FIVE THINGS TO CATCH

Joburg Street Party Fete de la musique Newtown, June 18

Six outdoor stages, food, arts, crafts, dance, kids’ activities and musical acts including jazz musician Daniel Mille, Reunion Island’s Zanmari Bare, electronic duo Jess and Crabbe from France and Vaudou Game, as well as all the best local acts, Blk Jks and Bombshelter Beast, and more. fetedelamusiquejhb.co.za

Cape Town Performance The Firebird Artscape Opera House, June 24-26

Featuring giant puppets, Igor Stravinky’s original score and dance, the performance evokes fear and passion, inspiration and destruction. Performers include Jackie Manyapelo and Craig Leo. Directed by Janni Younge, choreography by Jay Pather. R180-R200 Computicket.

Karoo Film & Culture Indie Karoo Film Festival Prince Albert, June 29-July 3

Featuring more than 40 films from South Africa, Africa and beyond. Along with workshops and discussions, guests can also enjoy Karoo culture with gourmet fast food, craft beer and local wines. Explore the “Jewel of the Great Karoo” while you’re there. For info and tickets, visit indiekaroofilmfestival.com.

Joburg Music Amandla Freedom Ensemble The Orbit Jazz Restaurant, Braamfontein, June 15

The Amandla Freedom Ensemble, comprising the Resonance String Quartet together with pianist and arranger Afrika Mkhize, will observe a musical night vigil in honour of the momentous acts of the youth of ’76 in fighting apartheid. Tickets R150. #TheMusicShallGovern

Joburg Youth Day Joburg Ballet Celebrates

A special outing for school children to the Roodepoort Theatre, a partnership with the Reach for a Dream Foundation and a performance in Hillbrow form part of June 16 activities. The Fun Day at the Ballet will be an outing with a difference, including a performance of Ballets for Winter. Call Joburg Ballet on 011 877 6900.