JOBURG

JAZZ

Standard Bank Joy of Jazz

Sandton Convention Centre

September 26 to 28

R750 to R1 350 at joyofjazz.co.za

It’s finally here! One of the most adored jazz festivals kicks off this weekend and I hope you have your tickets. For those who might not know what will be going down, it’s three days of local and international jazz. The line-up includes Wynton Marsalis, Salim Washington, Etuk Ubong, Sipho Mabuse, Rahsaan Patterson, RJ Benjamin and Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Sounds fun?

GIN

Cradle Gin Festival

Riverstone Lodge

September 22, 10am

R100 to R250 at ticketpros.co.za

Enjoy a relaxing day in the beautiful surrounds of the Cradle of Humankind. It’s a celebration of everything the elixir of juniper berries is.

KIDS

KidsCon

Gallagher Convention Centre

September 21 to 24

R160 to R500  at  comicconafrica.co.za

This is like Comi-Con but for kids. Everything from taking mommy on in Monopoly to meeting Mario Kart’s Mario and Luigi, a Nintendo selfie wall and competitions such as a dance-off where the kids can walk away with great prizes. Kids can also build a RC Car with Nintendo Labo and compete at the Transformers Speed Station.

COMEDY

Stand-Up Joburg with 947

Emperors Palace Centre Court 

September 23, 8pm

R180 to R350 at computicket.com

This new comedy experience is committed to celebrating the ultimate in local comedic talent. Its line-up includes Riaad Moosa, Joey Rasdien, Sifiso Nene, Ndumiso Lindi, Schalk Bezuidenhout, Lindy Johnson, Lihle Msimang, Mpho Popps, Celeste Ntuli, Krijay Govender and Mo Vawda, with guest performances by Morgan Beatbox and some of your favourite 947 presenters and deejays.

SOWETO

PRIDE

Soweto Pride Afterparty

Chaf Pozi

September 28, 5pm

R120 at the door

Get your pride on at this Gay Pride afterparty that features a line-up of LGBTIQ+ performers along with some allies of the movement.

PARTY

Supa Dupa Summa

Zone 6

September 27, 6pm

R100 to R250 at webtickets.co.za

Mr Cashtime is looking to get Zone 6 jumping this weekend. Helping him achieve this will be Simmy, Tshego, DJ Maphorisa and DJ Speedsta.

JAZZ

Road to #sbjoj22 – Jazz for Young People with Wynton Marsalis

Walter Sisulu Square, Kliptown

September 24, 10am

Free event. Register at joyofjazz.co.za

You know a festival has love in the streets when an event leading up to it is held on the same weekend as the actual festival. Musician Wynton Marsalis is looking to make the music of our timers more appealing to the youth.

PRETORIA

RAP

Yanga Chief

Propaganda

September 22, from 3pm

Free entrance

Yanga will be performing at this luxurious hangout, which boasts two dance floors and a rooftop tier with a pool ... at the club homie.

KIDS THEATRE

Heart Puppet Show

Brooklyn Theatre

September 28, 11am

R80 to R100 at ticketspace.co.za

This mobile puppet show will provide your kids with more than just entertainment; at the heart of the production is messaging around keeping your heart in good health. When best to start than when they’re still young bloods?

AFRO POP

Propaganda Grand Opening Weekend with Vusi Nova

Propaganda Pretoria,271 Struben Street

September 27 and 28, 11am

R80 at webtickets.co.za

No under 23s for this one, shame. Catch the smooth-singing Vusi Nova along with Naak Musiq, Zodwa Wabantu, DJ Zinhle, Lerato Kganyago and a host of other celebrities.

ELSEWHERE

CAPE TOWN

Jazz Master Concert Series

Artscape Theatre Centre

October 4 and 5, 7.30pm

R180 to R300 at artscape.co.za

The Artscape is on a mission to safeguard the older local jazz players and see to it that they are appreciated while they are still with us. It has selected the best jazz masters who will hit the stage to delight you.

PORT ELIZABETH

Ami Faku Album Launch

Boardwalk Amphitheatre

September 27, 8pm

R200 at computicket.com

Eastern Cape’s musical gem Ami Faku will kick off her highly anticipated debut album tour in her home town. Said to have one of the most important musical voices to come out of South Africa in the 2010s, Faku’s live album launch is a must-attend. She will perform her 11-track Imali album with a band.

DURBAN

Snow Wonderland

Gateway Theatre of Shopping

Until September 30, 11am to 8pm

R95 at webtickets.co.za

They never really experience winter in Durbs and so they resort to setting up winter wonderlands inside popular malls. I’m not hating, it’s a fact. This one here comes complete with slopes and you can even erect your own snowman.

Pavilion Junior Chef Competition

The Pavilion Shopping Centre

September 28, 12pm to 2pm

Free event

Watch this cook-off that pits young chefs aged nine to 12 against each other, armed with their best recipes and most innovative cooking techniques for a grand prize package of R100 000.