Gig guide: Things to do this weekend

JOBURG – Wondering what to do this weekend? Here are the best places to tap into this weekend.

1. Zombie Walk

Creepy costumes, ghosts, pirates, horror and all things scary are what is needed for this year’s Halloween.

The eighth annual Zombie Walk is finally here and the undead horde will rise outside the gates of West Park Cemetery on 31 October.

The 2.5km walk will start from the cemetery at 3pm to Melville – all in the name of raising funds for Marang House which provides care and support for rural children who require hospital treatment and are in need of constant supervision and medical care.

2. Horrorwood V Halloween

Make your way to Brightwater Commons on 31 October for some Haloween fun.

Rush the Dracula teeth, stock up on the fake blood and prepare for the most spooktacular event in town this Halloween.

For 15 years The Brightwater Commons has been the hottest Halloween host around and marking the 15th Halloween at Brightwater this year, fans of all things scary are in for a treat (and some tricks).

3. Magnum Joburg at the Zone

New York, Melbourne, Amsterdam, Paris, Istanbul – and now Johannesburg. The ultimate indulgence, Magnum Joburg opens at The Zone in Rosebank on 1 November.

Join Magnum and celebrate 25 years of pleasure by visiting Magnum Joburg at The Zone.. The Magnum. My Magnum experience costs R40, which includes your choice of 3 premium toppings.

4. Heineken Cities bottles

The cool limited-edition of Heineken Cities bottles features one of six global cities which is New York, Shanghai, Rio de Janeiro, London, Amsterdam and our very own Johannesburg. Join the music event featuring international graffiti artist Fabio Binho Cerqueira from Rio, Brazil and Local VJ at Maboneng on 1 November 2014. Tickets on sale at the door on the night.

5. Haloween Joburg event

Joburg Zoo is hosting their annual Haloween event on 1 November from 5pm until 9pm. The evening guarantees a feast of activities from the Haunted Forest through a scary stroll of the Vampire Cave. Join the team for yet another exciting evening…don’t be afraid.

6. Marang House’s 16 years birthday

Marang House is turning sweet 16 on 1 November. Join them as they celebrate at the Northcliff-based children’s home. They will be pulling out all the stops for their birthday celebration, in hopes of raising funds. Come prepared and share your love with the children.

7. Classic Jazz Masters Live At The Orbit

South Africa’s premier traditional jazz band and guests present a live musical documentary of New Orleans jazz music on 2 November at the Orbit – Home of Jazz.

The show will feature turning points that laid the foundations of 20th century music. You will be taken on a journey through the ragtime bars of 1915 to the dance halls of 1930, featuring all the pivotal characters and music that defined the era along the way.

8. Sunday Lunch Jazz

Make a jazz date on 2 November and enjoy a magnificently prepared three-course lunch orchestrated by chef Johannes de Bruijn at the luxurious Winehouse Terrace. It is the perfect way to enjoy and really appreciate a laid-back Sunday afternoon after a long week in the company of like-minded jazz lovers.

9. Day of the Dead

The Day of the Dead is upon everyone, the hour of the departed and the time for the deceased has arrived. Well, not really it’s actually just time for another smashing Kitchener’s party on 1 November.

Put on your dancing shoes and join party lovers. Line-up: Tommy Gun, Hello Beautiful as well as Brahm and Fontein. R40 gets you in.