Last weekend of January – Gig Guide

Looking for ways to end January? Check out what’s on this weekend around the City of Gold.

Clean Bandit and Goldfish present the Electric Summer 2016

Clean Bandit and Goldfish present the Electric Summer 2016, as a brand new edition to the SA market. Electric Summer will push the boundaries, offering an eclectic mix of cutting-edge production that is set to transform the stages of Johannesburg’s Zoo Lake.

Featuring an exciting line-up of international and local artists and co-headlined by both the Grammy-award winning UK-based band, Clean Bandit and SA’s most-loved electronic artists Goldfish.

All ages are welcome, however ID will be required if you would like to enter the designated bars at the venue.

When: 30 Jan

Where: Zoo Lake

Time: 11:30am

Cost: R295 – R750

Jan Babies Party

The Jan Babies party, now in its eighth year is ending the month with a bang. As it is a new year with new memories but same Jan babies, there will be music played by a DJ and celebrates people who are born in January. Jan babies is a summer-themed outdoor annual event.

Where: Summit Venue, Midrand

When: 30 January

Time: 2pm

Cost: R50 – R800

Woodrock Animal Rescue picnic

The Volkswagen Club of South Africa is hosting a charity picnic event for the Woodrock Animal Rescue a non-profit animal rescue organisation.

Where: Golden Harvest Community Park in North Riding

When: 31 January

Time: 11am

Basket price: R150

Celebrate the Chinese New Year

A celebration will break out in the streets of Old China Town as the New Year festivities get underway. There will be plenty of entertainment, including a lion and dragon performance, a Kung Fu and Tai Chi display, traditional dancing, drumming and singing, and a jaw-dropping fireworks display. The Good Luck Bar at 1 Fox Street will be open on the night to ensure that you don’t go thirsty. Plus, there will be plenty of food available at the street festival.

When: 30 January

Time: 6pm (Fireworks start at 9pm)

Where: Old China Town, 11 Commissioner Street, Johannesburg CBD

Cost: Free

Old Skool Music Night

Renegade Junction will host an Old Skool jam session from 12pm till 9pm on 30 January, with some legendary DJs. They will dish up classic house, old-skool hip-hop and kwaito.

The DJ list comprises of Zak, Andy, Philani, Extra Flava and Deejay Lee to name a few.

Where: Corner Malibongwe Drive and Dawn Street

When:30 January

Time: 12pm till 9pm

Riversands Farm Village Market

Riversands Farm Village Market day is an outing for the whole family, including your canine companion. There is plenty for the whole family to do, including a craft beer pub for dad, a coffee shop for mom, a kiddies play area and zip-lining for the little ones, and last but not least, wide open spaces for your beloved pet to enjoy (on a leash). There are plenty of food choices and arts and crafts to suit every appetite.

When: Sunday 31 January

Time: 9am – 4pm.

Cost: Free, dogs welcome on leashes (no card or atm facilities available)

Where: Rose Road R511, Fourways

Park Acoustics

Park Acoustics is a monthly music festival that’s held at the Voortrekker Monument. It’s a great day out for all, filled with awesome music, plenty of delicious food vendors and just all round fun! This is the first Park Acoustics of the year and will feature Matthew Mole, Monark and Josh Kempen. Don’t forget to pack a picnic basket.

When: 31 January

Time:10am

Where: Voortrekker Monument, Eufees Road, Pretoria

Cost: R150