What’s on in your area

JULY
NEW 6 CHRISTMAS in July will be hosted by Stepping Stone Hospice and Amcare at the Alberton Methodist Church in Newmarket Park from 8am to 5pm. Some exclusive items will be on sale, such as new promotional gift boxes and brand-new brand name clothing items. Ranging from selfie sticks, picnic baskets, leather notebooks and coffee percolator sets to carry bags, toolkits, books and much more. Pancakes, boerie rolls and bacon rolls will be on sale, as well as popcorn for the little ones, coffee and tea to chase the cold away and, of course, some cold drinks and water.

NEW 7 THERE will be live music sessions at the E Bar, Thaba Eco Hotel, from 1pm on the first Sunday of every month. Come and chill in the afternoon with some talented local musicians. Christian Heath will be appearing on July 7. For more information or to make a booking, please phone 011 959 0777.

NEW 7 MELVILLE Koppies Nature Reserve three-hour guided tour starting at 2pm. Park in the upper car park, Marks Parks, Judith Road, Emmarentia, opposite our entrance. For more details, see our Calendar/Map on www.mk.org.za or call Wendy Carstens on 011 482 4797.

7 JOZI Urban Market, Gold Reef City Casino, 5th floor covered rooftop car park. The market takes place the first Sunday of every month from 10am to 3pm. Gourmet food, craft beer and gin, unique stalls, spectacular views, live music and free children’s entertainment.

NEW 10 ALBERTON and Johannesburg South Business Forum presents Maximise your Potential by Dr Kobus Neethling at 8am for 8.30am at Sha-Mani Lodge and Conference venue. Costs will be R190 per person with breakfast included. For more information, contact Roula Beukes on 082 663 3337 or send an email to chairman@albertonbusiness.co.za​

11 SA Military History Society Johannesburg branch will meet again at 8pm in the auditorium of the Museum of Military History, Erlswold Way, Saxonwold (next to the zoo). First event will be Keasarge vs Albamaby by Colin Harris, with the main lecture, South African Military Chaplains in the Early 20th Century, by Anne Sampson. Wives are welcome to come along with their husbands. Visitors are charged R30 per person, which includes tea or coffee after the lecture. Contact SA National Museum of Military History at 011 646 5513 or email scribe@samilitaryhistory.org

NEW 11-13 RADIO Raps – Anyone can do with laughter during these bizarre times, and what better way to forget all your problems than an evening of comedy with Jonathan of Radio Raps? Long Story Short deals with the seriousness of life, that we can actually relax, as well as things we overlook, which we can actually pay more attention to. 8pm at the Theatre of Marcellus, R150 per ticket. Book at Computicket. No under-16s.

NEW 13 JOIN St Benedict’s College’s pipe band for a fun day for the whole family from 9am to 5pm on Harcus Road, Bedfordview. Entrance is R30 per person. Activities include a pipe band competition, Highland dance and massed bands. There will be also be a craft market, beer tent and more.

NEW 14 RAHAT Fateh Ali Khan – Award-winning Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is returning to Emperors Palace. The superstar singer will mesmerise audiences with his Qawwali’s to Bollywood chart-topping hits and songs from his albums. Back by public demand with his new tour Me, Myself and I, see the maestro like you’ve never seen him before. Brought to you by Blu Blood. 5pm at the Centre Court. Duration: 180 min. (20 min. interval) Tickets from R300 per person.

19 CELEBRATE Mandela Day with Joburg Child Welfare in commemoration of their own path of 110 years of service and achievements at Thaba Eco Hotel. Tickets for this black-tie event sell at R1 000 per individual ticket. The evening includes a renowned guest speaker, entertainment and dinner. Please RSVP by June 18. Contact Maria 011 298 8500 or email inkind@joburgchildwelfare.org.za

20 GET your family and friends together and come and join us on this day. Run/walk starts at 8am at Känguru Foundation, 43 Garthview Road, Kliprivier. Tea and coffee will be available to fight off the morning chill. Food and drinks will be on sale. For more information, early registration forms or if you would like to get involved to help with the arrangements on the day, please feel free to contact 072 593 7416 or 011 903 8829. And don’t forget that Känguru, as part of the IFB group in Germany, will be joining in the celebrations for their 60th birthday. On August 31 Känguru will be hosting a Music in Colours Festival – watch this space for more information.

NEW 20 STAINED Glass Workshops in the tranquil setting of Henley on Klip, lasting three to four hours where you will complete a sun catcher which is yours to keep. All tools and materials will be provided, as well as instruction and a cup of tea or coffee. The workshops are aimed at people who want to try their hand at stained glass before committing to buying equipment and glass, and to those who only want a little fun. For more information about group sizes and costs, contact Sue Webber on 071 873 6317 or visit her website suewebbersglass.com or Facebook/Living.Glass

NEW 22 DO you want to become a Freemason? It’s great fun, it’s enjoyable and it offers great satisfaction. They meet on the fourth Monday of every month at 7.30pm. Freemasonry is not a religion or a secret society, but a society of good, true men with high ethical standards and morals. Friendship and trust are highly valued. Contact Bill on 083 377 9919 or email teleland@worldonline.co.za

24 THE Horticultural Society invites you to a talk by Ben-Erik van Wyk on useful plants. Venue: The Floreum, Johannesburg Botanical Gardens, Olifants Road, North Entrance, Emmarentia at 9.30am. Members pay R20 and visitors pay R30. Price includes refreshments. Enquiries: 082 951 1432.

