A.S.K NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR

"Show" always brings back fond childhood memories.... and high school memories too. These are the days we waited for the "Show" like nothing else! It signified days of fun on end. I even had to go back when I was in campus just to re-live it! And guess what I realized? That with age, the fun doesn't change....

Better yet, the older you are, the more beneficial "Show" is for you... because the wealth of knowledge, talent, business, networking and freebies there.... It never ends!

WHEN:

Starting Date - 29 September 2014

Ending Date - 05 October 2014

WHERE: Jamhuri Park Race Circuit

Time: 10.00am - 6.00pm

Oh yes! the Nairobi Show is definitely back.... this time, I hear, bigger and better!!! There will be more than 350 international and local exhibitors showcasing... Imagine that!

Visit the "Show" once more this year, or take your kids, or your nephews/nieces, or your neighbour's kids!! Just make sure you don't miss it :-)

SAFARICOM SEVENS 2014

And now for the event that we have all been waiting for.... drumrolls please......!!!! C'mon, let's not pretend. Safaricom Sevens is (and has been for a number of years) literally the event of the year. I know some people who live for this event, everything else is in their lives is shadowed... okay, I exaggerate... but y'all get my gist, no?

WHEN: 26th - 29th September 2014

WHERE: Kasarani Stadium

Time: 10.00am - 7.00pm

And did you know....???

The Safaricom Sevens tournament, which is run by the Kenya Rugby Union, is a competition promoted as Africa’s premier rugby sevens tournament. The tournament draws crowds of over 20,000 to the weekend-long event.

It is unique in that it is contested by numerous national representative sides from Africa and beyond, by professional sevens outfits, professional and amateur club sides, invitational teams, universities and schools.

Where to buy Tickets:

Safaricom Sevens Tickets are Available at Galleria, Junction, I&M, Kimathi street, Nakumatt Mega, Sarit, Village market and TRM Safaricom shops at the following costs & dates.

DAILY CHARGES:

Upper decks - Kshs. 500

Lower decks - Kshs. 1,000

VIP - Kshs. 2,000

SEASON TICKETS:

Upper decks  - Kshs. 1,000

Lower decks - Kshs. 2,000

VIP - Kshs. 4,000

CBA AFRICA CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE

Okay, like honestly... why do the two most eagerly awaited events have to happen the same weekend? Including the finest spectator motoring event in Africa.... Like honestly? So now, where are we expected to not go? Help me (us?) Lord!

WHEN: 28th September 2014

WHERE: Ngong Racecourse

Time: 9.00am - 7.00pm

Discover the timeless beauty and elegance of classic cars and motorcycles. This year’s theme is "The ABC’s of Detail . . . Art, Bikes and Cars "

CHARGES: 

Adult - Kshs. 700

Kids - Kshs. 700

Tickets available at all CBA Branches in Nairobi & Thika, Capital FM Kenya, Sarova Panafric hotel, Sarova Stanley Hotel, and on TicketSasa.com 

XPLORE.... TRAVEL FAIR 2014

Love traveling and exploring? This travel fair/exhibition should definitely help make things easier for you when it comes to making those tough-ass decisions about where to get the best or most affordable accommodation, or where to visit, or where to eat. And then again, don't we all love special offers? :-)

WHEN: 27th - 28th September 2014

WHERE: Karen Blixen Museum Gardens

Time: 10.00am - 6.00pm

Welcome to the 2nd edition of Xplore…, the new up market travel fair, introducing the best East African destinations.

A relaxed leisurely stroll through the gardens will have professionals and the general public meet more than 60 of the key actors in the tourism industry from East Africa: High end lodges, restaurants, food & beverage suppliers, community tourism organizations as well as service providers.

Xplore is the perfect rendez-vous to discover and book your next escapes among our selection of the East African tourism hidden gems

SONDEKA FESTIVAL LAUNCH PARTY

Woohoo! It's end month again.... Lots of money, lots of events, lots of funnnnn! Let's start this off with Sondeka...

