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05/02/2022

Check out this scrumptious BBQ menu from Mama Rocks Gourmet Burgers for the upcoming Boogie, Bones & Brews fest at the The Alchemist, Sunday Feb. 6, 1:00 to 10:00 p.m. featuring a line-up of smoking hot music from The Pockets with Andrew Stanley, Ross Patel; Dagoz Nomad Blues band with Stevo Kiwinda and Ngare Mukiria and Hot Sun Frequency and swinging blues remixes by DJ BREATHREN.

Don't miss Boogie Bones and Brews...where music meets the meat!

31/01/2022

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For the upcoming Boogie, Bones and Blues fest at Sunday, Feb 6, is happy to share the stage with some good friends and talented musicians, including and the Dagoz Nomads Blues. Come rock with us and enjoy some barbecue classics by and See y’all there!

31/01/2022

Boogie, Bones & Brews in partnership with UP Africa and Snowball Industries kicks off at the The Alchemist on Sunday, Feb. 6, with finger lickin' barbecue by Mama Rocks Gourmet Burgers and , and bluesy jams by Hot Sun Frequency, The Pockets and Dagoz Nomads Blues. Come on down for the Get Down!

29/01/2022

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All My Venus Days by opens Saturday Feb 5th 2022 TIRA Studio] on Ngong Road.

The work which has been in development for the past 5 years, looks at the processing of grief.

was the first iteration of this work and was shown . Subsequent public work was featured in the obituary section.

This new work will explore immortality and impermanence from a philosophical approach, using the artist's personal experience of grief for context.

is shown in partnership with Goethe_Institut KE] and TIRA Studio]

27/01/2022

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Well you asked for it: a blues and bbq fest Sunday, Feb 6. Scrumptious barbecue classics by and . And some great swinging music by yours truly, Hot Sun Frequency] , , and Dagoz Nomads Blues.

Live music is where it’s at these days with a side of smoking’ ribs. It’s BBQ and the Blues baby, so bring your blue suede shoes and some finger licking’ good times. See ya for happy hour!

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16/11/2021

GET YOURSELF & YOUR PALS DOWN TO THE ALCHEMIST THIS THURSDAY NOVEMBER 18 ....

Bringing back the Thursday Nite Live groove this week is Hot Sun Frequencyyyyy - A band born from lockdown and really, universal alignment 😆

They will be performing only original music - written and produced by UP Africa founder, Rand Pearson, with an all Kenyan band. Old timer, Danger, on the bass; Evans on the guitar, Freddie on the acoustic and Philip on the drums.
You are in for such a treat! All you have to do is show up - FREE ENTRY!

Ubuntu Press May 26, 2020 6 min Breaking Down in Lockdown Kenya faces an unprecedented mental health and wellbeing challenge in the age of coronavirus By Rand Pearson As Kenya and still much of t... 153 views Write a comment

06/11/2021

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We absolutely loved this engaging and innovative way of bringing the truth of human-wildlife conflict to audiences in a way that is eye-opening for all ages! Well done Youth Theatre Kenya 🎉

The Trial of Athena is back for 1 night only!

The Elephant Queen Outreach and Youth Theatre Kenya are proud to announce that we will be performing The Trial of Athena, this Wednesday 10th November 18:00-20:00 at the Kenya National Theatre as part of The Kenya International Theatre Festival! (KITFEST)

We are so excited about this opportunity and can't wait to share our story with audiences across Nairobi. So dress up and join us for a beautiful night of Theatre and celebration of the arts. We want to see as many of you there as possible, so please do help us share the poster around far and wide. 

Share it to your friends, to your blog groups, Instagram stories, tag your friends and family in the comments tag us in your posts, and more!

Tickets for the show are now available

https://www.mtickets.com/buy/the-trial-of-athena/1268

via https://kitfest.co.ke/

Dress code: Red carpet "ish" . Lets dress up and have some fun as we have a great night. But no pressure!



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12/10/2021

Very sad news coming from Beneath The Baobabs Venue who have lost a friend and colleague in a tragic accident. Our deepest condolences.

It is with regret that we as Beneath the Baobabs have asked .africa to postpone the upcoming Boogie Bones and Brews event, billed for this Sunday, where both and were pitched to perform a rocking show.

Those of you within our community will know that we all just lost a great friend and crew member recently. As the memorial is set for the same day, we feel it right to honor our team and family members so that we can pay our respects as one strong Kilifi Community.

We will be sure to find a new date for this amazing event, which will be communicated later in the year.

