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September 2016
Art Workshops Expositions Festivals/Craft Fairs Film Food/Wine Kids Events Music Nature Nightlife Photography Special Events Sport Theatre Dance Travel Yoga
Singles Day Out: Hell’s Gate National Park, September 10th, 7am, Ksh3900, 0700 707524, 0738 414404. Astute Dream Creation presents Singles Day Out. Cost includes transport, lunch and park entry fee. Bring your national IDs and swimming costumes with you. The GreenWalk: Karura Forest, September 17th, 8am, Ksh200000, info@thegreenwalk. com. The Green Walk, an inaugural walk in the people’s Forest Karura.”Appreciating and celebrating Karura-The People’s Forest.”
Kilifi Gold Triathlon 2016: Kilifi Plantations, September 24th, 7am, Ksh500, kilifitriathlon@gmail.com. Fun in the sun when you swim, bike and run. Funds raised to support Moving the Goalposts project. Charity Golf Tournament: Royal Golf Club, September 30th, 8am, Ksh2500, 0717 009791, info@oedkenya.org. Operation Ear Drop Kenya (OED-K) is a charitable non-profit organization founded in 2003 to provide preventive, surgical and rehabilitative services to the hearing impaired children from underprivileged backgrounds. Yoga On Dub – Yoga & Reggae Festival: Diani & Kilifi. A 3 concert series tour by Jah9 & the Dub Treatment Band accompanied with 4 days of yoga. September 16th at Bidi Badu Beach Bar - Diani; September 17th at Distant Relatives - Kilifi; September 15th-18th there will be a series of yoga classes taught by Salim Rollins of Soul Flow and Felix Njiru. Safaricom Family Challenge: Sanctuary Farm, September 10th, 9am, Ksh40000, 0720 131583, kenyakamili@gmail.com. 12 physical and mental challenges over 2 days.
Expos Sports Fundraisers
Festivals
UTAM Festival 2016: Event Haven Ltd, September 3rd, 10am, Ksh1000, 0722 468368, info@utamfestival.com. UTAM Festival is a Kenyan Annual Multi-Cultural Music Festival that gives a platform for global cultural integration using Art.
Travel
Tyre & Sledgehammer Bootcamp: Wellness Solutions, every Saturday, 9am - 12am, Ksh1000, 0713 462963. Tyre & Sledgehammer Bootcamp at Sigiria Fitness Experience this and every Saturday.
Standard Chartered Rift Valley Odyssey: Soysambu Conservancy, September 20th – 24th, 7am, Ksh50000, eric@riftvalleyodyssey.com. Standard Chartered and Seeing is Believing present the 7th Rift Valley Odyssey (RVO); a breathtaking mountain bike adventure across Kenya’s spectacular Great Rift Valley.
Music
Sand & Sweat Boot Camp: Nyali International Beach Hotel, September 10th, 6am, Ksh500, 0707 020703, 0717 170763, cellionnyash@gmail.com. For the fitness lovers, fit and adventurous, those that love outdoor fitness, those that love to challenge themselves & break the norm of indoor training, this is for you.
Kidawa Natural and Organic Market: The Village Market, Monthly, 020 7122488. Discover the latest in natural and organic innovations from new start-ups showcasing the very latest in natural beauty & well being.
Kids Events
Special Art Sale by John Silver: Kuona Trust, until September 4th, 9am, free, info@ kuonatrust.org. Own a one of a kind original print or painting from master print maker John Silver. His works have a dream-like appearance, full of color, texture and fantasy.
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Art Graphic Overtures: The Art Space Kenya, until September 3rd, 10am, free, 0790 498848, art@theartspace.co.ke. A group exhibition from The Art Space presents Graphic Overtures. Glass Art with Kendi: Galleria Shopping Mall, September 3rd, 1pm, Ksh3000, 0711 162677. Come create your very own masterpiece. Urban Culture: Karen Village, September 3rd, 12pm, Ksh500, 0720 385177, events@24-7entertainment.co.ke. Urban Culture is a monthly unique fun event for art and urban mixed media scenes.
