What’s happening in and around town?

• Until 31 January: Parker’s Comedy and Jive in Fourways

Enjoy weeks of laughter this January, during the Parker’s Comedy and Jive in Fourways. The line-up of comedians, that includes Nicholas Goliath, Werner Cloete, Melt Sieberhagen, Elton Mduduzi, Jason Goliath, Mojak Lehoko, Dave Thompson (UK), Eugene Khoza, Vittorio Leonardi, Stephen Carlin (UK), Schalk Bezuidenhout, Matthew McAloone (IRE), Donovan Goliath and more, promises to fulfill all your laughing needs. For more information visit the Parker’s website at [https://parkerscomedy.com/index.php/book-now?page=2].

• Until 10 February: The ABBA Show at Emperors Palace

The ABBA Show, scheduled to take place in the Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park, is a full-scale concert production featuring more than two hours of fun, live music, a live backing band, replica costumes, theatrical lighting and effects, and all the dancing an ABBA fan can handle. This is the must-see show of the year! Visit [https://www.emperorspalace.com/] for more information.

• 25 Januarie: Randfontein Rugbyklub-proewe by die Greenhills Stadion

Randfontein Rugbyklub hou proewe by die Greenhills Stadion om 7nm. Dit is vir alle junior- en seniorspelers. Navrae: Kontak Johan by 06 323 8367 of Mara by 079 086 9878.

• 26 to 27 January: Oakfield Farm’s Summer Bridal Expo in Krugersdorp

Soon-to-be newlyweds can look forward to Oakfield Farm’s Summer Bridal Expo on Beyers Naudé Drive, Krugersdorp. According to their official Facebook page at [https://www.facebook.com/events/625884817798369/] couples will meet over 180 leading South African wedding specialists, see a spectacular free fashion show, and there will be food, live entertainment and fantastic prizes to be won. Organisers believe this bridal expo is guaranteed to leave you feeling inspired and ready to plan your perfect day! Also visit https://www.bridalexpo.co.za [https://www.bridalexpo.co.za/?fbclid=IwAR2GH18Mlw084shZp_uiv0EB0tXBZo2xRhgiskibAcrEhTu0HV1SDq6A-0w] for more information.

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• 1 and 2 February: The Michael Jackson Tribute Show in Roodepoort

The King of Pop will be brought back to life with a two-day show at the Roodepoort Theatre. According to Joburg.co.za, “Experience the music and the magic from the exhilarating dance routines to songs such as Billie Jean, Thriller, Beat it, Remember The Time, Dirty Diana and many more”. Impersonating Jackson will be Michael Jonathan, who is said to have all the moves, twists and turns that the late Jackson was world-renowned for. For more information about the show, visit www.roodepoorttheatre.com, www.theatreonthesquare.co.za or computicket.com.

• 2 February: Lauryn Hill coming to Johannesburg

Lauryn Hill has announced the addition of a South African date to her World Tour, celebrating 20 years of her anthemic debut solo album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. The GRAMMY® Award-winning artist kicked off the European leg of the 20th Anniversary Tour on 18 November 2018 in Brussels, before the tour continued through France, the UK, Ireland, Holland, Denmark and Sweden before culminating in Norway on 11 December 2018. She will perform in Johannesburg at the Ticketpro Dome. The multi-platinum artist rose to prominence with The Fugees. Singles including Doo Wop (That Thing) and Everything Is Everything catapulted her to super-stardom, ultimately landing her with ten GRAMMY® nominations and five GRAMMY® Award wins. Go to https://www.discovery.co.za for more information.

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• 2 to 3 February: Outdoor Fishing Festival in Muldersdrift

Fans of fishing can look forward to the Fly Fishing Festival in Muldersdrift. According to Joburg.co.za, “Fishermen can compete in a day of fishing” with great prizes to be won. Besides the men having a go at who gets the biggest fish, others can look forward to exhibition stands, the scenery, food, and more. Visit the Outdoor Fishing Festival SA Facebook page at [https://www.facebook.com/OFFSouthAfrica/] for more information.

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• 3 February: First Country Market of the year in Muldersdrift

Bring your friends and family to the first Ngwenya Country Market of the year 2019 at Ngwenya Glass Village in Muldersdrift. Listen to the fabulous music of Mike the Guitar Man or sample the yummy eats, coffee and cocktails supplied by their great vendors. Also meet Michelle from Sure Clothing with her popular Thai hoodies and see Waenhuijze’s selection of laser cut décor and Ma Chere’s tasty range of homemade pickles and preserves. Don’t forget to bring the kids for some candle dipping and go-karting fun. Contact Viv on 082 497 6054 or Tina on 082 887 4263 for more information.

• 9 Februarie: Motiveringpraatjie in Middelvlei

Die bekende Susan Coetzer gaan om 9vm ‘n motiveringpraatjie oor ‘Bruistablette vir die lewe’ by AGS Middelvlei lewer. Dié gesellige oggend sal mens ‘n lus vir die lewe gee. Reinette Herbst, Mev Afrika 2019, gaan ook deel wees van dié damesoggend en ‘n musiekgroep gaan optree. Janine Ferreira, organiseerder van die funksie het gevra dat elke persoon skryfbehoeftes en enige boek saambring. Kaartjies kan direk by haar gekoop word en dit sluit ‘n ligte maaltyd in. Vir meer inligting, skakel Janine by 071 536 5747.

