MACONDO LITERARY FESTIVAL: KENYA NATIONAL
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What’s HOT this week THE MANIC MONOLOGUES: SIGNATURE AUDITORIUM, OCTOBER 5TH – OCTOBER 8TH The Kenyan premiere of the highly-acclaimed The Manic Monologues is coming to Nairobi’s Signature Auditorium this October and is directed by award-winning actor, writer, and director Mugambi Nthiga, featuring a stellar cast of some of the most celebrated actors in Kenyan theatre.
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EVENTS THIS WEEK
ArtTahir Kamali Solo Exhibition: Circle Art Gallery, August 31st –October 1st, 6pm. Working across disciplines, Karmali explores topics of migration, belonging, climate degradation and the landscape. Through a varied material palette, this body of work examines no tions of tension, shared pain and anguish. gallery@circleartagency. com
Elhassan Elmountasir - Unfit for Selfie: Tribal Gallery, 30th September - 16th October, 6pm. Elhassan Elmountasir is a visual artist and designer at the forefront of today’s exciting Sudanese scene. Based in Khartoum, his work chiefly explores questions of inner identity and our individual relationships with broader social structures and cultures. www.trib al-gallery.com
Art in the Open: Arboville Apartments, October 1st, 11am4pm. Art lessons with a twist of food, music, fun and great com pany taught by talented guides.
from all walks of life. The panel discussion led by Pinky Ghelani will feature some top speakers, doctors and survivors as well as individuals in the space of breast care awareness. Entry is free.
French Classes: Alliance Française Nairobi, Starting Octo ber 3rd. Yearning to learn French or take it to the next level? We have the answer. You can com plete your Foundation(A1) / Ele mentary(A2) classes in 4 months. Take your first step and register today! +254 724 714680, registra tion@alliancefrnairobi.org
AfricArena East Africa Sum mit: iHub, Senteu Plaza, October 4th - 5th. The 2-day conference will feature pitches from 20+ startups operating in East Africa, between the Seed stage and Growth stage, as well as keynotes and panel discussions from the top minds in business, tech, and investment in the region. info@ ihub.co.ke
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Come learn something new, make a new friend and enjoy a good cocktail made with love.
Abusharia Ahmed: A Retro spective of 30 Years : Redhill Art Gallery, October 2nd – November 6th, 11am - 5pm. This exhibition shows a glimpse of Abushariaa’s wide and multi-faceted oeuvre over a period of three decades. info@redhillartgallery.com
Art in the Open: The Village Market, October 6th - 10th 10am - 6pm. What better way to cele brate Mashujaa Day than with a unique pop-up of paintings, draw ings, sculptures and crafts. Collec tors and art lovers alike are all wel comed to this unique art curation that brings together artists and their work from different parts of East Africa. Come let’s celebrate and support the Art Shujaas in our communities. 020 - 7122488-90, admin@villagemarket-kenya.com
Courses, Lectures & Workshops
Health Conference: Oak Place, Kiambu Road, September 30th, 9am. A mental health conference which will be addressing various mental issues, challenges and solutions. 3 square meals will be provided.
Breast Wishes: Garden Lounge, October 1st, 11am. Octo ber is breast cancer awareness month and we are coming to gether to engage in conversations that will bring together individuals
Working Smart: Hilton Hotel Nairobi, October 5th, 8am - 4pm. Topics include smart goal-setting, smart time management, smart priorities and smart work plans and scheduling. Customized in-house training available at discounted rates. 0715 645038 / 0733 841451, mail@mungaikiha nya.com
Expositions
254 Realty & Homes Expo: KICC Courtyard, September 30th – October 1st. Engage with developers, financiers, contractors, roofing solution providers, interior designers, construction material suppliers, land dealers, govern ment regulators among others. 0716 034850 / 0712226597
Festivals & Craft Fairs
African Bitcoin Conversations: iHub, Senteu Plaza, October 5th, 6pm. The African Bitcoin Conversa tion will have some fantastic guests discussing bitcoin. On the night, Obi Nwosu of Btrust, and Vladimir Fo mene, a Bitcoin core developer will talk about what it takes to put your software talents to work on coding for Bitcoin. info@ihub.co.ke
Enhancing Emotional Intelligence: Alliance Française Nai robi, October 7th. Topics include self-knowledge, self-regulation, self control, self motivation, developing empathy and developing social skills. Customized in-house training available at discounted rates.
