 8pm 9pm, Ksh6000, 0723325680, thedancefactoryke@gmail.com. Beginning on Tuesday, 8th March at West Wood Hotel, Eldama ravine road Westlands. African Dance Classes: YWCA Hostels, every Wednesday, 6pm7pm, Ksh1000, afrodancekenya@gmail.com. African Dance Classes: Come learn movement & rhythms from Ghana, Brazil, Haiti and more. Kizomba Group Classes: Lavington Mall , Every Friday, Ksh1000, 0723 325680, thedancefactoryke@gmail.com. The Dance Factory invites you to our Kizomba group classes.

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Theatre & Stage

Hansel & Gretel by Humperdinck: German School, November 5th, 2pm, Ksh500, 0721 253189. This play is a fundraising for Opera for School fees 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.

Festivals/ Craft Fairs Bizarre Bazaar Christmas Craft Festival: Karura Forest, November 12th, 9am, Ksh100, 0701 395902, info@bizbazevents.com. The Bizarre Bazaar Christmas Craft Festival at Karura Forest provides an exciting collection of East Africa’s finest crafts, jewellery, furniture and household products. Amani Youth Festival: KCB Sports Club, November 12th, 8am free, 0724 218148. Footprints for Change in colloboration with Urban Legends presents the flagship event Amani Youth Festival for young people in Nairobi. The Hairitage Festival: San Valencia Anniversary Restaurant, November 19th, 10am, Ksh1000, 0729 840397. A celebration of our afro ethnicity. It’s an event to celebrate our kinks, curls, locs, and beads. A space for the afro concious Kenyan man and woman.

Nairobi Festival of Performance & Media Arts (NFMPA): Multiple Venues, November 21st, 10am, free, nairobi@goetheinstitut. org. The 3rd edition of the Nairobi Festival of Performance and Media Arts examines contemporary, cross-genre productions of movement in dance, with music, film and design. Dairy Festival: Bomas of Kenya, November 25th, 8am, free, info@ dairypesa.com. This is the first ever Dairy Festival in Kenya to celebrate our dedicated farming community and our dairy consumers. Nairobi Wine, Cake & Chocolate Festival: Emeli Hotel, November 26th, 10am, Ksh500, 0737038124, nwccfestival@tatiannabridal. co.ke. Celebrating the best of wine, cake & chocolate in the Kenyan Market over Authentic Love Stories.

Film

The 48 Hour Film Project: Alliance Française, Nairobi, November 5th, 10am, Ksh9000, info@48hourfilm.com. Filmmakers from all over the Nairobi area will compete to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours. Out Film Festival 2016: Separate/Safer Spaces: Goethe-Institut, November 8th, 10am, free, nairobi@goetheinstitut.org. The year 2016 has been a significant year for the sexual orientation, gender identity and expression community in Kenya. The 19th Lusophone Film Edition: Goethe-Institut, November 26th, 5pm, free, nairobi@goetheinstitut.org. The Lusophone Film Fest is an English-subtitled showcase of the diversity of film production in the 8 Portuguese- speaking countries spread across 4 continents.

Expositions

Hustle Yangu Summit and Expo 2016: Greenspan Shopping Mall, November 3rd, 10am, free, 020 760 2043, and 0728 248 556, events@eventusafrica.com. This event will provide a podium to converge different youths across the country, to display what they do for a living, ranging from enterprises to talent. Young Entrepreneurs Expo 2016: Safari Park Hotel & Casino, November 11th, 8am, free, 0728 702369, 0712 321466, info@ youngentrepreneursexpo.co.ke. Young Entrepreneurs Expo is a platform that was established with an aim of bringing young entrepreneurs together with the mission of connecting them to the right partners KARA Business Expo & Conference: Sarit Centre, November 25th, 10am, free, 0725 983445, info@kara.or.ke. The Kenya Alliance of Resident Associations (KARA) inaugural Business Expo & Conference is here. Kidawa Wellness Market: The Village Market, first weekend of the month, 020 7122488. Discover the latest in natural and organic innovations from new start-ups showcasing the very latest in natural beauty & wellbeing. Maridady Auto Bazaar: Thika Road Mall, every second Sunday of the month, 10am - 6pm, free, 0700 876876, 0733 876876, marketing@trm.co.ke. The Bazaar brings together car dealers, individual sellers, enthusiasts and buyers on a common ground where sellers to showcase and sell their cars to interested buyers every second Sunday.

