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Nairobi Now :: arts, culture and events Poetry/Concert: Sentimental Floetry launches... Sentimental Floetry is a group of three ladies; two spoken word poets, Namatsi Lukoye and Carol Njenga, fusing with the vocals of Vivianne Wambui. The blend is one of a kind: poems that seduce the spirit and touch the soul. They’re launching the first collection of their work which revolves around: politics, domestic violence, sex, [...] More... Movie: The Owner, May 25 2012 @ Kuona Trust Screen on the Green presents the Nairobi premiere of The Owner Friday 25th May, gates open at 6.30pm, movie starts at 7.30pm Location: Kuona Trust Price: Ksh 500 Synopsis: The first-of-its-kind CollabFeature film, “The Owner” will premiere around the world on Friday, May 25, 2012. Filmed by 25 filmmakers on 5 continents, “The Owner” follows the adventures [...] More... Movie: Spud, May 26 2012 @ Kuona Trst Screen on the Green presents – Spud Saturday 26th May, gates open at 6.30pm, movie starts at 7.30pm Venue: Kuona Trust Price: Ksh 500 Synopsis: It’s South Africa 1990. Two major events are about to happen: The release of Nelson Mandela and, more importantly, it’s Spud Milton’s first year at an elite boys only private [...] More... Concert: Fena Gitu, May 24 2012 @ Choices More... Classes: Kenya Traditional Dance, every Tuesday... Kenyan Traditional Dance Classes @ Nairobi National Theatre When: Every Tuesday, from 6pm to 7.30 pm If you are interested, call the teacher Pius Amunga at 0726567616 More... Pawa Salon: Photographer Jerry Riley, May 17... Date: May 17, 2012 Venue: Pawa254 Hub Time: 4.30-7pm Entrance: Free Professional photographer, Jerry Riley will be giving the Master talk. About Jerry Riley is a Canadian freelance photographer based in Nairobi, Kenya and has worked in Asia, Africa, South America and Europe. In North America he has worked extensively in the Canadian Arctic, exploring [...] More... Party: Nairobi by Night with dj Mikhail Kuzi,... More... Exhibition: Message Stick: Indigenous Identity... The Australian High Commission in Nairobi will be hosting an indigenous art exhibition at the Nairobi National Museum. Titled Message Stick: Indigenous Identity in Urban Australia, the exhibition is a selection of works by 11 Indigenous artists living in urban areas throughout Australia. Drawn from the active urban art scene in Australia, the exhibition features [...] More... Concert: “B Afree..Can Wherever U... More... Valarie Kimani aLIVE in Concert, Jun. 1 2012 @... Date: June 1, 2012 Venue: MJ Centre, Safaricom House-Westlands Time: 6pm Tickets: Kshs 1,500 Performances from Valarie Kimani also feat will be Patricia Kihoro and Anto Neosoul More... Seminar: Internationalisation and Higher... The BIEA invites you to their May 2012 seminar titled ‘Internationalisation and Higher Education – Perspectives and Challenges’. The presentation is scheduled for 29 Tuesday, May 2012 at 11.00am to 12.00pm. The presentation will be given by Professor Nick Foskett, the Vice Chancellor of Keele University, UK. Prior to his appointment at Keele, Professor Foskett [...] More... Concert: The Traffic Jam, May 17 2012 @ the... Date: May 17, 2012 Venue: MJ Centre, Safaricom House-Westlands Time: 6pm Entry: Free Performances by: Kaz, Kora, Maia, Fena, Big Pin, Neema, Amileena, Dempsey, Valarie Kimani, Patricia Kihoro and Savage warriors More... Party: From Paris with Love # 02, May 18 2012 @... Ladies and Gentlemen, dear friends, After almost 2 months of preparation, FRENCH CONNECTION is ready and proud to welcome you again at Tree House for the most exciting Electro-House party of Nairobi: FROM PARIS WITH LOVE # 02 ! After the amazing success of the first event, we are in a mission to make it [...] More... Exhibition: Chuma Pascal’s The Language... Chuma Pascal started drawing when he as 5 years old. He go empowered by his parents and friends, participated in many art competitions and won prizes an awards. Later he joined Buruburu Institute of Fine Arts (BIFA). He has exhibited at the National Museum, Village Market and elsewhere in Nairobi. He imparts art skills to [...] More... Call for entries: Slum Film Festival 2012, by... The Slum Film Festival continues with its mission to promote stories about informal settlements and filmmakers from different slums… It’s new edition is now under preparation and here is the opportunity to participate in its next showcase, now open to East African filmmakers. Are you an East African filmmaker? Do you have a film about [...] More... [postponed] Out of Town Special: Blankets &... This event has been postponed – new date TBC Date: May 26, 2012 Venue: National Museum and House of Culture Garden, Shaaban Roberts Street, Dar es Saalam Time: 3-8pm Tickets: 25, 000 Tsh More... The 2012 Diani Summer Festival, Jun. 27 2012 @... Amazing Space have teamed up with the Dance Republic and UnCut to bring you the ultimate summer experience: The Diani Summer Festival! Join the event for a weeks all inclusive accommodation at Boabab Resort, transport to and from Ukunda, and in and around Diani, watersports, beach football, beach volleyball, deep sea fishing, cultural fun days, [...] More... Swahili Classes by the Research Institute of... The Research Institute of Swahili studies of Eastern Africa (RISSEA) is a directorate of National Museums of Kenya. It is now offering Swahili classes in Nairobi