What’s on in Johannesburg in February?
JOBURG - A taste of entertainment coming up your way
Markets open on Wednesday
- The Melville Rooftop Night Market takes place every Wednesday from 5pm to 10pm. Visit the market for some of Joburg’s best food, craft beer, cocktails and many other treats.
Markets open from Thursday to Sunday
- The Sheds@1Fox and the Greenside markets, which trade during the week, are also open on weekends.
Markets open on Sunday
- Rosebank Sunday Market
- Market on Main
- Fourways Farmers Market
LIFESTYLE
South African National Beer Day
SAB World of Beer will be hosting its annual Valentine’s Day Food and Beer pairing event on 11 February from 1pm to 4pm in Newtown at the Nonsuch Tavern. The event includes a five-course meal with six beers per couple. To buy tickets, visit webtickets.co.za
ON STAGE
- The Great Moscow Circus
The Great Moscow Circus is performing some of its most breathtaking stunts at Montecasino until 29 January. To catch a show filled with death-defying acts and loads of fun for the young and old, book your tickets at online.computicket.com
- Barry Hilton to knock your socks off
Barry Hilton, South Africa’s legend of comedy, will be performing his show Evolver at 8.30pm on 27 and 28 January at The Lyric at Gold Reef City Casino. Tickets can be purchased at online.computicket.com
- A Night of Jazz
The Orbit will hold a night of Science and Cocktails with Jazz titled The Chemistry of Love at 6.30pm on 31 January . To pre-book tickets call 011 399 6645 or email info@theorbit.co.za
EXHIBITIONS
- Opening: Unfinished City
The Museum of African Design brings an evening of unravelling the various characteristics of Joburg, from a mining hub to a bustling metropolis. With free admission, join the exhibition, with drinks and DJ on hand.
- Photography and Interactive Exhibition
Our Arctic Future exhibition will be held at the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre until 14 February. The exhibition focuses on the identity and community life of people living in Arctic regions such as Canada, Norway and Russia.
Details: 011 639 8400
FESTIVALS
- The Peech Wine Festival
The annual Peech Boutique Hotel Wine Festival is to take place on 25 February from 12pm to 5pm to showcase numerous fine wines from the Cape. Pre-paid tickets only. Tickets can be bought via email at events@thepeech.co.za
- Johannesburg International Mozart Festival
The ninth annual Mozart Festival, which started on 21 January and ends on 5 February, will be themed That’s all, folk(s)!. Explosions of beautiful folk music will be celebrated in various Johannesburg venues throughout the festival.
Details: 0861 915 8000 or visit computicket
MUSIC
- Fit for a king – Known for their life-affirming virtuosity and irresistible charm, The King’s Singers, one of the UK’s most popular acapella vocal ensembles, will be touring South Africa next month.
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