• 16 February: Bryan Ferry coming to SA

Since the release of his first record with Roxy Music in 1972, Bryan Ferry has been internationally acclaimed as one of the most innovative and stylish musicians, songwriters and singers to emerge in pop and rock music. Widely regarded as the embodiment of the glamorous and romantic worlds evoked by his songs, Bryan is also lauded as an icon of sartorial and personal cool. A former student of Fine Art, and as involved in the visual aspects of his work as he is in the composition and performance of the music, Bryan has conceived and directed some of the most original, controversial and critically applauded album sleeve artwork of the last four decades. Now he is coming to South Africa as part of his Global Tour. Catch him live on stage in Pretoria at the Sun Arena, Time Square. Go to https://www.discovery.co.za for more information.

• 28 Februarie tot 3 Maart: Randfontein Skou

Die 2019 Randfontein Skou sal vanjaar van Donderdag, 28 Februarie tot Sondag, 3 Maart by die Greenhills Stadion plaasvind. Die program is onlangs amptelik bekendgemaak en lyk so:

• Soos altyd skop die Skou Donderdagaand af met die gewilde Pom-pomkompetisie vir laer- en hoërskole. Die Ghoema-wenners Tussen Sterre sal as gaskunstenaars optree.

• RSG se Brêkfis met Derrich-program word regstreeks vanuit die Skou se markiestent op Saterdag 2 Maart van 8vm tot 10vm uitgesaai. Kaartjies is teen R250 by die Skoukantoor beskikbaar en sluit skoutoegang, ontbyt, ‘n geskenksak en vermaak deur kunstenaars Fatman en Caroline Grace in.

• Daar is ook ‘n splinternuwe Fiesta Kuiergat langs die markiestent waar skoubesoekers na al hul gunstelingkunstenaars kan luister terwyl daar heerlik gekuier en geëet word.

• Nog ‘n nuwe groot gebeurtenis by vanjaar se skou is die Jukebox Roadshow op Sondag, 3 Maart van 11vm tot 3nm met Pieter Koen en vriende Leah, Refentse, Dirk van der Westhuizen, Liezl Pieters, Lee Scott, Flooze en Irene-Louise van Wyk.

• Vanessa Goosen, wat 16 jaar in ‘n Thaise tronk aangehou is weens dwelmhandel, is vanjaar se spreker by die Biddag vir Vroue op Vrydag, 1 Maart om 8vm. Toegang vir vroue is gratis tot 8vm.

• ‘n Eerste vir sportentoesiaste is die Sentraal Gauteng Stoeiproewe, asook die WPC SA Bench Press nasionale kampioenskappe.

• Vir die troeteldierliefhebbers bied die DBV ‘n Dog Look-alike-kompetisie met groot pryse aan op Saterdag, 2 Maart. Verskeie hondevertonings word ook in die buitelugarena aangebied.

• Vrydagaand, 2 Maart word ‘n vuurvertoning op die C-veld se buitelugarena deur Fire Desire Entertainment aangebied. Kom kyk hoe word daar met vuur gespeel.

• Die KidZone-kinderspeelarea word ook vanjaar opgetower met nuwe speletjies en vermaak. Kom kyk gerus na al die troeteldiertjies en na Tekkie Tax en sy vriende wat gaan kom kuier. Van Suid-Afrika se top kunstenaars tree ook vanjaar in die Spur Kuierskuur op. Hulle is onder andere Francois van Coke, Robbie Wessels, Dillon Lerm, Ampie, Roan Ash, Jason Bradley, Lance James en lyndansers, Tussen Sterre, Dagdroom, DZL, Chane Valentine, Tanya V, Die Teelepeltjies, Kitaarkêrels en nog vele meer. Op die Skou-hoofverhoog sal kunstenaars soos Snotkop, Theuns Jordaan, Ricus Nel, Fatman, Caroline Grace, Appel en die Basadi Marimba Groep optree. Vir die kinders is daar Buster & Bella en Magonjatjie.

Vir meer inligting kontak die Skoukantoor by 011 412 2878/ 1562 of stuur ‘n epos aan joy@randfonteininfo.co.za. Die volledige skouprogram en lys van plekke waar kaartjies teen afslag gekoop kan word, sal vanaf 18 Januarie op die webblad https://www.randfonteinshow.co.za wees.