September 2016 I KENYABUZZ Monthly 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.
Fundraisers
Special Art Sale by John Silver: Kuona Trust, until September 4th, 9am, free, info@kuonatrust.org. Own a one of a kind original print or painting from master print maker John Silver. His works have a dream-like appearance, full of color, texture and fantasy.
The Great Grevy’s Ball: Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, September 3rd, 6pm, Ksh5000, 0791 421141, joan.wandegi@laikipia.org. A celebration of one of the biggest citizen science events to ever take hold in Kenya. Grab a mask, your most fancy threads, just make sure it’s black and white!
Music And Art Exhibition by Richard Onyango and Francis Njoroge: Pointzero Coffee, until September 13th, free, 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.
Motor4Kids Charity Drive: Machakos Unit for the Mentally Handicapped, September 10th, 8am, Ksh1000, 0788 358218, daimlarmotorsports@gmail.com. Disability isn’t always physical it can be what you don’t see. We thought about going straight into what Machakos Unit for the Mentally Handicapped.
One In Three Exhibition: Nairobi National Museum, September 27th, 12pm, free, 020 3741424. The exhibition will display photographs, paintings and sculpture created by emerging, international contemporary artists that directly confront the issue of GBV.
Kilifi Gold Triathlon 2016: Kilifi Plantations, September 24th, 7am, Ksh500, kilifitriathlon@gmail.com. Fun in the sun when you swim, bike and run. Funds raised to support Moving the Goalposts project.
Festivals/ Craft Fairs UTAM Festival 2016: Event Haven Ltd, September 3rd, 10am, Ksh1000, 0722 468368, info@utamfestival.com. UTAM Festival is a Kenyan Annual MultiCultural Music Festival that gives a platform for global cultural integration using Art. 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.
Founders & Funders Golf Open: The Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club, September 29th, 8am, saada@africangarage.com. African Garage is proud to host over 176 investors and over 300 startups from across the world on 29th and 30th of September in Kenya at Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club. Charity Golf Tournament: Royal Golf Club, September 30th, 8am, Ksh2500, 0717 009791, info@oedkenya.org. Operation Ear Drop Kenya (OED-K) is a charitable non-profit organization founded in 2003 to provide preventive, surgical and rehabilitative services to the hearing impaired children from underprivileged backgrounds.
Travel
Elephant Hills Final Prep Hike For Mt Kenya: Aberdare National Park, September 10th, 6am, Ksh3000, 0725588966, simplesimonadventures@gmail.com. We will drive through the southern end of the Aberdare Ranges about 90km North of Nairobi. Proceed for a guided trekking along the Bamboo forest. Singles Day Out: Hell’s Gate National Park, September 10th, 7am, Ksh3900, 0700 707524, 0738 414404. Astute Dream Creation presents Singles Day Out. Cost includes transport, lunch and park entry fee. Bring your national IDs and swimming costumes with you.
Photography “Save The Railway” Photography Exhibition by Tayiana Chao: The Shifteye Gallery, August 19th - September 2nd, 5pm, free, 0712917426, info@ shifteyegallery.com. This photo exhibition showcases these stations which mostly lie between Mombasa and Kisumu.
