Here’s the Monday to Thursday vibes in Nairobi. This week we’ve got some great film screenings, trivia nights, live music & more…Check out what’s on in Nairobi!
MONDAY 23 SEPTEMBER
SCREENiNG
CinemAlliance: L’Amour et Les Forêts | Alliance Française | 6pm | Free entry
When Blanche Renard meets Greg Lamoureux, she believes she has found the one. The ties that bind them grow rapidly; they are caught up in a great passion. Ignoring her fears, Blanche abandons her family and her twin sister, Rose, with dreams of reinventing herself – and little by little finds herself caught in the grip of a deeply possessive and dangerous man. A man whose true nature she is too ashamed, too afraid, to reveal. There are only two ways out. Either his victim will break, or she will free herself… (French with English subtitles).
Monday Movie Night: The Heat (1995) | K1 Klubhouse | 7:30pm | Free entry
Happy Hour Cocktails til midnight | BOGOF on burgers & pizzas til 10pm
Crafty’s Movie Night: Reedeming Love | Crafty Chameleon, Lavington | 7pm
Check out Levels Hotel for a spectacular Movie Night featuring Divergent! 🌆✨ Bring your friends, family, or special someone for an unforgettable evening of cinema under the stars. With FREE entry and limited seating, don’t miss out on this epic adventure. 🎟️
iNTROSPECTION
Mindful Monday’s: Meditation Circle | 6-7 pm
For those of you looking to develop or strengthen your Meditation Practice, join this Weekly Meditation Circle to practice mindfulness as a community with experienced teachers. Contribute as you can
TUESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER
iNTUNE
URBANE TUESDAY: Mackinley + Brian Sigu | Geco Cafe | From 7pm | Free Entry
Ladies and gentlemen come over for an evening of fantastic Afro-Jazz at Geco (@geco.cafe), featuring the master himself Mackinley (@mackinlay_music) along with the excellent Brian Sigu.
SCREENiNG
17th FilmAid Kenya Film Festival Launch | Open-air screening: “Under the Sun” | FAWE house, Chania Ave | 6pm
Get ready for a transformative experience! The 17th FilmAid Kenya Film Festival begins with an open-air Screening Under the Sun on 24 September 2024 Starting 6-10 pm at FAWE House, Chania Avenue, Nairobi
“Death of a Saint” | Screening + Virtual Q&A with the director | Goethe-Institut Auditorium | 6pm
Death of a Saint combines an artful personal story of motherhood and a suspenseful true-crime investigation to focus on family and forgiveness, rather than revenge and punishment, in refreshingly new ways. Film director Patricia Bbaale attempts to find out who her mother was. Her mother, who was killed more than 30 years ago, is described as a saint, but Patricia wants to understand who she really was as a person. She must confront her traumas in order to set herself free from them.
Open Mic Night| Nairobi Street Kitchen | 8pm
After a successful pilot last week, Open Mic 254 will become a regular fixture. It’s a platform for artists and creatives who are looking to elevate their artistry. To participate, you have to register on the sign up sheet at NSK by 7PM First come, first served and bring your own instruments . Come through with your mates and enjoy an evening of acoustic vibes, laughs, dance, and more.
iNTHEDARK
KOA at Carnivore | 8 – 10pm
Introducing KOA: Let’s boldly congregate for pure electronic music vibes! Tuesday is the new Friday…BOGOF Happy hour on cocktails to get that fuel in to dance all night long! Doing it big this Tuesday with @lev_zep @savi_svai d @ashleybkareez See you on the dancefloor!
iNQUISITIVE
Tuesday Trivia Night: Theme – The Money Heist! | Wine & Bottle, Westlands
When the national mint and a touring school group are held hostage by robbers, police believe that the thieves have no way out. Little do they know that the thieves have a bigger plan in store… How much do you know about this film??
On site Prizes – 1st position: 5000/- 2nd Position: A bottle of Gordons | Happy Hour 4pm -7pm | BOGOF on Burgers | Fishbowl + 2 Burgers for 4200/-
iNTHEDARK
Country Night | K1 Klubhouse | 7:30pm
Tuesdays are country music days, with DJ Kalee
WEDNESDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
iNTUNE
Zitakazopendwa | Alliance Française | From 7:00pm
Celebrating the richness of Kenyan music and culture by uniting generations through the shared love of art and tradition, aiming to honor the legacy of Zilizopendwa while embracing and promoting the innovative spirit of the new school sound, Zitakazopendwa!
Free Entry
Checkmate Mido | Goethe MobiArts Concert | Goethe-Institut Auditorium | 6 -9 pm
Finally in Nairobi!🇰🇪 After a short tour of performances in South Africa, Angola and Cameroon, @checkthedancingpoet will be live at the Goethe-Institut Auditorium Wednesday with hip hop & slam poetry for his final show of the MobiArts Tour.
Nakili Sessions: Mau From Nowhere – Soft Steps EP Live Performance | The Beer District| 6:30pm
We’re living soft and taking soft steps this Wednesday with the one and only @maufromnowhere
Live Acoustic Wednesday feat. Ochiko | Ankole Grill, Kilimani branch | 7:30pm
This Wednesday, @_ochiko__ is closing the month with his powerful vocals and razor-sharp poetry.
THURSDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
CRAFTiNG
OurWonderhouse Pottery Wheel & Handbuilding 9am-12pm / 2-5pm at the WonderStudio
Self guided pottery sessions at OurWonderhouse – booking required
iNTUNE
Live performance by Nyawira Siren | 254 Kikuyu Taproom | 6pm
Mutura and Muratatu Edition – @nyawirasiren will be Live🎤 Come have a drink🍺
Live Music & Wine feat Hope Irakoze | Two Grapes, Kilimani | 7 – 10pm
Free entrance. Enjoy tasting 5 different wines paried with bites & cheese (4000/-) with a side of musical treats