Nairobi is buzzing with activities this weekend! From artists’ talks to exhilarating quiz nights and vibrant nightlife, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your guide to the weekend’s hottest events:
iNTHEDARK (Nightlife)
Alté Swing at Muze | Friday 13 September | 10pm til late
Top selectors @shishiwanj @cocoem__ & @kj.karuga ready to rock the dancefloor with you on Friday.
Get your tickets at https://usanii.ke/alteswing and come ready to enjoy some dope alté vibes.
PAQ Fridays at Shelter | Friday 13 September | 10pm til late
A strong line up of Dj’s to set your weekend off!! Come through!!
Gondwana KE: The Hangaut | Koda | Saturday 14 September | 9pm – 5am
Gondwana Ke’s The Hangaut! takes on Nairobi’s newly launched night club KODA in Westlands. Featuring Nairobi’s A1 selectors including Dwana resident SURAJ, KNVL, TINA ARDOR’S b2b with MGM, Foozak plus a debut by producer DJ Jnr Sa. Sound System: Funktion 1
Koda, Kenrail Towers, Floor T, Northern Wing
Houze Therapy with Euggy & Maclean | Geco Cafe | Sunday 15 September | 3pm
The plan just got beefy & better! Sunday Geco hosts two powerhouses @euggy_dj & resident @maclean4real for a proper House Therapy Session. Sherehe kicks off at 3!!
iNTUNE (Music)
Lujang | Geco Cafe | Saturday 14 September | 7pm
Saturday Night with @lujangdenyangos !All the great vibes and amazing energy from 7pm. Entry is free!
Geco Cafe, Kingara Rd., Lavington
Tribe Brewed Sessions presents Unplugged with Jeff Lawgan | Geco Central | Saturday 14 September | 8pm
All roads will be leading to Ngara, Geco Central ( Sarakasi Dome ) where Jeff Lawgan has prepared an intimate acoustic set for y’all. Entry is absolutely free. Come with as many friends as possible, you can’t afford to miss out
iNSTAGES (Theatre)
Sanctuary | Alliance Française | Friday 13, Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 September
The first Kenyan SciFi-Romance on stage, a two-hander featuring Martin Kigondu @kigonduw and Joyce Musoke @joycemusoke, as the couple who grapple with the intrusion of AI into their relationship; directed by Santa Mukabanah @santa_creates Tickets on madfun.com
KAGGIA | Goethe-Institut Auditorium – Friday 13 September | 6 – 9 pm
John Sibi-Okumu takes on Kenya’s towering revolutionary, Bildad Kaggia (1921-2005), as the subject of his robust activist play about love for one’s country and family. Meet one of the Kenya’s Kapenguria Six, placed under restriction for 10 years at the Northern Frontier District or NFD, a forgotten hero immortalized in Sibi -Okumu’s play “Kaggia”.
Free entry | No RSVP required.
iNTHEARTS
Years of Service – A collaborative exhibition on recycled materials
Opening reception Saturday 14 September | 3 – 7 pm | HoF Gallery, Kibera @hofgallerykibera
Curated by Jamey Ponte around recycled materials this exhibition showcases bodies of work from artists Savior Juma, Bernard Musyoki, Njogu Kuria & John Ruitha. These artists have a history of utilizing post-consumer materials. Such materials can be viewed as having a past, having had a different story or purpose to the lives of consumers, in contrast to the current iterations that these artists have transformed them into via their various artistic processes, giving the materials new roles and visions, to be interpreted by the viewer.
Shifting Tides II
The Kobo Trust | Opening Saturday 14 September | 12 – 7 pm
The exhibition by 7Artists & KOBO Trust explores themes of renewal, self-discovery and reinvention. These works of art captivate us on many levels: we are invited to explore ideas of self, community, legacy, and collective memory, drawing meaning from visual equations of shape and color. The twenty-four artists on show give us examples of how art can be used to rewrite a personal narrative, and are motivated to use their creativity to send a strong message of inclusion and unity in the arts.
The Kobo Artists Gallery, The Kobo Trust, 523 Riara Rd. @seven.artists
The Station x Raheim Shadad – Art Exhibition
Next to Soma Nami Bookstore, Ngara | Sunday 15 September | 1pm – 5pm
Exhibition closing & Artist Talk on the final day of the exhibition featuring the works of Huzifa Siddig and Waleed Mohamed. Hear directly from Huzifa and Waleed about their creative journeys and inspirations from 12:30 – 1:30.
Enjoy food, drinks, and music while celebrating their work.
iN254 (Pop-up Market)
KMS Book & Artisanal Market
National Museum of Kenya | Saturday 14 September | 10am – 6pm
Free entry to the Kenya Museum Society’s annual sale of second hand books plus 40+ artisanal and small businesses will be selling items all priced below KSH 5000. There will also be shop discounts, children’s activities and a fabric art sale.
Thriftsocial | The Mall Rooftop | Saturday 14 September
A unique and transformative rendition of Thriftsocial. An unforgettable experience of live music and a showcase by Nairobi’s emerging fashion brands. Dive into a world of innovation, artistry, and creative excellence. Don’t just witness the revolution- be part of it. Thriftsocial is bringing all the vibes .
SCREENiNG (Film & TV)
Palestinian Art Festival presents: The Wanted 18 | Unseen Nairobi | Sunday 15 September | 5pm
A 2014 Palestinian-Canadian animated documentary about the efforts of Palestinians in Beit Sahour to start a small local dairy industry during the First Intifada, hiding a herd of 18 dairy cows from Israeli security forces when the dairy collective was deemed a threat to Israel’s national security. Tickets on mookh.com
iNTROSPECTION (Wellness & Self-care)
The Power of Puppetry at Our WonderHouse | Sunday 15 September | 4 – 6 pm
Engage in Art Therapy that blends drama, puppetry, drawing, story writing, and storytelling, offering a safe, creative space for artistic exploration and self-expression. Open to Adults and Kids. Location shared on sign up: https://ourwonder.house/experiences/
iNACTION (Sports)
The 7-Goal International Tournament | The Nairobi Polo Club| Saturday 14 – Sunday 15 September
After the success of the 10-Goal International, this 7-Goal edition promises to be even bigger, bolder, and more thrilling! Expect more excitement, unforgettable moments, and intense competition on the field.
Don’t miss out—secure your tickets now @hustlesasa and be part of the action! – After Party only ticket from 6:00 PM onwards
Nairobi is bursting with creativity and energy this weekend, so get out there and make the most of it! From art exhibitions to music and quiz nights, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.