What’s on in August

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

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