AUGUST
7 GIRLS Soccer Fun Day (soccer clinic and fun games) hosted by Rietvlei Soccer School and Grace Trinity for Girls at Rietvlei Soccer Astro and Grass Fields. Beginning at 2pm and ending at 3pm is the Soccer Skills Clinic and from 3pm to 4pm, fun mini matches. Cost is R20 per person, ages six to nine years. Book your place now. Contact Kerry on 071 876 8144.
7-11 DECOREX Joburg at the Gallagher Convention Centre, 10am to 6pm daily (also the public holiday on August 9). Trade-focused days, August 7 to 8. Ticket prices: Adults R120, student/pensioners R100, children under 12 R20, trade R100 and exhibitor R100. For more information, email decorexinfo@reedexpoafrica.co.za or visit www.decorex.co.za
NEW 8 TOKS vand der Linde from Toks en Tjops-faam, Christo and Cobus from DIE BROERS-faam comes to Carnival City and will perform at the BRU’s (Applause Theatre) from 8pm. Bookings can be done through Computicket. Groups bigger than 10 qualify for discount. For more information contact Monica on 011 815 3000 or email her at admin@lefra.com
9 WOMEN’S Day Soccer, ages 10 years to open. Hosted by Rietvlei Soccer School and Grace Trinity School for Girls at Rietvlei Soccer Astro Fields. Registration is at 8.30am, Soccer Skills Clinic from 9am to 11am and from 11am to 1pm – 6v6 Mini Tournament. The cost is R50 per person. To book contact Kerry on 071 876 8144.
9 WOMAN@WORK celebrates women with a Women’s Day celebration high tea at 12 noon at Rietvlei Zoo Farm in the Butterfly Hall. Cost R220 per person and dress pretty in pink. Includes guest speaker, tea and snacks, goody bags, charity drive, shopping area, lucky draw, prizes and fun. Bookings are essential at www.womanatwork.co.za
9 KINGS & Queens of Comedy – There’s a powerful legion of South African comics that are dominating the comedy scene and these powerhouse acts will be taking part in the Kings & Queens of Comedy: Women’s Day Edition. Taking centre stage as the royal host for the evening’s affair will be Tumi Morake with her stellar entourage of comedy giants, including Angel Campey, Annalakshmi, Celeste Ntuli, Kate Pinchuck, Lindy Johnson, Nina Hastie, Thenjiwe Moseley and Tracey-Lee Oliver, with a special guest appearance by SA’s favourite comedic genius, Marc Lottering, 8pm at the Centre Court. Duration: 180 min. (20 minutes interval). Tickets from R180. Book at Computicket.
10 WHEELZ n Smoke Inc, in association with Monster Energy Drink, is proud to present the SPINderella “Women in Motorsport” media launch event at the Wheelz n Smoke Arcade on the corner of Kliprivier Road (R556) and Kromvlei, Liefde en Vrede. SPINderella will showcase women in spinning displaying their grit, prowess and skill behind their powerful machines. Tickets are on sale for R60 at Computicket. Tickets will cost R100 at the venue. Venue opens its gates at 12 noon. This is a family-friendly event open to all public and motor sports fans alike. Food and beverages will be sold on site. Patrons will be charged a corkage fee of R100 for food and cooler boxes. For more information, email wheelznsmoke@gmail.com
NEW 11 MELVILLE Koppies Nature Reserve: three-hour cross-koppie hike starting 8.30am. Park in upper car park, Marks Park, Judith Road, Emmarentia, opposite our entrance. For more details see Calendar/Map on www.mk.org.za or call Wendy Carstens 011 482 4797.
14 PROBUS Alberton Group, a group for those retired but young at heart, meets every second Wednesday of the month and in addition they usually have an outing the following week. They are looking for more people to join the group. Meetings are always at the Reading Country Club 10.30am for 11am. Come along for a fun quiz morning. For more information contact Brenda on 073 450 5194.
17 I AM Karou – The enigmatic and charismatic celebrates his 10th year on stage with his brand-new adult rated one-man show. Music, song, dance, magic, comedy – it’s like a Bollywood movie, but without subtitles, and not as long. An on-stage comedy riot, without the burning tyres. It’s Karou showing exactly why he has dominated the market for 10 years. 7.30pm at the Theatre of Marcellus. Early-bird special – R150 (from July 1 to July 31), ticket price – R180 (from August 1). Book at Computicket.
22 – 28 BURN The Floor – In the past two decades, Burn the Floor has revolutionised ballroom style. Combining jaw-dropping choreography and ground-breaking moves, they are bringing their famous, infectious and rebellious energy to the stage every single night. From a seriously romantic waltz to a futuristic foxtrot, the passion of the tango and paso doble cut right through. At the Theatre of Marcellus. 8pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 2pm Saturday and Sunday matinee. Duration: two hours (20 min. interval). Tickets from R180. Book at Computicket. Children under 15 get 15 per cent discount.
