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Partners
You should have some reason to celebrate, payday is one thing but we are also at the beginning of the month of love. Phumlani S Langa lists some spots for you to check out in the gig guide like no other.
JOBURG
HIP-HOP
Cotton Fest 2019
The Station, Newtown
February 2, from 11am
R150 at webtickets.co.za
Riky Rick’s inaugural one-day festival promises to merge established and upcoming local talent on one platform, while offering a high-energy space to experience both music and fashion. Expect 80 unique acts divided over two stages, with tickets limited to 5 000 people.
DINNER
African Dinner
Once In Joburg, Joburg hotel, 90 De Korte Street
January 27, 7pm
R150 at quicket.co.za
How does a dinner with good people and Nigerian cuisine sound? Pretty damn good. Bring along your friends for a relaxed evening to share experience and meet new people.
MUSICAL THEATRE
Aunty Merle The Musical
Joburg Theatre
Until March 3
R145 to R290 at webticket.co.za
Veteran of the stage and microphone, Marc Lottering will again unleash one of his most popular characters, Aunty Merle.
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Mr Body Beautiful
The Rand Club
February 2 and 3
R150 at quicket.co.za
I’ve never heard of this but there will be 20 dudes in Joburg walking around the Rand Club in underwear and speedos looking as buff as possible. So ... you could go see them compete if you like.
SOWETO
POETRY
Poetic Thursdays
Soweto Theatre
January 31, 8pm
R30 to R50 at webtickets.co.za
One of Joburg’s leading poetry platforms.
The line-up features author, performer and publisher Flow Wellington; poet, actor, choreographer and director Mpapa Simo Majola;and jazz group Jazziology.
PARTY
Big Boss Avenue 20nicethings 2019 party
Mpitso Street, Orlando West
January 27, from 12pm
R50 entrance
Soweto is the one part of town that seems to show love to artists from the community. This party is no different, so pull up for a jam.
BIRTHDAY BASH
MoJunklife & Fulu Bday Shandis
Diphaleng Sports Pub
February 2, from 2pm
Free entrance, R100 to bring in a coolerbox and R50 to bring in spirits
This party clique is celebrating its birthday with, yup, you guessed it, a party. The line-up is huge so come and get your thrills. It will be collecting donations and sanitary towels are welcome.
PRETORIA
MARKET
Happy Sundays III: Bottomless Bubbly, Ice Cream and all that Jazz
Moonshot Café
January 27, from 11am
R100 to R200 at quicket.co.za
Kids under three get in free and for those old enough, bottomless bubbles are included in the cover price as well as some scrumptious artisanal ice cream. Add a little jazz and you should have a great time.
THEATRE
The Ignored Flow
The SA State Theatre
Until February 7
R80 at webticket.co.za
This dance piece is built on the story of a 15-year-old girl who must deal with puberty and the various changes and challenges that can come with it.
KARAOKE NIGHT
Karaoke at Platteland
Pretoria
January 31, 8pm
Free entrance
Do a few vocal warm-ups before you step to the mic. Make sure the song you pick is within your range, yeah? It’s all fun and games but this pastime can be hard on the ears of bystanders.
ELSEWHERE
DURBAN
DURBAN Mating Birds Vol 2
The KZNSA Gallery
Until 10 February
Free entry
Gallery hours: Tue to Fri 9am to 5pm, Sat 9am to 4pm, Sun 10am to 3pm
Curated by art star Gabi Ngcobo with Sumayya Menezes and Zinhle Khumalo, Mating Birds Vol 2 engages art and written documents dealing with the effects of colonial and apartheid laws on South African contemporary sexual relationships. The exhibition features works by such heavyweights as Billie Zangewa, Dineo Seshee Bopape, Lady Skollie, Sabelo Mlangeni, Simnikiwe Buhlungu, Tracey Rose and Trevor Makhoba.
Butlers Comedy Night
Butlers Restaurant
February 1, 8.30pm
R100 to R120 at quicket.co.za
Catch US comic Mona Aburmishan on tour. Cape Town’s Dalin Oliver willprovide backup, with Long John from Zimbabwe with Durban’s very own Neil Green.
CAPE TOWN
Zando Cape Town 10s – Dodgeball Team
Hamiltons Rugby Club
February 1 and 2, 7.30am
R700 at quicket.co.za
Only in Cape Town. Sign your team up and play some dodgeball.
