[Updated] Concert: ROCKDOWN – Bringing Rock back to the 254, Feb. 2 2019 @ Crooked Q’s Rooftop – Westlands


Date: February 2, 2019
Venue: Crooked Q’s Rooftop – Westlands
Time: from 7.30 pm
Tickets: KES 600/-

About
An amazing monthly Rock concert with local and international bands, DJ Edy Grim of XFM and DJ Tumz of Capital FM. At a gungy venue in the heart of Westlands.

Come hang with the bands and the fans and soak in everything that’s Rock.

If you like live music with energy, this will be a night to remember!

Update: the event has been cancelled due to unforeseen personal circumstances.

Panel Discussion: ‘Social Media: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly,’ Jan. 31 2019 @ Alliance Française Auditorium


Date: January 31, 2019
Venue: Alliance Française Auditorium
Time: from 6.30 pm
Entry: Free

About

International Cooperation, to share ideas and knowledge.

This year’s theme being Facing the Present, the Alliance Française, in partnership with The Elephant (an online platform engaging citizen to reflect, re-member and re-envision their society), will organize a panel discussion on the impact of social media on our society today.

This is what the stellar panel, moderated by Patrick Gathara @gathara, cartoonist, writer, columnist and commentator on Kenya and international affairs, will tackle:

Churchill Otieno @otienoc
Digital Editor, Nation Media Group
Is social media breaking the news and the business of news?

Sam Kamau @thesamkamau
Communications trainer and consultant specializing in social media and political communication
Is social media being weaponized for political gains?

Kennedy Kachwanya @kachwanya
Technology blogger and Chairman, Bloggers Association of Kenya
Did social media kill the blog?

Wandia Njoya @wmnjoya
Commentator on political, social, cultural and gender issues
Social Media: A force for good?

Christine Mungai @chris_mungai
Reflections Curator, The Elephant
Social media: Power or just the illusion of power?

Don’t be left out. Join the conversation. #nightofideas

Art Fair/Art Sale by Kuona Artists Collective, Jan. 27 2019 @ the Alchemist Bar – Westlands


Date: January 27, 2019
Venue: the Alchemist Bar, Westlands
Time: Noon – 7 pm
Entry: Free

The Kuona Artists Collective is hosting a superb art fair on Sunday, Jan 27th at the Alchemist Bar!

Whether you are an art lover, aspiring artist, or new to the collection scene, come visit and speak to some of the most talented and dedicated artists in Kenya!

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About Kuona Artists Collective
The artist community continues to celebrate Kuona Artists Collective! Founded in 1995, the Collective has been dedicated to the generation, presentation and promotion of innovative contemporary visual arts practice in Kenya.

Its artists’ studios, library, programme of exhibitions, artists’ talks, workshops and mentoring and international residencies have been instrumental in developing new and experimental contemporary art.

Exhibition: Aura by Olivia Pendergast, Jan. 26 – Feb. 2 2019 @ One Off Contemporary Gallery


Opening: January 26, 2019
Venue: One Off Contemporary Gallery
Time: Noon to 5 pm

Until: February 2, 2019

We are delighted to host Olivia Pendergast’s exhibition, ‘a u r a’, as our first show of 2019. In this beautiful exhibition, each work literally emanates the emotion with which it was painted.

‘A u r a’ is dedicated to Jason Spindler and all those who lost their lives at 14 Riverside on 15.01.19.

Yoga Mash Up, Jan. 26 2019 @ Acacia Studios – Viking House


Date: January 26, 2019
Venue: Acacia Studios – Viking House
Time: 1.30-3 pm

We’re back with another edition of this fun hangout where we freestyle with yoga & dance. Grab your friends and come meet with our fantastic instructors:

~ YoD (Your own Determination)
~ Partner Yoga
~ AfroDance

The class time is 1:30 – 3:00pm but there will be some refreshments so you can come early or hang back a bit later & just enjoy getting to know our community.

Fees: FREE!!

*hire of a mat is only ksh 50 or bring your own

Seasoned and advanced yogis are all welcome.