What to do in Ballito this weekend
Comedy master Barry Hilton tops the bill at the Pumpkin Theatre on Saturday and Sunday.
17 October: Open Mic night at The Market, Lifestyle Centre from 6pm. Delicious R95 dinner options from the various eateries.
18 October: Sundowners on Eat Street at Lifestyle Centre with cool DJ vibes by Katie La Femme from 4-6pm.
– Nights of the Legends, Kumar Sanu and Kishore Kumar, 8pm at iZulu Theatre, Sibaya. Tickets from R180 to R1 000. Bookings on Webtickets.
19 October: Join Miss Ballito finalist Cara Nigrini and her team at Animally Haven for a unique event, the painting of Mondi paper banks transformed into kennels for rescue dogs. Portion 9 of Tiffany Farm, Cranbrook Road. The event will also offer animal adoptions, an exciting art auction, live music, and delicious food. Contact Cara at 071 234 5678 or visit animallyhaven.org.
– Enjoy a morning at The Market at Lifestyle Centre with Ryan Lawler from 10am-12pm, and catch Angel on Eat Street from 6.30-9.30pm.
– Tongaat Ratha Yatra festival of chariots, 9am at the Vishwaroop Temple, 10 Plane Street, Waterways, Tongaat. Contact 082 653 6846.
– Double entertainment with an Eastern musical performances and the KZN beauty pageant, 8pm at Sibaya’s iZulu Theatre. Tickets R150-R200, available at the door.
19 and 20 October: Barry Hilton live at the Pumpkin Theatre, La Montagne at 7pm. Tickets R220-R300. Bookings via WhatsApp at 066 338 8336 or online at pumpkintheatre.co.za.
20 October: Catch Kith & Kin at The Market, Lifestyle Centre from 12.30-3.30pm, and Winstone Smile on Eat Street from 1-4pm.
21 October: Probus Club day outing to Rain Farm – all welcome. R80pp, salads and rolls included. Bring own meat, chairs or picnic blankets and eating utensils. Cash bar available. Game drive R80 extra. Contact Ken Lever at 082 657 0094 or email archilever@gmail.com.
– Miss North Coast KZN 2024 pageant at The Capital Zimbali. R600pp (includes buffet dinner). Dress code: Red Carpet. Tickets available from allevents.in.
– Dolphin Coast Floral Art Club demonstration titled “In the Style of Ikebana” by renowned floral artist Yvonne Eijlers. 9:30am. All Saints Catholic Church, 61 Townsend Road, Ballito. Contact Vaughn Harrington at 083 510 8792.
25 October: Feline Feral Fund fundraising team quiz, 12pm at Grand Exotic Café, Sheffield. R250pp includes a meal and FFF charity donation. Contact Karen Bonsall at 083 264 5892.
– Sri Ramakrishna Jyoti Diwali celebrations between 5-7pm at Sanctuary Oneness Ashram, Sheffield Beach Road, Umhlali. Contact Douglas Naidoo at 084 580 2790.
25-27 October: Ballito’s Halloween Horrors returns for its seventh edition this year. Hosted at the Pumpkin Theatre, La Montagne the event will include three uniquely haunted mazes. Travel the Dark Hollow, traverse the Maze of Horrors or find your way Down the Rabbit hole. Something for all ages. Find out more via WhatsApp at 073 352 2836 or email sablescreatures@gmail.com. Times differ per day.
26 October: The Light Party at Grace Family Church, Ballito. Tickets are R129 for children 4 to 13 years old, which include games and inflatables. Contact CHarne at 082 771 9559.
8 November: Gather your favourite neon attire and enjoy a Hospice fundraising evening of music, dancing and fun at the Retro 80s Night blast from the past evening (5.30pm) at Spur Stanger in the KwaDukuza Mall. Dress code: 80s smart/casual; R150pp includes Spur meal. Contact Daymian at at 066 246 0101.
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