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Music

Thursday Night Live Featuring Giovanni Kiyingi: Choices Pub and Restaurant, November 3rd, 8pm, free, arjibril@gmail.com. Direct from Uganda Thursday Nite Live is pleased to welcome Giovanni Kiying back to our stage. Reggae vs Benga beat: Alliance Française, Nairobi, November 4th, 7pm, Ksh1000, cultural2@alliancefrnairobi.org. This is a unique show in NairobiI where Reggae battles benga beat live on stage. Featuring Makadem and WYRE. This is Africa Fest: The Alchemist Bar, November 5th, 6pm, Ksh500, 0708 255071, bar@alchemist.bar. Come hangout at this is Africa fest hardcore show. The gig is hosted by the Rock Society of Kenya and the Hardcore Help Foundation from Germany. The Wailing Souls Live: Kenyatta International Conference Centre, November 5th, 6pm, Ksh1000, 0722 761089, 0722 533103, 0724 912832. Join us as we welcome to Nairobi, straight out of the Waterhouse section of Kingston, Jamaica. Formed in 1964, originally known as “The Renegades” Winston “pipes” Mathews & “Lloyd “Bred” McDonald Thursday Night Live Featuring Kaya Collective: Choices Pub and Restaurant, November 10th, 8pm, free, arjibril@gmail.com. The Kaya Collective is an international group of Nairobi based musicians who play a fusion of afro-funk, soul, hip-hop, rock n roll and jazz.

November 2016 I KENYABUZZ Monthly Ciano Maimba Live: Goethe-Institut, November 25th, 7pm, free, nairobi@goetheinstitut.org. The music of Ciano embodies human experience through melodic and lyrical poeticism.

Wadada Wednesdays: The Alchemist Bar, every Wednesday, 7pm, 0705 264883. We have dubbed the event Wadada Wednesday’s, ‘According to Prince Fari “Wadada” means love’ - Dub Syndicate.

Drum Jam Showdown Semi Finals: Alliance Française, Nairobi, November 20th, 2pm, Ksh500, 0729 177422. The DrumJam Showdown is a yearlong battle of the bands series. This year we feature 10 bands competing in head to head challenges through various elimination stages.

Tilapia Wednesday Karaoke: Jiweke Tavern, Every Wednesday, 7pm, free, Denise@DeniseGordon.com. Join us on our maiden voyage of Tilapia Wednesday Karaoke. Funky Diva D and Mista Karoge will be waiting for you.

Joss Stone Live in Kenya: The Purdy Arms, November 26th, 1pm, Ksh 4500, 0728 665086, info@badmambo.org. Grammy Award nominated singer and song writer Joss Stone will be performing Live in East Afirca for the first time. Boma Live Music: Afya Garden Bar, Every Friday, 0719 050000, free, info@theboma.co.ke. The Boma Hotel presents live music every Friday. With 25% off the bar bill. The experience awaits you. Jazz Cafe: Nyama Mama Xpress, Every Friday, 6pm, free, yaya@ nyamamama.com. On Fridays we jazz. Get your dose of Mama’s cooking while listening to the jazzy sounds of Don and his Band. Head on over to the Nyama Mama at the Food Loft at YAYA Centre.

Nightluife

Purdy Live Music: The Purdy Arms, November 24th, 7pm, free, 0712 007001, reservations@ purdyarms.com. On the 4th Friday of the month there will be Live Music.

Good Ground Live Worship Concert: Kenya National Theatre, November 12th, 2pm, Ksh500, 0700 364537. This is a live worship event founded by George Dulo, who has served with the worship team at Nairobi Chapel and, its different church plants.

Emerald Happy Hour: Emerald Garden Thai Restaurant, Daily. 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.

