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January 2016
Art Workshops Expositions Festivals/Craft Fairs Film Food/Wine Kids Events Music Nature Nightlife Photography Special Events Sport Theatre Dance Travel Yoga
Chefs Delight Awards Kenya 2015: Gala Awards Ceremony: January 22nd, 6pm,020 2319134 , 020 2319143. Awarding winners of the Chefs delight and Bar and Mixology awards 2015 (Audited and researched by leading global auditing and research companies). Nairobi Restaurant Week 2016: Multiple Venues, January 28th - February 7th, 12pm 12am, Ksh1500, 0711 222222, info@nairobirestaurantweek.com. The biggest celebration of food and drink in Kenya will be back for a third edition.
Smart Start Academy Summer Camp: Smart Start Kinder Academy, until January 8th 2016, 10am - 12am, 0735 932 273, admin@sskenya.com. Activities include: Sports, Arts & Crafts, Yoga, Music, Cooking, Gardening, Academic Enrichment and yummy lunch time menu. Kwaheri Nite: K1 Klub House, December 5th, 0714 579265. K1 Klubhouse and Nick Ngei presents summer/winter bunnies Kwaheri Nite. Binti Afrika in Concert: January 14th, free, 8-11pm, Choices Pub and Restaurant Binti’s music is a fusion of Swahili and English on R&B, Hip Hop, Reggae, Dancehall, Chakacha and Afro Beats. Her songs cover various issues that affect the daughters of Africa. World Press Photo 15 Exhibition: The Shifteye Gallery, until January 3rd 2016, 11am - 5pm, 0721 956552, info@pawa254.org. Enjoy the photo exhibition of the World Press Photo 15 Exhibition in Nairobi.
Special Events Kids Events
Taut Body: The Rouge Deck, Sunday, 10am - 12am, Ksh1600, 0701053738, info@tautbody. com. Taut Body Studio and DusitD2 nairobi have teamed up to give you an early holiday gift. It will be offering their signature fitness classes.
almusmag@gmail.com. Come and celebrate excellence as we appreciate deserving young kenyan muslim women making positive change and uplifting the community as a whole.
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Cultural Stopovers Kenya Present: “Dance For Peace”: Michael Joseph Centre, January 12th- 13th, 8am - 12am, wannyangerer@hotmail.com. Cultural Stopovers Kenya present master classes scheduled promoting unity in diversity.
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Samuel Githingi Ashanti Exhibition: Self-Potrayals : Red Hill Art Gallery, until January 17th 2016, 10am - 12am, 0700 108989 / 0700 108626, info@redhillartgallery.com. Samuel Githinji Ashanti Exhibition called Self-Potrayals.
Al Muslimah Top 30 Under 40 Award Gala: Prestige Plaza, January 9th, 7pm,
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Goddess in the Details’ Yony Waite Exhibition: One Off Contemporary Art Gallery, until January 19th 2016, 11am - 5pm, free, oneoff@africaonline.co.ke. One Off is proud to invite you to the truly extraordinary exhibition ‘Goddess in the details’ by Yony Waite.
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Art ‘Goddess in the Details’ Yony Waite Exhibition: One Off Contemporary Art Gallery, until January 19th 2016, 11am - 5pm, free, oneoff@africaonline. co.ke. One Off is proud to invite you to the truly extraordinary exhibition ‘Goddess in the details’ by Yony Waite. Samuel Githingi Ashanti Exhibition: Self-Potrayals : Red Hill Art Gallery, until January 17th 2016, 10am - 12am, 0700 108989 / 0700 108626, info@redhillartgallery.com. Samuel Githinji Ashanti Exhibition called Self-Potrayals. Art Attack: The Nairobi Art Centre, Saturdays, 10am - 1pm, Ksh2000, 0727 415678, info@nairobiartcentre.org, www. nairobiartcentre.org. Nairobi Art Centre has a new program designed just for teens (age 10+). Great for those students who want to progress in their art skills even at the beginner level.
Theatre & Stage Kenya Kona Thursday Night Showdown: Jockey Pub, Hilton Hotel, Thursdays, 6pm, 020 2055954. Welcome again this Thursday to the #showdown Hilton Hotel, Nairobi where Kenya Kona has lined up a riveting experience for your mind and ribs.
