Wondering what to do this weekend? No worries. The City of Joburg has got something for everyone.
•Doep is nie Dood nie
Jannie du Toit will be dazzling fans on stage on 14 May at the Giardino Restaurant/Theatre at Milpark. Doep is nie Dood nie features the formidable body of songs written by the late Koos du Plessis who is regarded by many as the Bob Dylan of Afrikaans music. Koos tragically died at a relatively young age 30 years ago, but has left behind a wealth of wisdom in his songs and other writings.
• Fire Thursday Reggae Night
Fire Thursdays present Admiral and Jah Seed for a reggae night special at Newtown on 14 May. The duo’s partnership pre-dates the BBM generation, the two have been making good music side by side since 1997. Admiral will take his place at the decks while Jah Seed sets the tone for a vocal trip.
Tickets available at the door for R100.
• Boosh 26
Boosh is back at Mark’s Park Sports Club on 17 May at 12pm and promises to be the best you have come to expect and possibly the only way to jam your heart out on a Sunday afternoon. The line-up: Joshua Kempen, Float Parade, Crystal Park, Fuzigish and Shortstraw.
• Deep in the City
Mercury Live is ready to make dreams come true with Deep In The City. Join them at Mercury live in Newtown on 16 May at 9pm when they party until it hurts.
Line-up: Vin Groovin, Rikay, Hybrid, Feed The Animals and Penthouse.
R50 gets you in before 10pm and R70 thereafter.
• MamaMagic the Baby Expo
Make your way to the Coca-Cola Dome with your children on 14–17 May for the MamaMagic expo. Barney is one of the biggest draw cards as he has so many MamaMagic fans, with kids of all ages coming to the show to see their favourite dino hero live. Aimed at pre-school children, Barney will be teaching a number of valuable and educational lessons through song and dance.
• Evening of inspiration
South Africa’s most-loved nasheed performer, Zain Bhikha, heads the line-up for this year’s four-city tour on 17 May at the Wits Linder Auditorium in Johannesburg. Joining him on stage is Moroccon-born artist, Khalid Belrhouzi, and funny man, Joey Rasdien, who will have audiences in stitches, thanks to his unique brand of comedy.
• St Petersburg Ballet
If you are a ballet lover, then make your way to the Teatro at Montecasino on 14 May until 17 May for the three full length ballets featuring Giselle, Don Quixote and Swan Lake.
• Parkers Comedy Festival 2015
Silverstar Casino has the best in the entertainment industry. On 16 May at 8pm make your way to the Casino for the Parkers Comedy Festival and enjoy the hilarious comedy in an up-market, safe and convenient environment.
