Aweh! Find out what’s popping in Durban
There is plenty to do in Durban and surrounds this weekend – don't miss out on the fun.
ARE you looking for something to do this weekend? Well, look no further, here is a list of fun events happening this weekend in Durbs and surrounds.
Friday, June 9
An evening of music and poetry
THE Playhouse Company hosts another instalment of its regular sundowners with jazz artist Natalie Rungan, guitarist Dr Madala Kunene, and poets Nelile Hlongwane and Zamani Mzobe, set to entertain the audience.
Entrance is free.
Saturday, June 10 to Sunday, June 11
KZNCC Triple Show
THE KwaZulu-Natal Cat Club (KZNCC), affiliated with the Cat Federation of Southern Africa, presents the Triple Cat Show Weekend.
The annual weekend show to be held at Bluff National Park Golf Club, boasting a large variety of feline breeds, is the largest cat show in the province. Showcasing both registered breeds and household pets, the KZNCC offers exhibitors from all over South Africa an opportunity to participate in a show to gain titles in nine judging rings and potentially be nominated for three best-in-show line-ups.
In addition, the KZNCC Triple Cat Show will include a variety of vendors, offering unique and ‘purrfectly’ catered gifts for your pet or the cat lover in your family.
For more details, visit https://www.kzncatclub.co.za.
Sunday, June 11
Comrades Marathon weekend
THE Comrades Marathon returns this year with the Down Run from Pietermaritzburg to Durban where runners will cross the finish line at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead Stadium in Durban.
For more information, visit: https://comrades.com.
Thursday, June 15
Movie night at Kloof
THE Kloof and Highway SPCA is hosting a movie night at 19:00. Take your blankets and cushions, and experience all those nostalgic memories of being at a Drive-In. There will be food and drink vendors on-site as well as a few of the thrift shops open. Purchase tickets on the free app, Howya, which kindly donates 100% of the ticket sales to the Kloof and Highway SPCA.
Download the free app at https://howya-app.com/. Tickets can also be purchased on quicket.co.za. They cost R100 per adult and R80 per child under 12.
For more information, email Brigitte at marketing@kloofspca.co.za.
Saturday, June 17 to Tuesday, June 20
Experience the power of the past
THE Playhouse Company presents 1976: The Musical, which tells the remarkable story of the historic Soweto Uprising that took place in 1976, as seen through the eyes of a courageous young boy from a township. The production, infused with vibrant music and exhilarating dance, showcases the indomitable spirit of a generation that defied oppression. It explores themes of identity, resilience, and the strength of community bonds in the face of adversity.
It features prominent faces in the industry such as Melusi Yeni, Baby Cele, Nhlakanipho Maphumulo, Nokuthula Mabika, Sthembiso Zungu, Mthobisi Khanyile, Thobeka Ndwandwe and many more.
Tickets cost R100 for the public and R50 for learners – purchase at The Playhouse Box Office or online at Webtickets. The show starts at 19:00.
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