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.