MAR 24th to 30th www.kenyabuzz.com A PUBLICATION OF NATION MEDIA GROUP @kenyabuzz
EVENTS THIS WEEK
Art
Her Story: Alliance Française, Nairobi, until 26th March. An exhibition by over 30 women artists that are inspiring and thought-provoking.
The Art of Dominque Zinkpé: Alliance Française, Nairobi, March 29th - 6th April. His paintings and drawings often denounce injustice and hypocrisy, and steeped in Benin’s rich history and culture.
Fairs
Art in the Open: Afrofit Gym, 25th March 11 am. Fun, exciting art with a twist of food, drinks, music, great company and good times. 0748 701585
Coding Festival: Oshwal Academy Nairobi, 25th March 8.30 am. A coding festival event where you will learn, play and the best will prove their skills and compete. 0725 506510.
Nextgen Mentorship Programme: Virtual, until 25th March 5 - 6.30 pm. A program for junior high schoolers to learn about managing transitions, adulting, identity, self confidence, decision making, responding to authority and teen traps. 0757 975701
Nextgen Mentorship Programme for Boys: Virtual, until 25th March 5 - 6.30 pm. A program for boys to learn about different topics including initiative, identity and self awareness, time and technology management, handling conflicts, peer influence and building resilience.
0757 975701
World Day of Theatre: Little Theatre Club, 27th March 8 am. Featuring workshop training, mentorship and skill transfer in performance and visual arts. 0786 625570
Music
Bonds Garden Restaurant Country Music: Bonds Garden Restaurant, 25th March 12 pm. Country music by The Countryman.
Dagoz Nomads: Geco Cafe, 25th March 7 pm. Great vibes experienced through live music.
Sounds from Kigali: The Alchemist Bar, 26th March 4 pm. Watch two of Rwanda’s most talented musicians take the stage: Mike Kayihura and Kivumbi King.
UN-World Down Syndrome Day 2023: Karura Forest, 25th March 10 am. A worldwide event to raise awareness of Down syndrome. 0712 321321
Sports
Mega Swimming Gala: All Saints Cathedral, 25th March, 8 am. More than 50 schools will participate in a swimming gala.
Art in the Open: The Village Market, March 30th - 2th April. A unique pop-up of paintings, drawings, sculptures and crafts to celebrate artists.
Pio Gama Pinto Exhibition: Nairobi Gallery, until 6th May. The exhibition will perfectly complement the close life-long friendship between Murumbi and Pinto.
Courses, Lectures & Workshops
What Women Want Summit: Trademark and Tribe Hotel, 24th - 26th March. A three day summit seeking to empower women.
French Classes: Alliance Française, Nairobi, until 31st March. Learn French in these alternate classes. 0724 714680
Dance
Lawyers Hub Dance Classes: Lawyers Hub Kenya, 810 am until 25th March. Join to learn some African dance moves, boost your fitness, have fun and relax your mind. 0784 840228
Kizomba Dance Classes: Artcaffe Britam Tower, Upperhill, 6pm until 28th July. An introductory course for individuals who have little or no experience. 0705 090729
Expositions
Food Kenya Trade Show 2023: The Sarit Expo Centre, 24th - 26th March. It displays various products such as organic & processed foods, dairy, beverages, gourmet, seafood & hotel supplies.
Urban Retro Festival: StedMak Gardens, 26th March 12 pm. An event and social hub that consists of a good blend of music, food and fun games.
Film
John Wick Chapter 4: Anga Sky Cinema, 24th March, 7 pm. Join the premier party and have an opportunity to meet your favorite celebrities. 0791 478090
Mino: Nairobi Film Centre, 24th March, 7 pm. Mino’s rejection of traditional marriage triggers tyrannical rule; her return restores balance.
Prayer For The Departed: Prestige Cinema, 25th March, 5 pm. The film explores the journey of a Kenyan girl forced to confront a maze of complex decisions no teenager should ever have to make. 0791 478090
A l’ombre du Baobab: Alliance Française, Nairobi, 25th March, 5.30 pm. This film is the portrait of Tahar Chèriaa, one of the core fathers of Pan-Africanism and founder of Africa’s first film festival, the Carthage Film Festival.
Filamu International Students Film Festival: MultiMedia University, March 30th - 1st April. Write, film, edit, screen, communicate, educate, entertain and impact. 0740 381529
ILS ÉTAIENT 10: Alliance Française, Nairobi, 30th - 31st March, 7.30 pm. 10 guests find themselves on a mysterious island, they are quickly accused of murders and disappear one after the other.
Nayola: UNSEEN Nairobi, until 31st March, 7 pm. Past and present interlace in the lives of three generations of women in a 25-year-long civil war.
Food & Wine
Holidays 2023 Tourism Fair: The Sarit Expo Centre, until 26th March. Your one-stop shop for all holiday locations, both domestic and foreign.
Bakers Fair: Meru Paramount Hotel, 28th March. Engage, learn more and interact with the best in this baking & pastry industry.
Festivals & Craft
Whisky Tamaduni: Jiko Restaurant, 27th March, 6 pm. The event will feature an African inspired six course pairing menu and a cocktail reception. 0735 985524 Gastronomy Festival: Kenya Utalii College, 30th31st March. Utalii students take the lead in celebrating African culinary diversity. 0769 531621
Kids Events
Kids Ballet: The Mansion Dance Studio, 25th March 11 am. The perfect blend of fun and technique, with experienced instructors who know how to keep the little ones on their toes.
