EVENTS THIS WEEK

Art

Reflective Surfaces: The Mall, 10th March 4.30 pm. A multidisciplinary artistic showcase that features performance art work and visual art. 0795 059771

Multiple Identities Art Exhibition: The Nook Cafe, until 19th March. Featuring photographer Migwa Ndigwa, metal sculptor Alex Wainaina and painter and woodcut artist Mbugua Kimani. 0722 815112

Pio Gama Pinto Exhibition: Nairobi Gallery, until 6th May. The exhibition will perfectly complement the close life-long friendship between Murumbi and Pinto.

Expositions

Worldview Education Fair – Nairobi – Kenya 2023: Fairmont, Norfolk Hotel, 14th March 9 am. Connect with representatives from universities, language schools, colleges, government agencies and more.

Propak East Africa 2023: The Sarit Expo Centre, 14th - 16th March. The largest dedicated exhibition in East Africa in the packaging, plastics, printing and processing industry. www.propakeastafrica.com

Afri-Plastics Summit & Awards: Weston Hotel, 15th - 16th March. A Challenge Works event showcasing innovative solutions for marine plastic pollution in SubSaharan Africa.

East Africa Oil & Gas Summit 2023: KICC, 15th16th March. Engage with international and local investors to examine, discover and debate the vast opportunities across East Africa’s oil and gas sector. www.expogr.com/ kenyaoil

Pink City Reaction Picnic Edition: Eagles Point Camp Lake Elementaita, 11th March 2 pm. Live music, picnic activities, vibes & photography. 0727 765034

Karibu Nairobi Pop Up: Nairobi Street Kitchen, 11th March 2 pm. Representing Kenyan streetwear and culture through music, art and clothing.

Marafiki Fun Day: Rowallan Scout Camp, 12th March 7 am. Plenty of fun games, photography, dance, more laughter and good times. 0708 891860

The Desi Boys Holi Party: Sikh Union Club, 12th March 8 am. Bringing Desi vibes into Kenyan nights. 0112 830861

Film

Kids Events

Sprints Gala: Nairobi Sailing Club, 11th March 8.30 am. An exciting event that tests your speed, endurance and power.

Kids Ballet: The Mansion Dance Studio, 11th March 11 - 12 pm. The perfect blend of fun and technique, with experienced instructors who know how to keep the little ones on their toes. 0719 485377

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

Music

Karaoke Friday: The Summer House, 10th March 5 pm. Hosted by Sexy Ken and Betty Kyalo. Rhumba at the Garden: Treasure Gardens , Kilimani, 12th March 5 pm. Enjoy live rhumba music from Bilenge Musica Du Congo.

Nightlife

2023 International Women’s Day Exhibition: Alliance Française, Nairobi, until 26th March. An exhibition by over 30 women artists that are inspiring and thought-provoking.

Naomi Van Rampelberg Memorial Exhibition: One Off Contemporary Art Gallery, until 19th March. Showcasing of her inspirational jewelry made from recycled glass fragments to sophisticated paper collages of complex and precise images. +254 722 521870

Campus Events

The SMEs Conference and Expo 2023: KICC, 15th - 17th March. Strategies for catalyzing greater adoption of relevant technologies to help businesses of all sizes to scale and grow.

Africa Cloud & Security Summit: Radisson Blu Hotel, 16th - 17th March. Delve into the latest trends in cloud computing and cybersecurity.

Megaclima Kenya Expo 2023: The Sarit Expo Centre, 16th - 18th March. The exhibition for HVAC+R will provide networks with engineers, contractors and HVAC+R industry professionals.

Festivals & Craft Fairs

USIU-Africa Culture Week 2023: USIU-Africa Campus, 13th - 16th March. Featuring exhibitions, cultural cuisine, cultural dances, special recognitions and awards.

Campus Rave 2: Thika Institute of Business Studies, 10th March 10 am. PPP TV brings your favorite artists for amazing music performances and comedy.

Courses, Lectures & Workshops

French Classes: Alliance Française, Nairobi, until 31st March. Learn French in these alternate classes. 0724 714680

Dance

Lawyers Hub Dance Classes: Lawyers Hub Kenya, 8 - 10 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

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Shamba Cafe 4th Anniversary: Shamba Cafe, 10th March 5 pm. A family friendly event with dance classes, barbecue and a movie under the stars. Call for reservations. 0740 345168

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.

Fundraisers

Pangani Girls Alumni Fun Run: Ngong Forest Sanctuary, 11th March, 6 - 11 am. A bonding & networking event to help raise funds for needy girls joining Pangani High School.

Karen Foodbank Marathon: Tangaza University College, 11th March, 8 am. A charity project that supports needy students with food and basic household items.

The Mt Kenya Rotary Sunshine Rally: Kirinyaga University, 11th March, 9 am. Join the to embrace, entertain and empower around 2000 children living with disability. 0726 931884

Food & Wine

The Express Wave: The Manhattan, 10th March 12 pm. The party is ongoing at the hottest spot in town with Dj Pierra Makena.

Drip & Vibes: Seagull Gardens and Restaurant, 12th March 2 pm. Don’t miss the best live entertainment in Nairobi with DJ Deewiz on the decks.

Sports

Karen Open Triathlon: Karen Country Club, 12th March 7 am. Participants will tackle a pool swim, off road cycle through Oloolua forest and a run around the suburb of Karen. 0722 637155

Magical Kenya Open 2023: Muthaiga Golf Club, until 12th March. 144 European Tour golf professionals will visit Kenya to participate in this Championship alongside 12 of Kenya and East Africa’s best players.

Theatre & Stage

Laughing Matters: Social 8 Bar & Restaurant, 10th March 7 pm. Featuring the funniest comedians in the region. 0770 239375

The Pods Must Be Crazy: Nairobi Cinema, 11th March 3 pm. Hang out with your favorite podcasters & catch your live dose of craziness.

Saturday Night Comedy – Nakuru: Hotel Waterbuck, 11th March 6 pm. Kenya’s best comics including Emmanuel Kisiangani, Darren Collins, Bashir Halaiki and Justine Wanda.

Give or Take: Alliance Française, Nairobi, until 12th March 6.30 pm. Heartstrings Entertainment presents another massively hilarious original comedy play. 0722 745541

Betrayal in the City: Kenya National Theatre, until 12th March 6.30 pm. An incisive examination of the problems of independence and freedom in post-colonial African states, where few believe they have a stake in the future. 0791 478090

Yoga, Wellness & Meditation

Breath & Sound Healing: Cheche Bookshop & Cafe, 11th March 10 am. Connect with your essence and your chakras through the ancient practice of sound healing. 0717 685161

Brunch and Bubbly: Zen Garden, 11th March, 12 pm. Join us on a fun interactive brunch with the girlies. 0786 193445

Wine Tasting Event: Nana Inkiri, 11th March, 6.30 pm. The perfect opportunity to expand your wine knowledge, try new varietals, and meet other wine enthusiasts.0716 458811

Wellness Getaway Day: Mayers Farm, 12th March 8.30 am. Spend the day immersed in a beautifully curated experience of yoga, meditation, sound healing, life coaching and community. 0740 932025

Energy healing Retreat: Kilifi, 16th - 18th March. A unique experience to go deeper into the knowledge of your energetic system. 0722 514049