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iNTHEDARK
Unrestricted Thursdays | Moov Cafe & Bistro | Thursday 20 February | 7pm til late
Unwind. Vibe. Repeat. Unrestricted Thursdays at Moov Café & Bistro with DJ K1 on the decks!
Happy Hour starts at 7 PM—pull up and let’s turn up the energy!
Thursday Wind Down ft. Freed Mushaga | Bamba | Thursday 13 February | 7:30pm
a night of soulful vibes with @deejayjosay spinning the best of hip-hop, soul, and R&B. 🎶
Perfect way to unwind and set the mood for the weekend. Reservations recommended via IG link or EatOut
Kilele Mist Friday | The Mist KE | The Mall | Friday 21 February | 9pm til late
This Friday the 21st from 9pm Kilele will be partnering with The Mist to feature the Instrument Makers Lab and artists;
Sophia Mitiku, a Korean-Ethiopian singer, song-writer and sound artist whose work delves into a wide range of post-genre exploration, resulting in contemporary productions of RnB, pop, trip hop, and electronic music.
TCHNO, a collective dedicated to the development of artists and community building through techno music. Their mission is to build an inclusive, thriving techno community while cultivating a distinctive Kenyan techno sound that resonates on the global stage, They bring together artists and music lovers, providing a space for education through panel discussions that expand the understanding of techno culture, as well as diverse live electronic and DJ sets that explore the many flavors of techno.
Isabelle Beaucamp, a music producer, DJ, and fashion designer who combines music and fashion to challenge the boundaries of creative expression, through immersive experiences that promote diversity, sustainability, and cultural connection.
Zonka | KODA | Friday 21 February | 9pm
PAQ Friday | Shelter | Friday 21 February | 10pm – late
Hey Gang ..Join Shelter this Friday for another edition of PAQ Fridays. On the decks: @onomwamii @blochains_blocka @shappaman @kj.karuga Tickets: 500 KES
Geco Groove | Geco Cafe | Saturday 22 February | 3-10pm
NAIROBI SUMMER VIBES – Long days, warm nights, and the perfect deep house soundtrack to match – laid-back sundowner vibes, hypnotic beats, and a live violin set to take you somewhere special. Groove Residents On Deck: 🎧 @_just.a.lad_ | @iborian_dj | @sozi.deep | @punnydropper 🎶 Live Violin by @local_optimist254
Down the Ewaso | KODA | Saturday 22 February | 9pm – late
We take a trip Down The @ewasorecords for a special dance with DJ x Singer/Songwriter pairings showcasing Kenya’s finest talent live. Starring: @dylan.s.ke x @digolo_philip, @foozak x @polarispauline, @djvidza x @olivia_ambani, @_i_am_lemi x @sidneysimila & @hanuman_prana in Room 1 + @ghedimusic in Room 2 all night long!
Aduma | The Alchemist | Saturday 22 February | 8pm til late
Alchemist Presents: @adumapresents tribe🪘headlined by South African Afro house maestro @vanco_sa! In support will be a host of local talent: @onedownlive, @afu.ke, @mgmkenya, @wandvt, @tina_ardor, @_afula_, @bignyagz and @brainesdjs. Tickets available now on alchemist.hustlesasa.shop
Retro Rewind | Moov Cafe & Bistro | Saturday 23 February | From 5pm
Saturday plans? Sorted! Join Moov for Retro Rewind Saturdays with @kevthedj_ spinning the best throwbacks, epic football matchups, and Happy Hour vibes! Don’t miss out!!!
Gondwana: Sundowner Showcase | Sky Lounge | Sunday 23 February | From 3pm
Our quest for the perfect sundowner continues. We bring our signature style of African electronic music & pair it with a good-old Kenyan evening overlooking the majestic Nairobi National Park at Emara Ole Sereni’s iconic Sky Lounge.
iNTUNE
The Ark Music Band | ArtCaffe Gastro Bar, Imaara Mall | Thursday 20 February | 6pm til late
Live tunes, crafted cocktails, and bites to share. With 2 for 1 cocktails from 4pm-7pm, Thursday is the new Friday at Gastro Bar @theimaaramall.
Udulele | Geco Cafe | Thursday 20 February | 7pm
The Jazztified | Friday 14 February | 7pm
TRIBE BREWED SESSIONS • The Jazztified (@the_jazztified)
Sarabi Band | Sarakasi Dome, Ngara | Friday 21 February | 6pm
The Sarabi Band at Sarakasi Dome, Ngara for the monthly Sawa Sawa Fridays event. These seven young men and a lady despite their ages, have over the years beaten all odds to cement their position amongst Africa’s greatest bands. Come enjoy amazing cuisines and drinks by @geco.central and an array of performances by Sarakasi All Stars. ENTRY is FREE
Gates open at 6 pm… Tell a friend to tell a friend.