The Golden Shakers: Artcaffe Restaurant - Galleria, Every Wednesday, free, info@artcaffe.co.ke. Celebrating the amazing talent of Samia, Artcaffe’s Head Bartender and Diageo World Class Kenya Bartender of the Year 2016.

Thursday Night Live Featuring Almaz: Choices Pub and Restaurant, November 17th, 8pm, free, arjibril@gmail.com. Over the past decade, sultry-voiced singer, Mary Hamboga Matufi aka Almaz, has steadily curved her niche as a sought-after vocalist in Nairobi’s burgeoning music scene. On various days almost every week, Almaz graces Kenyan capital city’s live concerts circuit with regular and consistent performances at different venues.

Rhumba Night: Shooters & Dips, every Tuesday, free entry, 0711 091000. Shooters and dips present Rhumba night each and every Tuesday.

Mipigo 3 Concert: Goethe-Institut, November 18th, 7pm, Ksh500, nairobi@goetheinstitut.org. The Mipigo Festival will feature unique solo and duet performances by talented local and international artists on a wide range of percussive instruments from drums

House Nation: Vineyard Winebar & Restaurant, Every Thursday, free entry. Join the House Nation this and every Thursday for an afro fusion of electro, funky and soulful house music.

Thursday Night Live Featuring Box of Beats: Choices Pub and Restaurant, November 24th, 8pm, free, arjibril@gmail.com. Checkmate Mido is a Poet/ Human Beatbox/Hiphop artist and certified trainer of the performance arts who has toured many countries.

Karaoke Night: Shooters & Dips, Every Wednesday, free entry, 0711 091000. Shooters and dips present Karaoke night, each and every Wednesday.

Band Nite Saturdays: K1 Klub House, every Saturday, 8pm, info@ klubhouse.co.ke. Live from K1 Klubhouse band nite Saturdays the Gogosimo band live. Afterparty by K1 mixxmasterz. Pure 70s: Gipsy Bar, every Wednesday, 8pm, 0733 730529. Dj Terry puts needle to vinylas he digs deep into his rare collection to produce a true 70s experience

Karaoke Wednesdays With Kaz: The Quins Bar, Every Wednesday, 7pm, free, kaz@kazentertainment.com. Enjoy karaoke with the sensational Kaz, each and every Wednesday. Every singer gets a free shot of tequila. Every winner get a free bottle of wine! Entry free, just come through and sing. Rhumba Afrique Nite: The Carnivore Restaurant, Monthly, 7pm, free, 0733 611608, 0722 204648. Celebrate the very best of African Rhumba music in the ambience of The Carnivore’s Simba Saloon. With Carnivore DJs Wikki, Watti

Special Events

Fatal Attraction, Of Dangerous Men & The Women Who Attract Them: All Saints Cathedral, November 1st, 5pm, Ksh200, 0717 304120. Are you always attracting the “wrong” men? Or rather the “the dangerous” kind? African Summit on Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ASENTI): United States International University, November 4th, 8am, 0720 729592, info@asenti.org. African Summit on Entrepreneurship and Innovation is a forum across African that bring SMEs, startups, that brings together different stakeholders for an insensitive interaction and training on entrepreneurship and Innovation 1UP Elite Lan Party: Parklands Sports Club, November 5th, 4pm, Ksh500, gathemia.m@gmail.com. The 1UP ELITE LANFest is a great event where video gamers from Nairobi get to have fun and socialize from dusk till dawn. StarTimes KungFu Event: Kenyatta International Conference Centre, November 5th, 10am, free, 0719 077077, sales@startimes. co.ke. StarTimes KungFu channel is celebrating their 5th year annivessary. We are organizing the biggest KungFu event ever held in Kenya. Shaggy Dog Show 2016: Kenya Society for the Protection & Care of Animals (KSPCA), November 6th, 10am, Ksh100, 0733 571125. This event is for both humans and dogs where you get to meet other dog lovers and socialize, if you have been looking for a dog, get to adopt one and get advice from dog trainers and vets. House of Treasures Festive Fayre: House of Treasures Emporium, November 11th, 5pm, free, 0726 480035, sasha@treasures. co.ke. Please come to our Festive Fayre for our yearly Christmas cocktail event that launches our Christmas product range. It is a wonderful introduction to the festive season.

