The end of another month is approaching. This year has just flown by and that might be because we’ve been having so much fun. Phumlani S Langa ensures this continues with the hot picks of events in your city.
JOBURG
JAZZ FEST
UJ Weekend of Jazz: The Brother Moves On
University of Johannesburg Arts Centre
August 23, 7pm
R50 to R120 at arts.uj.ac.za
Start your weekend with an impressive roster of musicians. So many sounds to engage with, everything from The Brother Moves on to Nomi Supasta.
FESTIVAL
House of Vans Joburg
1 Fox, Newtown
August 22 to 25
It’s a free event but RSVP at houseofvansjohannesburg.com
Live musical performances by local and international acts including Gemini Major, Ray Barbee, PatricKxxLee and Gina Jeanz. There will also be art installations, workshops, open skate sessions, a local community street market and more. With an array of curated programming free to the public, this unique pop-up experience will be South Africa’s biggest House of Vans event to date.
COMEDY
Mpho Popps: Black in my Day
Gold Reef City, The Lyric theatre
August 24, 5pm
R200 to R485 at computicket.com
I’m sure you could go in for some well-formulated humour. This is the guy to do just that. Popps will reminisce about and poke fun at some of the things he dealt with as a young black boy.
PRETORIA
DEEP HOUSE
Corona Sunset Sessions with Ralf Gum
Altitude
Champagne Garden
August 18, 3pm
Free event
Ralf Gum will have some of his best blends and records with him in the hopes that these will get you out of your seat and shaking a little something on the dance floor. Deep House fans will go nuts for this.
LIVE MUSIC
Philip H Moore Music Competition 2019
Brooklyn Theatre
August 24, 3.30pm
R110 to R160 at ticketspace.co.za
This competition looks to place classically trained youngsters in the spotlight.
Catch classic musicians, from primary schoolers to twentysomethings live and in competition.
NIGHT CLUB
1st Class Thursday
Altitude Champagne Garden
August 22, 3pm
Free entrance
Get the club going up on a Thursday
SOWETO
WOMEN’S MONTH
Basadi ka Dituku
Soweto Theatre
August 24, 2pm
R150 at webtickets.co.za
The fourth iteration is rumoured to be a larger affair than it has been in past years. Wear your crown, a doek with pride. Grab home girls for a day of music, conversation, food and drink.
PARTY
G-Star Raw Party Winter Edition
KoPosong Shisanyama Events Venue
August 24, 3pm
R80 to R150 at webtickets.co.za
G-Star make some pretty expensive denim, high-end stuff and so a party they’re involved in should have a similar feel.
So the cooler box situation is cans and ciders at R100 and R50 for a bottle.
SPORTS
SouthWest Women’s Month Sports Festival
Mputhi and Diokane Street, Jabavu, Soweto
August 24, 7am to 9pm
R30, visit the Facebook events page for more info
A celebration of sisterhood as well as the community at large. You can take part in a boot-camp, a basketball tournament, a slum dunk contest, arcade games, skating and much more.
ELSEWHERE
DURBAN
Mind Yoga
Suncoast Casino, Hotels and Entertainment
August 18, 8am
Free entrance
Work the most important muscle of them all.
This relaxing and soothing session will bring you a strong sense of calmness and it’s a great way to unwind from a busy week.
In Therapy
iZulu Theatre, Sibaya Casino
Until September 18, 1pm
R180 to R230 at computicket.com
Vikash Mathura and JJ Mathura will be on stage for the first time together to bring you what is being hailed as a hilarious offering.
CAPE TOWN
The Old Man and the Sea
The Fugard theatre
Until August 24
Show times: Tuesday to Friday 8pm
Saturday 3pm and 8pm
R140 to R160 at thefugard.onetix.com
Hemingway’s prolific novel comes to life at The Fugard. Santiago is a fisherman who hasn’t had a catch in 84 days. Locals judge him, forcing him to find another spot, where he catches a large marlin.