What’s on in and around town?

• Until 29 April: Peoples’ Theatre presents Alice in Wonderland

The Peoples Theatre is bringing Alice in Wonderland to Johannesburg. What an idea – a crazy, mad, wonderful idea. Travel down the rabbit-hole and join Alice, one of literature’s most beloved heroines, on her madcap adventures. The ever-curious Alice’s journey begins innocently enough as she chases the White Rabbit. Her adventures become increasingly more strange as she races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar, is shrunk, stretched, scratched and stuffed into a teapot, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game! Think it’s impossible? Only if you believe it is. The characters are not crazy, their reality is just different to yours. But you’ll love it. From the Mad Hatter to the Cheshire Cat, the eccentric personalities add to the colourful, psychedelic world of Alice in Wonderland. For more information, call 011 403 1563/2340.

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• 26 April to 6 May: Lusito Land Festival in Johannesburg

The 2018 Lusito Land Festival is fast approaching, and lovers of Portuguese cuisine and culture are in for a treat at the festival’s new venue in Cayman Road, Alewynspoort. This festival promises to be a celebration of exceptional food, music and fun. Lusito Land is the ultimate nine-day cultural experience, perfect if you’re looking to enjoy a day out and about with the whole family. There’s entertainment for all ages, from Portuguese folk dancing and top local artists to mouth-watering food, all celebrated at leisure under an African sky. There’s no better place to experience that carnival feeling and indulge in the taste of Portugal than at Lusito Land Festival. For more information about this event, visit their website at https://www.lusitoassociation.org.za/.

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• 27 April: Freedom Day celebrations in Johannesburg

The Good Luck Bar in Johannesburg is celebrating 24 years of freedom in South Africa, so round up a group of friends and make sure you join in for this amazing event. Everyone deserves to spend the day in the best possible way, with entertainment, fun, and music and delicious food, at the Good Luck Bar, where three bands (Urban Village, Motel Mari and The Brother Moves) will entertain you with their amazing performances. Of course, there will also be several amazing DJs in the line up. Visit their Facebook page at

https://www.facebook.com/events/213476385907015/ for more information.

• 24 April to 29 April: Diamonds & Pearls at Cresta Barnyard

Cresta Barnyard proudly presents a world-class tribute to two of the most successful recording and performing artists of all time, in an extravaganza of music and song. The phenomenal Diamonds & Pearls features an assortment of Neil Diamond and Celine Dion’s greatest hits, such as Sweet Caroline, Beautiful Noise, America, My heart will go on, The Power of Love and many more familiar favourites!

• 28 April: Mohlakeng family fun day

The West Rand Game Changers will host another Family Fun Day on Saturday, 28 April at the Mohlakeng tennis court, between 9am and 10pm. During this packed day, families and children will be able to enjoy activities such as games, rides, face-painting, a car show and more. Other activities of the day will include a fun walk and aerobics, go-karts, jumping castles, local food stalls, local clothing stalls, live performances, a DJ line-up, indigenous games and a paralympic basketball match. The day is aimed at uniting the West Rand in promoting local businesses and also creating a platform for the communities in the area by showcasing their work and art to the public. The coordinators of the Family Fun Day said this is the second event they’re hosting, and there are many more to come throughout the whole area. • Details: Contact Neo Kunene on 061 489 3585; Fatso Kele on 065 962 2384 or Pitso on 063 016 8605.

• 3 to 6 May: A celebration of Bra Hugh Masekela at the Joburg Theatre, Johannesburg

Joburg Theatre, in collaboration with The Hugh Masekela Heritage Foundation, will usher in Africa Month with a heart-warming celebration of Hugh Masekela’s theatrical music in an exclusive four-performance season of A Celebration of Bra Hugh Masekela on The Mandela stage at the Joburg Theatre. It will include a melodic and dramatic tapestry of songs from Sarafina! and promises to be a celebration like no other! Visit www.joburgtheatre.com or contact 0861 670 670 for more information.

• 6 May: Magaliesberg Boer War Heritage Bus tour

The Magaliesberg Culture and Heritage Association has announced a Magaliesberg Boer War Heritage Bus tour not to be missed. Military historian Andre Wedepohl will tell those on the bus about all four battles, and will also provide additional information about the South African War. The route is as follows: Meerhof Lodge (1 Dr Kolbe Lane, Meerhof, Hartbeespoort) to Kedar Heritage Lodge (Boekenhoutfontein, north of Rustenburg) via the Silkaatsnek and Buffelspoort battlefields. After lunch at Kedar (cost not included in fee for tour), the bus will travel back to Meerhof Lodge via the Olifantsnek and Nooitgedacht battlefields. Contact Mike on 071 382 5905 or email him at mike@meerhoflodge.co.za for more information.

• 20 Mei: Bekende spreker gaan kerk besoek

Op Sondag, 20 Mei kom die bekende dr Isak Burger die AGS Groen Weivelde Gemeente in Randfontein besoek. Die Woord word om 9.30vm en 6nm bedien. Die tema is ‘Van Golgotha na die Oppersaal en die gevolge van die vervulling met die Heilige Gees’. Skakel AGS Groen Weivelde by 011 692 3880 vir besonderhede.

• 25 to 27 May: SA Bike Festival in Kyalami, Sandton

Motorcycle riders, enthusiasts, collectors, fans and their families are urged to save the date for The AutoTrader South Africa Bike Festival, powered by Discovery Channel, taking place at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit. Ticket-holders to what has been described as SA’s premier annual motorcycle, music and lifestyle festival have the choice to ride over 60 models across 60 time slots during the weekend, all while learning and making informed decisions to buy after talking with the brand experts about each machine. Visit southafricabikefestival.com for more information.

• 1 June: Play golf for abandoned infants in Robinson, Randfontein

Why not put your swing to the test in the name of charity and a good cause? Just In Time Baby Sanctuary in Greenhills, a registered non-profit organisation that looks after abandoned, abused and neglected babies, will be hosting its first Golf Day at the Randfontein Country Club in conjunction with Biz Fusion Consulting. Georginia Caetano, Just In Time Baby Sanctuary CEO and founder invites individuals and companies to participate and assist them financially so that they can continue taking care of the babies. They are currently only permitted to care for six babies at a time, but they have great plans to expand during 2018, so that they can help more babies. The operating costs of this project are astronomical. Search the headline ‘Play golf for abandoned infants’ [https://www.citizen.co.za/randfontein-herald/269684/play-golf-abandoned-infants/] on our website for the article as well as an application form. Visit www.joburg.co.za for more events.