Publications
Partners
We hope your hearts and wallets are prepared for V-Day. Have you been struggling to come up with something? Phumlani S Langa has your day of love covered.
JOBURG
MUSIC
Love Potion
Carnival City
February 14, 6.30pm
R200 to R400 at computicket.com
How about some korobela? The love potion will be administered by some of the steadiest hands in the game, Shekhinah, Samthing Soweto and Loyiso Gijana.
COMEDY
Combo Comedy Show
The Lyric
February 14, 8pm
R176 to R270 at computicket.com
Sifiso Nene is looking to make you giggle at the idea of Valentine’s Day, which will be perfect for those lonely hearts out there. Laughter is the best medicine.
FILM
Kids’ Movie Night
Randpark Golf Club
February 14, 6pm
R60 at facilitator@randpark.co.za
Take the kids to see Tangled.
PICNIC
Valentine’s Day Picnic in the Gardens
The Herb Farm
February 14, 15 and 16
R550 to R600 at info@herbfarm.co.za
This is a relatively straightforward romantic set-up. You pre-order a basket that contains everything from pancakes and cheese to wine and milk truffles. Vegetarians are also catered for. Then you pick up your basket at reception, find your corner of the gardens and enjoy the setting.
SOWETO
DINNER
Will You Be My Valentine?
Disoufeng Pub
February 14, 6pm
R350 at computicket.com
Pull up for a meal and awesome entertainment. There will also be prizes to be won, including those for the best-dressed couple and the best on the dance floor. Come through for a laid-back soiree.
MUSIC
Love In the Air – Valentino’s Celebration
Pimville Zone 1
February 14, 6pm
R30 to R50 entrance
Love is in the air, so hold your breath. I’m joking, breathe it in and enjoy some local up-and-coming music at this V-Day music banger.
PRETORIA
FESTIVAL
Lilo Pop-up Waterpark and Music Festival
Maritimo Sports Ground
February 15, 10am
R120 to R250 at howler.co.za
Are you looking for love this V-Day? Where better to find it than at a water park music festival? Expect performances by Frank Casino, Rubber Duc, Speedsta, Refentse and Chundi Munki, among many others.
MARKET
Valentine’s Night Market
Pretoria National Botanical Garden
February 14, 5pm
R20 to R50 at miid.co.za. Free entrance for children under six
This is another full-on romance vibe. Private tables will be available for couples, but you can also opt for a picnic. Live music and lights will fill the garden, while a night market entices you to pick up a few goodies to light up the love. Bring the kids along and share some family love.
LOVERS’ NIGHT OUT
Valentine’s Dinner, Dance and Concert
Utopia Place, Union Caterers
February 14, 7pm
R400 to R1 200 at info@beeldkinderfonds.co.za
You and your special someone will be treated to an evening of food, music and dance.
ELSEWHERE
CAPE TOWN
Flirty Valentine’s with Three Course Dinner
Lou Lou’s Bar
February 14, 7pm
R395 at info@loulous.co.za
This is getting a bit much now, but it is a new year and we love love. So get down to Lou Lou’s for some live music and a three-course meal with a complimentary glass of Champagne whose name is hard to pronounce.
DURBAN
Valentine’s Buffet Dinner
Macnut Farm Wedding and Function Venue
February 14, 6pm
R425 at info@macnut.co.za
Date night requires a decadent menu; something special, yeah?
How does a seafood cocktail and Tuscan chicken sound? Perhaps a lamb shank with root vegetables? Or even roasted beef with gravy and roasted butternut? That isn’t even half of the menu on offer.
Lovers and Friends
Moses Mabhida, Peoples Park
February 15, 12pm
R280 to R1200 at webtickets.co.za
Join in arms against domestic abuse with the sounds of an international sensation, Syleena Johnson. A one-day event with the best in music, food all in the spirit of spreading love.
BLOEMFONTEIN
Valentine’s Picnic and Movie Night
Lion Lodge
February 14, 6pm
R460 per couple. Book at info@lionlodge.co.za
Why not grab a fully loaded picnic basket and watch the tragedy romanceP.S. I Love You in the great outdoors of Lion Lodge?
