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28th OCT - 3rd NOV
IMPALA FLOODLIT TOURNAMENT: Impala Rugby Grounds, October 29th, 12pm. The tournament which has traditionally been played as the curtain raiser for the rugby fifteens season, will make a return after a two-year hiatus occasioned by the Covid-19 pandemic. 0103 132337 / 0791 478090
BLACK MAMBA MAN KENYA TOUR 2022: Matteo’s Italian
Restaurant (October 28th, 7pm), Potters Shed (October 30th, 1pm) and Under The Swahili Tree Restaurant (November 2nd, 7pm). 0103 132337 / 0791 478090
THE SOCIAL SUNDAY FASHION BRUNCH 3RD EDITION: The Social
House, October 30th, 10am. In support of the creative economy, award winning stylist Connie Aluoch has teamed up with ‘The Social House’ to curate a series of fashion brunches to promote #MadeInKenya Designers. 0103 132337 / 0791 478090.
EVENTS Art
THIS E W EK
Abusharia Ahmed: A Retrospective of 30 Years : Redhill Art Gallery, until November 13th, 11am - 5pm. This exhibition shows a glimpse of Abusharia’s wide and multifaceted oeuvre over a period of three decades. info@redhillartgallery.com The Affordable Art Show: Nairobi National Museum, October 28th, 4pm. Over 400 pieces for sale. All art priced below Ksh 150,000. All proceeds support the National Museums of Kenya. 0739 077204 Onyis Martin Exhibition: Tribal Gallery, October 28th, 6pm. Onyi Martin is a painter and mixed media artist from Kisumu, now living and working in Nairobi. His art reflects a profound interest in issues impacting urban societies in Kenya and in similar environments across the globe including migration, human trafficking, displacement and corruption. 0713, 825250 Adult Art Classes: Nairobi National Museum, October 29th, 2:30pm. If you have had interest in painting and learning some art techniques, Kanyi is a great instructor and loves teaching watercolour to anyone willing to learn. +254 724 255299, info@ kenyamuseum.org Art Festival 2 (Halloween Edition): Mwiko Gardens, October 30th, Kenya premier festival of arts second edition during Halloween period. Charges are inclusive of all our activities which are caricature, bodyart, canvas painting and creative Halloween craft.
Courses, Lectures & Workshops
all participants who are working or will be working in the organizations where spatial information is used or considered to be used for the purpose of disaster risk management, disaster management, or disaster risk reduction.
Festivals & Craft Fairs
KSPCA Market: KSPCA, Lang’ata Road, Nairobi, every Saturday until November 26th. 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 Kilimani Street Festival. Rose Avenue, October 29th, 10am. The festival brings together members of the Kilimani community in an effort to strengthen community bonds as well as to support small businesses through the pop up market. +254 780 197197. Choma Festival: The Garden, Bondo, October 29th, 1pm. Featuring Elisha Toto, Musa Jakadalla, Prince Indah and Odongo Swagg. Hosted by Jalang’o. 0720 595638. Diwali Wellness Pop-Up Fair: Lê Mac, October 30th, 10am - 5pm. Gain access to 11 exciting modalities, 10 group sessions and 10+ raffle tickets.
Kenya Metaverse Summit: iHub, Senteu Plaza, October 28th - October 29th. The African Meta Club will be feting its official launch and vast growth over the past one year. The community owns virtual properties in the Metaverse and is looking forward to expansion of its properties in various Metaverse platforms. Your Next Best Self Global Conference: Villa Rosa Kempinski, October 29th, 8am. Grit and courage in life, love, leadership and legacy. Convened by Dr Patricia Murugami. +254 703 193334, lead@bltgroup.co.ke Getting to the Root of the Problem: Ellel Ministries Kenya, Nairobi, October 29th. This course gives you the opportunity to discover the principles of praying in-depth into problems, about different types of roots, how they got there and how to remove them. www.ellel.org GIS for Disaster Risk Management Course: Foscore Development Center, Transnational Plaza, Mama Ngina Street, Nairobi, October 31st. The course is open to
Fashion & Beauty
The Social Sunday Fashion Brunch 3rd Edition: The Social House, October 30th, 10am. In support of the creative economy, award winning stylist Connie Aluoch has teamed up with ‘The Social House’ to curate a series of fashion brunches to promote #MadeInKenya Designers. 0103 132337 / 0791 478090.
