Gig guide: Things to do this weekend

Wondering what to do this weekend? Here is a list of places to tap into this weekend.

1. MoRockers Festival

Save the date of 15 November for the MoRockers Festival at the Cradle of Humankind.

Rockers and music lovers can enjoy the sounds of aKing, Gangs of Ballet, Rubber Duc and Justin Serrao.

Proceeds from the festival will go toward the Movember campaign, hence the MoRock festival. The Movember campaign looks to raise awareness on men’s health, including prostate and testicular cancer. R199 ticket gets you in.

2. Angolan Independence Day Party

11 November will mark 39 years of independence for the Republic of Angola. Taboo in Sandton will be piecing together a crazy line-up to celebrate 39 years of sovereignty on 14 November. Line-up: Featuring Xicocas, Adizzy, Scobar, Cabo Snoop and others.

3. Jeremy Loops Live

Join Jeremy Loops at the Rumours Lounge on 14 November as he performs his eclectic style deriving from jazz, rock and hip hop.

Line-up: Jeremy Loops, Howie Combrink and Runy Gill. Entrance is R100.

4. Acid and Angels

Catch Acide and Angels at the Sands in Sandton on 15 November as they deliver the uplifting melodic trance tunes.

Line up: Chris Palmer, Sweeet-lz, Dizzy, Seventh Sense, Madelin May and many more. Tickets are available from Quicket for R150.

5. Long Table Chocolate Dinner

The Sheds at 1Fox is the place to be on 15 November.

Join JoburgPlaces and A Thyme to Dine for a well-deserved evening of delicious gourmet food, paired with Zevenwacht wines. The three-course meal is chocolate inspired. Your meal will be complemented by a story from Gerald Garner about the history and re-imagination of the western edge of Johannesburg City. R650 per person.

6. Johannesburg Botanical Garden.

Join the fun, educational and entertaining kids dinosaur activity expo, featuring a spectacular interactive African-themed dinosaur puppetry animatronic theatrical show at the Johannesburg Botanical Garden on 15 November. Educational exhibits include Wits University dinosaur fossils and dinosaurs.

7. Dr Pachanga’s 30th Birthday

Dr Pachanga is turning a year older and everyone is invited to join the celebration at 281 Commissioner Street on 16 November. Put on your bright swim suits and round up your mates. It is going to be one spectacular party by the Maboneng Poolside.

Dress code: Venice Beach.

8. Sunday Skyline Sessions

Sunday Skyline Sessions return to Randlords for another edition filled with only the best house tunes in the business, Join music lovers on 16 November at the smart venue that overlooks the beautiful city. Line-up: 2Lani The Warrior, Whitey Divine, Keren Onay and Vato Kato Kayde and others.

Entrance is payable at the door.