Music Thursday Nite Live: Baro in Concert: Choices Pub and Restaurant, January 7th, 8pm, arjibril@gmail.com. Coming from Kakamega Ken Baro began music in church at the age of 10 yrs before proceeding to join AK47 a rap group from Kakamega as their vocalist. Thursday Nite Live: Binti Afrika in Concert: Choices Pub and Restaurant, January 14th, 8pm, arjibril@gmail.com. Binti has released a number of singles and her debut album “Sauti Inawika”, which translates in English to “The Voice Cries Out”, is set for launch in January 2016. Thursday Nite Live: Francis Njoroge & Out the Box Band in Concert: Choices Pub and Restaurant, January 21st, 8pm, arjibril@ gmail.com. We are proud to feature one of Kenya’s veteran artists Keyboardist Francis Njoroge and his Out The Box Band. Thursday Nite Live: Michel Ongaro in Concert: Choices Pub and Restaurant, January 28th, 8pm, arjibril@gmail.com. His musical inspiration comes from artists such as Cesaria Evora, Djelimadi Tounkara, Salif Keita, Franco Makiadi, Diblo Dibala, Africando, Muungano choir, Lee Ritenour, Bing Crosby and many others.
January 2016 I KENYA BUZZ Monthly Ongea: The Eastern Africa Music Summit: Sarit Centre, January 28th, 10am - 12am, 0774 386060, ongea@phatafrica.com, http:// kenyamusicweek.com/. Kenya Music Week presents Ongea - The Eastern Africa Music Summit. Saxobeat & Mojitos: Caramel Restaurant & Lounge, Thursdays, 8pm - 12am, Ksh500, 0716 663463, nairobi@caramelgroup.com. Easy like a mojito live jazz band. Sugar and spice, mojito specials. 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, and sample different cuisines from an impressive range of 16 different restaurants, cafes and bars now open. Artcaffe Unplugged: Artcaffe Restaurant - Junction, Thursdays, 7pm. An Afro Soul celebration with Jacob Asiyo Band and special guest Artists. Heritage Nights: San Valencia Restaurant - Nairobi Museum, Fridays, 6pm, free, +254 20 3874621. The Valencia museum presents heritage nights every Friday. Tanqueray Jazz Night: Ocean Basket, Every Wednesday, 8pm - 11pm, 0786227538, free, info@oceanbasket.co.ke. Every Wednesday night, Ocean Basket host a Jazz Night in partnership with Tanqueray with music from Edward Parseen and the Different Faces Band.
Kid’s Events
Smart Start Academy Summer Camp: Smart Start Kinder Academy, until January 8th 2016, 10am - 12am, 0735 932 273, admin@sskenya. com. Activities include: Sports, Arts & Crafts, Yoga, Music, Cooking, Gardening, Academic Enrichment and yummy lunch time menu. 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. 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. It’s Swim Time: Sankara, daily, 10am - 2pm, Ksh 1500, 020 4208000, 0703 028000, connect@nairobi.sankara.com. Bring your friends and splash around during our family swim. Week days from 10am-2pm and weekends from 9am-4pm. Bumblebee Soccer Academy: Public Service Club, Weekends, 9am, Ksh7000, 0725 795305, 0734 488066, bumblebeesports@ gmail.com. Bumblebee Sports and Fitness is a sports organization that seeks to empower children through sports and developing their sporting abilities.
