Events

Nairobi Fashion Market 6th & 7th @ Impala Club

 

Swahili Fashion Week 6TH Oct 2012 @ Safaricom Michael Joseph Centre

Swahili Fashion Week is a platform founded and created by celebrated Tanzanian couturier, Mustafa Hassanali in year 2008. Now in its Fourth year, it has become the biggest annual fashion event in the whole of East and Central Africa.

Having initiated a dynamic and promising platform for the fashion industry in the region, Swahili Fashion Week is now geared towards being the most sought out after fashion platform in Africa for the international market.

Venue: Safaricom Michael Joseph Center

Date: Saturday 6th October 2012

Time: 8:00PM

Safaricom Choir Performs Gospel Mass@ Oshwal Centre, Sep 16 2012 

Reggae Concert: @ Carnivore; Tarrus Riley & Etana Live in Kenya

Date: August 11, 2012 || Venue: Carnivore || Time: Gates open 6pm and show starts at 9pm ||
Tickets: Advance Regular Kshs 1500, Gate Kshs 2500 & VIP Kshs 5000 || Performances: Wyre, Shamir, Kilosh & Madtraxx || Music: Dohtyfamily DJs, Joe Mfalme, DJ Prince & Mbusi || MC: Kriss Darlin

Blankets & Wine @ Leisure Gardens-Mamba Village; Aug 5, 2012.

Venue: Leisure Gardens-Mamba Village || Time:1pm -7pm ||
Date: August 5, 2012 || Tickets: Kshs 1500 Gate Kshs 1300 advance || Performances; Sauti Sol, Michael Ongaro, Yunasi & Tumi

Jul. 6-21 2012, Theater & Performances: Three Fold Cord by Phoenix Players

 Show Timings; Wed-Fri @7pm || Sat @ 6pm || Sat 21st July @3&6pm || Entry; Ksh. 650 for adults and Ksh.400 for students || Venue; Professional Centre, Parliament road.

Jul 14 – 27 2012 @ Banana Hill Art Exhibition: Beyond The Bounders – by Salum Kambi

Dates: July 14-27, 2012
Venue: Banana Hill Art Gallery

 

 Jul 7 2012 Concert: Caught in Suit, @ Sarakasi Dome

Dates: July 5, 2012
Venue: Sarakasi Dome
Time: 2pm-6pm
Tickets: FREE
Performing will be; B-Boy Show, All Black B-Boyz, Sarakasi Dancers, Blaq Blingers,  Titans and many more....

Sawa Sawa 2012 Festival @ Carnivore Grounds, Jun, 10 2012

Dates: June 10, 2012
Venue: Carnivore Grounds
Time: 12pm-12am
Tickets: Kshs 250 before 6pm and Kshs 500 after 6pm [Tickets at the gate only]
Performing will be;  Kidum, Sarakasi all stars, Octopizzo, Napalma (S. Africa), Taarabu Fusion, Juliani, Makadem, Yunasi,
Djs; Dj Hypnotiq and MoB

 

Kwani? Open Mic @Club Soundd with Binyavanga Wainaina & many more, Jun 5 2012

Maia Von Lekow@ Tamambo Village Market, Jun 9 2012

 

Concert: Fena Gitu,@ Choices - May 24 2012 

 

21st European Film Festival @ Alliance Francaise, May 11-27 2012

Click here for more details

 

The Play: Fire By Ten, May 18 2012 @ Kenya National Theatre

Fire By Ten 2012 featuring thrilling original plays by 5 Kenyan writers (James Gathitu,Tony Mboyo,Ogutu Muraya,Ciru Naomi and Sharon Nanjosi) will showcase new Kenyan talent.

Venue: Kenya National Theatre
Date: Friday, May 18, 2012 6:30pm

Cast; Sylvia Namusassi, Anthony Mido, Ciinju Muiruri, Kevin Amwoma, Gilbert Squich and Mary Kathomi.

Directed by; Lydiah Gitachu assisted by Robin Denault, Keith Pearson and Sharon Nanjosi.