Macondo Literary Festival: Kenya National Theatre, September 30th – October 2nd. Inviting all book lovers and reading enthusiasts to come and meet new writers, discover their literature, and have engaging conversations with our authors on Africa’s histories - and how it can be the backdrop for a future to be shaped by all. 0103 132337 / 0791 478090, tickets@ kenyabuzz.com
The Color Festival: Evergreen Park, Kiambu Road, October 1st, 10am. Mecha Adventures Kenya invites you to our season 2 national color festival which will be held at Sagret Gardens Kiambu road behind quickmart ‘say yes to new Adventures’
Food & wine
Food & Wine Handshake for Heroes: Hero Restaurant, Nairobi,
September 29th - October 2nd. Hero welcomes Eric and Rodrigo from the gorgeous Handshake Speakeasy in Mexico City’s Colo nia Juarez. As Mexico’s top ranked bar, the Handshake menu is based on three pillars: flavor, aesthetics and innovation. +254 730 886 000 superhero@hero-kenya.com
Pikika Brunch Festival: Inver gara Club Gardens, October 1st, 12pm. It’s the Octoberfest BBQ edition with your favorite online chefs. Grilled delights from Chef Mulunda, Holy Dave’s Kitchen, The Cherry Tomato, Talio Food Co. & George Grill King. A bar & boutique cocktail experience awaits plus music from DJ Panik, DJ M-Jay, DJ Gatmo and Mista DRU hosted by MC Stano. Games, pop up shops, live artwork and fun activities all day!
Second Service: Hidden Gar dens, Nairobi, October 2nd, 12pm7pm. Second Service is a bespoke
family affair where we have cre ated an experience where people can come enjoy music,food and drinks plus activities. The 1st event is a BBQ Edition.
Kids Events
Interschool Soccer (7 years and under): Two Rivers Sports District, October 1st, 9am. This Saturday, the inter-kindergarten championships return. Registration of teams is ongoing. 0729201544.
Music
Live Smokin Country (Baringo Edition): Lake Bogoria Spa Resort Limited, October 1st, 12pm. Lake Bogoria Spa Resort brings you an exhilarating coun try music event, with the coun try music setting and ambiance, bonfire, tasty meals and an out of this world country perfor mance by Sir Elvis, the caravan band and Jeff Koinange. info@ lakebogoria-hotel.com
Voices of Hospices Music Concert: Bomas of Kenya, Oc tober 1st, 3pm. Nairobi Hospices is a charity organization that offers comprehensive Palliative care to patients living with hard to cure illnesses like Cancer. We bring you Voices for Hospices, a musical charity event that brings together various choirs that will perform items from Handel’s Messiah. All proceeds will go towards supporting patients under our care. 0719 677414 / 0732 690077.
Music of the Mandingo: Alli ance Française Nairobi, October 4th, 7pm. Ivorian musician, Aly Keita, is renowned for his mas tery of the balafon. Rooted in the Malinké traditions, Keita’s Afro-pop, funk-fueled rhythm section and taste for complex jazz-oriented arrangements sets him apart from many bala fonists. www.afkenya.org
The Big Band of The German Armed Forces & Nairobi Horns Project: Kenya National Theatre, October 5th, 5:30pm. In celebration of the 32nd anni
versary of German Unity. Pre sented by The German Embassy Nairobi. https://nairobi.diplo. de/ke-en
Loko Band: Alliance Française Nairobi, October 5th, 7pm. Catch Loko Band from Kisumu City at the Alliance Française de Nairobi. The band based at the Dunga Hill Camp in Kisumu is on a tour of Nai robi, Mombasa and Lamu, with an environmental message to reduce plastic pollution and conserve our environment.
Loko Band’s music cuts across all genres from benga, mwom boko, mutibo to reggae. www. afkenya.org
Sports
Coach 001 Classic: Nyali, Oc tober 1st, 6:30am. A fun fitness event that focuses on promoting a healthy lifestyle in our com munity. Categories include 5km for adults & 2km for kids. In the spirit of giving back to the society 20% of the proceeds will go to Brecasso Cancer Foundation. 0702 917511.