Kid’s Events
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Kidz Go Tech Holiday Program: Safaricom HQ, August 27th September 3rd, 9am, Ksh1500, enquiries@funkidz.co.ke. For bookings, kindly email us on enquiries. Kids Day: The Village Market, September 10th, 10am, free, 020 7122488. Join us at the Village Market Food Court for Kids Play event for activities. Safaricom Family Challenge: Sanctuary Farm, September 10th, 9am, Ksh40000, 0720 131583, kenyakamili@gmail.com. 12 physical and mental challenges over 2 days. 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. Sports Camp: Montessori Learning Centre, until September 2nd, 9am, Ksh1400, 0729 201544/ 020 5208446. Join us for the Sports Camp on 11th July Kudunda Move Into Fitness: Multiple Venues, Daily, Ksh7500, 0780 889578. Supercamp Kenya presents Kudunda move into fitness with Ian Wainaina. 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. Kidz Cooking Corner: Fourways Junction, Wednesdays & Saturdays, 2pm, Ksh 1,200, 0708 571548. Learn how to: Bake desserts that are yummy and good for you among other stuff. 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 toddlers 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
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12 PHOTOS OF KENYANS FALLING IN LOVE WITH SINGLE MALT SCOTCH Diageo Brand Ambassador Alex Kavita is a whiskey disciple spreading the Gospel of Scotch. There are whiskies from all over the world, Irish to Japanese, but did you know that Scotch is the only whiskey that you can order at the bar by its name? Last month, Alex brought his Scotch evangelism work to Oak Place for a Whiskey Tasting evening hosted by Obradleys Investment. On the sampling menu were brands including Cardhu, Talisker 10Y, Dalwhinnie and Singleton Tailfire. With lots of fun Scotch tidbits and sermons about Scotch being about comfort and moderation, Alex was everything anyone would expect to see in a passionate forthteller. For the full gallery, please visit http://www.kenyabuzz.com/galleries Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough. — Mark Twain
Whiskey is liquid sunshine.” — George Bernard Shaw
The best thing for a case of nerves is a case of Scotch. — W. C. Fields
Don’t listen to those who brag about drinking their whiskey straight. In fact, water can help a whiskey open up.
Whiskey, like a beautiful woman, demands appreciation. You gaze first, then it’s time to drink.” — Haruki Murakami
I’m on a whiskey diet. I’ve lost three days already.” — Tommy Cooper
If it’s in fact the water of life, then let’s drink up
There were years when I was a beer and tequila guy, then I got real fat. And then I found that you could actually go on a diet and drink scotch.”
I should never have switched from scotch to martinis.” — Humphrey Bogart’s last words.
If I were not French I would choose to be Scotch.” — Wilfrid Laurier
A good gulp of hot whiskey at bedtime- it’s not very scientific, but it helps.” — Scottish inventor Alexander Fleming
“Love makes the world go round? Not at all. Whiskey makes it go round twice as fast.” ― Compton Mackenzie
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Thursday Nite Live Featuring Dempsey: Choices Pub and Restaurant, September 8th, 8pm, free, arjibril@gmail.com. Dempsey is a singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, who over the past few years has taken time away from the performing scene to work on creating content and developing his style even further. JAH9 & The Dub Treatment Band Album Launch: The Alchemist Bar, September 9th, 8pm, Ksh1000, 0713 184781. Jah9 is set to release her 2nd album in Nairobi, the first stop of her Kenya tour. She will be performing live with her band. Yoga On Dub – Yoga & Reggae Festival: Diani & Kilifi. A 3 concert series tour by Jah9 & the Dub Treatment Band accompanied with 4 days of yoga. September 16th at Bidi Badu Beach Bar - Diani; September 17th at Distant Relatives - Kilifi; September 15th-18th there will be a series of yoga classes taught by Salim Rollins of Soul Flow and Felix Njiru. Thursday Nite Live Featuring Simply Susan: Choices Pub and Restaurant, September 15th, 8pm, free, arjibril@gmail.com. Formerly lead singer with Gogosimo Band this singer and songwriter is forging her own solo career. Thursday Nite Live Featuring Kabo Leburu: Choices Pub and Restaurant, September 22nd, 8pm, free, arjibril@gmail.com. As Botswana gets ready to celebrate its Golden Jubilee as an independent nation, Thursday Nite Live partners with Cool Waters Jazz & Roots Festival 2016 in presenting direct from Botswana guitarist and harmonica player Kabo Leburu. Romain Virgo - Soul Provide African Tour: KICC, September 24th, 6pm, Ksh1000, 020 3261000, info@kicc.co.ke. KICC is proud to host Shashamane International’s 32nd Anniversary celebration featuring Jamaican Reggae star Romain Virgo. Only A Few Survivors: Alliance Française, Nairobi, September 24th, 6pm, Ksh400, 0716 598268. This is probably the most important event for RASH ever since the band started - it’s their first album. Thursday Nite Live Featuring Kenneth Mugabi: Choices Pub and Restaurant, September 29th, 8pm, free, arjibril@gmail.com. Kenneth Mugabi’s music is an African version of neo soul. He blends his guitar and tube fiddle playing into his music to create a unique background sound for his rich vocals. Boma Live Music: Afya Garden Bar, Every Friday, free, 0719 050000, info@theboma.co.ke. The Boma Hotel presents live music every Friday. With 25% off the bar bill. The experience awaits you. The Gogosimo Musical Buffet: Villa Rosa Kempinski, Every Wednesday, free, 0703 049 000. Your midweek plan this evening at Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi courtesy of The Gogosimo Musical Buffet. 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. 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. 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.
