What’s On this weekend

Food Markets to try out this weekend

MARKETS OPEN ON SATURDAY

Bryanston Organic Market

Neighbourgoods Market

Fordsburg Night Market

MARKETS OPEN ON SUNDAY

B&B Market Norwood

Rosebank Sunday Market

Market On Main

Fourways Farmer’s Market

FRIDAY – SUNDAY

The Greensider and The Sheds@1 Fox which trade during the week are open also on weekends.

JOZI FILM FESTIVAL

The Jozi Film Festival showcases the latest films by South African and international filmmakers. This annual event is dedicated to enriching local culture, supporting the city’s vibrant film community, and reaching new audiences through the powerful language of film.

Address: Bioscope, Maboneng Precinct, Johannesburg

Dates: Thursday, 19 February to Sunday, 22 February

Cost: R40 per film

ELVIS – THE SHOW

The King may or may not be alive, but Las Vegas performer Nathan Belt does a pretty good impression of him either way. This show is a greatest hits tribute to Elvis, complete with wild costumes, quiffs, lots of hip swinging and a full live band.

Address: Joburg Theatre, 163 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein

Booking Details: 011 877 6800

Friday

BASELINE – COMEDY NIGHT

The Bassline launches its new stand-up comedy night with South African stars such as Deep Fried Man and Loyiso Gola on the mic.

Address: Baseline, Newtown, Johannesburg

Cost: R80 Admission

SATURDAY

PARTY IN MABONENG

DJ KenZhero and Tha Muzik present the Obrigado event at the Living Room on 21 February.

Address: The Living Room, Maboneng Precinct, Johannesburg

Cost: R70 Admission

CHINESE NEW YEAR – FIRST CHINATOWN

Joburg’s First Chinatown on Commissioner Street celebrates Chinese New Year on the first weekend of the New Year with fireworks, street food stalls and traditional entertainment. The fun starts at 3pm in the area surrounding Joburg’s earliest Chinese community. And with the recent opening of market space The Sheds@1 Fox nearby, there is more space than ever for visitors coming to enjoy the dancing Chinese dragons and lions, kung fu displays, marching bands, and of course, the grand pyrotechnic display at 9pm.

Address: Commissioner Street (cnr Margaret Mcingana St), Ferreirasdorp, City Centre.

SUNDAY

VINTAGE SUNDAY AT ROSEBANK SUNDAY MARKET

Rosebank Sunday Market hosts a special vintage market this Sunday with antiques and collectible traders, second-hand books, vintage clothing and lots of flea market bric-a-brac.

SEVEN COLOURS SUNDAY IN SOWETO

Soweto Theatre’s newest monthly event is one for the foodies with dozens of vendors selling homemade ‘kasi’ cuisine.

Address: Soweto Theatre,

Time: 10am to 7pm.