Aweh! Find out what’s popping in Durban
Here are some of the events happening around Durban today and in the next few days.
ARE you looking for something to do? Well, look no further – here’s a list of events happening in Durban and surrounds.
Thursday, September 14 to Sunday, September 30
Have you always dreamt of building a snowman or making your very own snow angel? Well, now you can at Snow Wonderland!
We have winter fun for everyone from September 14 to 30. Experience our adrenaline-pumping snow slopes, build a snowman, play in the snow, or put your throwing skills to the test at our Snow Target Wall. Each session runs for a period of 45 minutes and costs R105 for a full access ticket or opt for a discounted spectating ticket.
Spectators will not be allowed on the Snow Slope Slides or in the Snow Play area. Children under one year old are free. Each full-access ticket will allow you access to the following: Snow Slopes, a Snow Play Area where you will be able to build your own snowman – snowman-building kits are for sale at our Snow Shop – and a Target Wall for you to throw your snowballs at. We do advise against throwing snow at people as it could injure the person. The temperature of the park is between 18–20 degrees so dress comfortably. No sharing of tubes – 1 per tube.
Snow Wonderland is at Gateway Theatre of Shopping (across from Electric Avenue). For more information, follow this website: https://snowwonderland.co.za/home/.
Friday, September 15 to Sunday, September 17
The annual dance extravaganza is back with a bang at the Playhouse Opera from September 15 to 17.
The showcase spotlights Durban’s diverse dance scene for five performances only. Dance styles featured include beautiful ballroom, sensational Latin American, traditional and contemporary ballet, toe-tapping Irish, dazzling Bollywood, smooth tap, dramatic Spanish and some elegant show dancing. Bookings can be made via Webtickets.
Shall We Dance is probably the longest annual production in Durban. It is presented by the South African Dance Teachers’ Company in association with The Playhouse. It is produced and directed by Neville Letard and Caryl Cussens. The event takes place at the Opera Theatre at The Playhouse from September 15 to 17. Tickets are available at Webtickets.
Saturday, September 16
Car enthusiasts are invited to grace this year’s Umdlalo Festival taking place at Wyebank, near Pinetown on Saturday, September 16. This initiative allows car owners to show off the beauty of their vehicles. This is where the best-looking car, the best-sound car and the best car overall get the chance to win various prizes.
It is expected that close to 300 cars will be entered into the competition. Vehicles entered will include 7-seaters, 4-seaters (Breakdown), 2-seaters (bakkies) and 16-seaters (Amabus/Quantum). Entertainment, community vendors, car accessories and food stalls will be available on-site. Car registration is R30, and a ticket is R50 at the gate.
The North Durban Honorary Officers will host their next open morning on Saturday, September 16 at the Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve.
This month’s open morning also coincides with the International Coastal Clean-Up (ICC) day. According to honorary officer Brian High, gates open from 08:00 until 13:00 and entrance is free.
“The International Coastal Clean-Up happens once a year around the world where participants come together to clean all beaches,” he said. High added that there will be no bird walk or guided walks on the day.
GREEN Buddies Environmental Club will host a clean-up on International Coastal Clean-Up Day on Saturday, September 16, at Blue Lagoon Pier from 09:00 to midday. The community is encouraged to join and support the clean-up. For more information, contact Ashlin Ellan on 079 025 5291.
The South African National Society invites interested persons to the 2023 Killie Campbell Bursary Award event at the Campbell Collections UKZN, corner of Stephen Dlamini (Essenwood) and Gladys Mazibuko (Marriot) Roads at 10:00 on Saturday, September 16. The 2023 award will be made and a PowerPoint or written presentation will be read on behalf of the winner. The guest speaker is well-known artist Barbara Siedle Martin. She will share with us the ‘Insight and Memories’ of the life of her famous aunt Perla Siedle Gibson, known to the sailors on the troop ship during World War II as ‘The Lady in White’. Entry fee for members of SANS is R30, and visitors will pay R50. Refreshments will be served after the presentation. A car guard will be on duty. Booking is essential for catering purposes. Email Myra Boyes at meboyes@saol.com.
Sunday, September 17
Rising Stars set to showcase their talents
Friends of Music, in collaboration with the South African Society of Music Teachers, will be hosting the KwaZulu-Natal Rising Stars annual showcase at the Durban Jewish Centre on Sunday, September 17 at 15:00.
The concert will comprise nine cream-of-the-crop, up-and-coming performers who will be presenting varied programmes on piano, voice and flute.
Tickets will be available at the door (cash only). Tickets for adults are priced at R80, and tickets for scholars, pensioners and orchestra members are priced at R40. For more information, email millark.millar@gmail.com or phone Keith at 071 505 1021.
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