September 2016 I KENYABUZZ Monthly 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. 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.
Special Events
It’s Time, Action Time: Biblica Guest House, Dennis Pritt Road, August 30th - September 2nd, 6am - 9am, Ksh6500, training@whetstone.co.ke. What is your greatest challenge currently? How would you like to master the art of living a life of abundance, purpose and growth that gives you the opportunities to play a bigger game? Young Women in Business Dinner: Michael Joseph Centre, September 1st, 5pm, Ksh2500, 0711339726. Hosted by Women in Business a sub sector under KNCCI 2016 Kwita Izina: Kininga, Rwanda, September 2nd, 9am, free, kwitaizina2016@rdb.rw. Rwanda’s gorilla naming ceremony that’s putting conservation on the map Irresistible Mums Breakfast Forum: All Saints Cathedral, September 3rd, 7am, Ksh1000, 0733 970733. The irresistible mums breakfast forum is open to all mothers. Diversity As Cultural Wealth Through Dialogue: National Museums of Kenya, September 15th, 6pm, iicnairobi@esteri.it. Diversity as cultural wealth through dialogue, official, national and minority languages in Kenya and Italy. POA Youth Inspirational Session: Radisson Blu Hotel, September 17th, 4pm, Ksh2500, 0721 802291, info@woodsideafricagroup. com. Book your space as a Guest and get inspired on the backdrop of an atmosphere filled with palpable, raw, radiant and positive energy. The GreenWalk: Karura Forest, September 17th, 8am, Ksh200000, info@thegreenwalk.com. The Green Walk, an inaugural walk in the people’s Forest Karura.”Appreciating and celebrating KaruraThe People’s Forest.” Kidnapped in Karen: Tamambo Village Market, until September 30th, 5pm - 12am, Ksh1850, 0791 470859/ 0719 346349. An exciting group activity that is storming the world. Kidnapped, handcuffed and locked in a darkened room, together you must follow the trail to make your escape.
Champagne 4x4 Challenge: Champagne Park, September 3rd, 8am, Ksh400, 0702 078333. This event allows both experts and beginners to take part in various obstacles that allow them to develop their technical skills and gain knowledge of their vehicles. Standard Chartered Rift Valley Odyssey: Soysambu Conservancy, September 20th – 24th, 7am, Ksh50000, eric@ riftvalleyodyssey.com. Standard Chartered and Seeing is Believing present the 7th Rift Valley Odyssey (RVO); a breathtaking mountain bike adventure across Kenya’s spectacular Great Rift Valley. Kilifi Gold Triathlon 2016: Kilifi Plantations, September 24th, 7am, Ksh500, kilifitriathlon@gmail.com. Fun in the sun when you swim, bike and run. Funds raised to support Moving The Goalposts. Karate Classes: Jaffery Sports Club, until December 31st, 10am, Ksh3500, 0734608135/0720343295, karate.kenya@gmail.com. We offer professional martial arts classes for individuals, families and groups. 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.
Fashion & Beauty Kenya Fashion Awards 2016: The Village Market, September 3rd, 10am, Ksh2500, 0720 743676, 0722 118907, info@
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.
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#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.
