Nairobi is slowly coming out of the twixmas doldrums… What day is it? Whatever the day, we’ve got you covered… Scroll through for what’s hot this weekend iN Nairobi!
iNTHEDARK
Vinyl Cartel + Maclean | Geco Cafe | Thursday 9 January | 6pm
This Thursday Geco brings all the good old vibes with @the_vinyl_cartel followed by @maclean4real from 4pm. Join us, entry is free.
Bare Next Door, Kiambu | Thusday 9 January
Thursdaze at BND! ⚡🔥 This Thursday, the energy goes unmatched with the legendary @kaytrixxke on the decks, @mc_togzik hyping the crowd, and Kenya’s biggest influencers in the building! 🌟 Dont Miss out
7HeadCo + more | The Mist KE | The Mall | Friday 10 January | 9pm
and a left field new year – agenda by 7Headc0 + three more.
Full Send| Bar Next Door: Kiambu Rd. | Friday 10 January
This Friday, the wait is over! @djbrownskin_fullu_fullu and @mc.jose254 are back at BND, ready to light up the night with unstoppable vibes and unmatched energy! It’s been a minute but it’ll be worth the wait. Let’s make history on the dance floor!
Good Good Saturday | The Alchemist | Saturday 11 January | Happy Hour 3 – 8pm
Two legends on the same stage! Come catch the Good Good vibes with @fullyfocus and @mixmasterlenny on 11th January as we start off the new year in style. Tickets available for only KES. 500 at alchemist.hustlesasa.shop or at the gate!
Houze Therapy w Kamushez Maclean | Geco Cafe | Sunday 12 January | 3pm
Sundays are for free therapy sessions & we’ve got a certified therapist on duty this Sunday. Bring your souls ready for a healing afternoon service by the good brother @kamushez from 3pm under the @geco.cafe skies
iNTUNE
Country Thursday ft. Sir Elvis & DJ Feisal | Venue Bar & Bistro | Thursday 9 January
Get your country music fix with specials on bourbon & whisky
Thursday Unplugged – Featuring Guest Act @ayroshofficial| Alloy Bar & Lounge | Thursday 9 January | from 7pm
Start 2025 with an electrifying night of live music at Alloy! Joining Ayrosh @gavy_mbehero and @kimbassaxmusic_ent for a performance full of soulful vibes and good energy. Don’t miss out on 4 PM to 8 PM drink deals to kick off the night right!
Hope Irakoze | Chez Sonia | Friday 10 January
Let’s start filling 2025 with magical evenings, dance moves no one asked for starting this Friday 10th with @irakozehope and memories that age as gracefully as a top Pomerol!
Ross Patel | Azteca | Saturday 11 January | 6:30pm
Saturday Night Jam is Back!! At AztecA! With Ross Patel Live!! With all the new year’s energy!! All new lineup, #songs and more.power than ever!! Enjoy great #livemusic #tacos #margaritas the best #mexicanfood #cocktails #craftbeer and so much more!! Remember. If you #play bring your #instrument and #jam with the #band!
Fluid | Alloy Bar & Lounge | Saturday 11 January | From 8pm
This Saturday, it’s Fluid—a night with no limits, just great music and good vibes. Bring your friends and let’s make it unforgettable! Music by @deejaytm_ and @kingori_music
Sunday Sessions: Dagoz Nomads | Bamba | Sunday 12 January | 5:30pm
Join Dagoz Nomads @dagozartistvenue this Sunday for an evening of wonderful live music that blends soulful rhythms and electrifying beats. Perfect vibes, delicious food, and amazing tunes to wind down your weekend the right way. Reserve your table now or just walk in and enjoy the show!
Sax Sunday | Crafty Chameleon | Every Sunday | From 1pm
Guaranteed good time & great music every Sunday! Head down here with a buddy or two (maybe three 😉)!
PS: Mango IPA is back & FLOOOOWING! 🍻 PPS: Growlers in stock, grab one while you can!
iNTHEARTS
Once Again: Black & White | Issam Hafiez | Kemet Arts Gallery | Friday 10 January | 4 – 7pm
Featuring the extraordinary works of Issam Hafiez this collection explores the delicate interplay of art, poetry, and thought. Alongside his captivating black-and-white paintings, discover a special book that delves deeper into his vision through articles and poetry.
Before Our Home Goes Down: Group Exhibition | Wajukuu Arts, Mukuru | Contact 0722523636 or 07293065664 |Until 11 January
Come engage with powerful art that gives voice to the lived experiences of Mukuru residents. The exhibition transcends the traditional gallery setting, showcasing works that tell stories, preserve histories, and envision futures. This group exhibition features artists of the Wajukuu Arts Collective, including Shabu Mwangi, Ngugi Waweru, Mugoiri Gachiani. Freshia Njeri , Sammy Mutinda & Lazarus Tumbuti, some of whom have shown at Circle Gallery and internationally, including the prestigious Documenta.