Dance Connecting Cultures Through Dance & Music: Visa Oshwal Auditorium, January 9th, 6pm, Ksh2500, 0733 442223, 0733 797612, amaracharitabletrust@gmail.com. Featuring: Nikolina Nikoleski Dance Company, Sarakasi Dancers and Wanny Angerer. Cultural Stopovers Kenya Present: “Dance For Peace”: Michael Joseph Centre, January 12th- 13th, 8am - 12am, wannyangerer@ hotmail.com. Cultural Stopovers Kenya present master classes scheduled promoting unity in diversity. Afro-Dance Workshops: Kenya Cultural Centre, Thursdays, 6pm 7pm, Ksh 1000, afrodancekenya@gmail.com. Come learn African and Afro-diasporic movement and rhythms. Kudunda - Dance Fitness Classes: Shani Active Gym & Studios, ABC Place, Friday & Saturday, 7pm - 4pm, Ksh1,000, 0721 612817. If you like to dance, then move into fitness with Kudunda. Detour Friday Night Dance: Southern Sun Mayfair, every Friday, 6pm, Ksh600, 0706 540220, info@detour.co.ke. You’ve seen guys dancing to Latin music before. You’ve wished you could do it just like them...Well you can! Hip Hop Dance Classes: ABC Place, every Wednesday, 7pm, Ksh800, clinelliott@gmail.com. Come learn the latest moves from your favorite music videos from an instructor who used to dance with a professional hip hop dance crew in Los Angeles and Chicago. Viva Espana Salsa Night: Artcaffe Restaurant - The Oval, every Friday, 9pm, 0717 193895. Artcaffe Oval invites you to enjoy an evening of Spanish music, cocktails and dancing. Zumba with Magic Mike:The Oshwal Sports Complex, every Wednesday & Friday, 10am, Ksh600, 0732 339858, 0721 339858, magicmikesalsa@gmail.com. Join Magic Mike for the most exhilarating workout of your life! Capoeira Angola Classes: Y.M.C.A Kenya - Central Branch, every Monday & Wednesday, 7pm - 9pm, Ksh500, 0710 551721, salimrollins@gmail.com. A martial art, dance and a cultural weapon. It’s a beautiful game played to the rhythm of percussion instruments and call response songs and a philosophy.
Photography World Press Photo 15 Exhibition: The Shifteye Gallery, until January 3rd 2016, 11am - 5pm, 0721 956552, info@pawa254.org. Enjoy the photo exhibition of the World Press Photo 15 Exhibition in Nairobi.
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Nightlife Kwaheri Nite: K1 Klub House, December 5th, 0714 579265. K1 Klubhouse and Nick Ngei presents summer/winter bunnies Kwaheri Nite. The Afternoon Soirée: Azura Restaurant, Saturday, 1pm - 12am, 0704 204920, 020 414474920. Introducing the plan Mombasa has been waiting for. Every Saturday afternoon with music by DJ Bonez.
January 2016 I KENYA BUZZ Monthly 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. Rock Wednesday: Club Zodiak, every Wednesday, 6pm, 0721 000111. Join us Every Wednesday for Rock Wednesday only at Club Zodiak.
Bugika Saturdays: Persia Resto-Pub and Sheesha Lounge, Saturdays, 8pm - 12am, bugikaentertainment@gmail.com. Join Dj Rillance every saturday for great music and drinks.
Dress Up Thursdays: Bobs Bar, Thursdays, 10pm, 0787 914448. Bobs Bar presents dress up thursday, on each and every thursday.
Xclusive Fridays: Gallileo Lounge, Fridays, 9am, free, 0710 679869, mmuzondo30@gmail.com. Each and Every Friday with Kiss TV’s DJ Xclusive.
Africa Wild With DJ Kace: Aqua Blu Club & Lounge Bar, Thursdays, 10pm, 0729 888833, 0789 888833. There’s a new night in town starting this Thursday.
Dangers Crew with Bulleit Bourbon: Tamambo Village Market, Fridays, 8pm, free 0722 385089. Kick start your weekend in style at #Tamambo, Village market in conjunction with Bulleit Bourbon México.
Shots on Shorts Thursday: Natives Sports Bar N Grill, Thursdays, 11pm, 0704 774444. Shots on Shorts Thursday’s cocktail edition hosted by Betty Colette with DjCreepa&McSkibbie.
