JOBURG
DANCE
Tswalo
The Market theatre
Until October 27
R90 to R150 at webtickets.co.za
This production fuses the artistic movements of dance and song in a truly creative and enlightened way. It has garnered high praise in the form of the Standard Bank Ovation Award as well as the Cape Town Fringe Fresh Award for best performance and the creative award for directing.
RUGBY
Boktown
Montecasino outdoor Piazza
October 19, from 9.15am
R30 at computicket.com
Looking for a lively place to watch the World Cup Rugby? Come to Boktown at Montecasino’s outdoor Piazza and paint the town green and gold. Save the dates and get your rugby mojo going. The ticket price is R30, which includes a beverage and a donation of R5 towards the Let’s Play Foundation.
SPINNING
Red Bull Shay’ iMoto
Wheelz n Smoke Arena, 143 Hennie Alberts Street, Brackenhurst, Alberton
October 19, 6pm
R100 at redbull.com
Get your engine steaming with untethered low riders spinning for the pleasure of the crowd. Crew versus crew and the battle field is the tarmac. There can be only one winner.
SOWETO
COOKOUT
Stance Chill‘n’Grill Sessions
Nhlapo Street Park Dube
October 13, 12pm to 7pm
Free entry
Polish your car and park it at one of the slickest hang-outs in the hood for a day of braaing, music and chilling. Food and beverages will be on sale, and there will be a live band, photoshoots and express tattoos.
FITNESS
Kings and Queens of Aerobics
Orlando Community Hall
October 19, 8am
R200 a head. Book by calling 079 791 0729
The second annual aerobics event, hosted by Keep Fit with Blessing, will be held at Orlando community hall. There will be breakfast and lunch served as well as free T-shirts and caps for participants. Refreshments and fruits will be served the whole day.
MARKET
Soweto Art and Craft Fair
Soweto Theatre
Every Saturday until December 7, from 12pm
This bohemian market has showcased some of the best in musical talent and even unearthed a few creative gems in this space. You can easily lose yourself in the well put together market place. Ideal for a family hang-out.
PRETORIA
MUSIC FESTIVAL
YFM Lyfe
Sun Arena at Time Square
October 19, 12pm
R150 to R350 at computicket.com
YFM is fuelling this party, which should ensure it will be a great time. Expect AKA, Cassper Nyovest, Nasty C, Riky Rick Makhado, Boity, Sho Madjozi, Rouge and Nadia Nakai, among others.
HIP-HOP
The Ivyson Tour Pretoria
012 Central
October 18, 4pm
R125 to R250 at webtickets.co.za
This is honestly a glorious idea on paper. The idea came to be in Cape Town, Nasty C’s mom’s home town. He has carefully selected like-minded artists to accompany him on a tour that will span from Johannesburg to Zimbabwe, touching the Vaal, Bloemfontein and a few other towns.
THEATRE
The Twins Get Lost
SA State Theatre
Until October 11
R100 at webtickets.co.za
Lesedi and Botlhale are twins who live with their motherin a village. They love to play outside, but they are constantly warned against straying too far from the house as there are dangerous wild animals just outside the village. One day the two are playing with their friends when things go horribly wrong.
ELSEWHERE
DURBAN
Durban Diwali Festival
Durban Old Drive-In, Stamford Hill
October 18, 7.30pm
Free event
Now in its 21st year, the Durban Diwali Festival is the ultimate way to celebrate this holiday. You will be able to treat yourself to some good food and find some classy gear at the fashion stalls. But the highlight, besides the extravagant pyrotechnics, will be the amazing float procession.
BLOEMFONTEIN
Pop Bottles Bloemfontein
Ramblers Club
October 13, 12pm
R99 to R800 at webtickets.co.za
Pop Bottles is a nationwide movement. I attended my first one a few months back in Joburg. It is quite a vibe, especially with a line-up that includes Sphectacula, DJ Naves, LeGoody, Katz & Smooth, Vigilante, 2Zero, Binnz, Shaxe and DJ Dimplez.
CAPE TOWN
Mindful Drinking Festival
Kirstenbosch Stone Cottages
October 18, from 11am
R100 at quicket.co.za
It is Ocsober ne? Explore products from more than 30 alcohol-free producers. Everything here is good for the body, with healthy food stalls, including vegetarian and vegan. A blind-tasting, live music by Zolani Mahola, and a workshop on the idea of drinking mindfully and the brewing of alcohol-free drinks is on the cards.
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