Events to attend around Randburg, Northcliff and Fourways
Go to these events with your family and friends to create new memories and get to know people in your neighbourhood.
Succulent festival
The Johannesburg Succulent Society will host its annual succulent festival where plant entries will be judged and awards given. It is a lovely opportunity for the public to purchase succulents for their gardens from a wide variety of sellers.
- When: September 30–October 1
- Where: Fairland Walk Shopping Centre, corner Beyers Naudé Drive and Wilson Street, Fairland
- Details: www.joburgsucculentsociety.com
The Big Vintage with Love Sale
Mark your calendars, fashion enthusiasts and sustainable shoppers. Vintage with Love, described as South Africa’s renowned charitable organisation, is delighted to announce its highly anticipated big annual sale, set to take place at Weylandts.
- When: October 5–8
- Where: Weylandts, Fourways
- Time: Thursday, 16:00 to 19:00; Friday, 10:00 to 19:00; Saturday 10:00 to 18:00; Sunday, 10:00 to 14:00
- Fee: Thursday: R300; Friday to Sunday: R50.
The Luminary: Women in Power
The Luminary will host an event describe as one that will see to be the celebration of remarkable strength, resilience, and outstanding achievements as we present Women in Power.
- When: October 7
- Where: Wakanda, 27 Boxes, Melville
- Time: 09:00 to 16:00
- Fee: from R350.
Free live concert unveils new album
Amaeshi Ikechi is described as one of many young musicians in the South African jazz landscape, who have established themselves as successful session musicians, composers, and ultimately, band leaders. In October, he will launch his first studio recording titled Travail.
- When: October 7
- Where: chiesa di PAZZO LUPi, Melville
- Time: 18:00 to 21:30
- Fee: Free.
MotoCity Auto Show 2023
Some cool events to look out for during the auto show will be on October 8, which will be dedicated to the biker community and October 15, where there will be a Supercar Breakfast Run.
- When: October 5–15
- Where: Fourways Mall
- Time: 09:00 to 18:00.
Bongeziwe Mabandla AmaXesha live in Johannesburg
Bongeziwe Mabandla is taking his acclaimed 2023 album, amaXesha, on the road with an eight-date Southern African tour. Mabandla will perform together with his producer and creative collaborator, Tiago Correia-Paulo.
- When: October 14
- Where: Sognage, 304 Tungsten Road, Strijdom Park
- Time: 19:00 to 22:00
- Fee: From R285.
Local Vocals birthday concert
The Local Vocals Brixton, a community choir will give its first official concert to celebrate turning one year old.
- When: October 28
- Where: Brixton Kerk, 43 Putney Road
- Time: 17:00 to 19:00
- Fee: Free.
SPCA Randburg Howl’ween
What has become a staple Halloween event is back with a bang as the SPCA Randburg hosts its annual Howl’ween market.
- When: October 28
- Where: Randburg SPCA, 229 Northumberland Avenue
- Time: 10:00 to16:00
- Fee: Free.
The Storybook Theatre
The magical production, Storybook Theatre, which includes The Emperor’s New Clothes, The Princess and the Pea and other fabulous fairy tales, will be on stage at Peoples Theatre. Children of all ages will fall in love with their favourite bookshelf classics all over again when they experience the enchanted world of books come to life, which dynamic duo Jill Girard and Keith Smith will creatively bring to stage.
- When: Until October 8
- Where: The People’s Theatre
- Time: 10:30 and 14:30 weekends and public holidays
- Fee: R130–R165
September 30: Celebrate 125 years of St John’s College at Light on the Night
St John’s College is thrilled to present Light on the Night, celebrating the institution’s remarkable 125-year journey. This event promises an unforgettable evening of music, enchanting light displays, and a tribute to the cherished memories that have shaped the institution’s legacy.
- Where: St John’s College, Johannesburg, Saint David Road, Houghton Estate
- Date: September 30
- Costs: From R250
- When: From 15:00
- Tickets: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1531258996
September 30: MAD2Run Dodgeball
Grab your favourite Dippers, Dodgers and Divers and join an evening of fun for a great cause while playing some friendly games of dodgeball to make a difference.
- Where: Discovery Soccer Park, Wanderers
- Date: September 30
- When: 09:00 to 13:00
- Costs: Team of six players = R1 500 (R250 pp)
- Tickets: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/230798-mad2run-dodgeball/#/.
The Johannesburg Zoo
The Joburg Zoo is situated in Parkview and houses over 320 species of animals and is internationally known. The original animal zoo collection consisted of one lion, one leopard, one giraffe, two sable antelope bulls, one baboon, one genet, one pair of Rhesus monkeys, one pair of porcupines and one golden eagle.
- Where: Parkview
- When: Monday to Sunday from 08:30 to 17:00
- Fee: R44–120
- Tel: 011 646 2000.
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