Shorts, Shorts & Shots - A Very African Halloween: Shalom Guest House, Off Ngong Road, October 30th, 2pm. Shorts, Shorts & Shots is the premiere short film screening event in the region, conceived and periodically hosted by Docubox - East African Documentary Film Fund. This Halloween season, we are bringing you a fantastically curated list of spooky African short films from around the continent. www.mydocubox.org
Fundraisers Support a Seinarian: St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary Main Hall, October 30th, 2pm. A theater play, ‘The Gods are not to blame’ by Ola Rotimi, staged in order to support St. Thomas Aquinas Seminary for self-sustainable projects.
Food & Wine
Expositions
Pings Only: iHub, Senteu Plaza, October 29th, 1pm. An event where digital artists gather to connect and learn from one another, as well as showcase their work in augmented reality & get ideas from the community.
Carton Rouge: Alliance Française, Nairobi, October 31st, 6pm. In the Comoros, three players of the national basketball team and their former coach show strength of character, choose to live and build their future in a country plagued by insecurity, bad governance, poverty, and exile. For them, basketball provides escapism and freedom.
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
Tusker Oktobafest 2022: Ngong Racecourse, October 30th, 2pm. Tusker Oktobafest is Kenya’s biggest beer festival where Kenyans (and friends of Kenya) come together to enjoy great music, amazing installations and the finest beers.
Film
Man Eaters of Tsavo - Ghost and the Darkness: Karen Blixen
Thursday Sundowner: Lifestyle Gigiri, every Thursday. Bonfire, Danish hotdogs, sausages, drinks and fun. 0705 815347 Sonic Seasoning: Karel T-Lounge, October 30th, 7:30pm. Modulating the experience of chocolates and wines through music. This Halloween, welcome to a multi sensory experience curated by Danson Seet. Enjoy an exclusive bespoke pairing of bean to bar chocolates with great wines and music that will send shivers down your spine. 0710 558855 Nairobi Marathon AfterParty: Achis Ranch, Bomas, October 30th. To share stories from the race and celebrate our victory, we will have a special Barbeque lunch party to relax and unwind.
Sprints Gala: Nairobi Sailing Club, October 29th, certificates for all participants, medals for positions 1, 2, and 3. 0729 201544, info@ swimafrica.net Halloween Thriller Party: The Village Market, October 29th, 6pm. Spooky season is here and we plan to celebrate this spooky celtic holiday tradition with epic parties for kids, teens and adults. 020 7122 488-90, admin@villagemarket-kenya.com
Music
Black Mamba Man Kenya Tour 2022: Matteo’s Italian Restaurant (October 28th, 7pm), Potters Shed (October 30th, 1pm) and Under The Swahili Tree Restaurant (November 2nd, 7pm). 0103 132337 / 0791 478090 Amapiano Evening 2: Adia Gardens, Kiambu Road, October 29th, 2:30pm. An amapiano & afro urban musical event, consisting of live performances and DJ sets. A special act of course will be showcasing during the final hours of the show.
Nightlife
Big Tree Bikini Beach Party: The New Big Tree, Mombasa, October 29th. Free entry for all ladies in bikinis. Hosted by Kamene Goro. I Love the 90s: Carnivore Grounds, October 29th, 7pm. Eseriez Events invites you to Nairobi’s favourite throwback event I Love The 90’s Hosted By DJ E featuring The Legendary Dj Ben, Dj Vani & Dj Gichboy. Halloween Party: K1 Klubhouse, October 29th, 7pm. The biggest Halloween Party in Nairobi. Get Lit Halloween Party Edition: Lillies Hotel Juja, October 30th, 11am. Free swimming, free photo sessions, live DJ sets, fun activities, games, entertainment and live music will be the real deal.
Special Events
The Wakilisha Collection’s (One Year Anniversary): Emara Ole Sereni, Nairobi, November 3rd, 8pm. Kenya’s premiere bespoke African print suit brand, is celebrating its one-year anniversary from the date of its launch.
