What to do this weekend
JOBURG – Top five things to do in Joburg this weekend.
At this point, we all feel like February is being ridiculously childish! For a month that’s regarded the shortest in the year, this past month has felt ironically long. We’ll just charge it to the leap year and keep it moving as we enter the weekend. Check out our top five things to do this weekend.
21 February: DumplingBox Cinema – Howl’s Moving Castle
From the creators of NoodleBox Cinema, The Bioscope is proud to present DumplingBox Cinema! Enjoy your box of dumplings, fresh from Daisy Dumplings House, while watching the best of Anime and Kung Fu action on the big screen. This week check out Howl’s Moving Castle. Secure your spot on www.tickets.tixsa.co.za for R80.
22 February: Lighthouse Festival
Get a taste of the world renowned Lighthouse Festival as it hits Joburg on 22 February. Taking place at And Club, the festival will not only be a mecca for techno, dance and electronic music heads but also features the most influential acts and movements in the city. Catch the likes of Lelowhatsgood, Darkie Fiction, Jazzuelle, K-$ and more. Tickets are available for R200 on www.howler.co.za
22 February: Experience Walter Hamady with Jack Ginsberg
Don’t miss the chance to experience a collection of artists’ books from the viewpoint of its collector. This month, Jack Ginsberg will be leading a tour through the idiosyncratic and humorous world of Walter Hamady with the Gabberjabbs & Walter Hamady and The Perishable Press Limited exhibition. The exhibition features more than 125 of Hamady’s books which are all part of the Jack Ginsberg Centre for Book Arts permanent collection. Delve into the artists and poets who contributed to the creation of many of these beautiful handmade books and Hamady’s irreverent, humorous and innovative books that he referred to as the Gabberjabbs. The event is free and open to the public.
23 February: Artificially Infeminated
Artificially Infeminated, directed by award winning comedian Rob Van Vuuren, is Claudine’s debut one woman stand-up comedy show that explores the intricacies of being cis gender female, pale white, chubby, Jewish and middle child in Jo’burg South Africa #millenialslovelabels. Claudine explores everything from her childhood infatuation with becoming famous, to her current infatuation with her double chin. Tickets are R 120 at the door.
23 February: World of Words Season Premier
Catch a jam-packed afternoon filled with poetry and live performances. Hosted at the Reception Kitchen and Bar, W.O.W Poetry kicks off its poetic year with colourful performances by Khayalethu Mguzulo and Felix Venter.
