Aweh! Find out what’s popping in Durban this weekend
There is plenty to do in Durban and surrounds this weekend – don’t miss out on the fun.
ARE you looking for something to do this weekend? Well, look no further – from markets to family-fun days, art exhibitions and films, we have got you covered. Here’s a list of fun events happening this weekend in Durbs and surrounds.
October 13 to October 16
From October 13 to October 16, The Pavilion will be warming up to the celebration of Diwali, focusing on creating a shopping experience with an element of fashion being showcased during the course of the weekend.
Visitors to the mall will find models dressed in traditional designer garments, with headdresses/pieces, walking throughout the centre, showcasing these beautiful creations.
The Pavilion Shopping Centre will also be hosting a joyous event called the Festival of Lights Market. Inspired by the symbols that reflect the true essence of Deepavali, the Festival of Lights Market will showcase music, food, comedy and fashion.
There will also be an array of external exhibitors providing a variety of products. Coming together and bringing some light to this market will be an array of Eastern wear and jewellery as well as sweet meats on display throughout the mall in the Festival of Lights Market.
Thursday, October 13
The second concert in the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2022 Spring Season takes place this Thursday, October 13 in the Playhouse Opera, and features Grieg’s Piano Concerto Op 16 in A-minor – which was the very first piano concerto ever recorded!
The Spring Season runs in The Playhouse Opera every Thursday from October 6 to 27, and each concert starts at 19:00.
The acclaimed Polish conductor, Michał Dworzyński, brings two popular scores to the podium on October 13. Grieg’s much-loved Piano Concerto in A-minor opens the evening with the London-based Australian virtuoso, Jason Gillham, winner of the 2014 Montreal International Musical Competition, in the soloist spotlight.
Season tickets, and bookings for individual concerts, are available through Quicket. For more information, call 031 369 9438, email bookings@kznphil.org.za or visit www.kznphil.org.za.
The public is also welcome to come to the tea and symphony concerts on Thursday mornings at 10:00. Tickets are R50 and available from the Playhouse box office from 09:00. For children in school uniform or under 12 years, tickets are R35. Unreserved seating throughout.
Friday, October 14
The Hurt Game Kings fight night hosted by Knuckle Game Boxing Academy takes place on Friday, October 14 at Crusaders Sports Club (10 Ranleigh Crescent). Fights start at 18:30. Tickets will only be sold at the door and cost R100. Seating (1 500 seats) is based on first come, first serve.
Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16
The Durban Diwali Festival will commence on Saturday, October 15 at 08:00 with cultural entertainment and a shopping fair. The programme will include music and dance performances with hits from both Hollywood and Bollywood. Recitals of the Sundarkand will take place on Saturday from 15:00–17:00. The Opening Ceremony will take place at 19:00, followed by the fireworks display at 20:00. Lotus FM will host a bhangra (dance) thereafter. For religious attendees, the on-site temple will offer the opportunity to light a lamp.
The Hawan Ceremony will take place on Sunday, October 16 at 10:00, featuring 108 hawan kunds and priests from all Hindu linguistic groups. Asha Maharaj will be presenting food demonstrations throughout the weekend, featuring Diwali treats. There will be an on-site restaurant and a food court featuring Indian street food and fast food. Those who join the festival will also stand a chance to win giveaways, including a return trip to India for two sponsored by Emirates Airways.
October 6 to October 16
The University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Centre for Creative Arts (CCA) hosts the 26th iteration of the Poetry Africa International Festival from October 6 to 16.
The theme is Poetic (In)Justice: Voices that Breathe, Move and Transform, and the festival is an ode to the depth of perspective that poetry affords us in seeing and articulating (in)justice. This year, the festival is taking place in Johannesburg and Durban, and some of the sessions will take place virtually.
Although much of the programme will be presented in Durban, the On-Tour programme travels through KZN and Johannesburg, and some seminars and readings will be offered online.
The programme is available at www.poetryafrica.ukzn.ac.za
