Here are a few suggestions to help you make the most of it.
On Saturday, sport lovers can look forward to Saheti School’s 21st annual rugby sevens and netball festival at the school, Civin Drive, Senderwood, Bedfordview, from 8am.
Shopaholics can indulge themselves at Braamfontein’s trendy Neighbourgoods Market, with its artisinal goods, delicious food and electric atmosphere. The market takes place just off Juta Street, from 9am.
Aspiring chefs can put their culinary skills to the test at the season three auditions for South Africa’s hottest cooking show, Masterchef SA.
The auditions will take place at the Pivot Conference Centre, Montecasino, Fourways. Queuing will begin at 6am, and contestants must bring pre-prepared cold dishes for tasting by the judges.
If you’d like to spend some time helping to make a difference in the lives of those fighting the battle against cancer, Cansa Shavathons will be held at Carlswald Lifestyle Centre, the Neotel Midrand offices, and Candy Bubbles Swim School in Barbeque Downs.
Mingle with Maboneng Precinct’s bright young things at Pata Pata’s Sundowner Saturday. DJs Rudi and Mills will bring the beats from 3pm until late.
Get your dose of laughter at Nik Rabinowitz’s stand-up comedy show, Stand Up, on at Gold Reef City’s Lyric Theatre at 8.30pm.
Kagiso KG Mokgadi will perform the opening act.
Sunday will bring with it the popular Market on Main at Arts on Main, 264 Fox Street, Mabongeng Precinct, from 10am.
For lovers of art, Prof. Katherine Munro will lead a talkabout at Braamfontein’s Wits Art Museum at 11am.
Munro will look at the history of map-making, with a focus on several artworks from the Cullen Library and the museum.
The Torah Academy School will host the Jewish Community Unity Soccer event; a day of family, braai and music at 57 Oaklands Road, Orchards, from 10am.
Details: www.neighbourgoodsmarket.co.za; www.saheti.co.za; www.masterchefsa.dstv.com; www.shavathon.org.za; www.mabonengprecinct.com; www.goldreefcity.co.za; www.marketonmain.co.za; www.wits.ac.za; www.torahacademy.co.za
