Here’s the Monday to Thursday vibes in Nairobi. We trawl the socials so you don’t have to….This week Wednesday is happening, but there’s something every day of the week…Check out what’s on in Nairobi!
MONDAY 30 SEPTEMBER
SCREENiNG
The Rebels Short Film Festival | Unseen Nairobi | 7pm | Tickets on mookh.com
Last night of The Rebels Short Film Festival, an international festival featuring short films from East Africa, the Middle East and Europe. Check out Unseen’s IG for the full list of films LINK
Monday Movie Night: Terminator 2 | K1 Klubhouse | 7:30pm | Free entry
Hasta la vista, baby… it’s Terminator 2 tonight! Happy Hour Cocktails til midnight | BOGOF on burgers & pizzas til 10pm
Crafty’s Movie Night: It Ends With Us | Crafty Chameleon, Lavington | 7pm
In this film, Lily Bloom moves to Boston to chase her lifelong dream of opening her own business. A chance meeting with charming neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid soon sparks an intense connection…
TUESDAY 1 OCTOBER
iNJEST
A Standup Comedy Showcase: Immigrants Edition | KO Kraftroom & Kocktail Bar | 7pm
Looking for a night of laughs and good vibes? Join KO for a special Immigrants Edition comedy showcase – an incredible lineup of comedians from around the globe. Get ready for a night filled with international humor and a whole lot of fun. It’s the perfect way to unwind and enjoy some top-notch comedy.
iNQUISITIVE
Quiz Night Conect | 254 Beer District | 7pm
Grab a pint, bring your brainpower, and join us for Quiz Nights each and every Tuesday! Cash prizes and much more up for grabs, Let’s get quizzical!
SCREENiNG
Indiana Jones & the Dial of Destiny | Levels Hotel | 8pm
An unforgettable screening of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)! Bring your friends, family, or loved ones for an exciting evening filled with adventure and cinema magic. Entry is FREE, but seating is limited, so make sure to grab your spot early!
iNTHEDARK
KOA at Carnivore | 8 – 10pm
Acknowledging the breast cancer awareness month, we kick start October in style with an all female line up this Tuesday and the following Tuesdays to come! Paving the way for this month’s party with a course initiative is the amazing @mayakazethedj @lelletiperforms @ashleybkareez. Join us for an electrifying night of everything electronic music 🙌🏼💃🏽🕺🏻 plus BOGOF offers on cocktails! 🍹
WEDNESDAY 2 OCTOBER
iNTROSPECTION
New Moon Sound Bath & Women Circle | Cendra X Beyond Body | 11:45am – 12:45pm
The next New Moon in Libra is the perfect time to set new intentions for relationships, creativity and balance in our lives. If you feel the calling to reconnect within, you are warmly invited to join. What to Expect: + A guided meditation sound journey with singing bowls and the frame drum to connect within and get grounded A sharing circle to plant seeds for the next cycle of growth Whether you’re looking to deepen your inner connection, set personal intentions, or simply share space with others, this event is a safe, supportive environment for you to be yourself.
iNTHEARTS
Exhibition: Ah Suh It Guh | Alliance Française | Opening reception 6:30pm
iNTUNE
Nakili Sessions: N’Jiru | 254 Beer District | 6:30 – 9pm
The amazing N’jiru @_theonewhosings__ kicks off Sherehe month for us in style…Don’t Miss Out!
Dagoz Presents Wednesday Nite Live feat. Olé Staveteig | Carnivore Simba Saloon | 7pm
Music and good vibes this weekend courtesy of Dagoz as they kick off WEDNESDAY NITE LIVE at Carnivore Simba Saloon. Tickets available via https://usanii.ke/dagoz . Pay now 1000/- …More at the door
Live Acoustic Wednesday feat. Ochiko | Ankole Grill, Kilimani branch | 7:30pm
Mr Gash…Performing Artist, Producer, Singer, Songwriter, DJ…LIVE on 2nd October at our Kilimani Branch. We can’t wait @iamgachago For reservations, call 0710 202020 – Kilimani Branch. Free Entry, see you there!
Tribe Brewed Sessions feat. Maandy | Geco Cafe | 7pm
TIS’ BAD GYAL SEASON and the TWENTIETH (20TH) FANISI EXPERIMENT is here • Part of the platform’s celebration of WOMEN IN MUSIC series. “It’s apt to conclude the first season of Kenya’s only live-band hip-hop performance showcase series with the Queen of Popular Music and Culture, MAANDY (@maandygram) — a fierce entertainer, brilliant songwriter and respected rapper.
Kiambu Road Reggae Festival | Bar Next Door – Kiambu Road | From 5pm
WYRE – the Love Child || KRISS DARLIN & the DOHTYFAMILY + Guest Dj’s/Mcs live!
iNCONVERSATION
Patterns of Perception | Goethe-Institut Library | 6 -9 pm
Oscar award-winning German Filmmaker, Caroline Link (Best Foreign Language Film for ‘Nowhere in Africa’, 2001) will be in conversation with local filmmaker, Wanjiru Kinyanjui, who is known for numerous films including ‘The Battle of The Sacred Tree’, and Cristina Nord, director of the Goethe-Institut, around patterns of perception in film. Join them for this riveting exchange of perspectives.
iNQUISITIVE
Hey Gremlins and Ghouls! @naddyadhiambo is hosting the @unseen.nairobi Halloween Quiz. Dressing up is not mandatory, but highly encouraged! Come quiz if you daaaaare! Book your spot here
Giggles & Tickles Open Mic Night| Levels Hotel | 7pm
It’s time to shine every Wednesday! Whether you’re a comedian, poet, or musician, we’ve got the mic and the crowd ready for you. Bring your best jokes, rhymes, or tunes and enjoy a night of non-stop fun, good vibes, and amazing drinks! Free Entry
THURSDAY 3 OCTOBER
iNTHEARTS
Who doesn’t love a trifecta? Because Goethe-Institut has one lined up for you with the mutli-faceted @nekoye_ommeh
Treasure Zetu presents the book launch of ‘Africa Aura’ , the film premiere of the animated short film ‘1111’, and a sound-art performance – all by Nekoye!
Nekoye has been an activist spoken word poet for close to twenty years predominantly creating poetry pieces on black consciousness and pan Africanism themes. In AFRICA AURA, in addition to the aforementioned themes the author ventures into a new poetic terrain by exploring writing poetry for therapeutic purposes.
GAMiNG
You Got Game? | Two Grapes, Kilimani | 7 pm
We’re on to round 6 of game night with @_its_kk_here over at @twograpesnairobi. We do this every first Thursday of the month! Bring yourself & your people!
iNTUNE
Cleff and Bandana | 254 Kikuyu Taproom | From 6pm
Time for Mutura n Muratatu…Carry your plus 1 & Grab a drink….