For some people, Feb 14th can get a bit overwhelming/underwhelming if they're not coupled up with someone. Valentine's Day is such an in-your-face holiday and the fear of missing out can be discouraging. Don't fret though, there are still ways to enjoy the season of love alone or with friends. Have you heard of Galentine's day? According to Merriam Webster, Galentine's Daydebuted in a 2010 episode of the comedy show Parks and Recreation.Galentine is hybrid word formed by a blend of gal and Valentine's and is a day in which women celebrate their female friendships on the eve of Valentine's day.It has grown over the years to accommodate anyone single on Valentine's day and here are some events that'll be great for people celebrating Galentine's or singles just out to have fun on their own in NairobiT'was the night before Valentine'sThe class Movie and dinner is great but have you tried Theater and dinner with friends? From the makers of the hit (Kenyanized) Christmas play T'was the night before Christmas, comes a Valentine specialT'was the night before Valentine's. Written by Eddie Grey, his amazing team of thespians have put together this romcom play and it comes with a full course dinner and complimentary glass of wine. Get your special discounted tickets for a groups of 5 women dubbed "girls night out" in advance from KenyaBuzz. Paint and SipThe perfect Galentine's day event. Wine, Cheese, Chocolate and Art. Gather your single girlfriends and head to the Westgate Pop Up Market for a Paint and Sip event. You'll get to drink wine, sample Cheese and chocolate and paint the day away. SEE MOREValentine's MarketGet some retail therapy and spoil yourself at the Valentine's Market at the Hub Mall in Karen. Perfumes, lotions, accessories, wine and chocolate on sale. Just because you're single doesn't mean you can't get yourself something nice. SEE MOREStrictly Single The aptly named Strictly Single bash at Gigiri Lounge & Residence is a great event for singles in Nairobi to mingle. SEE MOREGin & Singles NightNairobi Serena hotel is hosting a 'Gin & Singles' night for all the sexy singles in Nairobi. SEE MORELove Brunch FestEnjoy a Galentine's brunch at Anzana Gardens on Valentine's eve. SEE MORELove is Atemi & FriendsWhat's more Galentine than celebrating love with friends than attending a musical experience dubbed "Love is Atemi & Friends" at the Junction mall SEE MORE
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