May is Africa Month and that means we get to celebrate everything and anything that relays Africa’s beauty. Let’s kick of this beautiful month on a lively note, but for now, it’s time to recoup and get our energies right by kicking off the weekend on an electrifying note with these events.
Check out our top five things to do this weekend:
3 May: Shef and the Kitchen Music
Kicking of Africa Month, Shef and the Kitchen Music will be performing tracks from their recently released album, The First Recipe, produced by Nigerian born, South-African-based guitarist, Kunle Ayo. Shef and the Kitchen are an Afro jazz funk band with a rich body of work featuring songs with original lyrics that combine isiZulu, Setswana and English. Check them out on 3 May at the Joburg Theatre for only R100 on www.webtickets.co.za.
4 May: Dalene Hoogenhout’s 25th anniversary
On 4 May, the Wits Choir will be celebrating Dalene Hoogenhout’s 25th anniversary in what promises to be an exciting variety music festival, featuring a great line-up of guest performers and Wits choir alumni at the Linder Auditorium. Tickets are available on www.webtickets.co.za from R50 – R80.
4 May: Joburg Day Bottomless Beer
It is time for another bottomless beer day! May the 4th be with you seems like the perfect opportunity. Celebrating Joburg day at the Mad Giant brewery in the heart of Johannesburg. R200 buys you all the beer you want to drink from 12 pm – 6 pm.
5 May: Victoria Yards Tour
On 5 May, the Victoria Yards Tour will explore the past and future of Victoria Yards and the historic urban fabric that surrounds it. The yards saw their prime in the 1930s and fell into decay as the suburbs spread further away. The buildings have been given new purpose in places like 44 Stanley and Maboneng, which bring creative industries into derelict industrial spaces. Contact 011 482 3349 to secure your place for the tour for R170.
5 May: First Sundays Melville
Every first Sunday of the month you have the chance to descend upon Melville for a beautiful Sunday afternoon and experience the hustle and bustle of all that’s on offer including live music, bar hopping as well as food, drink and lifestyle specials at a variety of Melville’s most loved restaurants, bars and shops.