• 2 March 2019: The Chainsmokers live in SA for the first time

For the first time in South Africa, The Chainsmokers will perform their full live show on the Ultra SA main stages! Their debut album, Memories… Do Not Open, remains the third longest running No 1 on The Billboard Dance Chart, and their list of awards goes on for miles, and includes this year’s Billboard Top Dance/ Electronic Artist; Top Dance/ Electronic Song and Top Dance/ Electronic Album as well as a Grammy for last year’s Best Dance Recording. “Bringing The Chainsmokers LIVE here is massive news for Ultra SA,” said Shaun Duvet, from Showtime Management (Pty) Ltd, official licensee of Ultra Worldwide. “We have always prided ourselves on bringing only the biggest names in dance music, but the Chains have been on our wishlist for a while and we’re unbelievably excited to show local fans how incredible this duo truly is. The Chainsmokers not only have over a billion Spotify plays and numerous other accolades, but put on a live show that is incomparable.” Visit https://www.ultrasouthafrica.com for more information.

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• 8 March: The Mango Groove 30th Anniversary Concert in Fourways

Mango Groove will be performing a once-off, spectacular 30th Anniversary Concert at the Teatro at Montecasino. A statement recently released, said, “The show will be a veritable memory-fest, and it will truly be a joyful celebration of all the Mango songs we have come to love through the years. All of this backed up, of course, with the best possible live production, dancing and performance standards. As importantly, though, it will be a celebration of South African-ness in all its glorious diversity: who we were, our transition, the great ongoing South African journey, who we are today, and what is still so possible for us as a country. This show really will move you in so many different ways”. Visit the website [https://www.tsogosun.com/montecasino/whatson/teatro/mango-groove] for more information.

• 9 Maart: Gospelsangers maak harte oop vir Just in Time in Randgate

Lede van die musiekgroep Back to Worship beplan ’n spesiale diens om bewusmaking te skep vir die behoeftes van Just in Time Baby Sanctuary in Greenhills. Die diens sal om 4nm by AGS Randgate plaasvind. Vier musiekgroepe van Praise and Worship West Rand sal tydens die diens optree, maar die hoofdoel van die diens is om Georgina Caetano, stigter van die plek van veiligheid voor te stel en Just in Time se behoeftes met die gemeenskap te deel. Kontak Quinten van Tonder by 063 456 7692.

• 11 to 15 March: West Rand Careers Exhibition coming to Randfontein

The Rotary Club of Krugersdorp is once again coordinating the West Rand Careers Exhibition for the 29th consecutive year. It will take place in the Greenhills Hall at the Greenhills Stadium, on the corner of Homestead Avenue and Northway Road, Greenhills, Randfontein. Learners wishing to visit the exhibition can do so on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am until 1pm. The exhibition closes daily at 1pm. Any other institution, college or university that would like to book a stall can contact Dehlia. For further information contact Dehlia/ Claudette on 011 953 3727.

• 16 March to 26 April: The Parlotones Live SA tour kicks off in the West

Fans of SA’s very own The Parlotones get ready! The band will be embarking on a nationwide tour and perform at a few venues around Johannesburg, starting at the Silverstar Barnyard. For more information, visit the Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/events/587446381709749/] or the Barnyard Theatre website [https://www.barnyardtheatre.co.za/Default.aspx].

• 21 to 24 March 2019: Dazzling Frank Sinatra international hit show to tour South Africa

Frank Sinatra, one of music’s great icons, is all set to ignite the South African stage in 2019 in a dazzling big band international show, Sinatra and Me, featuring celebrated British performer, Richard Shelton, who has been described as “one of the world’s finest Sinatra interpreters”. Richard is an award-winning actor and singer and his show comes directly from the West End and Los Angeles. He will be accompanied on stage by Adam Howard’s 17-piece Joburg Big Band. This highly acclaimed show kicks off in Durban at the Rockwood Theatre on 12 March with four shows, before heading to the Joburg Theatre from 21 March, and is bound to hit all the high notes with Sinatra fans. Hear the world’s greatest Sinatra interpreter sing the coolest Sinatra songs – an unforgettable night of song and storytelling. After Joburg, Sinatra and Me travels to East London, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town, prior to heading far south to New Zealand. Visit https://www.joburgtheatre.com for more information.

• 24 March 2019: Ed Sheeran coming to Johannesburg

With 40 million albums sold worldwide, the famous Ed Sheeran is coming to South Africa in 2019. Following the overwhelming response to the first-ever tour announcement in June, he is pleased to announce an additional show at the iconic FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. Ed continues his rise as one of the world’s most successful musical talents, selling out stadiums across the globe. Those interested are encouraged to get their tickets early to avoid disappointment. For more information, visit https://www.bigconcerts.co.za.

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• 18 April: Andrea Bocelli live in Johannesburg

Andrea Bocelli is proud to return to South Africa, where he will be performing with a full 140-piece symphony orchestra and choir. At the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg, he will perform with the Johannesburg Festival Orchestra and the Symphony Choir of Johannesburg, and at the Val de Vie Estate in Paarl, Cape Town, he will perform with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir. The concert will be split into two parts. For the first part, fans will get to experience Andrea Bocelli perform some of the most famous opera arias. The second part will be dedicated to his most popular hit and crossover songs for a once in a lifetime evening. Matteo Bocelli will also be joining his father to perform the duet Fall On Me. Go to https://www.discovery.co.za for more information.

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