Concert: Writings on My Wall by Wairimu Ng’aru, Aug. 24 2012 @ MJ Centre


Join Wairimu Ng’aru, for Writings on My Wall, an evening of easy listening music, on Friday the 24th of August at the Michael Joseph Centre, Safaricom House, Waiyaki Way, from 7pm- 9pm. Charges for this evening of soulful music are 300kshs in advance and 400kshs at the venue.

Wairimu Ng’aru, will present some of her best works backed by a live band.

Theater & Performances: A Raisin in the Sun, Aug. 15-18 2012 @ Phoenix Players


Phoenix Players & USA Embassy Present: A Raisin in the Sun
A drama By Lorraine Hansberry directed by GEORGE MUNGAI

Dates: August 15-18, 2012
Time: Wed & Thur. 7pm, Fri. 7.30pm and Sat. 3 & 6pm
Tickets: Ksh. 650.
Student nights Every Thursday. Buy 1 ticket @Ksh. 400 and get 1 Free.

SYNOPSIS
A family of very humble abode loses their father. The life insurance money comes in and the widow seeks to put down a deposit for a house in a swanky neighborhood to fulfill her late husband’s wishes. Her son has business ideas; her daughter wants to go to college. They move into their new home- only to be confronted by the ugly reality that they do not belong there….

[Ended] Competition: Win Tickets for Family Fun Day, Aug 19 2012 @ Windsor Hotel & Country Club

The event organisers have given Nairobi Now 10 tickets for kids 4-12 to give away for this event.

These tickets, otherwise priced at 500ksh per ticket, grant kids ages 4-12 get ALL DAY access to the Kids only area. In this area there will be jumping castles, trampolines, face painting, magic shows, a live Cinderella and Spiderman, etc.as well as creative play activities such as painting, drawing, toys, hula hoops, obstacles etc. Ticket also includes free ice cream and popcorn.

To win a ticket, leave a comment to this blog post by Wednesday August 15th. Nairobi Now will randomly select 10 people for the free ticket, which will then be available at the venue. Participants in this competition will be automatically subscribed to the Nairobi Now weekly newsletter.

Adults and teens get in free at the event. We also have adult and teen activities that are pay are you play but there is no entry fee for adults and teens. It is up to them to choose what activities they want to participate in. There will also be free activities for toddlers age 0 to 3.

Party: Dance!Kenya, Aug 18 2012 @ Vineyard

For those of us who love to dance but feel like we can’t seem to find a place that allows us to be our “older” boogying selves, then Dance Kenya is for you – this coming Saturday Night August 18th.  It promises to be a great way to celebrate Idd as Ramadhan ends. The organisers want to offer Happy Idd greetings to all in the community as the last week of Ramadhan approaches its end.

Public Lecture: Rebooting Africa Innovation for Development by @Calestous Juma @ KICC

Date: August 14, 2012
Venue: KICC
Time: 2pm

About
Calestous Juma is a Kenyan Professor of the Practice of International Development at the Harvard Kennedy School and Director of the Belfer Center’s Science, Technology, and Globalization Project.

He holds a Ph.D. in science & technology policy studies and has written widely on science, technology, and the environment.

Calestous is also a former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity and Founding Director of the African Centre for Technology Studies.

Recently he was appointed to co-chair the new AU panel on science, technology, and innovation.

Exhibition: The Woman’s Vote, Aug. 16-25 2012 @ Kuona Trust


The woman’s vote exhibition draws attention to the role of the Kenyan woman in the electoral voting process, and her role in the political leadership of the country.

Opening Date: August 16, 2012
Time: 6pm

Exhibition Dates: August 17-25, 2012
Venue: Kuona Trust

About
This is an interactive exhibition installed by Maryann Muthoni, an emerging contemporary female Kenyan artist based at Kuona Trust, Centre for visual Arts.
Muthoni comes from a generation of Kenyan contemporary artists who believe that Art is a tool that can be used to ‘Voice’ our societies plights.

Through her installation, Muthoni’s intention is to be a voice for Women in various communities whom have never had the opportunity to vote. She hopes to stir up conversation around this topic and to be heard by crucial members of society who can influence change.

Download THE WOMAN’S VOTE – AN EXHIBITION BY MARYANN MUTHONI