Though we’re all coming down a bit from the awesomeness of UP LIVE 5 at least the weekend is here again and Nairobi is once again abuzz with incredible events, arts, culture, music and dance. Make some moves this weekend as UP picks the best events in the city.
Friday July 22nd
Red Acapella presents Rhumba Today and the homecoming of Ochestre Les Mangelepa at The Alchemist
One of Kenya’s most world-famous bands is back and celebrating their homecoming at Red Acapella presents Rhumba Today. The Alchemist is hosting the Orchestre Les Mangelepa as their all-star guest stars after a successful 40th anniversary tour of Europe. Red Acapella is re-imagining rumba with a new school influence, the urban folk band is celebrating 10 years together and launching their debut video #JATELO. Otehr guests include Chemutai Sage, Namatsi, Daniel Onyango, Octave BAND, Zikki Kenya, Likizo, Poet Tear Drops, @Chiluba and Mwl. Gregg Tendwa of bengatronics.
Time: 9:00PM to 5:00AM
Entry: 500 KES
Word Sessions: Art and Poetry at the Michael Joseph Centre
The latest edition of #wordsessions explores the theme of the ‘undisclosed’ - the said and the unsaid, the revealed and the hidden, the public and the private. Performances by musicians, storytellers and spoken word artists including Maimouna Jallow, Raya Wambui, Sam Murimi, Ngartia J Bryan, Nita Thuo, Dave Ndegwa and General Ugly Emcee (coming straight from Uganda for this event) will be set against the digital artwork of Kelvin Kaesa and fine art by the talented Shariffah Ingosi.
Time: 5:00PM to 9:00PM
Entry: 800 KES
Saturday July 23rd
The Oblique Spritz at The Mediterraneo Gigiri
This London based lifestyle brand is having its first ever event in Nairobi. Focused on giving young professional unique and stimulating social experiences, Oblique has a multifaceted social platform enabling connections for modern professionals. In London Oblique hosts events, as well as a membership and concierge service. This Saturday Oblique is keeping you partying all day and all night long, co-hosted with DJ Foozak who will play alongside Suraj and DJ Kace. GBO, also known as Noah Ndongo will be performing some tracks. Come along to Oblique’s very first Nairobi event and connect with and international crew of up and comers who like to get down.
Time: 2:00PM to 3:00 AM
Entry: 1,000 KES for entry, 3,000 KES with buffet
Budhaa Blowout at the Budhaa Bar
The badass Noise on Demand DJs (remember how good they were at UP LIVE 5?) are bringing down some laughing buddhaa beats at the Buddha bar for a blowout this weekend. In this chill and stylish location shake some serious behind,to old skool vibes and nu skool bangers. Happy hour two for one cocktails from 6 - 9PM include Classic Mojito, Cosmopolitan, Martini, Old Fashioned, Bloody Mary and DaIquiris!
Time: 5:00PM till late
Entry: Free
Pottery, wine and cheese at Karura Forest
Interested or curious about art? How about creating your very own unique piece that you get to take home with you? Well if the answer is yes and yes, roll up your sleeves and get ready for a fun filled afternoon at the park doing just that. Try your hand at the potter’s wheel, building clay pots and ceramic ware and learn the art of ‘throwing’ (shaping the clay.) You’ll get to paint and decorate pots and vases in your very own unique style. Thanks to their amazing sponsors MIA Wines & Spirits and Raka Cheese , there will be delicious wine and sumptuous cheese with crackers for you to enjoy as you make new friends and explore your creative side.
Time: 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Entry: 3,000 KES
Maasai 7’s 2016 - Rugby fun in the wild at Champagne Park
Champagne Park is an outdoor recreation park that sets the ambience for you to come lose yourself in wild rugby, music, nyama choma and camping at the first ever Maasai 7s. Come support the rugby players and join in the adrenaline.
Time: 6:00 AM Saturday to 6:00 PM Sunday
Entry: 1,000 KES without camping up to 35,000 KES VVIP camping
Sunday July 24th
Le Vin: Wine and BBQ Afternoon at the Privee Westlands
For wine lovers everywhere this is a fantastic event, a time to relax and eat true barbeque flavour complimented by a new wine at every course.
Time: 1:00pm to 4:00PM
Entry: 2,500 KES for one and 4,000 KES for couples
