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MISCELLANEOUS EVENTS

Saturday 20th December 2025
Bar'dayez Bistro Strip Mall Muthiiti Rd Westlands
Curiosity Killed The Cat II

CATS QUIZ - a fundraiser Quiz Night for Cats for Kenya rescue.

Sunday 14th December 2025
Ngong Racecourse
Uhuru Cup

The final horse racing fixture of 2025 is on Sunday, 14 December between 12 PM and 4:30 PM at Ngong Racecourse.
Tickets: https://tikiti.co.ke/e/uhuru-cup
Enjoy an afternoon at East Africa's only horse racing track, featuring a great selection of food'and drink, Nairobi's top fashion, a curated pop-up market, and family-friendly entertainment. Stay for sundowners and more directly after the races at The Afterparty.
Note:
* Dress code - Smart Casual
* All student ticket holders must show physical student ID
* Tikiti tickets valid until 4:30 PM on race day
* No pets allowed
* No outside food / drink permitted

STAGE / MOVIE / ENTERTAINMENT - click on poster to enlarge

12th to 14th December 2025
Fiche Address Kiambu Rd
Runda Reggae Festival

Sunday 14th December 2025
Sarit Rooftop Garden
Kenya Consevatoire Of Music

The Kenya Conservatoire Orchestra is bringing an elegant, full-sound performance that sets the perfect holiday mood! Experience rich orchestral melodies and festive classics as they take the stage on 14th December, 2 pm–6 pm. Pull up, feel the music swell, and step right into the magic of Christmas.

MARKETS & SHOPPING

Every Sunday
K1 Klub House
K1 Flea Market

Every Friday
Village Market
Maasai Market

Every Saturday
KSPCA Langata Rd
KSPCA Market

12th to 14th December 2025
Kstvet Un Avenue Rd
Bizarre Bazaar

Every Sunday
Yaya Centre Argwings Kodhek Rd Rooftop Parking
Maasai Market

ART EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS - click on poster to enlarge

6th December to 16th Jan.
Banana Hill Gallery
Trails Of Africa dawn by Rahab Shine

We are delighted to present a new solo exhibition by Rahab Shine. Her journey as an artist began in 1990 after meeting Shine Tani. The two later founded Banana Hill Art Gallery, a place that has welcomed artists and art lovers for many years. Rahab works with a clear sense of observation. She paints landscapes as they appear today, holding on to scenes that are slowly shifting with constant development. Her pieces carry a quiet sense of care for places that deserve to be remembered. You are invited to visit the gallery and spend time with her work. The show will run throughout December and into the new year.

Every Saturday
Karen Village Ngong Rd
Sip And Graffiti

11th to 14th December 2025
Village Market
Art In The Open

Discover the magic of creativity at Village Market's 20th edition of Art In The Open, taking place from 11th–14th December 2025 from 10AM–6PM. This open-air exhibition invites art lovers, collectors, and curious wanderers to explore a vibrant showcase of paintings, sculptures, and handcrafted pieces by talented local artists. Stroll through a festive atmosphere filled with colour, texture, and inspiring stories behind every artwork-perfect for gifting or adding to your personal collection. Celebrate the season through artistic expression and connect with the pulse of Nairobi’s creative community. Free entry!

23rd Nov. to 5th Jan. 2025
Redhill Gallery
Too Many Words - A Solo Exhibition By Onis Martin

Direction to the Gallery:
From Village Market join Limuru Road. After 13km turn left down a tarmac road, signposted "Zereniti", continue for 200m, keep left and follow the dirt road (ignore the tarmac road climbing sharply right), after 50m take the right smaller track, signposted "Zerenity". Red Hill Art Gallery is located at the end of the track on the left side (red metal gate with art design) Karibu! The gallery is open daily from 11.00 am to 5.00 pm. The exhibition is on show until 5th January 2026

Saturday 20th December 2025
Creativity Gallery Nairobi National Museum
Wahenga Wa Sanaa - Pioneers Of Kenyan Art

Wahenga wa Sanaa: Tracing two centuries of artistic legacy 1800 – 1980. Wahenga wa Sanaa brings the NMK collection into public view, tracing powerful themes of cultural identity, spirituality, history and politics, nature and environment, and the growth of formal art training and supporting institutions. The exhibition honours the Wahenga - the wise ancestors and cultural forebearers whose creativity laid the foundation for generations of artists. As we create art today, we walk in their footsteps and continue to build on their enduring legacy.

19th Nov. to 3rd Jan. 2025
Circle Art Gallery
We Belong to Time

In our last show of the year, we are delighted to present for the first time at Circle Art Gallery the work of Engadaye Lemma (Ethiopian, b. 1980) alongside Tiemar Tegene (Ethiopian, b. 1994), in a dual exhibition titled We Belong to Time. Tegene is no stranger to Circle, having held her acclaimed debut solo exhibition Shertan Weha here in 2023.

Every Sunday
Argenti Restaurant Riverside
Sunday BBQ Brunch

Enjoy BBQ Brunch at Argenti Riverside every Sunday from 12 PM to 4 PM, featuring expertly grilled dishes, fresh salads, sides, and indulgent desserts. A live Tandoori station has now been added, bringing even more flavour to your dining experience. Unwind with live band entertainment and fun activities for the kids, making it the perfect weekend experience. Priced at Ksh 4,500 per person and Ksh 2,000 per child (6 years +)

Every Tuesday
The 1865 Pub Karen Village
Wings Tuesdays

Every Sunday
Levels Stalls Lavington
Wah Gwaan Nairobi Sunday Brunch

Join us for the ultimate Jamaican-style Sunday Brunch in Nairobi at Levels Stalls, Kingara Road, Lavington, from 12:00 PM to 7 PM - every Sunday! Send us a WhatsApp message once you buy your ticket.