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You have to love February. We’ve just started the month and it’s almost over. Phumlani S Langa rounds up the best events this week in the gig guide like no other.
JOBURG
ALBUM LAUNCH
Vuma Levin Launches Antique Spoons
Wits Theatre
February 29, 7.30pm
R60 to R85 webtickets.co.za
You know we like to put new talent on. Vuma Levin has been strumming the strings and creating jazz since he was 18 years old. He will unveil his latest, interdisciplinary project, and we’re excited.
LIVE MUSIC
A Legendary Night with Judith Sephuma and Brenda Mtambo
Emperors Palace
February 29, 8pm
R200 to R620 at computicket.com
These two seasoned songbirds are looking to provide you with the kind of thrills that make the skin goose bump. Watch as these two powerhouse vocalists collaborate for a one-night-only show.
LIVE MUSIC
Feel Good Series Presents UMI: Our Music Festival
Victoria Yards
February 29, 12pm
R250 at quicket.co.za
The month of love is ending and we can look forward to better months while listening to the soothing sounds of Bongeziwe Mabandla, The Charles Géne Suite, Lazarusman, ByLwansta and Koek Sista, with music from deejays Ang, Uncle Partytime and Slice Frederico.
MOTOR SHOW
Emerald Speed Fest
Emerald Resort and Casino, Vanderbijlpark
February 28 to March 1
R20 to R450 at computicket.com
High-performance cars, modern road cars, historic race cars and supercars will compete against time along a 1.6km custom-made racetrack. There will be a pit area open to the public across all three days, classic cars on display and a retail area to shop the latest vehicles from various car dealerships. What more can a motor sport fanatic ask for?
SOWETO
OUTDOOR CINEMA
Pop-Up Cinema
Soweto Towers
February 29, 6pm
Free event
Bring the family along for a screening of Sisters Of The Wilderness, which tells the story of five young Zulu women on a journey of healing and self-discovery.
LIVE MUSIC
Street Pop Live-To-Digital
Lebo’s Soweto Backpackers
February 29, 1pm
R80 at quicket.co.za
Don’t miss this uprising of the underground. I hope you like bands such as Sun Xa Experiment, BCUC, Ree-Burth and Bongo Riot.
POETRY NIGHT
Poetic Thursdays
Soweto Theatre
February 27, 7pm
R50 at sowetotheatre.com
February is widely regarded as Black History Month. The Soweto Theatre has compiled a line-up of young, exciting poets who will mark the month and salute our painful past while looking to the future.
PRETORIA
THEATRE
Sophiatown
SA State Theatre
February 24 to 29
R100 at webtickets.co.za
Revisit a polarising time in our country; Sophiatown gave rise to some of the country’s greatest talents but it also represents the harshest of times for black people.
THEATRE
Kgalagalo Tsa Setu
SA State Theatre
February 24 to 28
R100 at webtickets.co.za
This story revolves around the life of a married couple who experience turmoil in their relationship, but for reasons that are not altogether apparent.
SYMPHONIC THEME MUSIC
Cinema Symphony – Music From the Movies
Brooklyn Theatre
February 29 and March 1
R180 to R450 at ticketspace.co.za
You must have a few movie jingles and themes that you enjoy, I dig the theme to The Godfather. Now imagine a full orchestra and accompanying vocals.
ELSEWHERE
CAPE TOWN
Zonke – The Evergreen in Concert
GrandWest Grand Arena
February 29, 7pm
R350 to R800 at computicket.com
We could argue that this woman is the best vocalist in this genre. Zonke was trending not too long ago when people compared her to the likes of Lira and a few others. Be sure to see her do what she is famed for.
BLOEMFONTEIN
Leap Year All-White Pool Party
Hillside Manor
February 29, 12pm
R100 entrance
There should be more of these. Something about a leap year makes me want to wild out. This all-white affair would be more than appropriate.
DURBAN
Oyster and Bubbly Festival
The Pearls of Umhlanga
February 28, 4pm
R200 at quicket.co.za
This might be the best pairing of two flavours since raps were draped over samples from the 1970s. Do note that ticket sales will not be available on the day.
