Theatre: Father’s Day, Mar. 15-30 2013 @ Professional Centre – Parliament Road
Dates: March 15-30, 2013
Venue: Professional Centre – Parliament Road
Synopsis
Its a cold winters evening and bitter,irascible divorcee Henry is enjoying a Scotch and some classical music in glorious solitude. He is soon disturbed,however, by the unwelcome appearance of his son Mathew, bringing with him his new girlfriend,the unappealing punk/Goth Christine. Mathew is obviously keen for a reconciliation with his father,but Henry is quite happy the way things are,and sparks soon fly but this is just the beginning, for who should arrive next but Henry’s ex-wife, Mathews mother,Sue! As the cold night wears on Henry and Sue cant help but reck over the ashes of their seemingly dead relationship and to their surprise the faint glow of a new tenderness develops between them, Before long Henry is facing some important decisions…..
Awakening Femenino: Woman’s World in Music & Tales, Mar. 23 2013 @ MJ Safaricom Centre
Date: March 23, 2013
Venue: Michael Joseph Centre
Time: 4 pm
Tickets: kshs 500
Naipolitans v8: Experiencing Nairobi across 12 Neighborhoods, Mar. 8 2013 @ Alliance Francaise
Date: March 8, 2013,
Venue: 3rd Floor, Alliance Française, Utalii Lane
Time: 6-8 pm (event starts 6.30pm sharp)
What makes Nairobi, Nairobi?
This question will be the focus of this month’s conversation as Joy Mboya and Judy Ogana of the GoDown Arts Centre tell us about the Centre’s Nairobi Project which takes the question of identity and belonging in the city to the neighbourhood level.
The Project will support the 12 neighbourhood zones of Nairobi explore questions such as:
+ Who are we at a neighbourhood level?
+ What do we care about?
+ And what elements make my neighbourhood feel like a community?
Collectively, these neighbourhoods will be responding to the question “Nai ni Who?”
Come hear more about this project and take part in a conversation that delves into the question of what makes up Nairobi’s identity and how best to showcase these elements.
In what zone is your neighbourhood?
Zone 1: Central Business District
Zone 2: GoDown, Railway, Nairobi West, South B/C, Mukuru
Zone 3: Kamkunji, Shauri Moyo, Kaloleni, Ofafa Jericho
Zone 4: Buruburu, Kariobangi South, Umoja, Tena, Doonholm
Zone 5: Pumwani, Eastleigh, Pangani, Kariakor, Ziwani, Starehe
Zone 6: Mathare, Koch, Dandora, Kariobangi North, Babadogo
Zone 7: Muthaiga, Karura Forest, Gigiri
Zone 8: Ngara, Parklands
Zone 9: Lavington, Kileleshwa, Spring Valley, Kawangware-Kangemi, Dago-Junction
Zone 10: Kilimani, Upper Hill, Ngumo, Golf Course
Zone 11: Kibera, Ngei, Kenyatta Market, Dam
Zone 12: Karen, Lang’ata, Nairobi National Park
Find more info here
Party: St. Patrick’s Day, Mar. 16 2013 @ Ngong Race Course
Where: Ngong Racecourse
When: 6pm to 3am
International DJs: BabeyDrew (Chris Brown’s official DJ), Shero (from Dubai), Neptune (Naeto C’s
official DJ and Channel O DJ)
Local DJs: Drazen and Stylez
Advance tickets currently available at ticketsasa.com
NB: ID REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION (21+)
Live Music: Winyo, Mar. 14 2013 @ Tree house
Winyo is a singer and songwriter of great sensitivity and he also plays the guitar, backed by his 4 piece band of accomplished musicians.
Winyo derives his music and musical strength from his fore fathers whose African music was rich in melody and traditional harmonies.
His musical style ranges from traditional Luo melodies infused with witty story lines, afro fusion and afro jazz, to a contemporary interpretation of Benga, transformed into an authentic acoustic sound. His powerful yet mellow vocals are the icing on the cake that makes listening to Winyo, an almost heavenly experience.
Winyo sings in his paternal language of Dholuo, Swahili and English. His stories address a myriad of social issues ranging from the plight of homeless children to courtship and love stories.
A special edition of Winyo’s debut CD as a solo artist titled Benga Blues, was released in Europe as an EP while he was on a tour that saw him perform in Germany, Italy, Romania, and France. The CD was well received and will be officially launched in Kenya and internationally in 2013.
Listen to Winyo here:
http://www.ketebulmusic.org/artist/winyo/
Festival Culture Elles, Mar. 11-16 2013 @ Alliance
Alliance Française de Nairobi marks the 2013 International Women’s Day with an exhibition, a series of film-discussions and select performances by talented young Kenyan women artists.
This annual ‘Festival CulturElles’ aims to promote the role of women in artistic creation and advocacy
This year we will partner with AKILI DADA and the ‘Women & Girls Lead Global’ alliance for a week of inspiring films and discussions.
Dates: March 11-16, 2013
Venue: Alliance
Screening: Argo, Mar. 8 2013 @ The Nest
The feature of the week is Ben Affleck’s Argo.
Date: March 8, 2013
Time: Doors open at 5:30 pm and screening will start at 7 pm.
RSVP and/or drop questions: muse@b9-studios.com
Please RSVP so that there is enough seating available for everyone
Based on true events, Argo chronicles the life-or-death covert operation to rescue six Americans, which unfolded behind the scenes of the Iran hostage crisis-the truth of which was unknown by the public for decades. On November 4, 1979, as the Iranian revolution reaches its boiling point, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, taking 52 Americans hostage. But, in the midst of the chaos, six Americans manage to slip away and find refuge in the home of the Canadian ambassador. Knowing it is only a matter of time before the six are found out and likely killed, a CIA “exfiltration” specialist named Tony Mendez (Ben Affleck) comes up with a risky plan to get them safely out of the country. A plan so incredible, it could only happen in the movies. – Rotten Tomatoes
Feel free to come with your own food and drinks to enjoy as you watch.
