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6th August

Checkmate Mido & Axis

Casual Bite Restaurant & Coffee House, Woodvale Lane

Come join us for an intimate musical performance evening in a cosy setting performed and curated by Checkmate Mido accompanied by Axis. Largely comprising of the band’s new collaborations, we invite you to dance, laugh, cry, release and share with us.

And that’s not all, Checkmate and Axis have teamed up with Uber to offer first time Uber users reliable transport to or from the event! Sign up with the promotional code CHECKMATE MIDO and get KES 650 off your ride!

Entry is KES 700 and the event starts at 6:00PM

M-PESA Till No. 816848

4th August

Open Mic

Wasp & Sprout

Wasp & Sprout cordially invites you to yet another Open Mic nite where they’ll be providing a stage for new performers who’ll probably. go on to become some of the nation’s best-loved artists and talented folks who never become famous, but who keep the arts alive and growing for all to enjoy. You never know what to expect!

Wasp & Sprout is located at the Old Loresho Shopping Centre (Sikoka Place)

From 6:30PM to 10:30PM

4th August

Roots International Present: Athieno in Concert

Choices, Baricho Road

Athieno is a performing vocalist and pianist, a songwriter and producer who has skillfully and creatively blended her musical influences in R&B, Jazz, Funk, Hip-Hop, Gospel and African music into her signature African-infused urban sound. She is on a mission to showcase Africa’s diversity, creativity and intellect through song.

The Boston Globe described her recently released album IaM as “Swahili laden socially conscious neo-soul” and The Birn (Berklee Internet Radio Network) called it “art that is at its core honest, cosmopolitan, and inventive.”

From 8:00PM till 11:00PM

Familiarize yourself with her works with this performance at the 2015 Jamaica Plain Porchfest

 

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5th August

An Evening Of Afro Jazz: Legends Edition

Alliance Francaise

Join us as we celebrate the legendary Them Mushrooms band at An Evening Of Afro Jazz - Legends Edition on the 5th of August. They have established themselves as one of Kenya’s most successful bands and their thumbprints are evident in every discipline that constitutes the music business in Kenya. They have also helped launch and re-launch recording careers for other local artistes.

On stage shall also be Kwame Ke, the rising sun, who has been dubbed Cupid’s Chanteuse. His vibrato is the stuff of legends, and his music a breath of fresh air.

Tickets available on Rupu at KES 800.

From 7:00PM till 10:00PM

5th - 6th August

Jungle Book Musical

Oshwal Centre Auditorium

Back by popular demand, the most beautifully crafted musical with evergreen memories and splashes of dance is back. Mowgli and his forest frenzies bring the most spectacular entertainment Nairobi has witnessed yet in the Jungle Book Musical.

Tickets are available at the Alpine Adventures Office on General Mathenge Drive, Westlands

M-PESA - 0711466047.

Tickets: KES 1,500

Reserved front row seating: KES 2,000

Show Times: Friday 5th August: 8:00PM

Saturday 6th August: 2:00PM & 6:00PM

 

6th August

Farmers Market

Karen Village

You’re invited to the second edition of the Farmer’s Market at Karen Village. Vendors and exhibitors are welcome to showcase their goods and services. There will be great food, amazing music and will be a meeting point for art, artists, farmers, art lovers and music.

From 9:00AM

Entry is free!

6th August

Kipato Unbranded & Wazi Wazi Pop-Up

The Urban African Lifestyle Company

Kipato Unbranded and Wazawazi have come together to showcase and promote their beautiful pieces stocked at The Urban African Lifestyle Company at The Hub in Karen.

The two powerhouses would like to invite their supporters and loyal customers to come celebrate their success and treat you to a glass of wine.

It’s going to be a fun Saturday afternoon and they will be showcasing our new products for you to see them first!

Kipato Unbranded will also be offering a 20% discount on all their products, so don’t miss out on this deal while it lasts!

From 11:00AM to 5:00PM

Entry is free!

6th August

Kidawa Wellness Market

The Village Market Food Court

Kidawa Wellness Market is dedicated to creating awareness for the natural health and wellness movement. Every first weekend of the month, get a chance to shop for your favourite natural & organic products available in Kenya.

From 10:00AM to 6:00PM

 

6th August

Hip Opening Workshop

Africa Yoga Project with Maurice Oduor AYP Certified Teacher invite you to come learn the benefits of hip opening yoga poses and how to practice them safely for a fulfilling and powerful yoga practice. This workshop is great for beginners, and also those wishing to take their practice to the next level.

Africa Yoga Project Shine Center
Saturday at 2 PM - 4 PM
Entry KES 500

 

 

7th August

Westlands Organic Market Brunch

The Alchemist Bar

This Sunday, the Westlands Organic Market will be having a brunch!!

Music by Jinku and Hiribae (EA Wave), Knord, Monroe Marcus and Zontor as well as an amazing live performance by Kenna.

There will be specials on mimosas, Bloody Mary’s and sangria. Our food vendors will be serving up croissants, BBQ, pizza, burgers and lots of other tasty food items. Our market vendors will have amazing skin and hair products, the best selection of fresh organic veggies, chocolate, sauces and butters, recycled crafts and all kinds of other amazing, ethically sourced local products.

This event is child and pet-friendly. Come hungry!

From 11:00AM

Entry is free!