Fashion, Arts & Culture Take Nairobi: Michael Joseph Centre, September 9th, 7pm, Ksh2000, wannyangerer@hotmail.com. Cultural Stopovers Kenya presents Fashion, Arts & Culture take Nairobi for a Day.
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.
Sports National, Triathlon & Duathlon Series 2016: Kericho Edition: Multiple Venues, September 3rd, 8am, Ksh1000, 0722 637155, info@teamtrifit. co.ke. The event is open to amateur and professional athletes of all age groups drawn from schools, universities, corporate organizations, churches, sports teams and individual athletes.
Film
Movie Time Cinema: The Village Market, Every Wednesday, 7pm, 020 7122488. 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. Sarabi Movie Nights: Sarabi Pool And Supper Club, every Sunday 7pm - 12am, 020 4208000, 0703 028000. Sankara Nairobi presents Sarabi Movie Nights every Sunday evening.
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WHAT REALLY IS TIDY? RELAXED HAIR? WEAVES? A BALD HEAD? WHAT IF WE WANTED TO JUST WEAR OUR HAIR AS IT IS? WHY IS THAT SO WRONG? WHY IS IT ‘UNTIDY’, ‘UNPROFESSIONAL’, ‘UNACCEPTABLE’, ‘UGLY’?
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Yoga, Meditation & Fitness GlowGA Party: The Tree House, September 3rd, 7pm, free, 0705 010694, info@ treehousenairobi.com. Enjoy a high energy Bikram Yoga Class set to the amazing house beats of Kenya’s top Dj Drazen while illuminating yourself with glow sticks and glow body paint. Sand & Sweat Boot Camp: Nyali International Beach Hotel, September 10th, 6am, Ksh500, 0707 020703, 0717 170763, cellionnyash@gmail.com. For the fitness lovers, fit and adventurous, those that love outdoor fitness, those that love to challenge themselves & break the norm of indoor training, this is for you. Yoga Dance: The Weekend Bend: Racing Sport Gym, Every Wednesday and Saturday, 9am, 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 weight loss, body toning, improved circulation, balanced metabolism, and overall health. 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, Your body and mind complex can be totally tensed, but after doing yoga, something magical happens.
Expositions
The Chocolate Expo: Emeli Hotel, September 3rd, 9am, Ksh300, 0700 370101. Come sample chocolates from different places and experience tips on how to make or bake chocolate from 10 different chocolatiers. Social Media Week Independent Nairobi (SMWI): Kenyatta International Conference Centre, September 12th, 9am, free,info@smwinairobi.com. It is a global platform that connects people, content, and conversation around emerging trends in social and mobile media The Grand Wedding Expo: Thika Road Mall, September 16th, 9am, free, 0722409467, info@thegrandweddingexpo.com. The Grand Wedding Expo Kenya is recognized as a leader in the wedding industry in Kenya and beyond. Flowers & Organic Farmers Market: The Village Market, August 20th, 10am, free entry, 020 7122488. Come shop for fresh, organic and local farm produce at the Village Market Rooftop. Kidawa Natural and Organic Market: The Village Market, Monthly, 020 7122488. Discover the latest in natural and organic innovations from new start-ups showcasing the very latest in natural beauty & well being.
