An Easter ‘staycation’ in the city
JOBURG - If you're not beetling off to a bolt-hole in the bush or soaking up some sun at the seaside this long weekend, enjoy a 'staycation' in the city.
We’ve put together a few suggestions to make this Easter weekend a memorable one.
From 18 until 20 April, catch Schoeman Smit in Picture Incomplete at POPArt, Maboneng Precinct.
This uproarious musical tells the story of an older but not wiser, funny middle-aged New Yorker who drinks, smokes and cleans his house while facing a particularly desperate birthday.
Details: 082 472 2559; www.popartcentre.co.za
On 19 April, explore the Tastes of Maboneng at the precinct’s Museum of African Design at 1.30pm.
The event will see 20 restaurants serve a long table lunch, giving patrons a taste of all the culinary delights Maboneng Precinct has to offer.
Details: www.mabonengprecinct.com
If rugby is more your scene, spend the day at the St John’s College Easter Rugby Festival.
St John’s College and King Edward VII School will host some of the best schoolboy rugby sides in the country.
The festival promises fun and entertainment for the whole family.
Matches will be played on Saturday and Monday.
Details: 011 645 3000; www.stjohnscollege.co.za
On 20 April, the Hard Rock Cafe Johannesburg will host the Easter bunny at its Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton, premises.
Easter eggs will be hidden around the restaurant for children to find.
Details: 011 784 3144
On 21 April, children can enjoy an Easter egg hunt at Animal Ark Centre, 17 Howard Avenue, Chartwell, from 11am until 2pm.
There will also be a colouring competition, and guests will be able to feed Easter biscuits to the rescued puppies.
All are welcome, including vaccinated dogs on leads.
Details: 087 742 2211; www.animalarkcentre.co.za
From 17 until 21 April, you’ll be able to go to the beach — in Fourways!
The Montecasino Piazza has been transformed into a tropical beach paradise for the Beach Festival, which features lots of activities for children, from 10am until 4pm.
In the evening, the festival takes on a slightly more mature theme, with calypso music and cocktails on offer, from 6pm until 10am.
Details: www.montecasino.co.za
From 18 until 21 April, the Kamers pop-up retail event will welcome people to its first Johannesburg market at The Forum, Bryanston.
The event will showcase artisanal and homemade crafts, gourmet food and wine, and decor and design products from around the country.
Details: www.kamersvol.com
From 18 until 28 April, the Rand Show will draw crowds to the Johannesburg Expo Centre at Nasrec.
Highlights of the 2014 show include numerous themed shopping pavilions such as DO Food, DO Home, DO Health, Beauty and Wellness, and DO DIY.
Entertainment attractions include the Snow World, daily shows with Britain’s Naked Scientist, bird and reptile shows, and the South African National Defence Force exhibits and arena displays.
Details: www.randshow.co.za
The Nissan Easter Festival, currently on at Kyalami Equestrian Park, will run until 21 April.
This festival features exciting equestrian events, family entertainment, and a slew of food stalls.
The South African Pony Rider Grand Prix, the KPC Young Rider Grand Prix and the Adult SA Jumping Outdoor Grand Prix will also take place at the festival.
Details: 011 702 1657; www.nissan.co.za