Disco Diva Night: The Tree House, Saturday, free, 10pm. Aint no mountain high enough! Our girls just want to have fun and Tree House is ready to bring you a blast from the past. Ladies Night Out: Best Western Premier Nairobi, Wednesdays, 0732 292700, 0722 292700,free. Take your lady out every Wednesday and buy 2 get 1 free on selected beverages. One Man Guitar By Man Ndung’u: Club Lambada International Mombasa, Fridays, Saturday, 6pm, free. One Man Guitar by Man Ndung’u, Fontanela, Mombasa beginning this Friday 5th June, 2015 and every Saturday from 6pm mpaka chee! Karibu
#OverTheEdge: Edge Lounge, Thursdays, 9pm, SpinCycle.ltd@ gmail.com. The weekend starts here. Each & every Thursday catch Spincycleltd. Afro Fusion Thursday: Club Zodiak, Thursdays, 6pm, 0721 000111. Join us for a taste of AfroFusion each and every Thursday with DJ Jeff at the Zodiak Club. Nairobi Hip Hop Rapsody: Ebony Lounge, Thursdays, 9pm - 3am, 0727 684323. Join us this and every Thursday for the best Hip Hop night in Nairobi. Every week we have a guest DJ who plays old school and new school Hip Hop for your listening pleasure.
Bobs Karaoke Nite: Bobs Bar, Mondays, 9pm, free, 0787 914448. Bobs bar presents Karaoke nite on each and every Monday.
Reggae Nite Thursdays: K1 Klub House, Thursdays, 5pm, 0717 969500, 0725 006196, 020 3751310, 020 3742149. One Love Thursdays hosted by the Dohty Family.
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.
Reggae Thursday: Club Fahrenheit, Thursdays, 6pm, 0722 487242, 0704 711117. Fahrenheit presents Reggae Thursday with djDenz.
Karaoke Mondays: Tribeka, Mondays, 7pm, free, 0724 294683. Come sing your lungs out in a nice environment this and every Monday.
Throwback Thursdays: Maxland Bar & Lounge, Thursdays, 7pm, 0724 852314, jokabugi@gmail.com. Your Thursday nights just got better. Starting this Thursday, join the Bugika Ent crew at Maxland Bar & Lounge, Mountain mall for Throwback Thursdays from 7pm till late.
Salsa & Service Industry Night: Sheba Lounge (City Mall), Mondays, 7pm, free, shebaloungemombasa@gmail.com. And when God made Monday even he had us in mind the place to be in the coast of 254 #ShebaNights. Karaoke Tuesdays: Sky World Lounge, Tuesdays, 7pm, 0722 256088, free. It happens every Tuesday, come enjoy the sing along. Video Karaoke Night: Cubano Sports Bar, Tuesdays, 7pm, 0722 912379. Every Tuesday @ CubanoRongai hosted by Vivianne and Wakesho. Divas Night Wednesday: SKY Lounge Mombasa, Wednesdays, 6pm, 0717 748029. Divas Night Wednesday. Glass of wine for the first 30 chiqs. Karaoke Roulette WithVivianne: Sirville Brewery & Lounge, Wednesdays, 5pm, 0713 805380. Karaoke Roulette with VivianneSirville Brewery every Wednesday Maisha African Nite: Club Asylum, Wednesdays, 6pm, 0722 815546. Every Wednesday Featuring Radio Maisha Deejays. 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.
Avanti Happy Hour: Avanti Restaurant, Fridays, 5pm - 8pm, 0717 669263. Add some flavour to your Fridays with 4 beers or 2 doubles and 1 plate chicken wings. Mash Up Fridays: Club Fahrenheit, Fridays, 6pm, 0722 487242. Club Fahrenheit with DjDenz from 6pm till late.
