Nairobi's Art Scene

j. — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:37:00 +0000

To All NairobiArts readers, many thanks for your queries on how come new events are not posted anymore. Sincerely apologize for the quiet, we’ll be back soon, that we promise.

Idol Competition: Tribal Idol, July 20 2010 @ Tribe

j. — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:33:59 +0000

DATE: July 20th
TIME: 7.00 pm to 10.00 pm
PLACE: Tribe
Book: sm@tribehotel-kenya.com
Tribe hosts the first ever Tribal Idol – an evening of talent…and the lack of it!

With Judges: Mark Somen, Nonini & amp; Nina Ogot

Hosted by: Rand Pearson

Only one thing is certain, this night will be legendary and the winner will walk away with a night in Tribe’s celebrity suite – THE PENTHOUSE!

ENTRY FREE

Concert: Muthoni + Dela, Jul 16 2010 @ Capri7

j. — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:52:47 +0000

Muthoni the Drummer Queen and Dela will be playing together again on Friday, July 16, 2010
Location: CAPRI7 , a Garden/Lounge Bar/ restaurant at the end of Jabavu rd, next to Chaka Place, off Argwings Kodhek Rd, Kilimani
Tickets are Ksh 400 available at the door – the concert will begin at 9pm (really)

Concert: Spotlight on Kenyan Music, Jul 23 2010 @ Alliance

j. — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:38:38 +0000

Photographic Exhibition: Kenya’s Nubians, Jul 17 – Aug 14 2010 @ GoDown

j. — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 07:35:41 +0000

This Saturday 17th July, Greg Constantine will partner with UNHCR to present The Nubian Photographic Exhibition at The GoDown Arts Centre at 2:30 p.m. The exhibition shall portray the statelessness and the denial of citizenship on Nubians in Kenya with rare historical photographs and documents from their personal collections. The exhibit will travel to indoor and outdoor venues in downtown Nairobi, the Nubian section of the Kibera neighborhood of Nairobi, and London. The aim of the project is to advocate for basic rights, inclusion on Kenya’s census, and the issuance of Kenyan ID cards for Nubians.

The exhibition shall run from 17th July to 14th August 2010.

Art Exhibition, Jun 28-30 2010 @ Hillcrest Secondary

j. — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:31:31 +0000

Art Exhibition
Opening Day: June 28 2010
Time: 4.30-6.00pm

Venue: Hillcrest Secondary School
At the Design & Technology Lecture Room
Duration: June 29-30 2010
Time: 9am-5pm

Pamoja Dance Group Presents: Koncrete City, Jun 30 2010 @ Alliance

j. — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:52:01 +0000

Concert: Blankets & Wine, Jul 4 2010 @ Hillcrest School, Karen

j. — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:50:01 +0000

From 1pm to 6.30pm

Performing Artiss:

Denise Gordon : Afrojazz USA/KIGALI/NAIROBI
Kidum: Afro-urban BURUNDI/KENYA

And from Kenya:
Wendy Kimani
Maia von Lekow

As always, pack your picnics/wine/shukas.

TICKETING INFO:
Advance tickets at all DORMANS outlets from Friday 25th June: Ksh 800
Door charges: Adults: Ksh 1,000. Children over 5years: kSH 400
There will be a bigger play area this time for children between 3-12 years old

Concert/Party: Techno-Sufurias with Muthoni & Dela, Jun 26 2010 @ Jamhuri Park

j. — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:46:51 +0000

Techno sufurias is an expressive blend born of confusion and gratitude for all the basic and epic things that technology has brought us. Music is our fuel, and we have prepared a musical feast. Welcome to the next frontier. (…) Enter Dela and Muthoni the Drummer Queen. These are the ones! These dynamic women will take you on a musical journey unlike any other. Join us as we explore their albums, Paukwa – Dela, and the Drummer Queens – Human condition.

More information on Penya’s website

Art Exhibit: Larissa Hoofs, until Jun 9 2010 @ Le Rustique

j. — Mon, 31 May 2010 07:12:54 +0000

An Art Exhibition of Larissa Hoops recent works.

Running until 9th June 2010

Le Rustique Restaurant, Westlands

Find out more about Larissa Hoofs on her website