Cinemalliance August (Ends 25th)
Venue:
Date: 15 August 2014
Every Monday at 6:00pm in the Auditorium of Alliance Française. Entrance is free. Films in English or with English subtitles Mon. 11th-‘38 Temoins’ by Lucas Belvaux, 2012, 1h44 Mon.18- Presentation and screening of an American Classic by Richard Peña Mon.25- ’Afro-Iranian Lives’ by Behnaz Mirzai, 2008, 46 minutes For more info, email info@alliancefrnairobi.org
Yassir Ali on Nubian Culture (Ends 16th)
Venue: The Shifteye Gallery
Date: 11 August 2014
As a Nubian of Sdanese descent, Yassir Ali’s work is inspired by Nubian culture, Nubian motifs, colors and atmosphere. The opening is tonight (11th August) from 7:00 p.m. and the exhibition ends on the 16th. For more info, visit The Shifteye Gallery, call +254 (0) 719217426 or email info@shifteyegallery.com
Future Shorts Kenya - Summer Screening (The Travelling Film Festival)
Venue: Michael Joseph Centre
Date: 15 August 2014
Future Shorts KENYA is the local branch of a global short film festival that creates a platform where short filmmakers can have their work exhibited. Everyone is invited, artists, filmakers and creatives. Be Inspired and most of all get creative from 6:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Also featured are musical performances by Marcus Ezra, Eiqua, Vereso, and Dira The
Redefining Our Leaders: Screening and Discussion.
Venue: Pawa254 (Pawahub), Statehouse Cresent Road.
Date: 15 August 2014
On the 15th of August, Pawa254 will be screening the documentary ‘The Upright Man’, which will be followed by a discussion. Synopsis: ‘The Upright Man’ is a documentary film about Thomas Sankara, former president of Burkina Faso. Sankara was known as “the African Che”, and became famous in Africa due to his innovative ideas, his
Art Walk
Venue: Kuona Trust, Likoni Close
Date: 16 August 2014
Emerging artists from Kenya showcase their works at Kuona Trust from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be music, vendors, food, and drinks for your pleasure. Entry is free. For more info, call +254 721 262 230 or email info@kuonatrust.org
Forever One Talent Showcase
Venue: Daas Restaurant (Westlands)
Date: 16 August 2014
We are one Kenya partnering with Africans for Africa bring you “Forever One” a talent showcase who’s theme is change and unity. The last set of auditions will be held on Saturday the 8th of August and Sunday the 9th. Spectator charges are KES 400 in advance and KES 500 at the gate. For more
Artsy Mama Discussion
Venue: The Michael Joseph Centre
Date: 16 August 2014
The August edition of artsy mama will be dealing with the new frontier in terms of business the use of online platforms to grow your business and “the online store”.Learn from the group of panelists about what it entails to start,market and maintain a business by using various types of online platforms.Starts from 2: 00 PM to
Not Less Able- Fatuma’s Voice
Venue: PAWA 254
Date: 16 August 2014
This Saturday on Fatuma’s Voice, we host Maria Omare; founder of The Action Foundation (Kenya), a youth led Non Governmental Organization working in Kibera Slums that provides accessible health care and support to children with disabilities and their families. She and her team shall be engaging us on the experience of working with disabled children.
Kenya Nights:Frisky Disco.
Venue: Tree House, Westlands.
Date: 16 August 2014
Frisky Disco is back at Tree House Club! We’ll have you begging for more with our perfectly selected list of Kenya’s Top and newest talents. We’re supporting just local acts for this one. In our DJ booth on the night will be: ● DJ CORTEGA ● L.A. DAVE ● FOOZAK ● MOMO ● TOM PARKER
The Koroga Festival
Venue: The Nairobi Aboretum
Date: 17 August 2014
Aptly named after the Swahili word meaning “mix,” The Koroga Festival is a great reflection of Kenya’s brilliant and diverse local talent, whilst also attracting leading artists from all over the world through music, fashion, food and arts. Between the diverse food vendors, music and arts, festival goers will probably be challenged to work out
Thursday Nite Live Feat Ziki Live Music
Venue: Choices Pub And Restaurant
Date: 21 August 2014
A captivating singer, guitarist & songwriter Ziki has steadily cut a niche for herself as a versatile performer with a diverse repertoire. She incorporates different sounds to create her own distinct style of Afro-soul & Urban Fusion. She performs a guitarist, bassist, drummer, keyboardist and percussionist. Catch her and her stage presence reminiscent of jazz
Why Africans Are Not United
Venue: Kuona Trust, Likoni Close
Date: 21 August 2014
Opening next week at Kuona Trust (21st August) from 6:00 p.m. this conceptual exhibition by Nigerian Film Maker & producer Taye Balogun Yussuf and Kenyan Photographer Mutua Matheka traces the vision of African Unity by the continent’s past leaders (Kwame Nkrumah, Muammar Gaddafi, Julius Nyerere amongst others). The work on display aims to provoke reactions from the
Glass Box 2, Art Of Party Life.
Venue: Bowling Green Parklands Festival
Date: 22 August 2014
Ready to have a blast? Well, this August , Bowling Green (OPP Aga Khan Hospital,Parklands) will have just the perfect ingredients to start off your great weekend with a beam of satisfaction. We have dug deep and emerged with all the entertainment a party-animal craves for! From the hippest deejays with the craziest sets ever
Two Hours of Sunset - August edition
Venue: Ngong Racecourse- Jockey Club
Date: 23 August 2014
Two Hours of Sunset is back from 12:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Come with food, drinks, board games and shukas for a fun night with a screening of ’Soul Boy.’ Advance tickets for adults are KES 1000 and KES 1200 at the gate. Tickets are free for children under 5 and KES 600 at the gate and
Thursday Nite Live Feat Milege
Venue: Choices Pub and Restaurant
Date: 28 August 2014
Direct from Kampala join Milege on their musical tour of Kenya. Milégé is a six-man band of youthful, smart and enthusiastic people; all passionate about music. Catch Milege for some inimitable rhythms; afro centric jazz melodies and powerful sounds. Show is from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Entry is free. For more info, contact arjibril@gmail.com
The Hook Up II
Venue: KRFUA Impala Grounds
Date: 30 August 2014
The idea of the event is to have people meet up and just chill and listen to good music and enjoy with their friends and family. Party Vibe Kenya is back with the second edition of this feel good event taking place at KRFUA Impala Grounds from 11.00am to 8.00pm. For more information on the
