1.Incontritaliani | Riccardo Zennaro Presents Africana
📅 Oct 13 · 6:30 PM
📍 Enoteca Nairobi
💰 KSh 2,000. Italian writer and photographer Riccardo Zennaro presents his latest book, Africana, in conversation with Freddie del Curatolo. Held for the Week of the Italian Language in the World, the event includes an Italian aperitivo and wine tasting (held in Italian). → Reservations: 0798835549
2.Investors Meet and Greet: October Edition
📅 Wednesday, Oct 14 · 4:00 PM
📍 ALX, The Piano, Brookside Drive
💰 KSh 500. A practical startup workshop on storytelling, pitch decks, and investor communication. Hosted by BuildIT Connective, ALX Ventures, and Impact Hub Nairobi, founders will explore how to structure a compelling deck, communicate traction early, and clearly pitch their startup opportunity to investors. → Register via Tipsitickets
3.Ochiko Live
📅 Wednesday · 7:00 PM
📍 Geco Café, Lavington
🎟️ Free entry. Fresh off a massive performance at the Peaches & Cream festival, contemporary artist Ochiko makes his first-ever live appearance at Geco Café. Accompanied by The Element Band Supreme, he takes the stage at 7:00 PM sharp for a soulful, high-energy musical experience. → Geco Café
4.The Sundowner Society: Fela Kuti Week Celebration
📅 Wednesday · 6:30 PM
📍 Chronos, Lavington Mall
🎟️ Free entry. A special tribute event celebrating the legacy of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti and the iconic women who helped him build it, from Sandra Izsadore to the Kalakuta Queens. The evening features a unique hybrid DJ-live set by producer Nufvnk and Unkle Ankh, with happy hour running from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
→ Chronos Nairobi
5.Groove Disciples: Second Edition
📅 Thursday, Oct 15 · 5:00 PM
📍 Groove 33, Woodvale Grove, Westlands
🎟️ Free entry. A deep house listening and dance experience bringing soulful, hypnotic rhythms to the floor. For this second edition, electronic curators Mtu.solo and Couldbewayo are joined by guest DJ O.Jizzo to take the room on an immersive sonic journey. → Groove 33
6.Slum Village Live in Nairobi
📅 Thursday, Oct 15 · 8:00 PM
📍 The Alchemist, Parklands Road
💰 From KSh 1,000. Detroit hip-hop royalty Slum Village touches down in Kenya for the very first time. Founded in the early '90s by T3, Baatin, and the iconic J Dilla, the legendary group will bring real underground hip-hop to the stage, alongside a massive lineup of guest acts including Vice Souletric and Blinky Bill.
→ Buy tickets via HustleSasa
7.RBWS Festive Pop-Up Market
📅 Oct 16 & 17 · 10:00 AM
📍 Sarit Expo Centre, Cherengani Hall
🎟️ Free entry. A massive two-day shopping experience to kick off the Diwali and Christmas holiday season. The marketplace features over 50 local vendors showcasing unique clothing, jewelry, festive gifts, and artisan food, alongside interactive family-friendly activities. → Sarit Expo Centre
8.Land and Sovereignty: Settler Colonialism in Kenya
📅 Friday, Oct 16 · 6:00 PM
📍 Cheche Books, Kauria Close, Lavington
💰 Minimum donation KSh 500. The first talk in a series honoring anti-imperialism month, examining the sale of over 500 acres of land in Nakuru for a settler project. Dr. Mordecai Ogada and Njahira Gitahi delve into questions of land sovereignty, development displacement, and the legacy of settler colonialism, with all donation proceeds going directly to Gaza. → Cheche Books & Cafe
9.Italian Gin Tasting & Storytelling
📅 Friday, Oct 16 · 6:30 PM
📍 Roberto’s – The Italian Heritage, Rosslyn Riviera Mall
💰 KSh 3,000. A unique tasting experience dedicated to the world of premium Italian craft gins, botanicals, and creativity. Guided by the authors of the book "33 Gins, 33 Spins," guests will explore the historical intersections of gin and jazz while enjoying paired gourmet Italian bites throughout the evening.→ Reservations: 0700907460
10.Abi’s Quiz Night: Karaoke Edition
📅 Wednesday, Oct 21 · 7:00 PM
📍 Lava Latte, Chaka Road
🎟️ Free entry. A brand-new spin on a popular trivia tradition, featuring the same high-energy vibes but with two fresh, music-focused categories: karaoke and song association. Gather your team and test your musical reflexes in a fun, collaborative game night hosted by Abigail Arunga. → Lava Latte
11.Journal & Connect
📅 Saturday, Oct 17 · 12:00 PM
📍 JJO Studio, eBee Mobility, Chaka Road, Kilimani
💰 KSh 2,900. A creative, slow Saturday afternoon dedicated to gratitude, reflection, and mindful connection. Hosted by Serenity Social Club and JJO Studio, this intentional 6-hour offline experience features guided prompts, art materials, and light refreshments for an intimate group of 20 people.