NEW 23 THREE renowned soul sensations Lira, Syleena Johnson and Berita are guaranteed to bring some soul sizzle to audiences, for one night only, at Carnival City Big Top Arena. Divas and Soul Concert is a creation of Fuse Africa Group and 2nd G Productions who are proud to bring Gauteng’s Soul and RNB lovers a night to remember, but also providing a platform to create awareness, and educate of challenges women face. Doors open at 6pm with the show starting at 7pm. Tickets are sold through Computicket and range from R250 to R480. For more information contact Ability Ngcobo from (Fuse Africa Group) on 082 693 6992 and Phineas Ngwenya (2nd G Productions) on 083 799 8240.
NEW 24 IT is back to basics for parents who can laugh at themselves. Revival City College is offering a parenting course, Dummies for Parents, on August 24 from 8am to 4pm. Topics covered are relationship basics, rewards and punishment, commands and praise and grown up emotions. Cost is R250 per person. For bookings or more information send an email to mail@revivalcitycollege.co.za
24 MELVILLE Koppies Nature Reserve’s 60th AGM: 2pm, Lecture Hut. All welcome. Guest speaker Wits archaeology professor Dr Amanda Esterhuysen. Park at our 1 Kafue Road entrance. Enquiries Wendy Carstens 011-482-4797.
27 JOHANNESBURG South Garden Club will enjoy guest speaker Charles Barnhoorn from Hadeco, who will chat about Beauty from Bulbs – summer edition and there will be bulbs for sale at the meeting. Visitors welcome. For more information on the garden club, please phone Dennis Boddington (chairperson of the garden club) on 083 642 1967.
28 THE Horticultural Society invites you to a talk by Peter Webbon on fascinating insects and the bee at The Floreum, Johannesburg Botanical Gardens, Olifants Road, North Entrance, Emmarentia at 9.30am on August 28. Members pay R20 and visitors pay R30, which includes refreshments. Contact 082 951 1432 for information.
31 MOULIN Rouge Gala Evening at the Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City on August 31. The Miss, Mr and Mrs Deaf SA (MDSA) will be hosting their annual pageant evening from 4pm to 9pm. For ticket information contact MDSA at info@missdeafsa.co.za or contact them on 078 664 8950.
31 MUSIC in Colours Festival – Hosted by The Känguru Foundation for disabled children. Venue: Känguru Foundation, 43 Garthview Road, Kliprivier. Gates open at 12 noon. Food and drinks will be on sale. For more information, contact 072 593 7416. Entrance is free.
NEW 31 LUSITO Association Fund-raising Comedy Evening with Joe Parker, Mark Banks, Joey Rasdien, Nathaneal and Stuart Taylor. Doors open 7pm (Lusito/ BCP Banqueting Hall) 60 South Road, The Hill. Food and cash bar available. Book now R250. Support the Lusito Association for children with disabilities. Call Jose on 011 435 8583 or email: suzy@lusitoassociation.org.za
SEPTEMBER
NEW 7 STAMP collectors meet again on September 7. They meet every first Saturday of the month from 1.30 p.m. onwards at the community Hall in the Thornhill Retirement Estate (close to the Greenstone shopping mall). They cater for the absolute novice right through to the more senior philatelists. We do exhibits, trading and swapping and an auction. We discuss matters of interest. For more information contact Les Lotter via email at leslotter13@gmail.com
24 MARRIAGE Enrichment Indaba is hosting a couples outing on September 24 at Rietvlei Zoo Farm from 9am to 5pm. Tickets are available at R400 per couple, which includes a breakfast, snack and braai for lunch. There will also be activities to take part in. For bookings and more information, contact pastor Wrench on 082 740 6062.
21-24 COMIC Con Africa 2019 hosted at the Gallagher Convention Centre. Day passes will cost R160 with four-day passes costing R500 and can be purchased from Computicket.
NEW 28 COME for a walk and enjoy nature at Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve. Guided walk on September 28. Meet at 7am for prompt start at 7.30am at the Entrance Precinct, Peggy Vera Road, Kibler Park. Your fitness level will be accommodated. Bring a hat, sunscreen, good walking shoes and water. Please send replies or queries to the KNRA email, klipriviersberg@gmail.com and book your spot. A minimum donation of R20 would be appreciated. Please pay into Standard Bank, bank code: 006405, Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve Association, cheque account, account number: 201 047 284. Your reference: name and cell number. No littering. Please bring cameras for photographs and bags to collect litter on route; we can all make a difference, one step at a time.