Jah Lyric | Geco Cafe | Saturday 22 February | 7pm
Recording and performing REGGAE & DANCEHALL artist
Juliani: The Landing 2025 | Macmillan Library | Sunday 23 February | 3 – 8pm
Be ready to join and be mesmerized by a one-of-a-kind live band performance by seasoned Hip-Hop artist Juliani, blending a unique mix of Hip-Hop, soft rock, and local music. The venue is accessible and welcomes a friendly, vibrant community of lovers of social commentary, poetry, and energetic performances by one of the most renowned Hip-Hop talents.
GROOViN
Afro-Latin Dance Party | Ballpoint Village Market | Friday 21 February | 7pm onwards
Dancing, good music, vibes and new friends with @joslyon_official. Get your tickets from @ticketsasa.
iN254
Skiza Nooma Vol VI | Nomad Corner Cafe | Saturday 22 February | 11am – 8pm
Following your beautiful feedback and repeated request for a listening party, SKIZA NOOMA are back with another free standing ( music only ). SKIZA NOOMA VOL VI will also be their first event held in conjunction with our GUEST FOOD curator KENYA KITCHEN London @kenyakitchen. Food and Cocktails will be available for purchase.
*Have a Listening Party in a unique setting with a curated playlist by the founder or SKIZA NOOMA @noomasana
*You get the chance to not only listen to but also purchase a CURATED SELECTION of VINYL sourced locally and globally.
*Skiza Nooma present you with the OPPORTUNITY to bring and play your own VINYL (after the NS and live set).
All are encouraged to share their thoughts surrounding collecting, exchange and listening experiences.
KENYA KITCHEN London started off as the first small KENYAN cuisine restaurants Edgware, North West London. As a brand Kenya Kitchen continues to gain international recognition as a pioneer representing fresh, homemade, tasty Kenyan meals in the UK. This is their first foray into presenting their culinary delights back home starting in Nairobi.
Pop-Up & Chill | Rosedale Gardens, Kilimani | Sunday 23 February | 10am – 6pm
A relaxed shopping plan in the beating heart of Kilimani – Dozens of the best handcrafters, designers, makers and culinary artists will converge at the ever lovely Rosedale Gardens on Rose Avenue to share their creativity, mastery and passion with all of us while jamming to the audible wizardry of @deejayjosay and @midl_east – who’ll have a special Dilla-set especially just for you.
If supporting locally handmade goods is your cup of chai, then the place to be is #popupandchillke! There’ll be plenty of delicious food and drink, unique homeware, stylish fashion, artisanal skincare, and so much more to select from, and all crafted with love, passion, and creativity. Be sure to take the opportunity to speak to the makers and hear the stories behind what you purchase.
Entry: 300 for adults and free for kids under 12 | Dogs on leash are welcome, and you must pick up after them | Parking spaces are limited. You are encouraged to take a cab or carpool.
One Walls Tattoo Worskshop + PopUp | Maringo Estate | Saturday 22 February | 10am – 8pm
Calling all ink enthusiasts. Dive deep into the world of tattooing with our exclusive workshop at @_onewalls_ studios. Learn from 3 master artists and gain valuable insights as they share their expertise on: tattoo design concept, safe tattooing practices, aftercare tips & more. Limited spots available – call 0111371123 to purchase your tickets.
East Africa’s music tech and innovation summit is back! The 2nd edition of Kilele goes through Saturday at The Mall, Westlands. As with the 2024 edition, we’ll be hosting a dizzying number of workshops, panels, talks, installations, showcases, parties, screenings and more. Read the full details on Santuri’s website. Tickets on mookh.com.
Studio 18 Karibu Nairobi Pop-Up | KODA | Sunday 23 February | 2pm – midnight
Close off the weekend with @studio18ke’s Karibu Nairobi Pop Up. Where Kenya’s most vibrant streetwear brands come together to showcase our city’s streetwear culture during the day. And as night falls, the party starts.
iNDULGE
Gathoni Ezo Party | EZO| Saturday 22 February | 8pm til late
Meet the amazing @gathoni_wainaina_ – Get ready for an incredible evening that offers you: A unique blend of Neo-Japanese cuisine that will delight your taste buds, Quality music that will make you dancing, Signature cocktails and wine that will make your evening even more unforgettable. Reservation: +254 11 3333 777
iNSCRIBED
Amka Literature Forum | Goethe-Institut | Saturday 22 February | 10am – 1pm
The second forum of the year will be upon us this Saturday. Join Ukrainian ward-winning writer, diplomat and journalist Oleksii Bobrovnykov in conversation with our forum moderators followed by a Q&A with fellow literature enthusiasts.
