ARE you looking for something to do this weekend? Well, look no further – from markets to family-fun days, art exhibitions and films, we have got you covered. Here’s a list of fun events happening this weekend in Durbs and surrounds.
Friday, July 1
KickstArt presents Little Red Rides Again, further tales of Little Red Riding Hood, which comes to the Durban Botanic Gardens Amphitheatre from July 1 to 17.
Three delightful comic actors, Bryan Hiles, Belinda Henwood and Cara Roberts, return for a hilariously rowdy re-telling of this well-loved tale. Booby-traps, pranks and pratfalls abound, as Little Red and Granny teach the Big Bad Wolf a serious lesson about bullying, and unexpectedly, learn a thing or two themselves. This original, new family show is devised by the Company, and designed and directed by Greg King.
Tickets cost R150 for adults and R120 for pensioners. Booking is through Webtickets. The show is suitable for ages 4–12.
Saturday, July 2
Thousands of horse racing fans will be flocking to the 2022 Hollywoodbets Durban July at Greyville Race Course on Saturday, 2 July.
Entrance tickets at R230 are on sale at all Computicket outlets. The first of 12 races is due to kick off at 11:50 with the Hollywoodbets Durban July scheduled for 16:00. Gates will open at 09:00.
“The Durban July has traditionally brought the rainbow nation together in a spirit of goodwill and excitement, and with the support of our new sponsors, Hollywoodbets, this year will be no different.” said marketing and events executive Stephen Marshall.
Opened Saturday, June 25
A GROUP of artists, including Maggie Strachan, Joan Martin, Lara Mellon and Ana Pereira de Vlieg, as well as students of Maggie Strachan’s studio, will be exhibiting at Woza Moya in Hillcrest from June 25 to July 19. Apart from being able to take in a visual feast of affordable art, visitors can also enjoy refreshments from the Ubuntu Ground Café. The exhibition is being held at the invitation of Paula Thompson, Executive Director of the Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust, and a percentage of the proceeds will go to the trust.
Now Open
Johannesburg artist Mary Sibande’s latest exhibition, Let me tell you about Red, curated by Gcotyelwa Mashiqa, comes to the Durban Art Gallery which is now open to the public.
Mary Sibande’s phenomenal and memorable large-scale installations personify the colours of bruising – blue, purple and more recently red, as demonstrated through her alter-ego, Sophie, a life-size, personalised mannequin channelling Sibande and made in her likeness.
The Durban Art Gallery is located on the second floor of the City Hall, Anton Lembede Street, Central Durban. It is open from 09:00 to 15:30 during the week, and 09:00 to 12:00 on Saturdays. For more information, contact the gallery on 031 311 2264/9.
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