Sundowners: dusitD2 Nairobi, Fridays to Sundays, 7pm, 020 4233000, info.nairobi@dusit.com. Feel welcomed every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening and try out our heavenly cocktails, signature shisha, great selection of champagnes and the most delicious bites served around our red pool. One Man Guitar by Man Ndung’u: Club Lambada International Mombasa, Saturdays, 6pm, 0722 726630, 0733 777557. One Man Guitar by Man Ndung’u, Fontanela, Mombasa every Saturday from 6pm mpakachee! Karibu Bottoms Up Party: Tortilas I.Q, Saturdays, 7pm, 0724 852314. Bottoms Up Party every Saturday night by Bugika entertainment. Bugika Saturdays: Persia Resto Pub-Sheesha Lounge, Saturdays, 9pm, 0724 852314. Bugika entertainment presents Bugika Saturdays. Music by DjRillance every Saturday. Party Night Saturday: Persia Resto Pub-Sheesha Lounge, Saturdays, 7pm, 0787 788888. Party with Bugika Entertainment this Saturday may 30th at Persia Lounge, TRM from 9pm till late. On the decks will be DjRillance. Get ready to boogie all night long. 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. Saturday Night Disco Fever: Seven Grill & Lounge, Saturdays, 8pm, 0737 776677. Seven Lounge & Grill presents Saturday Night Disco Fever. Get in the groove with the resident DJ. The Sunday Chill Out: Scotchies Lounge, Sundays, 2pm, 0724 852314. Bugika entertainment presents The Sunday Chill Out. Join us for mouthwatering finger- licking meat platters and amazing offers on drinks, good music and ample parking. Karaoke Sunday’s: Sheba Lounge (City Mall), Sundays, 4pm, shebaloungemombasa@gmail.com. On Sunday we get into some light fun with some karaoke at Sheba Lounge Mombasa hosted by Fahmyoke let’s link up later — at Sheba Lounge Mombasa. Hip Hop Sundays: Caramel Restaurant & Lounge, Sundays, 5pm, 0716 663463. Every Sunday with G-Money and DJ Bash on the decks playing the best of Hip Hop all night long. Rub a Dub Sundays: Club Zodiak, Sundays, 6pm, 0721 000111. Join us for the Rub a Dub Sunday with Gettosupstar, DjBunduki&McBlackrose. Sponsored by Aqula Vodka ClubZodiak. Disco Every Night: Forty Thieves Beach Bar & Bistro, daily, 8pm, 0712 294873. Disco every night. Shooters Bar on Friday and Saturday nights.
Drazen& Friends: Budhaa Bar & Lounge, Fridays, 7pm, 0736 604121. Remember No cover charge for this night, the dress code is smart casual.
Quiz Night: Colobus: Forty Thieves Beach Bar & Bistro, every 1st Tuesday of the month, 8pm, 0712 294873, 40s@alibarbours.co. Get a few friends together and join in the fun every 1st Tuesday of the Month.
Hot Salsa Fridays: Seven Grill & Lounge, Fridays, 7pm, 0737 774477. Seven Lounge & Grill presents Hot Salsa Fridays with our flambouyant band and instructors.
Rhumba AfriqueNite: Carnivore Restaurant, monthly, 6pm, 0733 611608, 0722 204648. Celebrate the very best of African Rhumba music in the ambience of The Carnivore’s Simba Saloon.
Fantasy Fridays/ Eccentric Saturdays: La Follia Lounge, Fridays & Saturdays, 7pm, 0708 495003. Every Friday and Saturday at La Follia we give two spectacular events #FantasyFridays hosted by DjPhauz and #EccentricSaturdays hosted by DjSashy hope you are ready. Friday Set It Off: Club Zodiak, Fridays, 6pm, 0721 000111. Join us for the Friday Set it Off with Dj Steno only at the Zodiak Club. Grown & Sexy Affair: Sheba Lounge (City Mall), Fridays, 4pm, shebaloungemombasa@gmail.com. TGIF because that Grown And Sexy Affair with Deejay Bonezz is back and we are about to switch on top gear mode.
Nature Wednesday Morning Birdwalks: Nairobi National Museum, Wednesdays, 8am, Ksh200, 0739 200216, 020 3535768, 0771 343138, 0750 149200, 0751 624312, office@naturekenya.org, http://www.naturekenya.org/. Join Fleur and the rest of the team for yet another fun filled informative bird walk. Sunday Birdwatch: Nairobi National Museum, Sundays, 9am, 0739 200216, 020 3535768, 0771 343138, office@naturekenya. org. Organized by Nature Kenya, Sunday Birdwatch meets the third Sunday of each month at at the National Museum, Nairobi, near Fisheries Dept.
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The 10 Best Films of 2015 These movies are the toast of 2015 filmmaking. The reason why we all enjoyed going to the cinemas this past year. They thrilled us, they made us laugh, they made us weep and overall, they created unforgettable memories. 10 | JURASSIC WORLD
Jurassic World is a fun and entertaining roller coaster of adventure and spectacle with a good balance of escapism, humour, thrills and chills that you will not doubt enjoy.