Creatives Garage will give an explosive and colossal invite to the Sondeka Festival at Quinns on Ngong road. The evening will be a fun festival of colour; the perfect play area for adults!

WHEN: 27th September 2014

WHERE: Kenya Harlequins - Ngong rd

Time: 5.00pm - 11.00pm

It will commence at 6pm with various fun activities after a long weekend of Rugby. This is an event for people to let loose and have childlike fun all over again!

There will be a stage set outside the club house which will host select acts of bands and musical performers for the night, to give a taste of the Sondeka festival. The stage will have a laser show in various colours to give a nice fun feel, with coloured bubble and smoke machines. 

Performances by Makadem, Aziz and Santuri Djs on the decks

Other cool stuff lined up are:

Cocktail game, table challenges, happy feet and shower hour. Wondering what these are? Well, you need to come over with your friends and find out.

CHARGES:

Gate ticket - Kshs. 500

MEDIC EAST AFRICA 2014

The 2nd Medic East Africa returns to Nairobi. Meet everyone who is anyone in the healthcare, pharmaceutical and medical laboratory industry in the East African region.

WHEN: 23rd - 25th September 2014

WHERE: Visa Oshwal Auditorium, Parklands

Time: 10.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.

Register for free and win Ksh 50,000.

Register for the Healthcare Management Conference.

Exhibitor Products and Services.

Source: KenyaBuzz

THE GODOWNGIG

WHEN: 27 September 2014

WHERE: The GoDown Arts Centre

Time: 2.00pm - 8.00pm

CHARGES: Free!

Nyama Choma and Drinks will be on sale!

Emcee: Lulu Saidi

Music By: Dj K Rich

SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP

Guess who is back? Yep....THE dare devils are back!!!

WHEN: 20th - 21st September 2014

WHERE: Tatu City, Kiambu county

Time: 8.00am - 6.00pm

East Africa's premiere race event designed for on-road sports motorcycles comes to Kiambu County, hosted by Tatu City.

CHARGES:

Daily : 500

VIP Season : 500

Source: Gigwapi

STORYMOJA HAY FESTIVAL 2014

A 5-day celebration and showcase of our stories and our contemporary culture. Come and get stimulated through engaging discussions, live performances, art & craft, dance, music, poetry, and lots of other innovative and creative art forms.

WHEN: 17th September 2014

WHERE: Nairobi National Museum

Time: 9.00am - 6.00pm

There are more than 140 events, 21 international artists and over 60 local artists lined up.

This is your opportunity to meet with Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, reknowned poets (Kwame Dawes, Neal Hall, Ladan Osman, Liyou Libsekal, Matthew Shenoda), Fiction writers (Prajwal Parajuly, Andrea Coddington, Duduzile Mabaso), local artists (Jeff Koinange, Kinyanjui Kombani, Ciku Kimeria, Oduor Jagero, Mshai Mwangola, Alexander Nderitu, Ndiritu Wahome) and many, many, many others….

CHARGES:

Early Bird - 1000

Season Ticket - 1000

     * Early bird Ticket – 1,000/- (plus FREE pre-registered masterclass) 

      *  Day Ticket – 1,000/- (comes with free book for children under 16) 

 *   Season Ticket – 1,500/- (entry for Saturday and Sunday only) 

* Storymoja Music Concert – Advance 800/-, at the gate 1,000/- 

·         VIP Ticket: Storymoja Festival Charity Gala – 6,000/- includes entry to the Festival from 17th to 21st Sept

Source: Gigwapi

LIPALA TOUR - SHEEBEEN LIVE!

Sheebeen live is back ladies and gentlemen...a tad late but awesomer than ever....SHEEBEEN LIVE & SAUTI SOL Entertainment presents LIPALA TOUR a Sauti Sol Affair.