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Nightlife Bonnie & Clyde Party 2016: Thigiri Shopping Centre, September 17th, 7pm, Ksh800, 0718 204824, Declerkatomic@gmail.com. This year Ultra Life Africa hosts a one kind event, Bonnie & Clyde Party 2016. 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. Executive Reggae Tuesday: Club Rumourz, Every Tuesday, free entry. This Tuesday, and every Tuesday join Conshizzy, teargas, DJ Hanif, DJ Gazaking for a reggae night dedicated to office guys. Rhumba Night: Shooters & Dips, every Tuesday, free entry, 0711 091000. Shooters and dips present Rhumba night each and every Tuesday. Aviators Party: Hotel InterContinental: Makuti Bar, every Saturday, 5pm - 11pm, free entry, 020 32 00 324, fandb.icnairobi@ihg.com. Commandeering aircraft is not an easy job. Cut loose and come commandeer a dance floor for a nice change. Karaoke Night: Shooters & Dips, Every Wednesday, free entry, 0711 091000. Shooters and dips present Karaoke night, each and every Wednesday. 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. New Jack Swing (TBT): Shooters & Dips, Every Thursday, free entry, 0711 091000, 020 3946000. Shooters and dips presents new jack swing (throwback thursday), each and every Thursday 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 Dj ALpha Saturdays: Brew Bistro and Lounge, Every Sartuday, 8pm, 0731 006068. Join us every Saturday with Dj Alpha at the Brew Bistro Nging Road. 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. 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. Saturday Nights Live: Sheba Lounge (City Mall), Saturdays, 4pm, shebaloungemombasa@gmail.com. Every Saturday join us for the Saturday Nights Live with the hottest in house deejays in Mombasa VjMaps and DjMess at Sheba Lounge Mombasa. 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 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. Reggae Wednesday: Nax Vegas Lounge, Wednesdays, 7pm. Laid back Tuesday ushers in your week with the smoothest of jams and RnB. ##Wednesday is reggae night. Rock Night Edition: Bella Vista, Wednesdays, 10pm, djmaxxjones@hotmail.com. Maxx Jones presents rock night edition on each and every Wednesday. Rock & Rum: Aqua Blu Club & Lounge Bar, Wednesdays, 5pm, 0729 888833, 0789 888833. We have DjBabs&Dj Shock on the decks playing your favourite rock jams and our mixologist hooking you up with mind blowing rum cocktails.
Rhumba Night: Club Fahrenheit, Wednesdays, 6pm, 0722 487242, 0704 711117. Rhumba Night best of Rhumba hosted by DokotoloLawi.
Dance
Afro Latin Dance Night: Caramel Restaurant & Lounge, September 3rd, 8pm, Ksh1000, 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 monthly afro latin dance party. Vibe n Funk Dance School: Kenya National Theatre, Every Tuesday,Thursday, Ksh5800, 0717 162773. Vibe n Funk Dance School presents Pop, Hip hop, Urban Street and Afro dance classes Salsa Night: Artcaffe Restaurant- Hub, Every Saturday, free entry, 0790 124892. Join us for our famous Salsa Night now at the hub every Saturday from 8pm. 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. 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.
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! 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!
Theatre & Stage
Sponsa TIBIM: Kenya National Theatre, September 2nd, 6pm, Ksh500, 0726 962929, onjiripeter@gmail.com. A hilarious play featuring the best in the Luo industry. Aladdin - The Theatrical: Oshwal Centre, September 2nd, 7pm, Ksh1000, 0700 442337, 0725 126541, 0734 955888, info@hk9. co.ke. From the makers of Simba, Hoodwink9 is back once again with yet another epic tale to tell “Aladdin”. 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.
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Food & Wine Marie Pierre Wine Tasting: Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort, September 3rd, 6pm, Ksh2000, 0735 222903, mariepierreknya@gmail.com. Join Sommelier Juan Cambil as he takes you through wines from Chille perfectly paired with canapés. Chef’s Delight Awards Gala 2016: Kenyatta International Conference Centre, September 9th, 6pm, Ksh6000, 0718472622. Get Ready For the VIP Culinary Red Carpet Event of the Year’ The Chefs Delight Awards 2016. Singles Dinner Party: Villa Rosa Kempinski, September 9th, 7pm, Ksh6000, 020 2613306, info@meetnairobi.co.ke. Come and dine with us and meet other like minded professionals singles at the Villa Rosa Kempinski Hotel where you will receive a cocktail, a three course meal, a glass of wine and tea or coffee. Nairobi Pizza Festival 2016: Multiple Venues, September 26th October 2nd, 10am, Ksh 800, 0711 222222, info@eatout.co.ke. The Nairobi Pizza Festival is back. Pizza Gipsy 2 for 1: Gipsy Bar, Every Wednesday, gipsybar@gmail. com. Enjoy two for one pizza eat in each and every Wednesday. Shawarma Sundays: Best Western Premier Nairobi, Every Sunday, free entry, 0732 292700, 0722 292700. Get a delicious shawarma wrap and a side for only Ksh 800 each and every Sunday. Everyday Business Lunches: Best Western Premier Nairobi, Daily, free entry, Ksh1600, 0732 292700, 0722 292700. Chateau Vartely: Wine Tasting: Arfa Lounge - IMAX, Every Friday, Ksh2200, votprst@gmail.com. The wine range comprises 5 brands of Chateau Selected Dry and Semisweet. Accompanied by salami, cheese, soup, vegetable and fish samosa and beef/ chicken pie Bistro Night: Brew Bistro and Lounge Rooftop, Every Saturday, free entry, 0719 648138, 0731 006068. Bistro night happens every Saturday. Come experience a truly unique culinary adventure Enjoy a 3 course lunch with your colleagues. Nothing brings people together like good food.
