• 27 January: Power of Purple event in Randfontein
On 27 January at 12 noon, the much-awaited Power of Purple event will start at Hoërskool Riebeeckrand, and will end at 12 midnight. The Cansa Relay for Life, originally scheduled for Saturday 25 November 2017, unfortunately had to be postponed due to the much-needed rain that came down in torrents. This will be the fifth Cansa Relay for Life event held in Randfontein, by the community for the community. The main purpose of hosting the event is t
On 27 January at 12 noon, the much-awaited Power of Purple event will start at Hoërskool Riebeeckrand, and will end at 12 midnight. The Cansa Relay for Life, originally scheduled for Saturday 25 November 2017, unfortunately had to be postponed due to the much-needed rain that came down in torrents. This will be the fifth Cansa Relay for Life event held in Randfontein, by the community for the community. The main purpose of hosting the event is to celebrate, remember and fight back against the terrible disease – cancer. The most important people at the event are the survivors. There will be live entertainment by the likes of Tanya V, Franna, Monique West, and many more. There will be lots of fun for the children, including jumping castles and face painting. There will be fun-filled team experiences throughout the event to raise funds for education, care and support services. For more information contact Thea Wille on 072 342 0008, or Charlene Beukman on 071 679 5485.
• 24 to 28 January: Education and career expo in Benoni
This is the place where ambition meets opportunity. No matter what age you are, it’s never too late to further your studies and pursue that dream career. And if you need a little guidance as to where to begin, don’t miss the Education & Career Expo at Northmead Square. Here, you’ll get to gather information on study and scholarship opportunities, gain insight into your desired profession, and listen to talks by the best in various professions. Also, expo visitors stand the chance of winning bursaries to the value of R25 000 from Boston College. Entry is free.
• 27 and 28 January: Oakfield Farm’s Summer Bridal Expo in Krugersdorp
Brides-to-be, if you’re in search of some wedding inspiration or simply just want to spend some quality time with your bridesmaids, then don’t miss the Oakfield Farm’s Summer Bridal Expo 2018. Here, you’ll find anything and everything you need to bring your dream wedding to life. With over 180 top wedding specialists to choose from, a spectacular free fashion show at 15:00, great food, live entertainment and fantastic prizes
Brides-to-be, if you’re in search of some wedding inspiration or simply just want to spend some quality time with your bridesmaids, then don’t miss Oakfield Farm’s Summer Bridal Expo 2018. Here you’ll find anything and everything you need to bring your dream wedding to life. With over 180 top wedding specialists to choose from, a spectacular free fashion show at 3pm, great food, live entertainment and fantastic prizes to be won at the fashion show each day, this bridal event is guaranteed to leave you feeling ready and excited to get cracking on planning your big day! For more information about this event, visit www.bridalexpo.co.za.
• 27 January: Parklife Festival in Johannesburg
Parklife Festival Joburg is back with an awesome musical lineup across three stages, as well as plenty of gourmet food to delight your taste buds! The lineup is yet to be announced but so far they have confirmed Angus & Julia Stone and Alice Phoebe Lou. Visit parklifefestival.co.za.
Parklife Festival Joburg is back with an awesome musical lineup across three stages, as well as plenty of gourmet food to delight your taste buds! The lineup is yet to be announced but so far they have confirmed Angus & Julia Stone and Alice Phoebe Lou. Visit parklifefestival.co.za.
• 3 February: ZAHARA live in Johannesburg
2018 gets off to a bang for Afro-soul fans as multi award-winning artist Zahara is booked as the first act to open up the Lyric Theatre’s monthly music event series Kaya FM & Bassline Live Present. Her brand-new album Mgodi featuring songs in English and isiXhosa, was released in October 2017 and reached gold status within six hours of its release, making her one of the fastest selling Afro-soul artists in South Africa at the moment.
• 24 February to 8 April: Future Park exhibition in Krugersdorp
Interactive digital technology will breathe life – and a little dash of magic – into children’s drawings at team Lab’s Future Park exhibition, to be held at Silverstar. The exhibition moves to Johannesburg from Cape Town, where it was held for the first time ever in South Africa. It has attracted more than five million children across the world to play in an ever-changing digital environment while they develop their fine motor skills. The exhibition’s fun, interactive activities will captivate the imagination and introduce young ones to the marvels of technology, using scanners and sensors to make each child’s colourful drawings come to life in this unique digital universe. For more information go to www.futureparksa.co.za.
• 19 January to 11 March 2018: Diamonds & Pearls in Krugersdorp
Silverstar Barnyard 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. This phenomenal show 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!
• 18 January to 11 March: The Hollywood Walk of Fame in Johannesburg
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is showing at Gold Reef City Barnyard from 18 January – 11 March so be sure not to miss out. Get ready for your feet to move to the beat, and hips swaying to the rhythm. The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a dazzling roller coaster ride through the dance movies of the eighties, nineties and beyond. Look forward to iconic hits from Hollywood movies such as Grease, Dirty Dancing, Footloose, Top Gun, Saturday Night Fever and so many more!
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