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16th - 22nd DECEMBER
EVENTS THIS WEEK Festivals & Craft Fairs
Art
A Trajectory of Etchings: Red Hill Art Gallery, Until January 12th, 11am - 5pm. Rashid Diab is a master in print techniques including the complete spectrum of Etchings, Collagraphs, Aquatints, Woodcuts and Silkscreens. The exhibition comprises a selection of more than 50 prints, from meticulously elaborated miniatures to multi-coloured large-scale prints. The Forest and Desert School Revisited: Circle Art Gallery, James Gichuru Road, Lavington, Until December 23rd, 6pm - 8pm. The Forest and Desert School Revisited brings together works of art that explore African and Arabic identity as hybrid and distinct articulations of the poetic entanglement with the landscape.
Art Fest - Art in the Wild: KWS HQ, Langata Road, December 18th, 10am. Inspiring art, enhancing culture and conservation
Dance
The Pink Dream: Braeburn Garden Estate Theatre, December 17th, 5pm. A ballet production presented by Mountain View School. 0103 132337 / 0791 478090, tickets@ kenyabuzz.com Expositions
Fashion & Beauty
Kenya Fashion Awards 2022: The Hub Karen, December 17th, 6:30pm. The dress code is ‘Strictly Made in Kenya’ with the theme being ‘Peace’ (white and gold).
KSPCA Market: KSPCA, Lang’ata Road, Nairobi, every Saturday. We have lots of different food stalls, baked goods, fruits and vegetables, clothes, crafts, and kids activities such as a bouncy castle, painting, candy floss and more! OPA’s and Under the Tree will also be serving their usual delicacies and drinks. 0775 454446, market@kspca.or.ke
The Marie Pierre Sunday Afternoon BBQ: Hospital Hill Primary School, Parklands Road, December 18th, 1pm. Veg and non veg options available, master griller challenge, kids fun zone, feel free to bring an instrument and jam to your own tunes as a group.
moments with your mates. Soleil: The Social House, Nairobi, December 18th, 1pm. We grace Nairobi’s most lavish setting, where unmatched views, premium libations, next level DJs, stunning fashion and of course, gorgeous people all await. Come indulge and revel in pure opulence as we party once more with you, our beloved people. Dunda na Futaa: Evergreen Park, Kiambu Road, December 18th, 2pm. Fun, food and football.
Sports
Fivestar Entertainment 1st Year Anniversary: X Billionaire Bar and Grill, Kilimani, December 18th. Guest DJs, MCs and media personalities.
Rumble Night: Bomas of Kenya, December 16th, 8pm. AFC presents ‘Rumble Night’ commentated by Nick Odhiambo. Gymkhana Grid: Nairobi Gymkhana, December 17th, 6am. Presented by Delta Motorsports Club. Ultimate Shabiki World Cup Watch Party: ABSA Sports Club, December 18th. Bringing Qatar to Kenya with the ultimate viewing experience.
Special Events
Theatre & Stage
Kids Events Bizarre Bazaar (Christmas Festival 2022): Peponi House Preparatory School, December 16th - 18th. Three days of festive fun and shopping guaranteed the best deals and variety all in one place - this festive season. A family friendly Christmas extravaganza. 0103 132337 / 0791 478090, tickets@kenyabuzz.com Gilbeys Square: Nakuru Athletics Club, December 17th, 2pm. Kenya’s favorite gin will hold its inaugural 1st edition of The Gilbey’s Square. Mombasa Uncharted Fest: The Great Lake, Butterfly Pavillion, December 17th, 2pm. An open air event containing the following activities including competitions(dance, rap battles), fashion show, face paintings, live performance by DJs and artistes.
Food & Wine
Sundeck Sundowners: Tribe Hotel, Nairobi, every Thursday to Sunday, 3pm - 6pm. Experience all the goodness there is and toast to the new warm season. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails and canapès on the Tribe sundeck. +254 732 186601 Thursday Sundowner: Lifestyle Gigiri, every Thursday. Bonfire, Danish hotdogs, sausages, drinks and fun. 0705 815347 Wine at One: Harvest Restaurant, Nairobi, Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until 31st December. Selection of Wines from the Harvest cellar with a la carte menu for lunch only. +254 730 886 215
Young Engineer Holiday Camp: Shamba Cafe & The Academy of Dance and Arts, Until December 23rd. STEM it up and come code with us this festive season. 0722 338954 / 0701 415987, www.youngengineers.org
Music
Piano Recital: Muthaiga Country Club, December 16th - 17th. Celebrated French pianist Renaud Moutier in concert with Natacha Moutier on flute. 0723 433747, events@mcc.co.ke Black & Red Music Night: Country House Inn, Karen, December 17th. Come watch 3 upcoming Nairobi rappers compete to win 8,000ksh in a freestyle rap battle, the winner to be judged by all in attendance. Amapiano Shenanigans: New Railways Club, Voi Town, December 18th, 10am. Coast Vibes present ‘Tsavo Color Marathon - Amapiano Shenanigans’.