Thanks so much to our partners for being so understanding.

Team BtB x

07/10/2021

If you haven’t checked out and yet, you’re in for a super treat!

These two Nairobi born bands have got some incredible talent and are totally worth your Sunday afternoon in

Get your early bird tickets ASAP, regular price tickets at Kes 1500/- start on Monday so get buying today!

Oh and Lone Tree release their new single tomorrow!! Stay tuned for all this goodness ...

Catch you beneath the baobabs guys!

05/10/2021

We're super stoked about the Lone Tree new single launching this Friday and hearing it live in Kilifi for the BOOGIE, BONES & BREWS gig at Beneath The Baobabs Venue Don't miss this show on Oct. 17! Great music meets great BBQ and cold brews. Early bird tix closing soon. Get yours now for just 1200/- MPESA Till 9150915.

04/10/2021

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Our latest original in formation, “Lost Summer”. A lyrical ode to Cash’s “Ring of 🔥 “ and reimagined as an 80s pop song. 😁

Working hard and getting ready for the big Kilifi gig, Boogie Bones & Brews
featuring .

Check .africa for tickets. Early bird offering closing soon!

29/09/2021

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Just one more reason to see live…

Come down to at this October 17th and check out this amazing talent as well as and ...

Early bird tickets on sale NOW - mpesa 1200/- to 9150915.

See you there!!

12/09/2021

Sneak peek of to entice your coastal musical cravings ...
‘Big Boss Mwangi’ from our recent set at .nairobi

Getting ready for the big hoedown in Kilifi on Oct 17 at
Stay tuned for more lineup and ticket info...

Let us know if you’re coming!

06/09/2021

On yeah, it's all going down in Kilifi Sunday, Oct. 17 at Beneath The Baobabs Venue. A rockin' line-up of bands, smoky barbecue and your favourite brews. So save the date. Artist line-up and ticket info to follow. 🤟🎸🔥

06/05/2021

Really important conversations here about the future of creative spaces and creativity in Nairobi!

We love The BUS interview with Vincenzo Cavallo, the founder. Check it out!
Creatives Garage

https://www.facebook.com/Creatives.Garage/videos/578564613060286/

24/03/2021

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Invisible Inventories
Questioning Kenyan Collections in Western Museums

“Invisible Inventories” is an exhibition about Kenyan objects that are no longer in Kenya. It
reflects on this loss through scholarly inquiry, artworks and activism.

This exhibition assembles research produced by the International Inventories Programme
(IIP), a project that, since 2018, has been investigating Kenyan cultural objects held in
Western museums. A central tool of this inquiry is a database that currently identifies 32,501
objects stored in thirty institutions worldwide.

What does it mean for Kenya to be missing so many of its cultural objects? And what does
their presence mean for the museums where they currently reside?

“Invisible Inventories” is an attempt to engage with this asymmetry, and the raw and painful
relationship that underlines it.

20/03/2021

Our new favorite band is live again this evening!
Next stop on the Nairobi tour is . Can’t wait.

Such a cool space and vibe.

Come rock out with us! 6-8pm sharp at
Covid protocols in place, don’t forget your masks!

ENTRY: FREE !

09/03/2021

Thanks for this beautiful piece of history showing the origins of IWD. It’s not just a day for women to be given flowers etc but to be celebrated for fighting for our rights, our truth, equal pay, equal treatment & for our future generations!

Thank you to all the women who protested for a better future! Thank you dear ancestors!

04/03/2021

The Final Curtain presents the quiet before the storm.
Come and enjoy a picnic this weekend at one of Nairobis most spectacular venues - a work of art itself, 60 Mbagathi Ridge.

Lots of great art on sale throughout the weekend, prices ranging from Kes 5000-300,000 from some of our top artists and sculptors El Tayeb, Paul Onditi, Tums, Alexandra Spyratos, David Marrian, Oiro Meshack, Anthony Russell and Jinny’s own private collection. Visit the India Room & the Erotica Room for some special pieces !

If you haven’t got your tickets already, get them now! Only a few left for the weekend shenanigans... send 1000/- per adult to Sarah on 0716 885980.
Kids come free!

Live music with on Saturday from 4pm and puppet shows on Sunday with

03/03/2021

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The Final Curtain is very proud to represent the extraordinarily talented Paul Onditi. One of his pieces will feature in the auction this Friday.

The art auction is by invite only so get yourself on the guest list by calling Sarah 0716885980

02/03/2021

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Woooop woooop!! We’ve been waiting for this! Big UP to Spotify Kenya & Spotify Africa ...
2021 just got even better!

