Aweh! Find out what’s popping in Durban this weekend

ARE you looking for something to do this weekend? Well, look no further – from local markets to a lively street-theatre festival, to family fun days, book sales and nature hikes, we have got you covered. Here’s a list of fun events happening this weekend in Durbs and surrounds:

Saturday, January 28 – Friday, February 3

Fresha Extension: Street Theatre Community Festivals

The Fresha Theatre Festival has been resurrected post-Covid, and this time emerges as three mini street festivals to be held in: Umlazi on Saturday, January 28; Edendale, Pietermaritzburg on Sunday, January 29, and Manguzi, Kosi Bay on Friday, February 3. They will be facilitated by three Twist graduate theatre groups, mentored by Twist Projects, and will be held as three, free, open-air community festivals.

After the successful versions of the annual Fresha Al-fresco Festival that took place on Durban’s North Beach promenade before Covid – the concept of outdoor theatre is being taken to the streets of hometown communities of three of the graduate theatre groups. The groups have been working with Twist Theatre Development Projects, which is a dynamic networking project that focuses on the development of community theatre groups in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa, and on the creation of sustainable relationships and networks for theatre development, both locally and abroad.

For more information, visit www.freshafestival.co.za. Find Fresha Festival on Facebook and @freshafest on Twitter.

Friday, January 27 – Saturday, January 28

New Time Market

The New Time Market is a local flea market held in the Toti CBD on January 27 and 28. There will be a night market on the Friday from 17:00 to 21:00, and a daytime market on the Saturday from 09:00 to 15:00. Take your whole family along and support local crafters.

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Saturday, January 28

SPCA Book Sale

Durban and Coast SPCA holds its monthly book sale on January 28 from 08:00 to 12:00 at The Bluff Spar. Tanya Fleischer, the marketing manager at the SPCA, thanks the community for their continued support of this fundraising initiative. To make a donation or for more information, contact the SPCA on 031 579 6546.

Sunday, January 29

Mulligan Valentine’s Market

There will be a Mulligan Valentine’s Market at the Amanzimtoti Golf/Country Club on January 29, from 10:00 to 16:00. The fun-filled family day will see vendors selling jewellery, food and drinks, sweet treats, books and toys, arts and crafts, clothes and home décor. There will be face-painting and a jumping castle for the children, music and much more. The event is in support of the golf club, Hearts of Toti and Amanzimtoti SPCA. Food donations are welcome. For more information, or to book a stall, contact Chantelle Lotter on 062 973 8657.

Sunday, January 29 and Sunday, February 12

Amblers Hiking Club

Hike Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park on Sunday, January 29. Enjoy the waterfalls and cascades while the brave climb half of peak two. Entrance is R35. Contact David on 072 615 0559.

Hike awesome Highstakes to chocolate cake and cream scones on Sunday, February 5 at 14:00. Take Cato Ridge exit (53), turn left and follow Highstakes 4×4 track and store signs. Enjoy downhill splendour on the new clear trail, then tea and famous chocolate cake afterwards or sundowners and dinner at the pub. Hike fee is R40. Contact David on 072 615 0559.

On Sunday, February 12, hike Winston Park circular from the end of Jan Smuts Avenue to see the view over the monastery in Pinetown to the sea. It’s a fairly level hike along the edge of the escarpment. Meet at 14:00 at the end of Jan Smuts Avenue. Contact David on 072 615 0559.

Join an easy hike at Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park every Wednesday at 08:00. Contact Mandy on 083 235 6123.

Sunday, February 5

Full-moon Beach Walk

The next full-moon beach walk is scheduled to take place on February 5, at 17:30, from the Baggies Kiosk in Warner Beach. This popular social event follows the shoreline along the beach from Baggies Beach to Winkle Beach and back. It is about 4km, but you can turn back whenever you want. Other upcoming dates: March 7, April 6, May 5, June 4, July 3, August 1 and 31 (Blue Moon), September 29, October 28, November 27 and December 27. All beach walks will be at 17:30 from the Baggies Kiosk. To join the WhatsApp group, contact the organiser, Derek Pirie, on 082 673 1335.

The Zimbali Music Experience

ORI9 INDUSTRIES and the Madala Kunene Foundation will be hosting their inaugural Zimbali Music Experience – Bafo and Friends Extravaganza, with the legendary guitarist, called the King of Zulu Guitar, Madala Kunene, or affectionately known as ‘Bafo’ to his friends and fellow musicians. He will be performing with a handful of artists whom he has worked with over his illustrious musical career.

The event will take place at Phansi Museum, a national monument used for talks, lectures and exhibitions on Sunday, February 5. The museum is situated on 500 Esther Roberts Road in Glenwood, Durban.

Tickets are R150 per person and are available via WebTickets and Pick ’n Pay. Tickets will be available at the door, but it is preferable to book early.

For more information, email operations@ori9.co.za or call Naledi on 079 058 5082.

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