What’s On this weekend
JOBURG - Your weekend guide to what is happening in Joburg this weekend.
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Food Markets to try out this weekend
MARKETS OPEN ON SATURDAY
Bryanston Organic Market
Neighbourgoods Market
Fordsburg Night Market
MARKETS OPEN ON SUNDAY
B&B Market Norwood
Rosebank Sunday Market
Market On Main
Fourways Farmer’s Market
FRIDAY – SUNDAY
The Greensider and The Sheds@1 Fox which trade during the week are open also on weekends.
JOZI FILM FESTIVAL
The Jozi Film Festival showcases the latest films by South African and international filmmakers. This annual event is dedicated to enriching local culture, supporting the city’s vibrant film community, and reaching new audiences through the powerful language of film.
Address: Bioscope, Maboneng Precinct, Johannesburg
Dates: Thursday, 19 February to Sunday, 22 February
Cost: R40 per film
ELVIS – THE SHOW
The King may or may not be alive, but Las Vegas performer Nathan Belt does a pretty good impression of him either way. This show is a greatest hits tribute to Elvis, complete with wild costumes, quiffs, lots of hip swinging and a full live band.
Address: Joburg Theatre, 163 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein
Booking Details: 011 877 6800
Friday
BASELINE – COMEDY NIGHT
The Bassline launches its new stand-up comedy night with South African stars such as Deep Fried Man and Loyiso Gola on the mic.
Address: Baseline, Newtown, Johannesburg
Cost: R80 Admission
SATURDAY
PARTY IN MABONENG
DJ KenZhero and Tha Muzik present the Obrigado event at the Living Room on 21 February.
Address: The Living Room, Maboneng Precinct, Johannesburg
Cost: R70 Admission
CHINESE NEW YEAR – FIRST CHINATOWN
Joburg’s First Chinatown on Commissioner Street celebrates Chinese New Year on the first weekend of the New Year with fireworks, street food stalls and traditional entertainment. The fun starts at 3pm in the area surrounding Joburg’s earliest Chinese community. And with the recent opening of market space The Sheds@1 Fox nearby, there is more space than ever for visitors coming to enjoy the dancing Chinese dragons and lions, kung fu displays, marching bands, and of course, the grand pyrotechnic display at 9pm.
Address: Commissioner Street (cnr Margaret Mcingana St), Ferreirasdorp, City Centre.
SUNDAY
VINTAGE SUNDAY AT ROSEBANK SUNDAY MARKET
Rosebank Sunday Market hosts a special vintage market this Sunday with antiques and collectible traders, second-hand books, vintage clothing and lots of flea market bric-a-brac.
SEVEN COLOURS SUNDAY IN SOWETO
Soweto Theatre’s newest monthly event is one for the foodies with dozens of vendors selling homemade ‘kasi’ cuisine.
Address: Soweto Theatre,
Time: 10am to 7pm.