Jobs – opens Friday 18 October
This biographical drama chronicles the life of co-founder, chairman and CEO of Apple Inc. It tells the larger-than-life and often stormy ascent from college drop-out to one of the most influential and inspirational individuals of our time. Starring Ashton Kutcher, Dermot Mulroney and Matthew Modine.
Showing at all good cinemas.
BANG BANG Burlesque – Saturday 19 October
If you’re feeling a little mischievous and risqué, head to Tanz Live for a night of all things naughty and nice. Straight from Paris, the multi-talented and border-breaking actress and dancer Louise de Ville takes to the stage to get your blood flowing in sorts of directions.
WHERE: Tanz Live, Heathway Shopping Centre, corner Beyers Naudé and Castle Hill Drive, Blackheath
WHEN: Saturday 19 October from 8pm
COST: R150 presale, 170 at the door
DETAILS: burlesque@miss-oh.co.za
Annual Zion Music Awards – Saturday 19 October
The annual Zion Music Awards is a platform honouring those individuals playing a role in the development of religiously-orientated music. It is hosted by Ubuhle Buka Zioni and is partnered with World Gospel Power House, Dumisa TV, Zion Magazine and Let`s Praise Magazine.
WHERE: Linder Auditorium, 27 St Andrew’s Road
Parktown
WHEN: Saturday 19 October at 7.30pm
COST: R150-R350
DETAILS: Book at computicket
Melville Poetry Festival – Sunday 20 September
Enjoy free workshops, panels, book launches, storytelling and fabulous poetry from local greats. This is the festival’s third year aimed to promote South African poetry and its enjoyment in schools.
WHERE: Lucky Bean, Sophiatown, Bambanani Restaurant and the IT café, Melville
WHEN: Sunday 20 October, 1pm – 6pm
COST: free
DETAILS: melvillepoetryfestival.org