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The Romance of The Great Outdoors: Reading In Unusual Spaces: Olepolos Country Club, November 12th, 10am, Ksh500, nairobi@ goetheinstitut.org. Reading in Unusual Spaces is a new literary series aimed at taking literary discourse and experiences to public spaces such as amusement parks, forests, markets and shopping centres Open Qorner: November Edition: dusitD2 Nairobi, November 16th, 6pm, Ksh2000, edith.kinyoi@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. Book Launch: Parliament Of Owls: Goethe-Institut, November 17th, 6pm, free, nairobi@goetheinstitut.org. Parliament of Owls, published under the Contact Zones Series established by the Goethe-Institut Kenya and Native Intelligence, is a collection of poems by Adipo Sidang’ BFMA 2016: The Digital Edge: Kenya National Theatre, November 23rd, 10am, Ksh500, 0731 942614, info@aitecafrica.com. Explore, Encounter, Exchange.

Religious Events Worship in the Wild: Nairobi Primary School, November 5th, 11am, 0708 083128, free, theblastcompany@gmail.com. Chapter 2: Pointing to Jesus Praise Fest 2016: CITAM Karen, November 26th, 5pm, Ksh 1000, free, info@praisefest.co.ke. Praise Fest is a Christian Music Festival bringing people together from all denominations and walks of life.

Coures / Lectures/ Workshops 10th Class of Think & Grow Rich Class: Biblica Guest House, Dennis Pritt Road, until November 4th, 6pm - 8pm, Ksh12500, 0711 724790, 0733 981353, training@ whetstone.co.ke. Join us for the 10th Session of Think and Grow Rich - for 8 weeks. The Kenya CyberCrime Conference: Safari Park Hotel & Casino, November 3rd, 8am - 4pm, Ksh29000, 0712 878036, 0711 462136. This conference will be guided by the theme ‘Rethinking Cyber Crime in a Dynamic Economy in Achieving Vision 2030.” Dating and Purpose: All Saints Cathedral, November 4th, 5pm, Ksh 500, 0733 495292. In this edition of Dating and Purpose, we will explore sexual politics, masculinity and implications of money.

Impact Innovation Culture: Swahili Box, November 19th, 8am, Ksh2000, michaelkimathi2020@gmail.com. Africa capacity to thrive globally in global market place greatly depends on the ability of her people to solve their problem innovatively and scale the solutions. 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.

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Think And Grow Rich Training: Multiple Venues, until November 5th, 6pm, Ksh 8500, 0711 724790, info@whetstone.co.ke. Join us for the 4 days of Think and Grow Rich in Nairobi and for the 1st time in Mombasa. Soon to announce Nakuru and Kisumu meetings.

The Nairobi Championships Premier Grand Prix: Aga Khan High School, November 5th, 9am, Ksh300, 0715 093792, info@ogeleaafrica. com. This event is aimed at both Junior and Senior Swimmers, the Premier Nairobi Grand Prix will bring swimming competition to the Capital of Kenya

Africa Emerging Leaders Conference (AELC 2016): Strathmore University, November 8th, 8am, Ksh4500, africa@wya.net. Come to the WYA Africa Emerging Leaders Conference 2016. People and environment, sharing youth innovation and best practises.

Offroad Challenge Kenya: Athi River, November 26th, 7am, Ksh4000, 0701 395902, info@bizbazevents.com. The Challenges are an exciting spectacle that capture the competitive spirit of off-road motor sport enthusiasts and supporters.

Global Leadership Summit Nairobi: CITAM Valley Road, November 10th, 8am, Ksh 2500, 0722 490325. The Global leadership summit Kenya is a two-day conference held in the various host venue locations across Kenya. The conference hosts world renown & local influential speakers and It aims to train world class leaders.

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.

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS 2016 Nominate your favourites in kenya’s entertainment scene NOMINATIONS OPEN FROM: OCT 17 - NOV 7 GO TO: awards.kenyabuzz.com

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