EVENTS THIS WEEK

Art

Art in The Park: Garden Estate, Nairobi, 17th June, 1.30 pm. Join this exciting painting adventure and at the end of the day you will take home your painting on canvas! 0721 348258

Canvases & Cocktails: Shamba Cafe, 17th June, 4 pm. A fun paint and sip experience. 0748 717232

Accessible Art Exhibition: The Junction Mall, 17th - 18th June, 9.30 am. Experience an extraordinary exhibition from various Kenyan artists.

Brush in Style: Shamba Cafe, 18th June, 3 pm. Ticket is inclusive of art supplies, art instructor and a Johnnie Walker cocktail. 0797 332473

When I Think of My Mum: One Off Contemporary Art Gallery, until 18th June. Mika Obanda’s first solo show featuring a narrative in the form of a letter to his mother, depicted in painstaking eggshell mosaics.

Tinted Glasses by Clavers Odhiambo: Alliance Française, Nairobi, until 25th June. He paints mostly human figures in oils, with his inspiration varying from the cultural to emotional aspects of life.

Immortal Objects: Circle Art Gallery, Riara road, until 8th July. In this exhibition, Wasswa explores the interconnectedness between different media; sculptures, paintings and drawings with each discipline informing the other. 0790 289991

Body Machine Location Exhibition: Circle Art Gallery, Riara road, until 9th July. The exhibition offers a reading of the landscape through seemingly unrelated occurrences witnessed in Nairobi, Kajiado & different locations in Japan. 0790 289991

Essential Customer Service Skills Training Course: Kenya Tea Development Agency L.t.d, until 28th June, 10 am. Participants will learn what exceptional service is, how to handle demanding clients and more. 0702 950185

French Classes: Alliance Française, Nairobi, until 30th June. Register to learn French and/or improve your mastery of the language. 0724 714680

Fundraisers

Sirkon Run 2023: Leleshwa Getaway, 17th June, 6 am. A run for education and climate change mitigation. 0729 142362

Food & Wine

Ladies Who Brunch: Edu’s Bar Lavington, 17th June, 12 pm. Join for the biggest and most stylish masquerade party.

Kids Events

Junior Chess Training: Shamba Cafe, 17th June, 10 am. Training done at beginner and intermediate levels.

0740 345168

Kids and Teen Painting Classes: Shamba Cafe, 17th June, 10.30 am. Fun kids painting classes to bring out their creativity. 0748 717232

June Holiday Camp: The Arbor Place, until 30th June, 9 am. Bring your kids for the great STEM camp.

0729 715622

Sleek Superbike Series Round 2: Whistling Morans, 18th June, 8 am. Join as the fastest racers and machines take their places on the grid once again.

Theatre & Stage

Three Wooden Crosses: Kenya National Theatre, 17th18th June, 2 pm. A play by Stewardz production on how the greatest sacrifice can lead to the greatest redemption. 0714 540019

Rainbow Bracelets in the Dirt: Visa Oshwal Community Centre, 18th June, 7 pm. The story follows a cast of people trying to live their authentic lives in a society determined to crush any chance at a meaningful existence.

Giggles & Tickles: The Kraft, 20th June, 7 pm. Show up for a comedy night to get entertained and have a good time. 0770 239375

Travel

Kenya SDG Summit 2023: Strathmore University, 16th June, 8 am. Meet various partners and stakeholders in various fields and share diverse views and opinions concerning the SDGs. 0111 423128

Dance

The Eagles Experience: Nairobi Street Kitchen, 17th - 18th June. Activities include dance workshops, battles and a lot of fun.

Expositions

The 4th Engineering Partnerships Convention: Sawela Lodges, Naivasha, until 16th June, 8 am. The event will bring together industry experts and Kenyan engineers to agree engineering can create sustainable economic development. 0701 089398

Aviadev Africa 2023: Radisson Blu Hotel, 16th June, 10 am. Attend the event and network with industry experts & suppliers.

AFMASS Food Expo: The Sarit Expo Centre, until 17th June. The longest running food, beverage and milling industry trade show in the Eastern Africa region. https://www.afmass.com/

AGRITEC Africa 2023: KICC, until 17th June. Exhibition for agricultural machinery and animal husbandry, agriculture, livestock, dairy and grain industry.

Music

KATA Convention and AGM 2023: Enashipai Resort & Spa, 17th June, 7.30 pm. Put on your cowboy boots and be part of an evening that celebrates unity and innovation in the travel industry.

Yoga, Wellness & Meditation

Alchemy Women Rising Retreat: Watamu Treehouse, until 18th June, 11 am. A week-long refuge in the wild for women to connect with their heart, embrace their intuition and free their creative spirit.