WHEN: 13th - 14th September 2014

WHERE: Sheebeen Bar - Menengai Road , Upper hill

Time: 6.00pm - 6.00am

Come through and be part of the Nairobi installment of the LIPALA TOUR...Watch one of Africa’s top band’s representing East Africa perform their onslaught of hit singles Nishike, Still the One and Sura Yako. This is also Sauti Sol first public viewing of the anticipated Sura Yako music video and the first of a planned #LipalaDance Tour. Expect to Lipala Dance, the spinoff to Sura Yako, and a night of electric performances from Kenya's best!! 

COVER CHARGES: 

FARAJA FUSION NIGHT

This will be a night to remember, with performances by Alisha Popat, Wanny Angerer and Dan Aceda, plus a fashion show bringing together some amazing designers.

WHEN: Saturday, 13th September 2014

WHERE: Lions Sightfirst Eye Center, Westlands

Time: 7pm onwards

Tickets include dinner, dance and some drinks. All proceeds on the night will give hope and support to children and adults living with cancer because no one should have to face cancer alone.

CHARGES - Kshs 7,500

Dress Code: Women- colourful evening wear, Men- colourful tie.

For ticket bookings call 0727729287

STEAK FRIDAY!

I am such a sucker for steak! I like it well-done, thank you! *salivates* And is it unhealthy to eat too much of it? Naaaah, I don't believe so... people lie guys :-)

All the steak lovers... *singing to the tune of Beyonce's Single ladies*... put your hands up! \o/

WHEN: EVERY Friday

WHERE: Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi CBD

Time: Starting 12 noon

Whether you like it well done, medium rare or devilishly rare…come enjoy the best steaks in town with the finest wine selection every Friday at the Flame Tree Restaurant.

CONTACTS

Email: panafric@sarovahotels.com

Cell: 0709111000

Website: http://www.sarovahotels.com/

ERIC WAINAINA LIVE

When it comes to Eric Wainaina, there are never sufficient words to describe the music legend that he is. I would do him a great injustice with my words, so just go ahead and read his personal invitation....

I know some of y'all will just find themselves heading to The Elephant (formerly Kifaru Gardens) tomorrow...

WHEN: 12th September 2014

WHERE: The Elephant, No. 3 Kanjata Rd, Lavington

Time: 8.00pm - 11.00pm

"So I got a bit bored with what I was doing… Then a producer in Nashville said to me about my last record, 'Eric, it's nice but it's got no edge.' He then went on to win a Grammy. So I'm playing a gig this Friday at The Elephant. We'll get some stuff wrong. But I know we'll get most of it right. This is me re-inventing." - Eric Wainaina.

CHARGES:

Online tickets - Ksh. 1000

At the gate - Ksh. 1000

For more details, contact:

Cell: 0721946710

62ND KCB SAFARI RALLY

Oh ye rally fans, your time has come! The 62nd edition of the KCB Safari Rally is going down this weekend. Oh, I can't wait to ogle at the rally cars in the CBD... revving up, speed and all.... It's just so damn.... uh! See you there... ;-)

WHEN: 12th - 14th September 2014

WHERE: KICC to Nanyuki

Time: 7.00am - 2.30pm

A great African experience that showcases the best of rally driving in the region.

Starting at KICC on 12th September and finishing in Nanyuki at 14:30 on the 14th of September.

THE GRAND WEDDING EXPO

Is it still wedding season? Oh well, anytime is wedding time...and hence, cake time! :-D And while we are on that wedding topic, you are being invited to "The Grand Wedding Expo: For the modern and stylish bride...

WHEN: 13th - 14th September 2014

WHERE: Thika Road Mall (TRM), Roysambu, 3rd Floor

Time: 12 noon

The wedding event will showcase a variety of bridal industry specialists from Nairobi and its environs for the benefit of prospective brides and grooms. The event is a one stop shop for couples that are looking for experienced service providers that will make their wedding day special.

