04 Oct: Get up close and personal with Crazy White Boy this weekend. Hailed as the future of dance music, the duo has just released a new single called Feels. With a blend of kwaito and house rhythms their style has been coined as ‘ghetto tech’. Enjoy a fun night dancing at Crazy White Boy – up close and personal at Chicago’s, Fourways. 4 October. 7pm. R120. Details: www.quicket.co.za
05 Oct: It’s the 6th edition of the By Word of Mouth Festive Market. With a host of experience in the catering industry, owner Karen Short has now added a special touch by hosting her very own market. Fabulous food, gifts and a whole lot of things will be on offer. The Polo Room, Inanda Club, Sandton. 5 and 6 October. From 9am. R70. Details: zelda.Nhapi@ bywordofmouth.co.za
06 Oct: There is still time to enter the SPAR Women’s Challenge Joburg. Make your way to Marks Park Sports Club from 2 to 5 October to get your entries in. You can still enter on the day. Don’t forget to bring your old running shoes to donate. Get some rest and drink lots of water to prepare for the 5km or 10 km race. Marks Park Sports Club, Emmarentia. 6 October. 8am. R110. Details: www.itickets.co.za
10 Oct: Listen to all your favourite hits from back in the day. Forever Plaid is one of the most successful jukebox musicals. Go on a nostalgic trip with four friends Sparky, Smudge, Jinx and Frankie who bonded over their love for music. Pieter Toerien Theatre, Montecasino. 10 October to 30 November. 8pm. R350. Details: www.computicket.com
02 – 06 Oct: Known as an esteemed event on the South African equestrian calendar, the South African Derby is back. Now in its 54th year, the derby presents a showjumping, dressage and showing extravaganza. Last year’s 1.50m SA Showjumping Derby winner Kelly O’Connor said her win was something every rider dreams of. Witness the action live and enjoy a colourful weekend surrounded by friends, family and amazing equestrian talent. Kyalami Park Club. 8.30am to 5pm. From R300. Details: www.TicketGenie.co.za
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