As the second last weekend of February hits, so does the boredom. This week’s Gig Guide has something for everyone to keep you up and about.
Live Music at Rumours Lounge
Come witness some insane music at one of the best live music venues around, Rumours Lounge. The bands lined up are Satanic Dagga Orgy, Slippery When Wet, Skinnee Sunrise, Home At Last, Savage Lucy, Scarlotte Will, Goat Throne, Mad God, The Apollo, The Zoo Biscuits, Dirty Moonshine, Indigogirl, I Am and others.
Drinks specials, drinking games, enough bands that will leave you shattered and at least one person in a speedo on stage during each performance.
When: 20 February
Where: Rumours Lounge Weltevreden Park
Time:8pm
Cost: R50
BalconyTV
BalconyTV is a leading daily online viral music show that features bands, musicians and other variety acts on balconies worldwide airing online to over 50 cities around the world. Joburg music lovers will be treated to a Saturday afternoon of quality SA music – 22 floors up in the heart of Braamfontein. They’ve already showcased numerous shows in the past, all proving to be highly entertaining and successful and at the top of Randlords, Joburg’s most exclusive venue, it promises to be another adventure where local talent is brought to the fore.
Line-up includes: Gangs of Ballet, The Motherland, IV4, Don’t Poke The Bear, Slege Lee, Hamma, Tha Cutt, Nancy G, Kwezi, M Coopay, Bring It 2 The Cypher and others.
Where: Top of Randlords, Braamfontein
When: 20 February
Time: 8 pm
Cost: R80
Alto Lounge features Black Coffee
If there is anything that you should know it’s that it’s always a wild night out when Black Coffee is around and this block party is going to rock your socks off. To make sure that the opening of Randburg’s new home of luxury and opulence is on a grand scale, they’ve entrusted the help of an awesome line-up which includes the likes of some of Joburg’s sickest DJs. Joining Black Coffee on the decks will be Dino Bravo, Ami-Lectrix, DJ Mouse, Small Paul as well as Deep N Dirty.
Where: Alto Lounge, 1459 Blueberry Street, Northwold, Randburg
When: 20 February
Time: 4 pm
Cost: R150 to R250
Old Dogs – New Tricks: Masters only Comp
Masters Only CrossFit Competition called Old Dogs – New Tricks, is in its second instalment of the competition. Traditionally in South Africa, the CrossFit comps have not catered to the masters athlete. So 40+ people have to compete against ‘children’ in their mid 20s. If you think that you are still a fit and healthy athlete and can take on a younger or older competition, bring your running shoes and bring it on.
Where: G8, Strijdom Commercial Business Park, Tungsten Road, Strijdom Park
When:20 February
Time: 10 am
Cost: R500
Pirates Road Running Race
Pirates Road Running will host their 38th annual half marathon. The 21km marathon will start and end at the Pirates Sports Club in Greenside but will take you over three infamous hills, the last one being 1 760m above sea level, the highest point in any road-running race in Gauteng.
The race starts at 6am and temporary running licences will be on sale at an additional cost of R25. Runners are encouraged to come and enter and bring along their running buddies to experience the spectacular view on offer.
When: 21 February
Where: Pirates Sports Club in Greenside
Time: 4am
Cost: R100
T20 Action
Come and watch the KFC International T20 – South Africa vs England
will be on at Wanderers Stadium as the two cricket giants battle it out. It promises to be an interesting moment as the momentum has shifted after some
spectacular performances by the Proteas at the recent ODI series. England will have to dig deep in order to make a comeback.
Where: Wanderers Club, 52 Corlett Drive
When: 21 February
Time: 12 pm
Cost: FREE
Riversands Farm Village Market
A day out for the whole family, including your canine companion at the Riversands Farm Village Market where there is plenty for the whole family to do, including a craft beer pub for Dad, a coffee shop for Mom, a kiddies play area or zip-lining for
the little ones or if Mom and Dad are brave, and last but not least, wide open spaces for your beloved pup to enjoy (on a leash). There are plenty of food choices and arts & crafts to suit every appetite
Where: Rose Road R511 Fourways
When: 21 February
Time: 9am
Cost: Free
Dan Patlansky Live at The Orbit
After great success last year, opportunities to see Dan Patlansky in South Africa are occurring less and less with the Blues Rock guitarist returning to Europe later in 2016.However, Fans will get the chance to see the maestro play acoustic song versions from his albums 20 Stones (2012), Wooden Thoughts (2013) and Dear Silence Thieves (2014). They will also be in for a special treat with Dan playing acoustic versions of brand new songs from his new album set for release in April , as well as classic covers converted with a modernised touch of Blues and Rock influencers from the 1930s to date.
Where: The Orbit 81 De Korte St, Bramfontein
When:21 Frebruary
Time: 6 pm
Cost: R200
