ARE you looking for something to do this weekend? Well, look no further – from markets to family fun days, art exhibitions and films, we have got you covered. Here’s a list of fun events happening this weekend in Durbs and surrounds:
Saturday, January 7
The Buzz Market takes place on Saturday, January 7 from 09:00 to 14:00 at 38 Pitlochry Road, Westville, next door to Garden Centre.
The Buzz Market is a local, community market that started out of necessity during the Covid-19 lockdown and is now a regular Saturday feature in the heart of Westville. Find local, unique and authentic gifts; delicious organic vegetables; funky clothing with a local flair; decadent treats, including brownies, biscotti, muffins and malva pudding; boerie rolls, Indian delights and home-crafted sauces; decor and jewellery; second-hand books and, as always, delish coffee.
For more info, contact info@buzzmarket.co.za.
The much-loved I Heart Market has found a new permanent home on the KZN North Coast at the popular family entertainment venue – Sugar Rush Park in Ballito – and hosts its next market on Saturday, January 7.
Situated next to Collisheen Estate, Sugar Rush Park is a hive of family-friendly activities. It serves as an activity hub and the base for Holla Trails – a network of biking, running or walking trails that go through the sugar-cane fields.
There is secure parking, and entrance is free.
The market runs from 08:30 to 14:00.
Saturday, January 7 and Sunday, January 8
Umgeni Steam Railway (USR) is planning for a busy holiday season with Saturday and Sunday morning January train rides.
There is safe, guarded parking on site. There are no ATMs on site nor card facilities – cash or Zapper are accepted. To book, visit the USR website at www.umgenisteamrailway.com or contact 082 353 6003.
On Saturday, there will be 08:30 and 11:00 train rides.
On Sunday, there will be 08:30, 11:00, 13:30 and 15:30 train rides.
Until Sunday, January 15
Jack and the Beanstalk, the family pantomime, run by the highly acclaimed KickstArt theatre company, returns this week with its last few shows of January.
The show now runs until Sunday, January 15 at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre.
“Join some of Durban’s best-loved actors on a magical romp up the famous fairy-tale beanstalk and beyond – an adventure with toe-tapping songs, jokes, slapstick, romance, fantastic sets and fantasy costumes,” said Steven Stead and Greg King who run the theatre company.
Ticket prices range from R130 to R250.
Book at Computicket, www.computicket.com.
Until March 2
AN exhibition of new works by the Amashosha Art Movement, entitled Inkaba, opened at the Durban Art Gallery in December, and it runs until March 2.
The exhibition is curated by Mthobisi Maphumulo and features work by participating artists Anelisiwe Maphumulo, Andile Maphumulo, Mthobisi Maphumulo and Nhlakanipho Peace Ndimande, to name a few.
The Durban Art Gallery is located on the second floor of City Hall, Anton Lembede Street, Central Durban. It is open from 09:00 to 15:30 during the week, and 09:00 to 12:00 on Saturdays. Contact 031 311 2264/9. For more info visit: www.amasosha.co.za.
