The Alternative Wishlist
Tinga Tinga Tales- The Musical
The musical of the widely acclaimed and hugely popular animated television series, Tinga Tinga Tales premieres on Wednesday the 23rd of March at The Elephant on Kanjata Rd, Lavington.
Tickets are available on Ticket Sasa and all Toy world outlets.
Shows are on from Wednesday to Sunday at 3.00pm and 6.00pm on every show day. Take note that on Wednesdays the 3:00 p.m. show will be 50% off.
Date: 23rd of March to 17th of April
Previews: 23rd, 24th March
Premiere: 25th March
Main Show Dates: 26th March – 17th April
Audience capacity: 400 pax per show.
45 performances in total
Venue: The Elephant
Charges: from 1000/-
Talented poet Mufasa uses 7 POEMS to take you on an epic performance poetry experience. Backed by guest artists, the showcase fuses poetry with live music, storytelling, dance and percussion.
Date: March 24th from 6pm
Venue: Alliance Francaise
Charges: Advance 1000/- and at the door 1500/-
Paragasha celebrates the artistic strides made by the future sounds, ideas and visions that redefine the world today; through fashion, art, music and entertainment.
Date: March 26th from 12pm to 10pm
Venue: Safaricom House, Michael Joseph Centre
Charges: 500/-
Maundy Thursday Easter Concert
The All Saints’ Cathedral Choirs, in collaboration with the Kenya Conservatoire of Music Orchestra present Mozart’s “Sparrow” Mass and a variety of other works at this concert.
Date: March 24th from 6pm
Venue: All Saints Cathedral Nairobi
Entrance: Free
Silent Movie Nights at Galleria Shopping Mall
This Easter, we have exciting things lined up for you! We have the first-ever silent movie concept, screening “Minions”,where you are surrounded by 3D sound in your own headphones. There will be plenty of caramel popcorn for sale and a mocktail cash bar by Artcaffe!
Date: 26th March from 5pm
Venue: Galleria Shopping Mall
Entrance: Free
Urban Nite
Urban Nite is “where art lives”. This edition of Urban Nite will feature African stories. You don’t want to miss it!
Date: 25th March from 6pm to 10pm
Venue: Village Market
Entrance: Free
Literary Crossroads - A Conversation With African Writers
Literary Crossroads is a new series of talks where Kenyan writers meet colleagues from all over the world and from the African diaspora to discuss trends, topics and themes prevalent in their literatures today.
The first session in 2016 features the Nigerian diplomat and writer Ifeoma Akabogu-Chinwuba. Ifeoma, currently Nigeria’s ambassador to Cote d’Ivoire, has worked for the Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 1983. She has published several literary works, including the novels Merchants of Flesh, Waiting for Maria, Fearless and an anthology of poetry entitled African Romance.
The conversation will be moderated by the Kenyan poet and journalist, Khainga O’Okwemba and will also feature Kenyan author, Professor Elizabeth Orchardson-Mazrui.
Date: Thursday, 24th March 2016, 6.00 – 8.30 pm
Venue: Goethe-Institut, Auditorium
Admission: free
Sunday Best Mchuzi Mix
The Alchemist presents “Sunday Best Mchuzi Mix”. The event will feature live performances by the East African Wave and many other great artists. Mama Rocks will also be on site with their amazing burgers! Keep an eye out for the cocktail of the day- a very delicious Mchuzi Mix. You definitely don’t want to miss out!
Date: Sunday, 27th March from 2pm to 2am
Venue: The Alchemist
Entry: Free
