What’s on in August
JOBURG – Check out what's on, in and around Johannesburg, in August.
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MARKETS
Open Thursday to Sunday:
The Sheds@1Fox and Greenside markets, which trade during the week, are also open on weekends.
Open on Saturday:
Bryanston Organic Market
Neighbourgoods Market
Fordsburg Market
Open on Sunday:
Rosebank Sunday Market
Market on Main
Fourways Farmers Market
LIFESTYLE`
Skateistan Opening
15 August
Skateistan is an international non-governmental organisation that uniquely uses skateboarding as a tool for empowerment. This campaign assists vulnerable youth between the ages of five and 17 from a range of ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds by using skateboarding as a hook to engage children in underprivileged areas and empower them through education programmes.
Details: www.skateistan.org
Totalsports Women’s Race
9 August
The 9 August is National Women’s Day and women from across Gauteng will take to the streets and run for a great cause, the PinkDrive, which raises awareness about breast cancer. Even more exciting will be rapper, Reason’s performance on the day, after the race.
Details: www.pinkdrive.co.za; www.totalsportswomensrace.com
ONSTAGE
Supreme Divas
11 to 14 August
Supreme Divas will delight audiences old and young as it celebrates the powerhouse female singers that have become legends through their music over the past few decades. Homage is paid to greats such as Whitney Houston and Regina Chaka Khan, among others, so don’t miss out on this unforgettable show at Joburg Theatre.
Details: 011 877 6800; www.joburgtheatre.com
Slava’s Snowshow
26 July to 14 August
This show is a breathtaking spectacle of beautifully crafted comic images, restoring childish wonder in people of all ages. Being staged at Montecasino, Slava’s Snowshow is sure to bring great entertainment to all who see it.
Details: www.tsogosun.com
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Ends 7 August
A mega-hit and a firm South African favourite – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, is back on stage this year completely reimagined – with as much fun, cheek, exuberance, colour, music, dance, high energy, wit, gags, quirkiness and dazzle as ever. Don’t miss it at Montecasino.
Details: www.tsogosun.com
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MUSIC
Ronan Keaton – Time of My Life
19 to 21 August
Ronan Keating will be performing a range of hits including his 14 solo number one singles as well as his new material from Time of My Life. Fans will get to experience the performance in an intimate way at Montecasino.
Details: www.tsogosun.com
EXHIBITIONS
Biophilia
28 July to 29 August
Gawie Joubert’s latest work titled Biophilia is an exploration of his own identity. Joubert has always seen organic life as his biggest inspiration; as a place where nature and humans connect and create new magical beings. For just one month, In Toto Gallery will showcase new works from a renowned artist.
Details: 011 447 6543; www.intotogallery.co.za
Art of Life
Ends 5 August
New Acropolis South Africa, an international non-governmental organisation has launched the Art of Life youth art exhibition as part of its 10-year anniversary celebration in Braamfontein. A new exhibition is put on display each month, so keep an eye on this dynamic venue.
Details: The Art of Life on Facebook
FESTIVALS
Street Food Festival ZA
26 to 28 August
With Joburg residents buying into the food market craze, it was definitely a must to bring the festival to the City of Gold. This festival will offer Joburger’s an array of food choices – some never before tasted in the city – to choose from and enjoy.
Details: Street Food Festival ZA on Facebook