GIG GUIDE: What’s on this weekend

With the long weekend finally here, lots of entertainment is available for those who want to let their hair down. Workers will enjoy an extra day off next week as the week is shortened by one day. With lots to do there is no reason to stay indoors as the weekend has many events one can attend. There are also family activities so pack the little ones and bring them along.

Kwesta live at Kong

Catch local Hip-hop artist Kwesta performing songs from his album Dakar II and all your favourite co-labs as well for the first time with a full live band. This is a one-night-only extravaganza be sure to bring your friends along as the Ngudu rapper is sure to entertain throughout the night.

Where: Kong Night Club

When: 29 April

Time: 8pm

Cost: R250

Lusito Land 2016

Lusito Land, Joburg’s hottest family festival is back and promises to be bigger and better this year, with some of the finest South African musicians and bands taking to the stage as well as some of the city’s tastiest Portuguese cuisine that will be sizzling on the grills. Micasa, Dr Victor and the Rasta Rebels, Desmond and the Tutus and Tresor will be some of the artist who will grace the Lusito Land stage. A friendly atmosphere for families as there will be lots to do.

Where: Wemmer Pan La Rochelle

When: 22 April – 02 May

Time: 10am until 10pm

Cost: R50–R85.

Cape Corner in Joburg

Bringing Cape Town to Joburg, the Cape Corner in Joburg is a market that brings the taste of Cape Town to Jozi. Here all market-lovers will get to indulge, in an authentic Cape experience offering cuisine, entertainment and products. It is an experience that will leave you hungry for more. Children are welcome.

Where: Short Road Orchards, Johannesburg

When: 30 April

Time: 10am

Cost: Free

Champions Day Race

All hope will be on Abashiri who will give his everything to win the Triple Crown, at the South African Derby Champions Day Race at the Turffontein Racecourse. Being hailed as South Africa’s richest non-restricted thoroughbred pay day, where almost R11 million will be paid out, in prize money. Patrons are being asked to dress in formal orange and black to show support for Abashiri who could possibly bag a R2 million bonus should he take the Triple Crown.

Where: Turffontein Racecourse

When: 30 April

Time: 11am

Cost: Free

International Jazz Day

Celebrate International Jazz day at The Orbit Jazz Club in Braamfontein as they launch McCoy Mrubata’s debut album. The launch of McCoy’s debut album is sure to light up the evening. Band members include Jabu Magubane, who will play the trombone, Peter Sklair will be on the saxophone, Bernice Boikanyo on bass and Paul Hanmer will play drums.

Where: The Orbit, Braamfontein

When: 30 April

Time: 8pm

Cost: R150

Sweet Sweet Tour

For the first time ever, Mariah Carey is in South Africa on her Sweet Sweet Tour, you can catch her performance at the Ticketpro Dome. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to see the diva on stage where she will deliver some of her hit songs and as we know Mariah Carey has had a long and lustrous career so she is sure to entertain in true diva-style. Having sold more than 200 albums world wide, she is one of the best selling musicians of all time.

Where: Ticketpro Dome

When: 1 May

Time: 5pm

Cost: R395–R1499

Speed dating for charity

The Sophie A Kanza Foundation,would like to take five girls to their Matric dance – all expenses paid and you can help by attending the Social and Speed Dating for Charity Fundraiser. Join in the fun, meet new friends and make a difference at this year’s event, who knows, you might even find your perfect match while you’re at it. Everyone is welcome and the next day is a public holiday so you have no excuses.

Where: Constitutional Hill Women’s Prison

When: 1 May

Time: 6pm until 9pm

Cost: R80 per person

Time Traveller Launch

Come and join Gurulogic Band as they release their debut album titled Time Traveller where Bob Mabena and Moliehi Makobane will emcee the event. There will be several deejays such as Lashad, Katzz and Eddie G who will open up for the band including live performances by Cool Affair, Fruity Star and Afrisoul. So bring friends along and unwind as the band takes you through time.

Where: Jackal Creek Golf Estate Club House

When: 1 May

Time: 1pm

Cost: Free