Vision Board Party: Microsoft
Because You Said So: Braeburn
Theater, December 16th, 7pm. Different colors, one people.
Travel ADC, Dunhill Towers, December 16th, 2pm. This event is for every woman that wants to step into 2023 with you on top of your to do list. This is an invitation to create abundance just by putting your desires out there and on a vision board. 0715 593592
Nightlife
Lakeside Party: Elsam Mariot, Dunga Road, Near Port Florence, December 17th, 2pm. This event is all about uniting all artists from the lake-side Kisumu with their fans. Naxhouse: Little Gardens Nakuru, December 17th, 2pm. The ultimate afrohouse, house and amapiano experience in Nakuru. It’s all about community, collaboration and combined effort to bring out the best of the newest city in town. Jameson Connects Kenya: Tatu City, December 17th, 6pm. Get ready for the experience of the year with our line up of local and international Djs, triple distilled whiskey, food, games and unforgettable
Engage - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: Kenya National Theatre, December 17th, 6:30pm. Five outstanding individuals share their good, bad and ugly experiences. It promises to be a memorable night with laughter, tears and scintillating live music.
Namanga Border Road Trip Tour: Namanga Border, December 18th. Package includes transport to and fro, board games, Namanga border tour, cross over to Tanzania, photography and buffet lunch at Namanga River Hotel.
Yoga, Wellness & Meditation
Weekly Yoga Sessions with Rachana: Ikigai, Lower Kabete, Every Monday and Thursday, 5:30pm. Come enjoy outdoor Vinyasa yoga sessions as we start and end the week grounded, centered and charged for the week ahead through breathing, meditation and movement on our mats. 0741 449277 Yoga Classes: Every Monday, Thursday and Saturday until 24th December. Yoga class can help you introduce yoga in your routine,
fix postures, work on your mental well-being along with bringing a certain body awareness. 0793 711366 Indulge in Tranquility: Kaya Spa & Studio, Until 31st December. Indulge in Tranquility at Kaya with our full body massage, reflexology, priadara herbal compress, and accommodation in Trademark King on a bed and breakfast basis. +254 732 186 444, marketing@tribehotelsgroup.com
MOVIES THIS WEEK
AVATAR 2: THE WAY OF WATER Set over a decade after the 2009 blockbuster, ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ follows Jake Sully and Neytiri as they grow their family amongst a new clan of reef-dwelling Na’vi.
BLACK ADAM Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods-and imprisoned just as quickly-Black Adam is freed from his earthly tomb.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Cast: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Science Fiction Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Viola Davis, Sarah Shahi
LYLE, LYLE CROCODILE Feature film based on the children’s book about a crocodile that lives in New York City.
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy Cast: Constance Wu, Scoot McNairy, Javier Bardem
VIOLENT NIGHT When a group of mercenaries attack the estate of a wealthy family, Santa Claus must step in to save the day (and Christmas).
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime Cast: David Harbour, John Leguizamo, Alex Hassell
BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER The people of Wakanda fight to protect their home from intervening world powers as they mourn the death of King T’Challa. GENRE: Action, Adventure, Drama CAST: Tenoch Huerta, Letitia Wright, Angela Bassett
NAYIKA DEVI Nayika Devi, the Warrior Queen is a Historical drama set in the 12th century. The film is about India’s first female warrior.
AN ACTION HERO At the age of just 30, Maanav was at the peak of his career when he got caught up in an accident while filming in Haryana.
THE MENU A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.
BHEDIYA Set in the forests of Arunachal, Bhediya is a story of Bhaskar, a man who gets bitten by a wolf, and begins to transform into the creature.
Genre: Biography, Drama, History Cast: Khushi Shah, Manoj Joshi, Chunky Pandey
Genre: Action Cast: Akshay Kumar, Ayushmann Khurrana, Nora Fatehi
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Thriller Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Thriller Cast: Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Abhishek Banerjee
MOVIES THIS WEEK