Find a spooky partner, dine and read
Enjoy being surrounded by flowers and good company? Or just tired of being single... these events are definitely for you!
Exhibition Opening: Daylin Paul – Broken Land 8 October: The October instalment of the Wits Arts Museum exhibitions is kicking off with a bang. Sponsored by Merrill Lynch (SA), photographer and journalist Daylin Paul investigates the impact of Mpumalanga’s coal power stations on the local population, farming community and economy. With works from his ongoing documentary, he goes beyond the camera and personalises the experiences of local people on the front lines of the crisis. Wits Art Museum, Braamfontein. 6.30pm. Free. Details: julie@gunsandrain.com
Invitation to a Wild Dog’s life – Talk, Dinner and Book Launch 10 October: Attend an interesting talk by award-winning wildlife photographer, conservationist and author Nicholas Dyer. Sit in for the talk and enjoy dinner afterwards. A wonderful coffee table read, Painted Wolves: A Wild Dog’s Life will launch in SA for the first time. Get a signed copy, all profits go to the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s African wild dog census which will be taking place in the Kruger National Park. Come dressed to impress. Country Club Johannesburg, Auckland Park. 6.30pm to 10pm. R120 for the talk and R310 with dinner included. Details: rebeccam@ewt.org.za
Flower Festival 12 October: It’s spring time and the flowers are blooming. Feel like you’re in Namaqualand with 24 different arrangements. Enjoy tea, music and other refreshments. Have a fresh afternoon surrounded by fresh flowers and even fresher people. Well known for its beautiful flower arrangements, it’s definitely worth the drive. St Thomas’ Church, 8th Street, Linden. 10pm to 4pm. R50. Details: info@idube.com
Find Your ‘Boo’ Halloween Singles Party 13 October: Don’t spend Halloween alone this year! Find your partner at this spectacular singles party. Mix and mingle at your own pace while you work the room and find a match. Meet new people and win some prizes. Come in your scariest Halloween outfit and find a matching cos player. Love Me So, 63a 4th Avenue, Melville. 5pm to 9pm. R160. Details: singleseventsjhb@gmail.com
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