Dates: January 6 & 7, 2017
Venue: the Tribe Hotel, Nairobi
Tickets: KES 2,500 in December 2016 and KES 3,000 at the Door
About
This is a refreshing and enthralling theatrical collage of poetry, dance and music celebrating life consisting of poetry by Joan Sikand and music from the 70’s (think Beatles, Fifth Dimension and the likes).
The cast is led by Nick Ndeda, Angela Mwandanda and Laura Ekumbo.
With music by Serro, Lucas and Checkmate Mido and dance by Brigetta Ikwara.
On 29th December, Distant Relatives will be hosting “Distant Horizons”, a laidback sundowner session with our finest local talent including Labman, Lucky Birdi, and Dread Steppa.
Come and chill out before the mayhem starts, relax by the pool and listen to a fusion of music including ambient/chill out, house, techno, trance, reggae, dub and drum & bass.
Date: December 29, 2016
Venue: Distant Relatives Eco-Lodge, Kilifi
Time: Begins at 6pm
Entry: 500ksh On the Door
Forty Thieves – Diani Christmas Program
Dates: December 24, 2016 – January 2, 2017
Venue: Forty Thieves, Diani
Program – 24 Dec:
• Santa is coming for our little ones – 5PM – do not miss his arrival! And please parents, drop “you know what” at 40’s office before 4 PM.
• The Kenyan Boys Choir – 6PM – will grace our Christmas’ Eve. Internationally acclaimed, the Boys Choir will perform an unique show at the Coast. Free entry.
– 25 Dec:
• The beach bar is closed for the day. Re-opening Dec 26th for 24/7 service.
• Please note from Dec 26th – Jan 2nd, there will be a cover charge from 10PMof KES 500, except on Dec 28, 29 & 31st pls see the details below.
• The Shooters bar will be operating every nights from Dec 26th – Jan 1st.
• We will have a Champagne bar from Dec 27th – 31st.
– 26 Dec:
• The Annual Camel race from 12PM – KES 500 per participant, FREE to spectators.
• RegGee’s will rock the beach bar from 2PM, free entry.
– 28 Dec:
• BENGATRONICS have invited Wakuu for the night. Benga music meets Electro Jazz and Afro. From 10PM KES 1,000
– 29 Dec:
• TIDAL RAVE: 6 famous Djs from Nbi, 2 stages, 12 hours of rave party on the beach with Barney Barrow, DJ K, SURAJ, Donnaccia, Chucky, Beng-Beng. From6PM – KES 2,000
– 31 Dec:
• NYE Beach Party: from 9PM KES 2,000 entrance. The beach bar will close at 3PM on that day for NYE preparation.
– 1 Jan:
• PLAY CRICKET ON THE BEACH 1PM
• TWINSTARS JAZZ BAND 2PM
• SAMAKI CLASSIC AUCTION OF BOATS 3PM
Kilifi NYE line-up
Date and Time: 31st December 2016 at 16:00 to 2nd January 2017 at 6:00
Venue: Distant Relatives Eco-lodge & Backpackers, Kilifi
Admission Costs: KES 6000 (inclusive of camping – bring your camping gear!)
Contact Information For Ticket Bookings: 0715660111 | kilifinye@gmail.com
Kilifi New Year’s line-up includes the best of Kenyan and international DJs and electronic acts: Bengatronics, Seth Schwarz, Be Svendsen, Electrafrique Band, Umojah Sound System, DJ Cortega, Luke Redford, Umoja, Gregg Tendwa, Eddie Grey, Makadem, Dread Steppa, Lucky Birdi, Enchan, Chucky, Pete Rowbots, and Max Melesi
About
Kilifi New Year is preparing for the third edition of the festival this year, promising a bigger, better and bolder show than ever before. The highlights of a line-up that brings together artists from Kenya, Senegal, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Netherlands and the UK include Kenya’s own Bengatronics, the return of Seth Schwarz with his unique electric violin combo, an Electrafrique Band reunion, a visit from the legendary Be Svendsen and a broad mix of Kenya’s finest electronic performers.
Dates: Until January 25, 2017
Venue: Red Hill Art Gallery
Time: 11 am – 5 pm
Contacts: info@redhillartgallery.com | 0700 108989 / 0700 108626
About
Imprints the current body of Gor Soudan’s work engages with surfaces that surround us, architectural and natural. Through a process of rubbing with charcoal and graphite the revealed patterns are mapped out on rice paper using a dip pen and Japanese ink.
He explores the materiality, the history and practice of contemporary design language in Kenyan culture, craft and architecture.
Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club | Photo via WGHCC
Dates: December 24, 2016 – January 1, 2017
Venue: Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club
Reservations: reservations@windsor.co.ke / 0722 203 361-4