Kundalini Yoga: Chez Mahmadi, 20th June, 7.30 am. The yoga of experience helps you reconnect with yourself with love and compassion while awakening the prana (energy) within you. 0708717259

Yoga for Beginners - with Nancy Makenga: Kanga Studio Nairobi, 20th June, 9 am. For an excellent, peaceful place to begin your yoga journey, here is the place to be. 0759 956291

Father’s Day Events

Baba-que Brunch: Baluba Restaurant, 18th June, 12 pm. Calling all grill masters and food enthusiasts to join in the celebration of the incredible dads in our lives. 0709 549000

Dudus Of East Africa: Nairobi National Museum, until 9th July. Celebrating the ‘dudus’ of East Africa and their impact on food security.

Campus Events

India + Dubai Property Expo 2023: Visa Oshwal Community Centre, 17th - 18th June. 2 days of incredible deals on properties from top cities in India. www.nriniveshpropertyexpo.com

MEDEXPO Kenya 2023: The Sarit Expo Centre, 22nd23rd June. International medical & health care products & equipment trade exhibition.

Fashion & Beauty

Beauty Kenya 2023: Radisson Blu Hotel, until 17th June, 10 am. Kenya’s prime trade event dedicated to beauty & cosmetics products.

Festivals & Craft

Fairs

8th Nairobi International Cultural Festival: National Museums of Kenya, 17th June, 10 am. Join to celebrate unity, diversity, and cultural wonders.

Holiday Inn Hangout: Holiday Inn, Two Rivers Mall, 17th June, 2 pm. The event promises to be a night of unforgettable memories, incredible music, and unbeatable offers.

Nairobi Orchestra: Peponi House Preparatory School, 17th June, 6.30 pm. Celebrating Kenya’s 60 years of independence through music.

Nature

Kilicycle Waste Collection Drive: Kilimani Primary School, 18th June, 12 pm. Join the journey to make a big impact in the neighborhood and learn more about the recycling process. 0780 197197

Nightlife

Happy Hour: The Hub Karen, 16th June, 5 pm. Bring your squad and experience the ultimate evening of fun, music, and FOMO-inducing moments.

Mfalme Is Back: Quiver Lounge, Thika rd, 16th June, 5 pm.

It’s a Joe Mfalme’s music night experience!

A 90’s Themed Party: Urban Heart Restaurant and Lounge, 17th June, 6 pm. Put on your best 90’s gear and dance the night away to the greatest hits from the decade.

Hemingways Nairobi Father’s Day Special Brunch: Hemingsway Nairobi, 18th June, 12 pm. Join for a special father’s day brunch filled with love, laughter and memories. 0718 529070

Father’s Day at Jiko: Jiko Restaurant, 18th June, 12 pm. Enjoy a whiskey paired 3 course menu and a live band. 0732 186000

Family Fest Father’s Day: Yaya Centre, 18th June, 12 pm. Barbecue, refreshments, games, live music and so much more.

Ones and Twos Campus Edition: Shade Villa, opposite Safaricom House, 16th June, 7 pm. The event is all about music and supporting upcoming artists. 0757 897185

Courses, Lectures & Workshops

Building Better Communities: Alliance Française, Nairobi, 16th June, 6 pm. Join the conversation on effective philanthropy and strategic giving.

Africa Fintech Summit: Radisson Blu Hotel, 21st - 23rd June. Join to meet the industry leaders shaping the future of finance in Africa.

Film

Africa Film & TV Talent Training Institute Open Day: Maendeleo House, 17th June, 2 pm. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to explore the exciting world of film and television and kick-start your journey to success!

0729 653209

The Sound of Masks: UNSEEN Nairobi, 21st June, 7 pm.

Atanásio Nyusi, a compelling storyteller and legendary Mapiko dancer, takes you on a visually dramatic journey through Mozambique’s past and present.

0721 590050

The Optimum Party Show: Brew Rooftop, Fortis Tower, 17th June, 9 pm. Good music, a diverse, mature and fun crowd.

Sports

Billie Jean Cup Tournament: Nairobi Club, until 17th June. This tournament is not only a major event in the tennis world, but also a crucial step in promoting women’s tennis here in Kenya.

Karura Bike Excursion: Karura Forest, 18th June, 10 am. The event is open to anyone who knows how to cycle. 0734 480244

Father’s Day Feast: Harvest Restaurant, 18th June, 1 pm. An all you can eat feast which includes a complimentary beer for dad. 0732 186215

Happy Father’s Day: Ballpoint Social Club, 18th June, 1 pm. Indulge in their special menu filled with delicious flavors and enjoy a cold white cap crisp/ tusker malt on the house and a complimentary game of pool. 0746 723803

Dad and Me Special: Fairmont Norfolk Hotel, 18th June, 2 pm. Bottomless selected spirits with tapas, live entertainment and fun games. 0795 737786