Celebrating Nairobi: Nai Ni Who 2 Grand Finale, Aug. 2 2014 @ Central Park
This Saturday Nai Ni Who are partying in Central park! Join the parade, watch Nai Ni Who tourna final and live performances!
Date: August 2, 2014
Venue: Central Park
Time: from 10 am
Entry: Free
Performance by: Sarabi, Suzannah Owiyo, Mejja and Dove Slimme
Join a parade through town from 10 am. Performances take place in the afternoon.
Discover & Share : 54th Edition of Blankets & Wine feat. Fena & Wendy Kimani, Aug. 3 2014 @ Carnivore Gardens
Pack your picnic baskets, bring a bottle of wine, carry a shuka and join us for the 54th edition of Blankets & Wine at CARNIVORE KENYA, Nairobi this August 3rd from 1pm to 7pm.
This edition of Blankets & Wine will host a variety of fun filled, family-friendly activities as we Discover, Love and Share in the creative blend of music, literature, fashion, art and film.
Dates: August 3, 2014
Venue: Carnivore Gardens
Time: 1-7 pm
Tickets: KES 2000 at the Door
Featured activities at this event will include;
MUSIC STAGE
Performances by: Cece Sagini, Mumala, Wendy Kimani and Fena
Kwani Trust STAGE
Join Kenya’s emerging authors, poets, thespians and musicians for a series of thematic performances, readings, discussions and literary exhibitions centered around writing and literature. Share and learn with other literary enthusiasts and experience the world of words live at the Kwani? stage at B&W 54. This month, the Kwani? stage will feature;
Kwani? Mahewa
Kwani? Literary Salon: Emerging Voices
Dramatized Readings
Kwani? Book Swap
ART HIVE
Short Film Exhibition by PAWA 254
FA254: African Designers For Tomorrow
Made With Love
DJ BOOTH
Chill out with the afro-house guru Jack Rooster for a live session of his radio show Caffe Mocha at B&W
Find more info here
Luo Stand-Up Comedy, Aug. 2 2014 @ Alliance Française Gardens
Date: August 2, 2014
Venue: Alliance Française Gardens
Time: 7 pm till late
Tickets: KES 999
Penya Africa’s End of Term Concert – The Genesis, Aug. 1 2014 @ Michael Joseph Centre – Safaricom HQ
Penya Africa is the home of Sauti Academy, designed to nurture and grow musically talented vocalists through a one year training program where they learn about vocal techniques, songwriting and music business.
The end term concert will feature the 1st term class showcasing a cover and a battle song in duets. It will also feature the 2nd term class who have just undergone an intensive songwriting term. Each singer will showcase 2 of his/her own compositions.
This show is a must attend for all music lovers and those adventurous enough to come discover what this new and fresh talent has to offer.
Date: 1st August 2014
Venue: Michael Joseph Centre, Safaricom HQ
Tickets: KES 400 advance, KES 500 at the gate
Doors open at 6:30 pm
40% off on the Sale of Works by Wycliffe Opondo, Jul. 25 – Aug. 5 2014 @ Kuona Trust
Dates: July 25th- August 5th 2014
The prices range from Ksh 7,000 to Ksh 35,000
Times: 9.00 am- 5.00 pm.
What is it For? Exhibition & Installation, Jul. 31 – Aug. 8 2014 @ Kuona Trust
Opening Thursday, 31st July 2014 from 6pm at Kuona Trust.
This is an exhibition and installation by Kuona resident artist Tresor Malaya that highlights various social and political issues in Africa drawing parallels between two slum dwellings, Kibera in Kenya & Kalubwe in Congo.
The artist’s objective is to addresses society’s passive nature and prompt it to be pro active in finding long term solutions.
For more information, please visit Kuona Trust website
Design/Photography/Illustration: Creative Weekend, Jul. 31 –Aug. 3 2014 @ Mageuzi Hall – Pawa 254
When: July 31st – August 3rd 2014.
Venue: Pawa 254 Hub
Time: 8 am to 5 pm
Entrance is FREE
Musical Play: City Fathers, Aug. 8-10 2014 @ Alliance Française
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!!!
Well…if you missed it the first time, here’s another chance to catch this captivating, humorous, intriguing Musical play that is BACK!!
…The play takes you through the journey of CITY DADS and their journey through fatherhood in the most realistic and typical way; ranging from financial obligations, tough decision making, and challenges brought about by wrong choices made earlier in life, to absentee fathers and the resolution to be the best fathers they could ever be and how this affects the women who love them. This takes the audience through a roller coaster of emotions in a captivating way.
This star studded performance will feature: Benjamin Webi, Michael Oyier and Steve Katingima.
The play is written by Seth Busolo, directed by Lucy Wache, Produced by Charity Nyambura and the music done by Benjamin Webi.
There will be 5 shows:
*Friday 8th Aug: 6 p.m and 8.30 p.m
*Saturday 9th Aug: 6 p.m
*Sunday 10th Aug: 3p.m and 6 p.m
Advance Tickets: Ksh. 800 Payable by 1st August. Pay Via Mpesa: Paybill No: 317979.
Tickets will also be on sale at the door for Ksh 1,000