Countries
Tales & Tattoos
11
Apr
Date
11 Apr (Saturday)
Time
Sat, 15:00–23:00
Venue
Mosaic Kitchen, Kilimani, George Padmore Road
Nairobi, Kenya
📝 Useful Information
Tales & Tattoos is a queer-friendly social gathering in Nairobi that combines a community book swap with live tattooing. The event is designed as an intimate, creative space for book lovers and art enthusiasts to connect in a relaxed, safe environment.
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Event Details (April 2026)
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•Date & Time: Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
•Location: Mosaic Kitchen, located on George Padmore Road in Kilimani, Nairobi.
•Interactive Book Swap: Attendees are encouraged to bring a favorite book and "pitch it" to others to exchange stories.
•Live Tattooing: A queer tattoo artist offers small, spontaneous tattoos (such as quotes or symbols) throughout the evening.
•Socializing: The evening includes music, with food and drinks available for purchase at the venue.
•Tickets: Tickets are typically available through Fienta. The entry fee generally covers access to the event and the book swap, while small tattoos are offered at a discounted rate of approximately KES 1,500 each.
•Tall Tales & Toasts: A separate event series focused on storytelling and trivia, often held at various Nairobi venues.
•Tales & Tunes: A live recording event featuring worship, storytelling, and music, recently held in Upperhill.
•Nairobi Artistic and Literary Walking Tour: A guided tour through local bookshops and galleries led by independent creatives.
Updated at 23 Mar 2026