Check out this week’s Gig Guide

Want to have a good time and make memorable memories with friends, this week there are a few fun places that can be attended in and around Joburg.

AKA celebrates his birthday in style

Join AKA as he celebrates his birthday at Kong night club featuring: KO, Khuli Chana, DA L.E.S, Yanga, Dream Team, Milkshake and others. There promises to be lots of music, dancing and fun to be had.

Where: Shop 19,160 Jan Smuts Avenue, Rosebank

When: 05 February

Time: 9pm

Cost: R250

A night of classic house hits

Movida night club is hosting a battle of the DJs vinyl battle where selected DJs will enthrall clubgoers with classic house hits. There will be a club classic album give-away so make sure you are there early. The line-up for the evening includes DJ Dizzy, DJ Jon-Jon and Paul Angel among others. Ladies must be 21years and older and gents 24 years and older to enter the club.

Where: Rivonia Crossing, Corner Rivonia and Witkoppen roads Sunninghill, Johannesburg.

Time: 9pm

Cost: Ladies pay R100 and guys will pay R150 but it is free before 10 pm.

Laughter with Tony King

Enjoy a night of laughter with Tony King from USA at Parker’s Comedy Club at Silverstar Casino where he will be joined by Thapelo Mametja and Melt Sieberhagen.

Where: R28, Muldersdrift, Mogale City, Krugersdorp

When: 05 February

Time: 8 pm

Cost: R80

DJ Nigel set to rock the dance floor

Billy the Bums Fourways is having their resident DJ play a little bit of everything to entertain the crowd. DJ Nigel specialises in electric dance music, commercial house and hip-hop. Ladies must be 21 years and older and the gents need to be older than 23 years and older to enter the club. Smart casual is required to enter – no slops and shorts will be allowed.

Where: Pineslopes Shopping Centre, Witkoppen Road and Straight Avenue, Sandton

When: 05 February

Time: 9pm

Cost: Free

Have the time of your life with ABBA

Come and watch the ABBA Show straight from Australia. Following more than 5 000 sold-out international shows, the world’s premier live ABBA tribute, is in town. The ABBA Show is a full-scale theatrical production featuring two hours of live musical performances, a live backing band, replica costumes, theatrical lighting and effects including all the dancing an ABBA fan can handle. Featuring incredibly detailed performances from internationally acclaimed impersonators ABBAsolutely and fABBAulous, the ABBA Show gives fans of all ages a chance to re-live the ABBA concert experience, celebrate the music of ABBA and dance the night away!

Where: Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace

When: 05 February

Time: 8pm

Cost: R160 – R220

Dream Team and DJ Sbu set the dance floor alight

Taboo night club presents Redmic Special Donald Birthday celebration and will feature DJ Sbu, Dream Team, DJ Tira and DJ Vigilante among others. The event promises a full dance floor and flashing lights. Bring your friends along and enjoy a music-filled night.

Where: 24 Central, Gwen Lane, Sandton

When: 06 February

Time: 9pm

Cost: R150 before midnight and R200 thereafter.

Comedy and Jazz in Orbit with Kagiso Lediga and Luyanda Madope Quartet – Live at The Orbit!

Who better than the super talented and popular stand-up comedian and veteran of the comedy scene, Kagiso Lediga, to present the Comedy and Jazz Night at the Orbit. Kagiso Lediga ventured into comedy while studying at the University of Cape Town 15 years ago and over the ensuing years set about establishing himself as one of South Africa’s top comedians. With special guest comedian friends and accompanied on stage by the energetic and versatile Quartet of composer, producer and pianist Luyanda Madope. Explosive laughter and great musical vibes guaranteed.

Where: The Orbit, 81 De Korte St, Braamfontein

When: 09 February

Time: 8pm

Cost: R120