Book Reading | Nuria Bookstore | Sunday 23 February | 2-4pm
Book Reading for youths of different ages featuring “Whisper in the Jungle” by Robert Mwangi & “Saving The Beautiful Forest” by Laura Ogana. 📍 The Bazaar, Moi Ave, 1st Floor Room A12 @nuria_thehoneststore
iNTHEARTS
Journey of Colour | Nusreldin Eldouma | Televzyon Hub | Opening Thursday 20 February, 5pm | Until 2 March
Sudanese artist Nusreldin Eldouma, who lost all his artworks when he fled the war in Sudan, will be showing his current body of work.
Ecology X: Posters For The Future | Kairos Futura | Opening Thursday 20 February, 5 – 8pm | Until 4 March
Kairos Director Abdul Rop led a workshop with professional artists and scientists on the top of highlighting and reframing environmental issues for our communities. Work from 15 artists will be on display including: James Kamande, Sarah Waiswa, Teigist Taye, Mwadzame, Alizé Carrère, Chrispus Nyaanga, Sammy Kimuyu, Precious Narotso, Lydia Gachau, Raymond Muuo, Sinatra Chumo, Willy Nganga, Coltrane McDowell, Pinchez Maina and Abdul Rop.
Kairos Futura, 20 Gil Gil Rd, Industrial | @kairosfutura
Sina Jina Collection | 2nd Edition | The African Arts Trust | Opening Friday 21 February, 6 – 8pm | Until 23 May
The exhibition’s focus this year is on the 2nd generation of Kenyan artists whose works are in the collection. The Sina Jina collection is a body of work collected by the founder of the African Arts Trust, Robert Devereux over the last 25 years.
Artwork: @aookello Anthony Okello,Herd Full of Dreams, 2020
Retribution | Baraka Shamia | One Off Gallery | Opening Saturday 22 January 2 – 5pm| Until 23 March
Baraka Shamia once again surprises and delights with some thought provoking figurative works complimented by beautiful abstract pieces. The artist leaves interpretation up to his audience but there is a distinct case to support the possibility of a strong commentary on the recent abductions and murders our country has been experiencing.
One Off Gallery, 28 Rosslyn Lone Tree Estate Road | www.oneoffcontemporaryartgallery.com
The Last Word | Timothy Brooke| One Off Gallery | Opening Saturday 22 January 2 – 5pm
This is a show of the last paintings from Timothy Brooke’s studio. Jill, Timothy’s beloved wife, found these recently when she cleared out his studio. The pastel works are possibly studies for larger oils but the prize is the last oil. It is a diptych and is a summary of everything that Brooke became so well known for; motion, minimalism, sublime brushwork and a subtle colour sense. By the time Brooke passed away in 2022, he was justifiably considered one of the leading ‘conservation artists’ on the continent.
One Off Gallery, 28 Rosslyn Lone Tree Estate Road | www.oneoffcontemporaryartgallery.com
Prints Prints | HoF Gallery | Opening Saturday 22 February, 3 – 7pm | Until 13 April
The Kibera Arts District announces a number of ‘True Collaboration’ efforts for this year at the opening of our very first collaborative exhibition with Wajukuu Arts Collective and Kairos Futura at the HOF Gallery Kibera.
Opening on Saturday 22nd February, 2025 at 3pm and a short 12 minute presentation will happen at 5pm sharp. Worth being there to hear what is in the future for the East African Arts Community. For more information call +254 741 443 678
Ebb & Flow | Sebawali Mwakai Sio| Sebawali Studio, Karen | Opening Saturday 22 February, 12pm
Sebawali explores the fluid intelligence of nature—how water shapes, adapts, and transforms, and how organic forms follow its lead in perfect harmony. Just as water interacts with everything it touches, shaping landscapes over time, Sebawali embraced a wide range of materials—cement, resin, wood, and more—allowing each to guide the creative process. Through this exploration, the works echo water’s ability to adapt, soften, and reshape its surroundings.
Sebawali’s signature style—deeply feminine, fluid, and nature-oriented— remain in this collection, revealing the quiet power of water and the lessons it holds. Ebb and Flow is an invitation to pause and witness how water does not force its way forward—it listens, adapts, and transforms.
SCREENiNG
Kenya Creates Film Premiere | Shalom House Gardens | Saturday 21 February | 5pm
Four short films, born from real conversations about our bodies, choices, and well-being. Told by us, for us. Raw, personal, and rooted in our experiences—now hitting the screen. Brought to life by an incredible lineup of creatives, here’s what to look forward to:
✨ Bella is Dying, Maybe Next Week– Directed by @abigailarunga & Mkaiwawi “MK” Mwakaba | Produced by James Kombo
✨ Home – Directed by @adelleonyango | Produced by @rurouniroy
✨ Know Thy Body, Know Thy Self– Directed by @anto_ty | Produced by Wanjiku Waweru.