→ RSVP via Luma
12.Mat Making Class
📅 Saturday, Oct 17 · 12:00 PM & 3:00 PM
📍 Sarit Centre, 1st Floor
💰 KSh 2,000. A creative, hands-on workshop where you can turn colorful yarn into beautiful mats. Hosted by Kraffiti by Mairas, the session requires absolutely no prior experience and covers all materials, featuring a dedicated kids' slot from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM and an adults' slot from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
→ Booking: 0794 957 952
13.Cubana Social Club: Rio de Janeiro
📅 Saturday, Oct 17 · 7:00 PM
📍 Birdies Bar, Riverside Lane
🎟️ Free entry. A high-energy, themed nightlife experience bringing the vibrant rhythms, colors, and exotic sounds of Rio de Janeiro to Nairobi. Hosted at the intimate Birdies Bar, the evening features a curated mix of Latin beats, samba, and Afro-house, complete with signature tropical cocktails and great company.
→ Birdies Bar
14.Uncork your October: A Cape Wine Fair
📅 Saturday, Oct 17 · 12:00 PM
📍 Shamba Events, Loresho Ridge
💰 Tickets via Mookh. An exclusive wine festival celebrating Under the Influence’s 10-year birthday in Kenya. Limited to 400 tickets, the fair offers a selection of over 120 wines to sample alongside gourmet vendor bites from Brown’s Cheese and Sierra Restaurants. Passes include a complimentary wine glass and free tastings, with entry closing at 5:00 PM sharp. → Buy tickets via Mookh
15.Film Club: Verity
📅 Saturday, Oct 17 · 6:00 PM
📍 Hyatt Regency, Westlands
🎟️ Free entry (RSVP required). An elegant, cozy interactive film screening celebrating spooky season with the psychological book-to-movie thriller Verity by Colleen Hoover. Hosted by VelvetVerseClub, the evening features a thoughtfully styled space with themed elements, seasonal food, and a post-screening community discussion. → RSVP via Fienta
16.Midnight Terrace
📅 Saturday, Oct 17 · 8:00 PM
📍 Jekyll and Hyde, Westlands Arcade Plaza
💰 From KSh 1,000. Electronic event curators Mahali Sounds team up with Jekyll & Hyde to debut a brand-new late-night series, "Midnight Terrace." Headlining the deep, progressive house night is a stellar lineup of local underground electronic music DJs, keeping the terrace grooving from 8:00 PM until 4:00 AM.
→ Buy tickets via HustleSasa
17.SOHO: Edition 001 — Love on the Brain
📅 Saturday, Oct 17 · 9:00 PM
📍 SOHO, Adlife Plaza, Kilimani
🎟️ Free entry (Reservations recommended). A deep-dive R&B tribute night pulling inspiration from the music, emotions, and chaotic love stories of Rihanna, Chris Brown, Brent Faiyaz, and Kehlani. Curated by DJ Mondre and the SOHO crew, the premium club night promises a soulful yet high-energy atmosphere for lovers of modern rhythm and blues. → SOHO Nairobi
18.Men’s Circle: Shooting Blanks, Speaking Honestly
📅 Tuesday, Oct 20 · 6:00 PM
📍 Our Wonder House, Nairobi
🎟️ Free entry (Sign-up required). A dedicated, safe space for men to share knowledge, inspiration, and find mental, emotional, and spiritual support. This month’s session features a raw and vital conversation focusing on the theme of fertility, virility, and dismantling the toxic myths of masculinity, with an indoor setup available in case of rain. → RSVP via ourwonder.house