at the National Museums of Kenya Headquarters. The Institute offers Four Modules:- Swahili Language (Swahili basic beginners and advanced) Teaching will be conducted on Swahili grammar and phonetics depending [...] More... Exhibition: Shades of Time, May 15-31, 2012 @... Shades of Time is an exhibition by Kaafiri Kariuki. This exhibition will be held at the Nairobi National Museum at the Creativity Gallery from May 15-31, 2012. The name Kaafiri Kariuki is synonymous with the intricate and time -consuming technique he calls” dancing pen”. He uses this to critique the status of society, something that [...] More... Out of Town/Festival: The 5th Lake Turkana... Turkana has been in the news lately for all the right reasons! So here is a perfect excuse for you to visit this region. The 5th Lake Turkana Festival, which will take place from 18th to 20th May 2012 on the shores of the world famous Lake Turkana, the so-called Jade Lake. The Lake Turkana [...] More... Slam Africa: The Writeful Throne, May 18 2012 @... Date: May 18, 2012 Venue: DASS Restaurant, Westlands Time: 7-11pm Tickets: Kshs 500 Info: ahmedakil57@gmail.com More... Performances: Resisting Temptation? May 18 2012... Date: May 18, 2012 Venue: Kenya National Theatre-Ukumbi Mdogo Time: 6.30pm Tickets: Kshs 400 gate and Kshs 300 Advance (0724623043) More... Concert: Afro-Zeze Band, May 18 2012 @ Sarakasi... More... Concert: Kabon, May 18 2012 @ Tamambo Tapas,... More... Thursday Night Live presents Wendy Kimani, May... More... Craift Market: Soko Soko, May 19-20 2012 @ New... More... Concert: Mendelssohn’s Elijah, May 19-20... More... The Theatre Company Presents Professional... More... Concert: Mjojo, May 12 2012 @ Tamambo Tapas More... For The Love of Somali (FLoS) Presents... More... Recording of Jessie’s Love Letter, May 11... GBS invites you to the live recording of Jessie’s Love Letter at the National Museum of Kenya – Friday 11 & 18 May 2012,from 6:00pm Live performances by Amani (The drummer) and the band,Cartel,Luka, Habida and DJ Collo. Entry is Free More... TEDx BraeburnSchools, May 12 2012 @ Austin... This Week’s Theme: Reshaping the world Featuring TED Talks by: Leymah Gbowee: http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/en/leymah_gbowee_unlock_the_intelligence_passion_greatness_of_girls.html Sheryl Wudunn: http://www.ted.com/talks/sheryl_wudunn_our_century_s_greatest_injustice.html Gayle Tzemach Lemmon: http://www.ted.com/talks/gayle_tzemach_lemmon_women_entrepreneurs_example_not_exception.html Hosted by: Handerson Mwandembo Directions to Braeburn: http://www.braeburn.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=197&Itemid=695 Website: http://www.ted.com/tedx/groups/2441; also http://www.ted.com/tedx/groups/825 Join here to stay informed on TEDx events in Nairobi: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=122852434404442 More... Concert: Sal Davis & Maia von Lekow, May 25... The King of East-African Funk is Back! After a 15 year hiatus from the Kenyan stage, the man who bought you the hits Makini, Ayaa Uhuru, and Unchain My Heart, is back FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY. Playing all the hits LIVE ON STAGE accompanied by his daughter Maia von Lekow. For those who want a [...] More... 21st European Film Festival, May 10-27 2012 @... Dates: May 10-27, 2012 Venue: Alliance Francaise Time: Weekdays 5.30 & 7.30pm, Weekends 3, 5.30 & 7.30pm Tickets: Kshs 50 For more info: Facebook event page Participating Countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland Programme Full programme and synopsis of all movies available [...] More... Play: Fire By Ten, May 18 2012 @ Kenya National... Fire By Ten 2012 featuring thrilling original plays by 5 Kenyan writers (James Gathitu,Tony Mboyo,Ogutu Muraya,Ciru Naomi and Sharon Nanjosi) will showcase new Kenyan talent. The cast of 6 includes Sylvia Namusassi, Anthony Mido, Ciinju Muiruri, Kevin Amwoma, Gilbert Squich and Mary Kathomi.The show was directed by One of Kenya’s most experienced actresses Lydiah Gitachu [...] More... Creatives Meet Up: Creative Economy Kenya-Where... Date: May 13, 2013 Venue: iHub (Bishop Magua Building 4th Floor), opposite Uchumi Ngong rd Time: 2-5pm Entry: Free For info or clarification: email TheCreativez@gbs.co.ke A lot has been happening in Kenya’s Creative economy in the last few years and as we garner a name as well as positions ourselves in creative fields. We need [...] More... Movie Screening/EU Film Festival: Kidnappet,... Hot Sun Foundation & A/F present KINAPPET a film shot in Kenya. This flick will be Screened on Date: May 12, 2012 Venue: Kibera Kamjunji Grounds Time: 4-8pm This is a free screening More... 21st European Film Festival, May 11-27 2012 @... Full programme and synopsis of all movies available on the Alliance Francaise website: http://www.afkenya.or.ke/spip.php?rubrique86&lang=fr More... Sauti Academy – Live & Loud Music... More... Concert / Charity: Bengenge – The... 20% of the proceeds will go to the educate 100 girls in 100 days campaign. Attached is more info but you can also visit www.100girlsin100days.co.ke You can also make a contribution from your cell to Paybill no. 913800 Come and enjoy an awesome night of music while contributing to educate 100 girls through 4 years [...] More... Articles last updated at May 19, 2012 05:50:06am. Next update in 60 minutes.

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