Figurative Figures | Kuda Kagudu, Clinton Artisto & Sir_jeey | HOF Gallery | 8 January – 2 February | Opening reception Saturday 11 January, 3 – 7pm
The new year brings a new exhibition to the HOF Gallery Kibera in the Kibera Arts District. This one has a short run of one month it for sure will be worth a visit. For any information, feel free to contact: 0741443678
Transformations: New Perspectives | Group Exhibition | TewasArt | Village Market Extension Gallery | Sunday 12 – Tuesday 28 January
A group exhibition exploring modern painting styles and narratives founded on rich and diverse African cultural backgrounds and themes including identity, portraiture, figuration, urbanization and landscapes, captured meticulously by Ethiopian, Kenyan, Sudanese, Ugandan and Nigerian contemporary artists.
SCREENiNG
The Battle for Laikipia | Unseen Nairobi | Various days & times through 29 January
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Kenya’s Laikipia Plateau, Battle for Laikipia is a gripping tale of survival, justice, and the fight for ancestral lands. When a ruthless conglomerate moves to exploit the region’s resources, displacing local communities and threatening its delicate ecosystem, unlikely allies rise to defend their home. Book tickets on mookh.
“It’s a Free Country” Watch Party with Cast | Anga Cinema, Panari | Saturday 11 January | 7:45pm
WATCH PARTY? Yes please. Saturday 11 January will be exactly one month since#itsafreecountry, premiered and the cast have decided to make a WATCH PARTY of the Saturday 7.45pm show 🍿🎊🎥 So, if you wanna mingle mingle with the stars, and vibe with the crew after the screening, maybe even get some insights into the making of the film, then that show is for you. Other screenings continue as stated on the poster.
CRAFTiNG
DIY Woodworking Workshop | Munyu Space, The Mall | Saturday 11 January 9am – 5pm
Hello DIY lovers, here is something for you!! Join us on 11th Jan at The Mall (Westlands) for a woodworking workshop.
You come up with an idea, we help you build it, and you take home your finished piece of furniture. Please see flyer for full details. Contact Brian Irungu on 0724852508 for bookings and queries.
Paper Play: An Outdoor Sketching Experience | Our WonderHouse | Saturday 11 January | 11am – 1pm
Join us for an afternoon in the garden for a relaxed, outdoor sketching session, where there are no mistakes, just your creative flow! Through a guided drawing session with pen & paper, you can develop and explore your visual voice and experience drawing as a form of mindful play. No artistic experience is needed! Every line you draw is uniquely yours! Book via website.
iNDULGE
Sunday Social | Ballpoint Village Market | Every Sunday
Sunday Funday starts NOW! Round up your crew, it’s time to brunch like there’s no tomorrow! From cocktails to a mouthwatering meals , we’ve got everything you need to fuel your weekend vibes. Swipe to see the menu! The weekend isn’t over until we say so!
iNACTION
We Run Nairobi | Beer District Run | Saturday 11 January | 7:10 for 7:30 run
As always, it’s a just-show-up basis, no registration or payment required. Enjoy a run with new friends!
Runner’s Point Resolution Trail Run | Karen | Sunday 12 January| Contact 0720824956
@runnerspointkaren, will be hosting the Resolution Run on Sunday, the 12th— a great opportunity to earn a medal early in the year!
Horse Racing | Ngong Racecourse | Sunday 12 January | From 12pm | Afterparty from 5pm
Finish your weekend with an afternoon at the horse races featuring a selection of food and drink, a curated pop-up market, family-friendly entertainment, and Nairobi’s best fashion. Stay for the afterparty from 5 PM for sundowners, food, and DJ music at East Africa’s only horse racing track.
iNSCRIBED
Objects that Hold Memory | Our WonderHouse | Saturday 11 January | 2 – 4pm
A workshop where we’ll explore the power of objects in triggering memories. Whether it’s photos, souvenirs, drawings, jewellery, talismans, amulets, charms, ceramics, or books, these objects carry fragments of the past within them. We will deep dive into the diverse stories seeped in symbols and metaphors of belonging, revealing the rich meanings within these objects through creative writing. No prior writing experience necessary – just bring your favourite object and an open mind! Book via OurWonderHouse website.
iNTROSPECTION
Quantum Healing | Sunday 12 January | 4 – 6pm
We invite you to explore a group journey based on Dolores Cannon’s Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT) offered by Manka. In this experience, you will relax deeply using guided visualisations to activate the Theta brain wave. This altered state of consciousness is an exceptional opportunity to communicate with your Higher Self, and for some, to explore past lives. Come with a yoga mat, shuka and an open mind. Book via the website.
Open Day | The Nest, Karen | Sunday 12 January | From 9am
There are still spaces available for Sunday’s taster classes as part of the Nest’s Open Day Weekend! It’s a unique opportunity to enjoy FREE classes and experience the magic of movement, mindfulness, and healing with our talented teachers.
🌐 Website: www.creativeneststudio.co.ke
📲 Contact: 0795 835 174 | creativenest85@gmail.com
👉 Book in advance to help us manage numbers – everyone is welcome!
👉 Please bring your own mat.
👉 We recommend taking an Uber as parking is limited.