 

The Play: Dirty Sex Money, May 3-6 2012 @ Alliance

Dates: May 3-6, 2012
Venue: Alliance Francaise
Time: Thursday 3rd May, Friday 4th May, Saturday 5th at 3, 6 & 8pm and on Sunday 6th May at 3 & 6pm.
Tickets: Kshs 500 and offer of advance tickets at Kshs 400 available till Tuesday 1st May at only Kshs400 at Assanand’s Music Shop (1st fl 8to8) Mall, and Alliance Francaise.
For bookings/Mpesa-0726524124/0728130134 zap: 0734524124 or call 0202025811. fcakenya@gmail.com

The Play: Kenyan Panga Puff Girls, Apr. 12-15 2012 @ Alliance

By Heartstrings Kenya

Directed by Sammy Mwangi and Victor Ber

Concept by Daniel Ndambuki aka Churchill

Venue: Alliance Francaise

Dates: 12,13,14,15 April 2012

Charges: 500

Tickets: 0721 608 656

High School Got Talent : Saturday, April 21, 2012 @ Friends Church, Ngong Road

Date: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Time: 9:00am until 6:00pm
Venue: FRIENDS CHURCH NGONG ROAD, NEXT TO UCHUMI HYPER 

HIGH SCHOOL GOT TALENT
There is a cash reward to the best performing group or individual. Group is more preferred than individual...l performances. The performance is more than singing or dancing. Other notable art forms is encouraged.
First 20G
Second 15 G
Third 10 G
Registration is key for those interested to perform in this event so that proper management of reward allocation and performances. check more information on the posters

Out of Town/Mombasa: Blankets & Wine, Apr. 8 2012 @ Nyali International Beach

Date: April 8, 2012
Venue: Nyali International Beach
Time: 3:00pm – Midnight
Advance tickets are available at Nyali International Beach hotel, and online via Pesapal for 1,300 ksh, children over 5years, 500 Ksh. and free for children under 5years.
Tickets at the gate shall be 1,500 Ksh.
For more info check their facebook event page
Performances by;
Antoneosoul: http://antosoul.blogspot.com/
ElectriqueDjs and the Beat Parade: http://soundcloud.com/elecetriquedjs
Nyota Ndogo: http://www.sternsmusic.com/disk_info/SALCD012
The Itch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLruQSnsPbQ
Atemi & Chris Adwar presenting the “Some Day tour”
Atemi: http://www.reverbnation.com/atemi
Chris Adwar: http://www.reverbnation.com/thevillagersband
NB: After the main event, they shall have an after party hosted at the same venue. [Take note: B&W after parties are as good as they come!]

Out of Town/Mombasa/Party: Blankets & Wine Pre- Party, Apr. 7 2012 @ Pontoon Lounge Bar Nyali

Date: April 7, 2012
Venue: Pontoon Lounge Bar Nyali
Time: 3pm till you drop!
Tickets: Kshs 700
For more info check their facebook page NB: Your B&W advance ticket gives you free entry to the pre party

Festival: Tandawazi at the beach, Apr. 6-8 2012 @ Diani

Fashion/Charity/Bargains: The Fashion Café, Apr. 6 2012 @ Michael Joseph Center

Date: April 6, 2012
Venue: Michael Joseph Center
Time: 6pm
Tickets*: Kshs 1500 and VIP Kshs 3000 This event brings together the local fashion industry for a night of runaway shows, networking and great bargains
* Part of the proceeds goes to #100Gals100days campaign

Rock: March from underground, Apr. 8 2012 @ Choices

Date: April 8, 2012
Venue: Choices Baricho Road
Time: 7pm
Tickets: Kshs 250/=
For more info: Facebook event page
MC: Jotham Micah
Party with LYT, In Oath, Void of Belonging and Seismic at the Choices Underground!
Expect: Awesome music, awesome bands and awesome rockers!

Out of Town/Festival: Taste Of Kisumu, Apr. 6-8 2012 @ Kisumu Beach Resort

Dates: April 6-8, 2012
Venue: Kisumu Beach Resort
Time: April 6, 2012 from 12pm to April 8, 2012 2am
Tickets: Adults Kshs 500, Children Kshs 100 and Students Kshs 300
About
Taste of Kisumu is a 3 day Festival that will be dated April 6th- April 8th (Easter). They will feature Local Food Specialties. Aluru /Quail, Aliya /Dry cured fish, Fried fish, Peanut sauce, Omena, Nyama Choma and Local Folk Music.
There is a specialized Kids zone.
Other activities: An uga…li eating contest, A gunia race, The taste of Kisumu Awards and a shopping Zone and Craft Fair.
Performing Artists: Suzanna Owiyo, Sautisol and many more
website: www.tasteofkisumu.co.ke
Facebook page www.facebook.com/tasteofkisumu
Twitter @tasteofkisumu

Out of Town/Festival: The 3rd Malindi Cultural Festival, Apr. 6-8 2012 @ the Malindi Museum seaftront

Dates: April 6-8, 2012
Venue: the Malindi Museum seaftront
Download programme (pdf): programeMalindi 2012 This festival will celebrate and show case Malindi multi-culture. For more information check the National Museum website