9 | MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – ROGUE NATION
Everything comes together in Rogue Nation. The grand and marvelous sets supplement the ridiculously creative stunts to give the audiences just the right twinge of danger, while the intrigue is edge-of-the-seat stuff.
8 | FURIOUS 7
Furious 7’s loud moments are perfectly weighted with intimate ones. And with Paul Walker’s shadow hanging over the film, what previously seemed like typical Furiouspeak now takes on a honest, more solemn meaning.
7 | SELMA
It beautifully recreates 1960s America with the set and costume design. The cinematography impeccably utilizes a muted feel of 60s footage helping to pull you back into history.
Action and tension scenes are perfectly juxtaposed with those of conversation and reflective moments giving you an intimate view of the main players in this struggle.
6 | THE WALK
The Walk resembles a nostalgic memory or
dream... But the most exhilarating thing about The Walk is the impressive display of 3D filmmaking.
5 | ANT-MAN
If Ant-Man’s constant shark-like progression is its strength, the cinematography is its brilliance. The imagination and execution of the visuals are unlike anything seen before... Ant-Man is cool. More often than not using that word to describe a movie comes off as lowbrow and unintelligent but this is the first time in 2015 that the word suffices.
4 | THE MARTIAN
Damon’s devotion to The Martian role is palpable and his use of humour to deal with his situation, effortless; I can already hear the Oscar buzz.
3 | INSIDE OUT
Inside Out is more than just an entertaining film; it gives an interesting and heartfelt insight into how emotions influence behaviour.
2 | STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS
The Force Awakens is a triumph of visual storytelling... Ultimately, it will go down as not only one of the most memorable movies of 2015 but of cinema history. It is thrilling, it is entertaining, it is touching and it is a mustwatch.
1 | MAD MAX: FURY ROAD
Calling it awesome would be a huge understatement. It’s a GREAT movie that encompasses many social messages as well as some ‘kick-ass’ actionPawa 254 Juniper’s Social
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Food & Wine
Bring Your Own Wine Tuesdays: Brew Bistro and Lounge, Tuesdays, 5pm, Ksh1000, 0731 006068, 0719 648138. Introducing “Bring Your Own Wine” Tuesdays a partnership between Brew Bistro and Lounge and The Wine Shop.
Chefs Delight Awards Kenya 2015: Gala Awards Ceremony: January 22nd, 6pm,020 2319134 , 020 2319143. Awarding winners of the Chefs delight and Bar and Mixology awards 2015 (Audited and researched by leading global auditing and research companies).
Carnivore’s Kuku Tuesday: The Carnivore Restaurant, Tuesdays, 10am, Ksh990, 020 6059336, 0722 204648, 0733 611608, reservations@carnivore.co.ke. Call a friend and come enjoy all your favorite chicken varieties and sides.
Nairobi Restaurant Week 2016: Multiple Venues, January 28th - February 7th, 12pm - 12am, Ksh1500, 0711 222222, info@ nairobirestaurantweek.com. The biggest celebration of food and drink in Kenya will be back for a third edition.
Pizza and Peroni Saturdays: Villa Rosa Kempinski, Saturdays, 6pm - 10pm, Ksh1600, 020 3603000, reservations.nairobi@ kempinski.com. Get this, its not a one pizza, two pizza go home kind of thing. This is an all you can eat pizza affair.
Africa Cuisine Themed Night: Eka Hotel, Wednesdays, 7am, Ksh 2800, 0732105000, 0719045000, reservations@ekahotel.com. Savor the finest African cuisine every Wednesday, at Eka Hotel’s Galaxy restaurant, the only one.
Steak Friday:SarovaPanafric 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.
