MARKETS
Markets open Thursday to Sunday
The Sheds@1Fox and Greenside markets, which trade during the week, are also open on weekends.
Markets open on Saturday
Markets open on Sunday
LIFESTYLE
Gifting Warehouse Christmas Clearance Sale
(3 to 5 December)
If you’re still in need of a few festive goodies, this is where to shop. South Africa’s largest gifting importer and wholesaler is having an enormous sale. Think gift cards, books, frames, plaques and a ton more, all at 50 percent less at the Northlands Business Park on New Market Road, Northriding.
Details: www.facebook.com/events/534774173347325
FitCal Night Trail Run
(15 December)
Take part in an invigorating 5km or 10km night run around the gorgeous grounds of the Wanderers Golf Club. After you’ve exercised, there will be plenty of drinks, food and music to get your December holidays started. Plus, the first drink you have is on the house! It’s all happening from 7pm and ticket prices range from R150 to R100.
Details: www.facebook.com/events/1490084234626520
Hot On Top
(12 to 13 December)
Randlords will host the bash of the year, complete with two international acts from Berlin. Marlon Hoffstadt and Matteo Luis will produce fantastic sounds from house music and disco all the way through to techno. Local supporting acts include Phat Jack, Tomorrows Will, Warren Bokwe and more, which will all be confirmed. All this while soaking in those gorgeous views of Jozi … not bad!
Ticket prices range from R190 to R280.
Details: www.hotontop.co/tickets
EXHIBITIONS
The Universal Archives
(12 October to 20 December)
The Universal Archives linocuts began as a series of small ink drawings by William Kentridge on pages of old dictionaries, made using both old and new paintbrushes. Kentridge has, to date, created almost 50 individual images and continues to expand the project with a series of drawings of old typewriters, among others. Some of these images will be printed on two sheets, using dictionaries and encyclopedias from the mid 50s.
Details: www.mabonengprecinct.com
The Pursuit of Values
(21 October to 5 December)
David Goldblatt is one of South Africa’s most widely admired photographers and, indeed, one of the country’s most influential artists. The Pursuit of Values exhibition includes photographs from Goldblatt’s twin projects, South Africa – The Structure of Things Then and Structures of Dominion and Democracy, as well as a number of images that have not previously been exhibited or published.
Details: www.standardbankarts.com
MUSIC
Boyz II Men & Joe The Hits Live Tour
(15 December)
One of the world’s most successful R & B and soul vocal groups is hitting South African shores! Boyz II Men has been one of the third artists to replace themselves on top of the Billboard Hot 100. The group will perform along with Joe on this fantastic The Hits Live tour at the Ticketpro Dome.
Ticket prices range from R555 to R1750.
Details: www.online.computicket.com
ISO at the Good Luck Bar
(6 December)
ISO is bringing their music back to Jozi when they perform at the Good Luck Bar in Ferreirasdorp. Expect to hear some of their greatest songs such as Give Me Something to Believe In, No Fire, Oxygen and a ton more! The supporting acts have yet to be revealed but no doubt, they’re going to be winners!
Details: www.isoband.net
FESTIVALS
Black Coffee Block Party
(12 December)
End the year off with a bang and head to the iconic Mary Fitzgerald Square for one day of non-stop entertainment. South Africa’s biggest house, urban and hip-hop artists will bring that old-school block party energy back to Jozi at the MetroFM presents the Black Coffee Block Party.
Ticket prices range from R195 to R450.
Details: www.blackcoffeeblockparty.co.za
ON STAGE
Disneys The Little Mermaid Jr.
(Until 24 December)
Ariel is back at the Joburg Theatre with all her fishy friends in a spectacular stage performance of the Disney classic. Audiences will ooh and aah as the evil Ursula tricks Ariel into giving up her tail and her voice in order to be with her true love. You’ll sing and dance and love every minute of this show!
Tickets cost R120.
Details: www.joburgtheatre.com
Sweeney Todd
(24 November to 6 April next year)
This musical thriller by American theatrical genius, Stephen Sondheim, features one of the greatest musical theatre scores ever written. It tells the strange tale of Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, who murders his clients with a straight razor while they lean back in his barber chair, and shuttles the bodies down to his accomplice, Mrs. Lovett, who turns them into much sought-after meat pies.
Details: www.montecasino.co.za
