Gig guide: Things to do in Joburg

Wondering what to do this weekend? Whether you like partying or just going out with friends, we have something for you. Here is a list of places to tap into in the City of Gold.

Jokers in July – Loyiso Gola

Catch Loyiso Gola as he performs live on 10 July at 8pm at the Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace in the format of the recent State of Nation. In true form to his outspoken and intelligently frank manner, an enthralling show can be expected. Known as one to pull punches – this comedy style has won him many admirers as he has continuously gone where most comedians don’t dare. Entrance fee R150 per person.

Jokers in July – Marc Lottering

Catch stand-up comedian Marc Lottering as he shares some of his favourite stories, as told over the years. Lottering will be performing at the theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace on 11 July at 8pm. Entrance fee R150 per person.

Coffee and Chocolate Expo

Are you a coffee or chocolate person? Make your way to Montecasino from 16 – 19 July at 9.30am to taste different roasts and flavours to decadent artisan chocolates. There will also be an array of speakers who will be sharing their knowledge. You will also have an opportunity to temper chocolate with real Belgian chocolate with two of South Africa’s finest chocolatiers.Tickets are available online from iTickets for R90.

The Ice Age Exhibition

Make your way to the Sandton Convention Centre for the Ice Age Exhibition. Children can enjoy different activities at reasonable prices such as, riding on slides, a virtual aquarium, face-painting stations, panda and polar bear carousel rides. The exhibition will run until 8 August and bookings for school groups can be arranged with Ilani at: iceage@megatrav.co.za

Tickets are available at computicket.

Parker`s Comedy

Enjoy time with family at the Parker’s Comedy Night at Montecasino on 11 July at 8pm.

The Parker’s comedy is the very best of South African and international stand-up comedy in a show that changes every week. For more info click here.

Little Shop of Horrors

Pieter Toerien and Kickstart present the smash-hit cult rock musical Little Shop of Horrors at Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre from 12 June to 9 August. Tickets R325, R225, R125 and R100 from Theatre Box Office 011 511 1988 and [www.computicket.com]

Nutty comedy hits Barnyard

Make your way to the Barnyard Theatre at Cresta Shopping Centre on 22 July for some hilarious comedy. The spotlight will fall squarely on crazy, as comedian Gino Fabbri brings his celebrated straight-jacket comedy Gino Fabbri is Completely Nuts to the Barnyard circuit.