Music for every moment 🎧​
Yours to discover and play. Listen for free at www.spotify.com/free

02/03/2021

THE FINAL CURTAIN- An Immersive Art Experience

This weekend, March 5-7 2021, Nairobi’s biggest art show and experience is ON! Come check out the personal collection of Jonny Dwek who has been collecting, creating and curating global art and local art for over 15 years.

More than 200 pieces will be on show at the incredible venue - 60 Mbagathi Ridge, Karen - which is itself a work of art!

Friday night is a private art auction from 5-9pm. RSVP to Sarah on 0716 885980 to get on the guest list - consider this your private invite!

Saturday March 6, bring your picnics, blankets, wallets and chill out at the incredible venue.
The highlight of the day is a live performance by Nairobi’s latest live music sensation -
1000/- per adult by mpesa to Sarah for a family day with great food and the awesome making the perfect cocktails throughout the day! 💥💥💥

Sunday March 7 offers up more fun with puppet shows with , sunshine and truly the coolest venue in Nairobi today .... kids are free, and adults for your 1000/- day pass you can even get your hands on the digital catalogue for the event. Once you pay your entry fee, you can let Sarah know if you’d like a link to the art catalogue ... it will be the perfect weekend out in Nairobi, just the way you like it - great vibes, people, food, cocktails, music, kid-friendly fun and always stuff for the adults to indulge in too 🥳💫🎊

COME PLAY!!

28/02/2021

The Final Curtain presents the unique, glamorous venue for the exhibition - The Karen Manor; a six bedroom house converted into a gallery for the weekend of March 5-7 2021.

The house itself is a work of art (and for sale too!)

Come enjoy the gorgeous spaces to relax and immerse yourself in local art throughout the weekend, enjoy live music from and buy some art 🥰
so get yourself on the guest list for 1000/- only - send mpesa to Sarah Brown 0716 885 980

To RSVP for the glam auction on Friday March 5, send Sarah a message to get on the guest list for free! Limited spaces only for what will be a super fun evening with awesome people and incredible art!

24/02/2021

Who hasn’t heard of Hot Sun Frequency yet?! What???

Born in covid but many years brewing in their souls, this crew are on 🔥🔥🔥! Original songs only ...

Their next gig (outdoors and covid protocols in place) is at the amazing immersive art event - The Final Curtain - curated by and

Come have some fun, dance and rock out on Saturday March 6 - Kes 1000/- for a full day pass to the art exhibition, live music, one of the most beautiful venues in Nairobi, lots of cool treasures, fab people and a really fun family day out.
Bring your picnic (don’t forget your blankets!) and your imagination ... oh and also your friends!
Kids go free ... book your spot on the list by sending mpesa of 1000/- per adult to Sarah on 0716 885 980 TODAY!

This funky artwork by will also be on sale with over 200 other pieces. Did someone say Massive Art Sale?

See you there!

24/02/2021

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The Final Curtain presents a Babery Lion Scuplted in 1833. The original is in marble and worth over USD 50,000. This copy made in cement can be purchased for KSH 100,000.

The show is by RSVP only so please call Sarah to secure your place on the guest list: 0716885980

23/02/2021

Puppet show anyone? Come hang out with us on the weekend of March 5-7 at 60 Mbagathi Ridge!

presents The Final Curtain, an immersive art exhibition curated just for you ... in one of Karen’s most spectacular venues, bring a picnic, family, friends, lovers (of art) and enjoy a superb weekend out.

The puppet show will be for both adults and kids on Sunday afternoon so be sure to book your spots by sending an RSVP and Kes 1000 per adult to Sarah on 0716 885 980 to get on the guest list. No entry at the gate on the day!

All covid protocols to be observed so bring a face mask and of course your fun side because it is not o it Nairobi’s biggest art show, but lots of incredible people, entertainment and good vibes.

22/02/2021

Are you passionate about ‘making a difference’ and keen to start up a new social enterprise in 2021 or 2022?

Join THRIVE FOR CHANGE KENYA’s upcoming professional development course : “Being a Change Maker: Developing a Social Enterprise in Challenging Environments”

Dates: ONLINE SESSIONS starting March 4-April 15 2021 (7 weeks)

IN PERSON (NAIROBI) April 19-23 2021

For full course info, costs and registration, please contact [email protected] / [email protected], or call +254 701 778971

Are you looking to expand your skills in development work, create greater impact and network with similarly-minded women…whilst also helping other women?