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JOBURG

DANCE

Tswalo

The Market theatre

Until October 27

R90 to R150 at webtickets.co.za

This production fuses the artistic movements of dance and song in a truly creative and enlightened way. It has garnered high praise in the form of the Standard Bank Ovation Award as well as the Cape Town Fringe Fresh Award for best performance and the creative award for directing.

RUGBY

Boktown

Montecasino outdoor Piazza

October 19, from 9.15am

R30 at computicket.com

Looking for a lively place to watch the World Cup Rugby? Come to Boktown at Montecasino’s outdoor Piazza and paint the town green and gold. Save the dates and get your rugby mojo going. The ticket price is R30, which includes a beverage and a donation of R5 towards the Let’s Play Foundation.

Red Bull Shay’ imoto

SPINNING

Red Bull Shay’ iMoto

Wheelz n Smoke Arena, 143 Hennie Alberts Street, Brackenhurst, Alberton

October 19, 6pm

R100 at redbull.com

Get your engine steaming with untethered low riders spinning for the pleasure of the crowd. Crew versus crew and the battle field is the tarmac. There can be only one winner.


SOWETO

COOKOUT

Stance Chill‘n’Grill Sessions

Nhlapo Street Park Dube

October 13, 12pm to 7pm

Free entry

Polish your car and park it at one of the slickest hang-outs in the hood for a day of braaing, music and chilling. Food and beverages will be on sale, and there will be a live band, photoshoots and express tattoos.

Kings and Queens of Aerobics

FITNESS

Kings and Queens of Aerobics

Orlando Community Hall

October 19, 8am

R200 a head. Book by calling 079 791 0729

The second annual aerobics event, hosted by Keep Fit with Blessing, will be held at Orlando community hall. There will be breakfast and lunch served as well as free T-shirts and caps for participants. Refreshments and fruits will be served the whole day.

MARKET

Soweto Art and Craft Fair

Soweto Theatre

Every Saturday until December 7, from 12pm

This bohemian market has showcased some of the best in musical talent and even unearthed a few creative gems in this space. You can easily lose yourself in the well put together market place. Ideal for a family hang-out.

PRETORIA

MUSIC FESTIVAL

YFM Lyfe

Sun Arena at Time Square

October 19, 12pm

R150 to R350 at computicket.com

YFM is fuelling this party, which should ensure it will be a great time. Expect AKA, Cassper Nyovest, Nasty C, Riky Rick Makhado, Boity, Sho Madjozi, Rouge and Nadia Nakai, among others.

Nasty C

HIP-HOP

The Ivyson Tour Pretoria

012 Central

October 18, 4pm

R125 to R250 at webtickets.co.za

This is honestly a glorious idea on paper. The idea came to be in Cape Town, Nasty C’s mom’s home town. He has carefully selected like-minded artists to accompany him on a tour that will span from Johannesburg to Zimbabwe, touching the Vaal, Bloemfontein and a few other towns.

THEATRE

The Twins Get Lost

SA State Theatre

Until October 11

R100 at webtickets.co.za

Lesedi and Botlhale are twins who live with their motherin a village. They love to play outside, but they are constantly warned against straying too far from the house as there are dangerous wild animals just outside the village. One day the two are playing with their friends when things go horribly wrong.

ELSEWHERE

DURBAN

Durban Diwali Festival

Durban Old Drive-In, Stamford Hill

October 18, 7.30pm

Free event

Now in its 21st year, the Durban Diwali Festival is the ultimate way to celebrate this holiday. You will be able to treat yourself to some good food and find some classy gear at the fashion stalls. But the highlight, besides the extravagant pyrotechnics, will be the amazing float procession.

BLOEMFONTEIN

Pop Bottles Bloemfontein

Ramblers Club

October 13, 12pm

R99 to R800 at webtickets.co.za

Pop Bottles is a nationwide movement. I attended my first one a few months back in Joburg. It is quite a vibe, especially with a line-up that includes Sphectacula, DJ Naves, LeGoody, Katz & Smooth, Vigilante, 2Zero, Binnz, Shaxe and DJ Dimplez.

Zolani Mahola

CAPE TOWN

Mindful Drinking Festival

Kirstenbosch Stone Cottages

October 18, from 11am

R100 at quicket.co.za

It is Ocsober ne? Explore products from more than 30 alcohol-free producers. Everything here is good for the body, with healthy food stalls, including vegetarian and vegan. A blind-tasting, live music by Zolani Mahola, and a workshop on the idea of drinking mindfully and the brewing of alcohol-free drinks is on the cards.

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