Mental Wellness Run & Walk: Karura Forest, October 1st, 7am. The mental wellness run/walk is meant to give us a space to shed off the world pressures and recognize we are not alone in our struggles as we keep fit in the most serene places, Karura Forest.
Mental Wellness Run & Walk: Karura Forest, October 1st, 7am. The mental wellness run/ walk is meant to give us a space to shed off the world pressures and recognize we are not alone in our struggles as we keep fit in the most serene places, Karura Forest.
Gor Mahia vs Ulinzi Stars: Nyayo National Stadium, October 1st, 3pm. New season, renewed expectations. As the Kenyan Pre mier League kicks off this week end, season favorites Gor Mahia, fresh off signing a multi-million sponsorship deal with Sportpesa, face off with Ulinzi Stars.
KCB vs Kariobangi Sharks: Moi International Sports Center, Kasarani, October 1st, 3pm. The bankers aim to begin their season on a high as they host Kariobangi Sharks this weekend at Kasarani.
Police vs Bandari: Nyayo National Stadium, October 2nd, 3pm. Bandari make the trip to the capital this weekend as they face off with the boys in blue in their season opener.
Tusker vs Posta Rangers: Moi International Sports Center, Kasarani, October 2nd, 3pm. De fending champions Tusker aim to begin their title defense on a high note as they face off with the postmen on Sunday afternoon.
Yoga, Wellness & Meditation
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Sunset Yoga: KICC Helipad, October 1st, 5pm. Come for a 1hour yoga class connect, network, exercise, enjoy the spectacular view of Nairobi city, blue sky and sunset 105m high at the KICC.
‘Vuta N’kuvute’ (Tug of War): Unseen Nairobi, October 3rd, 6pm. A coming-of-age polit ical love story set in the final years of British colonial Zan zibar. Denge, a young freedom fighter meets Yasmin, an Indian-Zanzibari woman in the middle of the night as she is on her way to be married. Passion and revolution escalate. Based on the award-winning Swahili novel by Adam Shafi.
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MOVIES THIS WEEK
TAD THE LOST EXPLORER
In reality, Tad is a Chicago construction work er. One day, however, he is mistaken for a real professor and takes his place on a flight to Peru in search of the lost city of Paititi.
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Adventure, Family Cast: Óscar Barberán, Michelle Jenner, José Mota
AVATAR
In the 22nd century, a paraplegic Marine is dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission, but becomes torn between following orders and protecting an alien civilization.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Cast: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Sigour ney Weaver
BIG TRIP 2: SPECIAL DELIVERY
Mic Mic, Oscar, Panda teenager and Stork set off on another great adventure as they ride a zeppelin to return little Grizzly to its’ rightful parents.
Genre: Animation, Family Cast: Christine Galyean
THE ENFORCER
An enforcer has to sacrifice everything to save a young girl he has befriended from his femme fatale boss who is involved in cyber sex trafficking.
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Cast: Antonio Banderas, Kate Bosworth, Mojean Aria
A historical epic inspired by true events that took place in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Release Date: 16th September 2022
Genre: Action, Drama, History Cast: Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, John Boyega
TICKET TO PARADISE
A divorced couple that teams up and travels to Bali to stop their daughter from making the same mistake they think they made 25 years ago.
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Cast: George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Sean Lynch
SEE HOW THEY RUN
In the West End of 1950s London, plans for a movie version of a smash-hit play come to an abrupt halt after a pivotal member of the crew is murdered.
Genre: Mystery, Comedy, Crime
Cast: Kieran Hodgson, Gregory Cox, Maggie McCarthy
DC LEAGUE OF SUPER-PETS
Krypto the Super-Dog and Superman are inseparable best friends, sharing the same superpowers and fighting crime side by side in Metropolis.
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure
Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, John Kra sinski
VUTA N’KUVUTE (TUG OF WAR)
A rebellious young revolutionary becomes involved with a young Indian-Zanzibari girl escaping an oppressive arranged marriage.
Genre: Drama, Romance
Cast: Gudrun Columbus Mwanyika, Ikhlas Gafur Vora, Siti Amina
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