✨ Float – Directed by @lydiamatata | Produced by @ivykiru
Tickets: Ksh 1000 advance | Ksh 1500 at the gate
Unseen Gems: David Lynch – the Art of Life | Unseen Nairobi | Sunday 23 February | 1:30pm
It’s the film club’s 4th birthday! Come and join us to celebrate with a tribute to one of the greats. This month we start at the slightly earlier time of 1.30pm. Tickets on mookh.com.
PLAYiNG
Chess Workshop | Ballpoint Village Market | Saturday 22 February | 10am – 1pm
Calling all young chess enthusiasts! Open to ages 6-18 at Ksh 2,000 per player, bitings included. Register now
Kids Aerial Silk | Our WonderHouse | Saturday 22 February | 2 – 4pm
Sign up on https://ourwonder.house/experiences/
CRAFTiNG
A unique journey of organic workshops, where each session explores the bond between nature and self. Engage in hands-on activities with natural materials, and deepen your connection to the earth and your inner self. These serene workshops offer a space for creativity and introspection, helping you align with nature’s rhythm. Come to explore, create, and leave refreshed and connected. Sign up on https://ourwonder.house/experiences/
iNACTION
Magical Kenya Open | Muthaiga Club | Thursday 20 – Sunday 23 February
Experience Golf History at the Magical Kenya Open – an exciting weekend of live golf action, happening this Thursday through Sunday. Don’t miss your chance to see elite golfers compete! Get your ticket for any day or purchase a season pass for full access! Buy now at kenyaopen.hustlesasa.shop/ .
Harambee Starlets V. Tunisia | Ulinzi Sports Complex | Friday 21 February | 3pm
Harambee Starlets kick off their 2026 WAFCON qualifiers against Tunisia at Ulinzi Sports Complex from 3PM! With a second-ever WAFCON appearance in sight, the Starlets need your support. Let’s fill the stands and back our girls!
Kenya Cup Rugby | KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka | Saturday 22 February | 2pm
Welcome to Week 9 of the 2024/25 Kenya Cup season. The action kicks off at The Den (KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka), as KCB Lions take on Oilers. Kick-off is at 2 PM. Tickets on mookh.com.
Sign up on https://ourwonder.house/experiences/
iNTROSPECTION
VINYASA XL – ‘IGNITE YOUR INTUITIVE INTELLIGENCE’ (with inversions) | Kanga Studio | Saturday 22 February | 1-2:30pm
Enter Pisces season with a powerful inversion & heart-opening journey, designed to tune you into your body’s intuitive intelligence and reconnect you to the magic of life. This all-levels empowerment experience will help you:
* Awaken subtle body awareness
* Explore inversions with confidence
* Align with the fluid, intuitive energy of water
* Deepen your connection to practice & self
About Ann Schreppers:
With over a decade of full-time teaching across multiple continents, Ann leads YTT 200 trainings in Nicaragua & Sri Lanka and holds 1500+ hours of certifications in Ashtanga, Iyengar, and somatic movement. Her teaching blends embodied wisdom with alignment principles, making her classes transformative for both body and mindset.
Pre-booking required: Call/WhatsApp: 0759 956 291 or kangastudio.co/nairobi/upcoming-events
Baridi Baths: Music Centric Breathwork + Ice Bath Ceremony | Performance Medicine | Saturday 22 February | 2 – 5pm
There are many physical health benefits of ice bath practice, such as weight loss, inflammation reduction, circulation support, pain relief, muscle recovery, boosts of immune, lymphatic, and metabolic systems.
However when we are guided breath-by-breath into proper relaxation response of the nervous system while in the ice, we experience euphoria and gain access to beyond-physical dimensions of healing, such as mental health & clarity, trauma release, nervous system regulation, emotional tranquility & depression/anxiety relief, boosts of dopamine, energy levels, and sleep quality. 🤍
You are invited to choose the exact music which resonates with your heart, to further support your shift into relaxation response and deep release.
🌬️ After opening circle, we prepare for the ice with a joyous 30min dive into Breathwork, with live-DJd African & Sufi trance musics. This dissolves any apprehension you may have naturally arrived with, and initiates you into the relaxation response heat-creating breathing which you will use in the ice. The breathwork is supported by 1st-class quality essential oils to fully open the breathing
⭐️ For impressions, check-out 🧊Reviews & 🤗Teams in the Highlights of @longexhales, or PM to join the LongExhales🇰🇪 WhatsApp community group
✅ RSVP required, group size limited: +2217773-8552
Unlock the Power of Intuition | Mezame Workshop | Creative Nest | Saturday 22 February | 9am – 12:30pm
A workshop designed to help you separate true wisdom from ego and inner survival talk. Learn how to develop your intuition daily through: Quantum Energy Shift Work, Meditation & Movement, Mind & Sense Review
Reserve Your Spot Today: Call/WhatsApp: 0113642511 | www.mezame.space | akiko@mezame.space