NEW 26 LIEDJIES Uit Die Movies – Gauteng’ Numinous in collaboration with Manufacturers offers Songs from the Movies. The production takes place in the Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace on July 26. With Willie Venter (former creative director of Skouspel and Afrikaans is Groot) driving the production, Movies Music promises to be a musical and visual delight that will captivate the audience and revive their favourite films, old and new. An indispensable, nostalgic and memorable musical experience. 8pm at the Theatre of Marcellus, 90 min. Tickets are R140 and R100 for children. Book at Computicket.

NEW 28 GUIDED walk through Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve on June 28. Meet at 7am for 7.30am at the entrance precinct, Peggy Vera Road, Kiblerpark. Walk starts promptly at 7am. Fitness levels will be accommodated. Bring a hat, sunscreen, good walking shoes and water. A minimum donation of R20 will be appreciated. For more information or to book your spot, send an email to klipriviersberg@gmail.com. Cash will be accepted on the day.

AUGUST
2-4 LIVE a little and visit Futura Schools Craft Market at Sha-Mani Lodge, Newmarket, Alberton. The market will be open from 9am to 7pm on the Friday and Saturday and from 9am to 3pm on the Sunday. Enjoy live entertainment, browse through 180 craft stalls, try out the craft beer and gin and find something delicious to eat at one of the many food stalls. Goody bags and free sherry for the first 100 visitors on Friday and Saturday. For more information contact 073 365 5101 or email craftmarket.futura@gmail.com

7 GIRLS Soccer Fun Day (soccer clinic and fun games) hosted by Rietvlei Soccer School and Grace Trinity for Girls at Rietvlei Soccer Astro and Grass Fields. Beginning at 2pm and ending at 3pm is the Soccer Skills Clinic and from 3pm to 4pm, fun mini matches. Cost is R20 per person, ages six to nine years. Book your place now. Contact Kerry on 071 876 8144

8 SOUTH African Cake Decorators Guild presents Four Season Sugarcraft Extravaganza from August 8 to 11, at Safari Garden Centre, corner of Lynnwood Road and Rubida Street, Pretoria. For more information call 011 394 6469 or email sacdgnof@gmail.com

9 WOMEN’S Day Soccer, ages 10 years to open. Hosted by Rietvlei Soccer School and Grace Trinity School for Girls at Rietvlei Soccer Astro Fields. Registration is at 8.30am, Soccer Skills Clinic from 9am to 11am and from 11am to 1pm – 6v6 Mini Tournament. The cost is R50 per person. To book contact Kerry on 071 876 8144.

9 WOMAN@WORK celebrates women with a Women’s Day celebration high tea at 12.0pm at Rietvlei Zoo Farm in the Butterfly Hall. Cost R220 per person and dress pretty in pink. Includes guest speaker, tea and snacks, goody bags, charity drive, shopping area, lucky draw, prizes and fun. Bookings are essential at www.womanatwork.co.za

NEW 9 KINGS & Queens of Comedy – There’s a powerful legion of South African comics that are dominating the comedy scene and these powerhouse acts will be taking part in the Kings & Queens of Comedy: Women’s Day Edition. Taking centre stage as the royal host for the evening’s affair will be Tumi Morake with her stellar entourage of comedy giants, including Angel Campey, Annalakshmi, Celeste Ntuli, Kate Pinchuck, Lindy Johnson, Nina Hastie, Thenjiwe Moseley and Tracey-Lee Oliver, with a special guest appearance by SA’s favourite comedic genius, Marc Lottering. 8pm at the Centre Court. Duration: 180 min. (20 min. interval). Tickets from R180. Book at Computicket.

NEW 17 I am Karou – The Enigmatic and Charismatic celebrates his 10th year on stage with his brand-new, adult-rated, one-man show. Music, song, dance, magic, comedy – it’s like a Bollywood movie, but without subtitles, and not as long. An on-stage comedy riot, without the burning tyres. It’s Karou showing exactly why he has dominated the market for 10 years. 7.30pm at the Theatre of Marcellus. Very Early-Bird Special – R120 (until June 30), Early-Bird Special – R150 (from July 1 to July 31), ticket price – R180 (from August 1). Book at Computicket.

NEW 22 – 28 BURN The Floor – In the past two decades Burn the Floor has revolutionised ballroom style. Combining jaw-dropping choreography and ground-breaking moves, we bring our now famous, infectious and rebellious energy to the stage every single night. From a seriously romantic waltz to a futuristic foxtrot, the passion of the tango and paso doble cut right through. At the Theatre of Marcellus. 8pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 2pm Saturday and Sunday matinee. Duration: two hours (20 min. interval). Tickets from R180. Book at Computicket. Children under 15 get 15 per cent discount.

28 THE Horticultural Society invites you to a talk by Peter Webbon on fascinating insects and the bee at The Floreum, Johannesburg Botanical Gardens, Olifants Road, North Entrance, Emmarentia at 9.30am on August 28. Members pay R20 and visitors pay R30, which includes refreshments. Contact 082 951 1432 for information.

31 MOULIN Rouge Gala Evening at the Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City on August 31. The Miss, Mr and Mrs Deaf SA (MDSA) will be hosting their annual pageant evening from 4pm to 9pm. For ticket information contact MDSA at info@missdeafsa.co.za or contact them on 078 664 8950.

SEPTEMBER

21-24 COMIC Con Africa 2019 hosted at the Gallagher Convention Centre. Day passes will cost R160 with four-day passes costing R500 and can be purchased from Computicket.