Check out our top five things to do this weekend:
5 October: The Nutcracker
Joburg Ballet brings to sparkling life one of the most popular and beloved classical ballets in the world with an enchanting new production of The Nutcracker. With exquisite dancing, sumptuous sets and Tchaikovsky’s captivating music played live by the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra, The Nutcracker is an unforgettable treat for children and adults alike. Tickets available on www.joburgtheatre.com or www.webtickets.co.za from R100 – R475.
6 October: Whispering Truth to Power
Directed by Shameela Seedat, the documentary follows Thuli Madonsela during her final and tumultuous year in office, beginning with the landmark Constitutional Court case on the powers of the Public Protector, to Madonsela once again investigating former president Jacob Zuma. Check out the documentary at The Bioscope. Tickets available on www.tickets.tixsa.co.za at R50.
6 October: Disco Soupe
This year, the Alliance Française of Johannesburg has decided to focus on eco-friendly food practices and on the strong social power of food and cooking by organising one of the first disco soups in Joburg. Disco Soupe is a ‘protest soup’ against food. In France, the movement was created in Paris in 2012 and works to raise public awareness of the problem of food waste. Kids will be treated to a fun day of cooking with chefs, movie screenings and disco soupe!
7 October: Can Do In The City
If you can’t make it to Cape Town for Rocking The Daisies, do not despair because the likes of Amine, 6LACK, and Majid Jordan are headed to Joburg for Can Do In The City as it sets to transform Ellis Park into an urban festival wonderland. Tickets are available on www.inthecityjhb.co.za from R295 – R495.
7 October: Spooky City Skate
October is Halloween Month and for this month City Skates has called on everyone to dress up for Halloween and skate and tour the City. Joining fee is only R50 for a full day of tours, slips, falls and full-on adrenaline.
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