Those attending the event will get to experience key attractions on both days which will allow prospective brides and grooms to be inspired while getting great advice from professionals.

CHARGES: Free!

See Facebook event page for further details and updates.

Source: KenyaBuzz

KFC FOOTBALL BEAT

I am not much of a football fan so yea, let's just say that this is for all the soccer fans outchea. I don't have much to say except, have you got what it takes?

WHEN: 13 September 2014

WHERE: RFUEA Grounds/ Kenya Harlequins Ground

Time: 8.00am - 6.00pm

Buy any KFC item at these participating outlets; Junction, Woodvale Grove, Westlands, Galleria, Kimathi Street, CBD.

Play the Xbox Kinect game to score the most number of goals in 60 seconds. Rank in the top 96 positions to play KFC Football Beat event.

CHARGES: Free!

Source: Gigwapi

SUSAN'S COOKING CLUB: SEPTEMBER EDITION!

So you think you can cook? Come and cook live for your buddies. Show off your skills in one of the best kitchens in Nairobi and stand a chance to win a prize.

WHEN: 13 September 2014

WHERE: Southern Sun Mayfair

Time: 10:00am-6:00pm

Susan Kamau’s Kenyan Kitchen presents Susan’s Cooking Club. Calling all good home cooks out there.

Register now and stand a chance to join Susan on TV. Great prizes for you to take home.

CHARGES: Free!

Source: Gigwapi

BLANKETS & WINE - 55th EDITION

To commemorate 20 years of democracy and post-apartheid South Africa, Blankets & Wine in collaboration with the South African High Commission in Kenya present to you a special edition of Blankets & Wine. The 55th edition of B&W is dubbed Karibu Mzansi.

WHEN: 7th September 2014

WHERE: Carnivore Gardens

Time: 1.00pm - 9.00pm

‘Karibu Mzansi’ is a partnership between Blankets & Wine and the South African High Commission aimed at strengthening B&W’s efforts towards the discovery and promotion of urban African music, literature, art and culture. To start with, every adult ticket holder will be able to sample from a wide array of wine from South Africa’s world renown vineyards topped up with a complementary bottle of wine courtesy of Distell Winemasters.

CHRISTIES SEVENS 2014

Looking for some rugby action? Did you miss the much hyped Prinsloo 7's last weekend? Probably coz it was in NaxVegas and for some reason you couldn't go all the way? Oh well, you have no reason to miss Christies this weekend... except, of course, if you aren't in Nairobi!

WHEN: 6th September - 7th September 2014

WHERE: RFUEA, Ngong Road

Time: 10.00am - 7.00pm

CHARGES: 300

The Safaricom 7s series happens every year from August to October. All the major national rugby teams; Kenya Harlequins, Mwamba RFC,  Nakuru RFC, KCB Rugby among others battle it out every week in a series of tournaments. Masaku 7s, Dala 7s, Kabeberi 7s, Drifwood 7s, Prinsloo 7s, Christie 7s, and the final being Safaricom 7s in September.

The 15th National Sevens Circuit gets underway with the staging of the Christie Sevens at the RFUEA Grounds on the 06th and 07th of September. This tournament sees all participating teams start the battle to be crowned Kenyan Club Sevens Champions at the close of the National Sevens Circuit.

The Christie Sevens has grown over the years from a one day event to become a pivotal part of the NSC as results from the Christies have either dramatically altered or determined the course of the NSC. Players such as Benjamin Ayimba, Felix Ochieng, Sammy Khakame, Oscar Osir, Allan Hicks, Mitch Ocholla, Jeff Tolo, Gordon Anampiu, Sidney “Blackrose” Obonyo,Kennedy Aswani, Steve Gichuki and Paul “Pablo” Murunga, all retired members of the Kenya Rugby Sevens team have honed their skills at this tournament.

