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We have some March madness for you. No, we’re not talking about the rapper Future, more the heat of this week’s gig guide. Phumlani S Langa lists the best events.
JOBURG
MUSIC LAUNCH
Muzi presents Channel Blak
Good Luck Bar, Fox Junction
March 20
Free admission with RSVP at http://bit.ly/RSVP_CB
The birth of Channel Blak is a national tour repping the current wave of modern African music starring Muzi and featuring Darkie Fiction, Espacio Dios, The Temple and Deniece Marz. In partnership with Vans, Jägermeister, Nando’s and Can Do! Free admission by RSVP only, with complimentary Nando’s and Jägermeister. Go to facebook.com/muziou/ to find RSVP link.
SCIENCE EXHIBITION
Smithsonian’ H2O Today - All Things Water
Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, Newtown
Until March 31
R40 to R60 at the door
Take the kids to discover the value of water. H2O Today is part of the Smithsonian’s #ThinkWater initiative to raise awareness of water as a critical resource for life. Using immersive content, interactive activities and digital media, this international exhibition – supplemented with Iziko curated African content and collections objects – brings a global conversation at a critical time within the Western Cape context, having recently experienced the worst water crisis in living memory.
THEATRE
Suddenly The Storm
Montecasino
Until March 29
R100 to R240 at computicket.com
Set in contemporary South Africa, an ageing ex-cop, his much younger wife and an elegant young woman seeking answers to questions that have remained buried for 40 years embark on a roller coaster ride of startling revelations, rage and recrimination. The play poses the question of whether the wounds of the past can really be healed. Features Renate Stuurman.
SOWETO
THEATRE
Glue and benzene must fall
Soweto State Theatre
March 17 to 19
R50 at sowetotheatre.com
This play looks at the problems of glue and benzene addiction through the eyes of a ten-year-old boy.
LIVE MUSIC
Guerrilla Classics – Percussion Threads from Zurich to Mzansi
Soweto Theatre
March 21, 3pm
Free entrance
We’re particularly excited about this music extravaganza, with random but artfully curated concerts being offered in Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Soweto. The Zurich-based Guerrilla Classics collective brings you its spontaneous approach to performance, while roping in notable local musicians and composers such as Neo Muyanga and Nomapostile Nyiki.
FOOD AND DRINK
Beer Buffet Festival
Soweto Cricket Oval
March 21, 12pm
R350 to R650 at computicket.com
If you enjoy beer, ciders or spirits, then step forth and be counted. As is the case with any good drinks festival, you will need good food to soak it all up and some music to sweat some of it out. They have both.
PRETORIA
ST PATRICK’S DAY
Get Lucky! St Patrick’s Day –Chris Kearney and Steve Umculo
Railways Cafe, Irene
March 18, 6pm
Free entrance
Only in Tshwane yo! They seem to be about St Patrick’s Day. All I know is that it involves Ireland, the colour green, leprechauns and lots of beer. They serve half-priced burgers on Wednesdays too.
LIVE MUSIC
Autumn Acoustics –Tokyo Killswhale and Matt Gardiner
Railways Cafe, Irene
March 15, 1pm
Free entrance
Railways Cafe is relentless with its itinerary. Don’t miss this autumn-inspired acoustic performance.
TRIBUTE
Iconic
Barnyard Theatre, Menlyn
Until April 19
R140 to R180 at barnyardtheatre.co.za
Pays tribute to the superstars who have rocked our world over the past 60 years and performed some of the greatest live shows in music history. Featuring a 10-piece cast of singers, dancers, and musicians, Ionic is a dazzling rock and pop extravaganza. The show revels in songs by Celine Dion, Cher, Jennifer Lopez Elvis Presley, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson.
ELSEWHERE
KWAZULU-NATAL
Inanda Dam World Music Festival
Inanda Dam, KwaZulu-Natal
March 29, from 10am
R250 at computicket.com
Ladysmith Black Mambazo are hosting this second annual festival. Expect a fun-filled affair that will kick start the five-time Grammy Award-winning group’s 60 year celebrations. The star-studded line-up includes Unathi, Vusi Nova, AKA, Mondli Ngcobo, Malini and Naima Kay.
DURBAN
Yum
Origin Nightclub
March 20, 8.30pm
R60 to R90 at computicket.com
This event will be sold out, so make sure to arrive early, which goes a bit against the whole idea of a club but how many night spots dish out free McDonald’s burgers, pizza and shooters for free as you rock up?
Decorex Durban
Durban Exhibition Centre
March 19 to 22
R20 to R95 at icc.co.za
Africa’s biggest décor, lifestyle and design expo is ready to open its doors again. Come and see what the hype is about.
Bebe Winans – Born For This
Durban ICC
March 21, 8pm
R550 to R1 550 at ticketpros.co.za
The love salesman Musa, alongside the sensational Lebo Sekgobela will be supporting US gospel and R&B star BeBe Winans on tour in Durban.
Think our readers will love your event? Email us at phumlani.sithebe@citypress.co.za and get it sorted
