What’s on in Jozi this weekend
JOBURG - Looking for something to keep the boredom at bay this weekend? There’s a whole lot to choose from … better clear that schedule.
In what’s being called the alternative gig of the year, Joburg’s legendary Le Club will re-open for one night only. Catch The Awakening’s Ashton Nyte and No Friends Of Harry, who will perform for the first time in 16 years. It’s all happening at The Barnyard Theatre in Rivonia on 23 May from 8pm. Tickets cost R175. Details: www.barnyardtheatre.co.za
The Kingsmead College Book Fair is where all the rising writers, bookworms and fans of local authors will head to this weekend. It will be a day filled with discussions with authors such as Nechama Brodie, Marco Brocardo, Khaya Dlanga and more, as well as a number of talks about writing skills and publishing. Catch it at Kingsmead College, Melrose on 23 May from 10am. Tickets for the fair cost R30 and each session costs R50. Details: www.kingsmead.co.za
Get ready for a parade of incredible drag queens at Miss Gay Jozi. In addition to the lovely contestants competing for the crown, there will be a number of performances from the likes of Blue Belles, Labelz D’ Glamour, Glamdive and more. Catch it at the Wits Theatre on 23 May at 7.30pm. Tickets cost R150 and R200 at the door. Details: 082 544 7600 or 060 761 2840.
An appetite is mandatory for those heading to Dipped! 2. Get ready to fill up on your own custom-made Dope Donut’s … think glazes like gluwein, coffee and orange zest, topped with crystalised blueberries or crushed Oreos. A ticket will get guests hot cider and apple schnapps, or hot chocolate with a shot of brandy, and a scoop of gourmet ice cream with your doughnut. Eat your fill at Morkel House, 31 Voorhout Street, New Doornfontein on 24 May from 3pm. Tickets cost R95. Details: www.quicket.co.za
Get ready to be enlightened on everything people didn’t tell you about when having a kid … all the nitty-gritty, poopy diapers and staying up late details that were left out of the parenting books. Chris Forrest’s new comedy show Who’s Your Daddy? will give a rib-tickling account of all of this and more. It’s definitely not to be missed. Catch it at the Auto & General Theatre on the Square from 19 to 31 May. Tickets cost R130.
Watch a sneak peek of Who’s Your Daddy?
Details: www.strictlytickets.com
Foodies and fashionista’s should head to the Jozi North Pop Up Market to indulge in local gourmet goodies, funky fashion and gorgeous handmade trinkets. There’s no better way to spend a Saturday than shopping up a storm. It’s happening on 23 May at the Leaping Frog Shopping Centre, William Nicol Drive.
Details: www.facebook.com/events/776076919173616/
Work off the stress of a week’s hard work by stretching it out at Rooftop Yoga. Yoga Works and DJ Emma X have come together to give fitness fundies a 90-minute yoga session combined with an incredible music experience … not to mention the view of Jozi. All that’s needed are comfy clothes, a yoga mat or old towel and a pillow. Catch it on 23 May from 9am at Shine Studios, 115 Smit Street, Braamfontein. Tickets cost R100.
Details: www.yogaworks.co.za or call Steven on 072 835 2525.
Spend Sunday afternoon chilling out and watching old films at Classic Movie Sundays. This week’s screening is of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, where a down-on-his-luck inventor transforms an old Grand Prix car into a magical machine that whips his family off on an adventure. It’s all happening on 24 May at the Bioscope Independent Cinema from 7pm. Tickets cost R20. Details: www.legacy.tixsa.co.za