Present day Kenya players Collins Injera, Lavin Asego, Sidney Ashioya,Biko Adema to name but a few have also taken part in previous Christies, making an impression that earned them selection to the Kenya Sevens. Which future stars are going to unearthed at the 2014 Christies? Who will win this tourney? Stay tuned for updates…

Source: Gigwapi

NAIROBI COCKTAIL WEEK

7 Days, Over 25 Bars.

WHEN: Friday, 29th August 2014 - Sunday, 7th September 2014

WHERE: Over 25 Bars in Nairobi

CHARGES: Free

* Private Tastings

* Exciting Parties

* Amazing Activations

* Bartending Master Classes

All cocktails just @400 Kshs

Source: Events254

EXTRAVAGANZA FEATURING ALAINE

Earlier in the week, I heard that Alaine was back in the country... I thought it was a hoax. Turns out I am the hoax (Ok, really, I am NOT  a hoax). Nway, she really is around and here is the evidence....

This broad loves our country I think :-)

WHEN: 6th - 7th September 2014

WHERE: City Cabanas, North Airport Road

Time: 2.00pm - 2.00am

Trueblaq Ltd is holding the inaugural edition of this year’s biggest event dubbed “Extravaganza”. The Event will be held at the renovated Cabanas Park this Saturday and will start from 2pm to dawn.

Headlining the show is Dancehall, RnB legend Alaine. Her supporting cast will include Kenyan artistes Redsan, Wyre and Juacali. Also featuring MC Jessy, Shix Kapienga, Rapcha Sayantist, Coco, MC Philipo, DJ Joe Mfalme and HOT 96 Dj’s (Inferno, Flash).

CHARGES:

Normal - Ksh. 500

VIP - Ksh. 500

FAMILY CHALLENGE 2014

Anytime I think of the mentally disable people it makes me a little bit sad and sombre... I always wish there is something I could do for them. Oh well, Kamili Organisation is certainly doing something. Having fun for a noble cause is what the family challenge is all about....

WHEN: 6th September 2014 - 07 September 2014

WHERE: Sanctuary Farm, Naivasha

Time: 9.00am - 6.00pm

The Safaricom Family Challenge has raised over 11.9 million shillings over the last five years. This has meant that the Kamili Organisation, a mental health NGO, has been able to run 3 mental health clinics and train 4 Mental Health nurses now running up country outreach clinics, which provide services for more than 2,500 people.

CHARGES:

Per Team - Ksh. 30,000

THE MARIE PIERRE WINE CLUB 2014 - SEPTEMBER EDITION

Did I hear somebody say wine? Wine is what you drink when you become a lady, when you get past all the campus hullabaloo of vodka and other spirits with unpronounceable names, when you stop trying to fit in and start being comfortable with who you are, when you start looking for a husband and acting ratchet doesn't fit the bill. Somebody say Amen!? Haha. I digress...

WHEN: 6th September 2014

WHERE: Nairobi Arboretum

Time: 3.00pm - 7.00pm

Join Master Sommelier, Juan Cambil and MC Kamal Kaur for a fun afternoon of wine tasting at the fourth edition of The Marie Pierre Wine Club 2014. Get to taste quality wines from the following wine companies:

- Casks & Barrels will showcase Italian wines.

- Posner & Klein will showcase Chilean wines.

- Makkin will showcase American (Californian) wines.

- The Wine Company will showcase Spanish wines.

WHY YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS?

KIDS FESTIVAL ON WHEELS

Last weekend it was rugby happening in Nakuru, this weekend it's the kids turn to play! So bring them all out for the Kids Festival. And if you are in Nairobi, isn't this just another excuse for a family road trip? Road trips are always so much fun....I know you agree :-)

WHEN: 6th September 2014

WHERE: Nakuru Show Grounds

Time: 10.00am - 5.00pm

CHARGES:

Kids - 300

Adults - 300

The kids festival on wheels, pioneer edition hosted by Churchill. Tickets available at Naivas outlets and Ticketsasa.