Bend & Brunch: Tribe Hotel, Sundays, 10am, Ksh1500, 020 7200601, marketing@tribehotel-kenya.com, http://www.tribehotel.com/. Join us for Bend & Brunch every Sunday at Tribe. Calling All Meat Eaters: The Carnivore Restaurant, daily, 12pm, 0733 611608, 0722 204647, reservations.carnivore@tamarind. co.ke. Enjoy Carnivore’s legendary Nyama Choma “Beast of a Feast” and get either a dawa, house wine or fruit mocktail on the house every day. All You Can Eat Chicken: Sirville Brewery & Lounge, Sundays, 12pm, Ksh900, 0713 805380. All You Can Eat Chicken this and every Sunday from 12pm to 6pm. Burger Wednesday: The Carnivore Restaurant, Wednesdays, 12pm, Ksh990, 0722 104647/8, 0733 611608, 0751 605933/4, reservations.carnivore@tamarind.co.ke. All you can eat burgers for lunch and dinner every Wednesday at the Carnivore.
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.
Expositions AITEC Mobile & Smart Tech Expo: The Private Secondary Schools Expo: Sarit Centre, January 14th- 16th, 10am - 12am, kpsakenya@gmail.com. The Expo will give existing and potential parents an opportunity to sample a wide range of schools at one venue. Maridady Auto Bazaar: Thika Road Mall, monthly, 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.
Special Events Al Muslimah Top 30 Under 40 Award Gala: Prestige Plaza, January 9th, 7pm, almusmag@ gmail.com. Come and celebrate excellence as we appreciate deserving young kenyan muslim women making positive change and uplifting the community as a whole. Misfits’ Trivia Night: Forty Thieves Beach Bar & Bistro, first Tuesday of the month, 8pm - 12am, info@alibarbours.co. Join the Fun! Invite friends, spray the word, come many the more the merrier! Kenya Coffee Tour: Fairview Coffee Estate, Daily, 2pm - 12am, Ksh1000, (254-2) 4442481. This beautiful coffee farm with nearly 100 acres under coffee is situated 1,750meters above sea level. The farm is irrigated by the Riara River that is in turn fed by streams from the Kenyan Highlands. WLL no. 39: Creatives Garage, monthly, 7pm, Ksh250. Every second Saturday of the month, we bring our books, drinks to Creatives Garage and indulge our madness and sanity. #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. 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. 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.
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January 2016 I KENYA BUZZ Monthly
The 10 WORST Films of 2015 Get paid to watch movies? Who doesn’t want that. Think again! You might think our film critics have the best job in the world but until you see the list below of what they have to put up with at the cinemas, maybe you’ll have a rethink. So which movies make our Hall of Shame - Class of 2015? NOTE: This list comprises only of movies that opened in cinemas in Kenya. Therefore horrorific assaults of human senses such as The Human Centipede III (Final Sequence) do not feature. 10 | TOMORROWLAND
6 | WE ARE YOUR FRIENDS
9 | SPECTRE
5 | FANTASTIC FOUR
8 | THE WEDDING RINGER
4 | HITMAN: AGENT 47
7 | KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE
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One, very long confusing film. Not even having George Clooney as the star helped... A build-up to a mystery destination that ends up being a disappointment when you finally get there.
It’s official, Ian Fleming’s super spy has overstayed his welcome... I’d slash more than just my wrists if I had to watch one more Bond film.
The only thing The Wedding Ringer succeeds at is proving that coming up with a comedyconcept and throwing Kevin Hart in it does not always deliver the desired results.
An over-the-top action film whose violent sequences will leave you gaping, its gags pissed and script shaking your head.
The film fails miserably at bringing out drama, both cinematically and performance wise. It goes in all heart but no mind... It’s a messy and silly film which you won’t really miss on if you skip.
The effects appear sloppy and are laughable... This film is going to ruin childhood nostalgia and be a major disappointment for die-hard comic fans.
The plot is predictable and script full of oneliners delivered mechanically mainly by 47 and Katia. Its attempt at humour falls down flat.
3 | TED 2
I seriously don’t know how this film was pitched and how, if anyone (the makers and studio execs), kept a straight face or closed mouth as it happened.
2 | GET HARD
Get Hard is rude, crude and insensitive. It overly stereotypes race, homosexuality, wealth, prison and other societal issues in between.
1 | PAUL BLART: MALL COP 2
Every single scene on Mall Cop 2 lasts longer than it should... Mall Cop 2 is so bad it makes Get Hard look good... This film is an overall waste of time.
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