Gig guide: Here is what Joburg has to offer
JOBURG–There is an exciting week ahead full of different events to attend, depending on what your looking for.
The weekend is upon us again to attend fun events with friends and family. Joburg has various events to keep you occupied and entertained,to create more epic experiences.
Here is what Joburg has to offer:
Mercedez Benz Fashion Week
The much anticipated Mercedez Benz Fashion Week Joburg is back again! Fashion enthusiasts can look forward to over 80 designers and 100 models who will showcase designers beautiful spring and summer collections.
Where: Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton
When : 10 to 13 August
Time: 18.30pm
Cost: R150 to R250
Slava’s Snowshow
The award winning international sensation Slava’s Snowshow is in South Africa for the first time ever. The show transports you into dream like place that is set to entertain audiences of all ages. The magical not to be missed show sees a letter turn into snowflakes, the flakes turn into a snow storm that whirls around the auditorium leaving the audience ankle deep in snow.
Where: The Teatro at Montecasino
When: 26 July to 14 August
Time: Saturday 3pm and 8pm, Sunday 2pm and 6pm
Cost: R 175 to R 400
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Joburg
All men are welcome to support a good cause ‘Walk a Mile in Her Shoes’, to stop rape, sexual assult and gender violences in heels! This will be an opportunity to see they guys from Joburg take up the challenge, by walking a mile around the Westgate Super Regional Shopping Centre. There will a number of celebrities who will be participating in this great cause to raise awareness. There will be tons of exciting activities, entertainment and food stalls avalible. A ll proceeds will go to Blow the whistle charity foundation.
Where:Westgate Super Regional Shopping centre
When:13 August
Time: 10am
Cost: General admission R 65
The Orbit
The Out There Session–Poetry & Jazz will take place at the Orbit this week. Jazz and poetry lovers can look forward to host Myesha Jenkins with guest poets Mani Vundla, Nolwazi, Toni Stuart, Yonela Mnana and Lex Futshane.
Where: The Orbit, Braamfontein
When: 16 August
Time; 8pm
Cost: R 90
The Orbit
Come witness talented artists and musicians Stanislav Angelov, Tango Quartet featuring Petrus De Beer, Marlize Koch ,Neville Nhlanhla Radebe and special guest on vocals Juan Simon, on stage. This will be night to remember!
Where: The Orbit, Braamfontein
When; 17 August
Time: 8 pm
Cost: R 130