Museum, October 29th, 4pm. A night of fun with live deejay music and the ultimate climax- an outdoor movie screening of the movie; “Ghost and the darkness”. 0725 563793, karenblixen@museums. or.ke
Nairobi Marathon 2022: Uhuru Gardens, Lang’ata Road, October 30th. Standard Chartered Bank will this year host the 19th edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon. The Bank, with the support of Athletics Kenya, have built an event that has placed Kenya on the international map. www.nairobimarathon.com
Travel
Aberdares Waterfall Chase: The Aberdares, October 29th, 9am. An adventure to experience Kenya’s tallest waterfall and 2 more waterfalls in the same day, the 3 waterfalls being Karuru, Chania and Queens. 0713 662894, hello@ matembezitravel.com Nairobi City Tour: Kenya Railway Museum, October 30th, 7am. This city walk tour will take us through the colonial era and introduction of settlers to the current city we know of today.
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
Reclaim Your Breath Retreat: Shelly Beach Mombasa, October 28th - 30th. At least four breathing sessions for the weekend, breathing analysis, personal coaching, goal setting and time to meditate and reflect. 0103 132337 / 0791 478090.
DC Game Night: The Junction Mall, October 28th, 6pm. DC themed game and trivia night with topics ranging from DC comics, cinema, Warner Bros and a surprise bonus round.The Nairobi Forum Awards: Nairobi Street Parade, October 29th, 10am. Recognizing the effort of those making Nairobi better. Nominate a deserving organization under various categories.
Kids Events Sports Children’s Art Classes: Nairobi National Museum, October 29th, 10am. An art class for children aged 6 to 12. Three artists will guide the children as they create three masterpieces, using different techniques, focused seascapes with painting, making a paper collage and constructing a paper aquarium. +254 724 255299, info@kenyamuseumsociety.org
Alumni Golf Challenge: Thika Greens Golf Resort, October 29th. An initiative to ignite the Alumni movement & participation in the tangible development of their Alma Mater. We welcome you to our 3rd Edition - coming back in full swing. 0719 215740
Impala Floodlit Rugby Tournament: Impala Rugby Grounds, October 29th, 12pm. The tournament which has traditionally been played as the curtain raiser for the rugby fifteens season, will make a return after a two-year hiatus occasioned by the Covid-19 pandemic. 0103 132337 / 0791 478090
Theatre & Stage
KIT Fest 2022: Kenya National Theatre, November 1st - 13th. The Kenya International Theatre Festival (KITFest) provides a platform to showcase Kenyan theater to the world and stimulate artists & audiences by bringing international theatrical performances to Kenya.
MOVIESTHIS WEEK
AMSTERDAM In the 1930s, three friends witness a murder, are framed for it, and uncover one of the most outrageous plots in American history.
HALLOWEEN ENDS The saga of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode comes to a spine-chilling climax in the final installment of this trilogy.
WOMAN KING 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.
LYLE, LYLE CROCODILE Feature film based on the children’s book about a crocodile that lives in New York City.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, History Cast: Christian Bale, John David Washington, Chris Rock
Genre: Horror, Thriller Cast: Jamie Lee Curtis, Andi Matichak, James Jude Courtney
Genre: Action, Drama, History Cast: Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, John Boyega
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy Cast: Constance Wu, Scoot McNairy, Javier Bardem
BLACK ADAM Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods-and imprisoned just as quicklyBlack Adam is freed from his earthly tomb. GENRE: Action, Fantasy, Science Fiction CAST: Dwayne Johnson, Viola Davis, Sarah Shahi
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.
DOCTOR G Uday Gupta’s reluctance leads to chaos, confusion, comedy and eventually, great camaraderie with his fellow classmates.
RAM SETU An atheist archaeologist turned believer must race against time to prove the true existence of the legendary Ram Setu before evil forces destroy the pillar of India’s heritage.
THANK GOD A couple of goofy, kind-hearted men as they try to reform society.
Genre: Comedy, Romance Cast: George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Sean Lynch
Genre: Comedy, Drama Cast: Rakul Preet Singh, Ayushmann Khurrana, Shefali Shah
Genre: Action, Adventure Cast: Akshay Kumar, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nushrratt Bharuccha
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy Cast: Rakul Preet Singh, Nora Fatehi, Ajay Devgn