Get on out
Must-sees, from the stage to the stadium.
Art affair
Experience the very best the SA fine art scene has to offer at the Turbine Art Fair. With a host of events and involvement from the nation’s curators, galleries and talent, you’ll be spoilt for choice at this four-day event. From 12-15 July at Turbine Hall, Newtown. For more info, visit turbineartfair.co.za.
Design emporium
For the latest in design, decor, kitchen appliances, bathroom fittings and great inspiration for improving your home, head to Gallagher Convention Centre from 8-12 August for Decorex. Whether you’re looking to redecorate or simply want to see what’s trending, you’re sure to find great ideas at workshops like the Decorex designer spotlight, Builders DIY theatre, and @home and Franke kitchen trends curated by leading local designers. For more info, visit decorex.co.za.
Stock up
Love all things beauty? You definitely don’t want to miss out on the exciting Beauty Swop. With sponsors like Black Opal Beauty, Wet n Wild and many more, access to coveted international brands and makeup artists, this is one event you don’t want to miss. At the Protea Fire & Ice Hotel on 28 July. Tickets start at R60, book yours via beautyswop.co.za.
Birth of an icon
The Artscape Opera House presents the award-winning Mandela Trilogy, which takes the audience through Nelson Mandela’s more unknown early life, the Sophiatown days and his time spent on Robben Island. After debuting in Europe in 2012, the musical has since been performed in the UAE, China, Germany and Italy. On 17-18 July. Tickets start at R130, book yours via computicket.com.
Laugh out loud
Bianca Del Rio, the self-proclaimed “clown in a gown” and winner of Rupaul’s Drag Race will be in SA for her stand-up comedy tour, ‘Blame It On Bianca Del Rio’. Known for her sharp tongue and unapologetic humour, you’re sure to be laughing all night long at the Artscape Opera House in Cape Town on 10 August and Joburg’s Teatro, Montecasino, on 11 August. Tickets start at R300, book yours via computicket.com.