0719 485377
Tiny & Mama: The Arbor Place, 25th - 26th March, 10 am. A fun time for the kids at the story time corner and amazing food & wine offers for mama as you shop.
0708 136692
Kenya International Cello Festival: Kenya National Theatre, Kenya, 28th March. A cultural and educational initiative that will foster global understanding between people. 0723 216197
Nature
Save Our Forest Save Our Earth: Muuni Hills, 25th March 10 am. Eco Green Initiative invites you to this Tree Planting and Seedballs Broadcasting event to mark International Forest Day.
1 Million Trees Marathon: Lukenya University, 26th March 8 am. Standard Group Green Initiative invites you to a tree planting event.
Nightlife
Rally Raid: Oserengoni Wildlife Sanctuary, 25th March, 12 pm. Come and join the long distance off-road racing in Naivasha.
Impala Roans Versus Black Pearls RFC: Oserengoni Wildlife Sanctuary, 25th March, 2 pm. A friendly match between the teams followed by Enterprise Cup prequarter finals.
Fight Night: Kasarani Indoor Arena, 25th - 26th March. Premier Boxing event bringing together fighters from East & Central Africa, headlined by Mandonga.
Theatre & Stage
Where is the Lie?: Kenya National Theatre, 24th25th March, 6.30 pm. An English comedy play. 0113 346363
Extra Time Wives: Ukumbi Ndogo Kenya National Theatre, 25th March, 3 pm. A comic stage play directed by Shaggy Wonder.
Gigi Rooftop Grand Launch: Gigi Rooftop Lounge, 24th March 2 pm. Dj Lyta live on the decks alongside the lit King Kalala.
DSF: The Winning Post, 24th March 6 pm. A blend of the best artists and DJs from Nairobi will ensure that you get an authentic Nairobi sherehe experience.
Lava Latte Quiz Night: Lava Latte, 24th March 7 pm. Build your teams of 5 for the quizzes while you listen to your musical divas.
Dames, Drams & Dance: Brew Bistro Fortis, 25th March 5 pm. There’s going to be loads of you fun females, loads of whiskey and loads of dancing! nairobi@womenwhowhiskey.club
Social Saturday: Aruba Lounge, 25th - 26th March, 3 pm. Good vibes and amazing cocktail menu that you will love.
Special Events
Endometriosis Awareness Open Day: Aga Khan University Hospital, 25th March 9 am. Interact with a team of specialists who will answer all your questions on endometriosis. 0111 011888
Talent Show: Oshwal Academy Nairobi, 29th March, 5.30 pm. It’s going to be an evening full of amazing performances by our talented students, showcasing their skills in singing, dancing, acting, and more. 0721 821962
Yoga, Wellness & Meditation
Restorative Yoga: Chez Mahmadi, 24th March 5 pm. An incredible way of helping the body and mind repair and heal. 0708 717259
Asana and Pranayama: Kanga Studio, 25th March 8.30 am. Engage and dive into a deep relaxation that heightens the meditative aspect of yoga. 0759 956291
Mental Health Wellness: Kenya Utalii College, 25th March 9 am. Don’t miss this opportunity to prioritize your mental health and have some fun. https://forms. gle/Uie4bYdWGHV4JzEx9
Yoga for Beginners: Kanga Studio, 28th March 9 am. An excellent, peaceful place to begin your yoga journey. 0759 956291
MOVIES THIS WEEK
ANT-MAN: QUANTUMANIA
The family explores the Quantum Realm, where they interact with strange creatures and embark on an adventure that goes beyond the limits of what they thought possible.
Genre: Action, Comedy, Superhero
Cast: Paul Rudd, Scott Lang, Evangeline Lilly
CREED III
Adonis has been thriving in both his career and family life, but when a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy resurfaces, the face-off is more than just a fight.
Genre: Drama, Action-adventure, Sport
Cast: Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Jonathan Majors
GENRE: Action, Crime, Thriller
CAST: Keanu Reeves, Donnie Yen, Scott Adkins
SHAZAM: FURY OF THE GODS
The film continues the story of teenage Billy Batson who, upon reciting the magic word “SHAZAM!” is transformed into his adult Super Hero alter ego, Shazam.
Genre: Fantasy, Action, Comedy
Cast: Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer
65
After a catastrophic crash on an unknown planet, pilot Mills quickly discovers he’s actually stranded on Earth 65 million years ago, with only one chance at a rescue.
Genre: Action, Sci-fi, Thriller
Cast: Adam Driver, Ariana Greenblatt, Chloe Coleman
MUMMIES
Three mummies end up in present-day London and search for an old ring belonging to the Royal Family, stolen by the ambitious archaeologist Lord Carnaby.
Genre: Comedy, Animation
Cast: Sean Bean, Joe Thomas, Eleanor Tomlinson
BHEED
The story of several people trying to move somewhere safe during the Covid lockdown of 2020 which led to the largest migration in India since partition in 1947.
Genre: Drama
Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Bhumi Pednekar, Dia Mirza
MRS. CHATTERJEE VS. NORWAY
An immigrant Indian mother’s battle against the Norwegian foster care system and local legal machinery to win back the custody of her children.
Genre: Drama, Biography
Cast: Rani Mukerji, Neena Gupta, Jim Sarbh
TU JHOOTHI MAIN MAKKAAR
Madness ensues when a ‘player’ in the world of romantic relationships finds a girl who’s a worthy opponent, who believes love is a battle of wits.
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, Anubhav Singh Bassi
JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4
John Wick uncovers a path to defeating The High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful alliances.
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