Dates: May 30 – June 3, 2016
Venue: Turtle Bay and/or Watamu Tropical Resort
Watamu Getaway information
Concert: Dan Aceda vs Chris Adwar – Tyranny of Benga, May 31 2016 @ Alliance Française Gardens
Date: May 31, 2016
Venue: Alliance Française Gardens
Time: 8 pm
Tickets: Gate KES 1200
DAN ACEDA v CHRIS ADWAR
Ladies and Gentlemen the much acclaimed Tyranny of Benga is back. TOB is a one of a kind, made for TV mash up concert experience that brings together new and old musicians who are innovating on top of the classic Benga sound.Previous performers on the TOB stage include Dan Aceda, Amileena Mwenesi, Chris Adwar, Eric Wainaina amongst others.
This year’s first edition will be held at the Alliance Franacise gardens on the 31st of May and will feature the first battle of Benga between Chris Adwar and Dan Aceda.
Kalenjin Cultural Night: Kass Night, May 27 2016 @ Carnivore
Celebrate Kalenjin Culture, music, food and drink from the Kalenjin community
Date: May 27, 2016
Venue: Carnivore, Simba Saloon
Tickets: KES 500
Performances by: Sweetstar Band, Kimaya Jazz Band, Shuttle Sisters and Kenene Jazz Band
Paragasha 2.0, May 27 2016 @ MJ Centre
Date: May 27, 2016
Venue: MJ Centre
Time: 5pm-10pm
Tickets: KES 500
Tickets Available at The Event
Music by:
Miss Kemunto
Njerae
Libra Devine – Paragasha’s in house Djs – a young DJ outfit whose remixes are the work of genius.
Muok – Anto Neosoul’s prodigy, mentee – and a brilliant creative performer
Special Performance: Pascal Tokodi – Tecno Own The Stage runners up
Audio Visual Performance: Figure Studios c/o Mark Ayabei
Fashion Showcase by: Kenyan Vintage (Stadz)
Sage in Concert, May 31 2016 @ 910 – James Gichuru
Date: May 31, 2016
Venue: 910 – James Gichuru
Time: 7-10 pm
Tickets: KES 800 at the Gate
Nairobi Burger Festival, May 30 – Jun. 5 2016 @ Participating Outlets in Nairobi
Dates: May 30 – June 5, 2016
Venue: Participating Outlets
Find more information here: www.nairobiburgerfestival.com
The GoDown Gig ft. Winyo, Lulu & Zakaleo Band and Bany, May 28 2016 @ the GoDown Arts Centre
Date: May 28, 2016
Venue: the GoDown Arts Centre
Time: 3.30 – 8 pm
Free Entry
Exhibition: by Ehoodi Kichapi, May 28 – Jun. 21 2016 @ One Off Contemporary Art Gallery
Private View: Saturday, 28 May 2016
Time: Noon to 5pm
The exhibition runs until: June 21, 2016
Find more on Ehoodi Kichapi, and the exhibition, here
Amka Literature Forum: Women in Fiction, May 28 2016 @ the Goethe Institut Library
Date: May 28, 2016
Venue: the Goethe Institut Library
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Entry: Free
Mindspeak: Aly Khan Satchu Hosts CBK Gov. Patrick Njoroge, May. 28 2016 @ the InterContinental Hotel
Date: May 28, 2016
Venue: the InterContinental Hotel, Nairobi
Time: 9am – 12 noon
Entry: Free