Italian Wine Tasting : Vipingo Ridge, August 20th, 7pm, Ksh2900, +254717430434. As you taste the wine you will also get to learn how to pair them with different canapés’ courtesy of Vipingo Ridge. Pollo Fridays: Hadassah Restaurant, Every Friday, Ksh999, 0723 951596, 0702 668317, bilhangaruiya@superiorhotelskenya.com. Hello pollo Friday, all you can eat chicken for Ksh 999, beer: Ksh 200 and cocktails at 300 Roaring Ribs: The Carnivore Restaurant, every Tuesday, 6pm 12am. Roaring Ribs at Carnivore Simba Saloon Organic Farmers Market: Sunny Daze Furniture, Every Sunday, 10am - 3pm, 0712 879803, free, ofmnairobi@gmail.com. Indoor and outdoor Sunny Daze furniture brings organic farmers market each and every Sunday Simba Saloon Weekend Lunch: Simba Saloon, Every Saturday, Sunday, 12pm, reservations.carnivore@tamarind.co.ke. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch, sample a variety of delicious dishes from the a la carte menu including our popular meat platter. All You Can Eat Oyster Wednesdays: Karen Blixen Coffee Gardens, every Wednesday, 7pm, Ksh1490, 0719 865481, reservations. karenblixen@tamarind.co.ke. Enjoy all you can eat oysters each and every Wednesday 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. Steak Friday: Sarova Panafric Hotel, Fridays, 12pm, 0709 111000, panafric@sarovahotels.com. Whether you like it well done, medium rare or devilishly rare...come enjoy the best steaks in town with the finest wine selection every Friday at the Flame Tree Restaurant. Pizza and Peroni Saturdays: Villa Rosa Kempinski, Saturdays, 6pm - 10pm, Ksh1600, 020 3603000, reservations.nairobi@kempinski. com. Get this; it’s not a one pizza, two pizza go home kind of thing. This is an all you can eat pizza affair. 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.
Bend & Brunch: Tribe Hotel, Sundays, Yoga: 10:30 to 11:30am Ksh 1500 just Yoga. Brunch: 11:30 to 15:30pm - Ksh 4500 Yoga and Brunch, 020 7200601, marketing@tribehotel-kenya.com. 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! The Sunday Crab Fest: Tamarind Mombasa, Every Sunday, 12pm, 0719 346349, 0733 603065. The Tamarind Group brings to you a feast like no other, the Crab lunch special. Fiery Thursday: Best Western Premier Nairobi, Every Thursday, 6pm, 0732 292700, 0722 292700, info@bestwestern.co.ke. Come and tease your senses every Thursday with our steak of the day!
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KShs 5,500
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KShs 5,000
Per Person sharing, Per night
Single room supplement KShs 2,500/=
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1. Rates are based on Full Board meal plan. 2. Free for children below 5 years sharing with an adult. 3. Sanctuary fees at Kshs. 275/= per person per night. 4. Rates are subject to availability. 5. Rates applicable to Residents of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Republic of Sudan, Southern Sudan, Ethiopia and Eritrea. 6. Minimum age for children at Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge is 5 years. 7. Terms and conditions apply.
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