If you are looking for something to do this weekend around South Africa, here are a few events that you may enjoy. Have a good one!
Gauteng
Sun City Million Dollar Pigeon Race
Sun City Superbowl
28 January
Have you ever? A million dollar pigeon race! Pigeon fanciers throughout the world will gather in the Sun City Superbowl on Saturday to await the arrival of their pigeons who would have been liberated from Hopetown, 550kms away. Over 30 countries throughout the world have entered over 5 000 pigeons into the 2012 race. The Belgium press has described this race as the ‘Tour de France’ of pigeon racing and to be crowned the winner is the coveted prize for the owner of the pigeon who gets in first. Tel 011-680-1118, email [email protected], www.info.scmdpr.com
Barry Hilton (SA) versus Mike King (NZ)
The Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City Casino
27 & 28 January
South Africa`s top comedian slugs it out with a Kiwi funny man in a no holds barred comedy showdown. Hilton’s unrehearsed performances, quick wit, animated physical antics and hilarious facial expressions leave audiences gasping for air whilst Mike King from New Zealand is known for his entertaining, candid and thought-provoking brand of comedy. R95 from Computicket. Tel 011-248-5168, email [email protected], www.goldreefcitycasino.co.za
The Abba Show
Joburg Theatre, Braamfontein
28 & 29 January
Grab your platforms and sequins and let this fun tribute show take you back to a time when glitz and ABBA ruled! Relive the magic that was the ’70’s and ’80s with best loved renditions of Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Fernando, Mamma Mia, I Do I Do I Do and many more. R140 – 250. Tel 011-877-6800, email [email protected], www.joburgtheatre.com
Johannesburg International Mozart Festival
Linder Auditorium
27 January – 19 February
If classical music is more your style, then this is the festival that will be music to your ears. Originally organised in 2006 in commemoration of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s 250th birthday anniversary, the Johannesburg International Mozart Festival has developed into a highly successful and well-loved annual classical music event with popular conductor Richard Cock at the helm as Music Director, together with concert pianist Florian Uhlig as Artistic Director. Tickets from R110 from Computicket, tel 011-340-8000, www.join-mozart-festival.org
KwaZulu-Natal
Shongweni Farmers and Craft Market
Shongweni
28 January
Shongweni Farmers and Craft Market attracts crowds from as far as Durban to Pietermaritzburg on a weekly basis and is the perfect early start to your Saturday. Enjoy a host of delicious breakfast options with your favourite beverage. Bring a basket and fill it with magnificent farm fresh fruit and vegetables. Or fill it with cheese and other goodies whilst drinking wine and beer. Dogs are welcome too. Tel 031-777-1554, email [email protected], www.shongwenimarket.co.za
Don’t Burst My Bublé
The Heritage Theatre
28 & 29 January
Durban’s home-grown, Jonothan Didlick, presents a selection of songs by one of his favourite and most influential performers, Michael Bublé. Audiences can expect to hear classic hit songs like Feelin’ Good, Sway, Come Fly with Me, Mack the Knife, Save the Last Dance for Me, For Once in my Life, Crazy little Thing called Love and Everything, plus many more favourites. There’s also 3 young and leggy ladies to add the glitz and glamour. R165 – R190 per person (meal included). Tel 031-765-4197, email [email protected], www.heritagetheatre.co.za
Dream Mapping and Goal Setting Workshop
The Breathing Space, Glenwood
29 January
When you are driving, you know where you want to go and you plot out your route. When you prepare a meal, you follow a recipe and monitor the food as it cooks. How much attention do you give to planning the direction of your life? Set up your life powerfullyby spending a full day on a Dream Mapping and Goal Setting Workshop to get clear on your dreams, ‘map-out’ your goals and focus on the direction for your life. Take the time for you – to review your life, re-evaluate what you are doing and where you want to go. A great way to start the new year! From R790 – R990. Cell 084-207-0202, email [email protected], www.fairygodmotherinc.com
Western Cape
J&B Met
Kenilworth Racecourse, Cape Town
28 January
This weekend sees hooves and heels hitting the turf at the 35th J&B Met. Regarded as South Africa’s most prestigious horse race and Cape Town’s premier social event, prepare for a gathering of rich and famous, grooversand movers, fashion junkies and 16 of South Africa’s top horses who compete for the R2.5 million stake over 2 000 meters. Tickets R175 from WebTickets. Tel 021-700-1600, www.jbmet.co.za
Cape Town International Tattoo Convention
Pavilion Conference Centre, V& A Waterfront, Cape Town
27 – 29 January
If you have a penchant for ink, this is the place to be on the weekend. Hosted by Southern Ink Exposure, this tattoo convention is the biggest in Southern Africa and promises to be an interesting day out. Get a tattoo by a world-famous tattoo artist (if you can afford it), watch other people being professionally inked, grab a drink from one of the bars, get a bite to eat from a myriad of food stalls, buy books and t-shirts, or get great ideas for your next tattoo! Tickets R100 from Computicket or various outlets, R120 at the door. R250 for weekend pass which gets you into awesome gigs as well. Cell 074-921-5170, www.capetattooconvention.co.za
Kirstenbosch Concerts
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, Cape Town
29 January
For Capetonians and visitors the internationally renowned Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is the place to visit, not only for its beauty, but for the hugely popular Old Mutual Summer Sunset Concerts that draw audiences from far and wide. Put down your blanket, bring your picnic basket (Kirstenbosch was recently voted one the world’s top picnic spots by National Geographic) and get set for a hot summer of music. This Sunday sees the talents of Jimmy Dludlu and Claire Phillips. Tickets R100 from WebTickets. Tel 021-799-8783, email [email protected], www.sanbi.org/events/kirstenbosch-old-mutual-summer-sunset-concerts
North West Province
Ottosdal Nite Marathon
Ottosdale
28 January
This is the only marathon run at night in South Africa and the organisers go out of their way to make it a very special race. Ottosdal Nite Marathon is part of the Ottosdal Draf & Trap Fees, and a fête is held at the showground from 08h00 untill late, with much to eat and drink and lots to do. Cycling events (road & off-road) are also held from 08h00. Tel 018-571-0049, email [email protected], www.ottosdaldrafentrap.co.za
