5 THINGS TO DO
SHOWS
TODAY
Road to Graceland. Paul Simon. Rhumbelow Theatre, Durban. Tribute show presented by the Black Lapels. 2pm and 6.30pm, R150. Call 082 499 8636. Woodstock. Rhumbelow Theatre, PMB. Celebrate the 48th anniversary of the “Three days of peace and music” celebration. 8pm. Sunday 2pm and 6.30pm, R150. Call 082 499 8636.
UPCOMING
Love, Crime and Johannesburg. Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre. A simple set reflects the wealth and poverty that coexists in the multifaceted city of Johannesburg – a city that is a microcosm and a poetic symbol for all our disappointments, delusions and dreams. September 27-30, 7pm. September 30-October 1, 3pm, R50, students R20. Tickets can be bought on the night via the Box Office from one hour before the show begins. Laugh Lukker Comedy. Izulu Theatre. Sibiya Casino. Features comedians Mervyn Pillay, Mo Vawda, Liam Johns. September 29 and 30. 8pm. R120. Computicket. The Jim Croce Tribute. Rhumbelow Theatre, Durban. Jim Croce was a popular American folk and rock singer of the late 1960s and early 1970s. September 29-October 1. 8pm. Sunday, 2pm and 6.30pm, R150. Call 082 499 8636. Tridhara. Ved Mandir, Aryan Benevolent Home. Chatsworth. Indian classical music and dance. Tridhara is a highoctane 75- minute exposition of Kathak. October 7, 6pm, R60. Call 082 422 6865. Son of Carol. Garden Court Hotel (Marine Parade). A hilarious introspection of a young man finding his place in this world, September 29-30, 8pm, R150. Call 081 519 5399. On Fire Comedy. Amsterdam Bar, 143 Helen Joseph Rd. Glenwood. 14 local comedians, Jem Atkins, Masood Boomgaard and more. September 27, 8.30 am, R50, call 031 811 5449. Curtain Up. Celebrating the life of Themi Venturas. Playhouse Opera Theatre. September 26, 6pm, free entry. Call 031 369 9555.
EVENTS
TODAY
Amblers hike. Longshadows at Kloof Gorge from the picnic site, Kloof Falls Road. Cost R35. Call 072 615 0559. Search for the Stars. The judges are looking for a minimum of three dancers specialising in one or more dance styles – from pantsula, contemporary, local, international to Indian and gumboot; a capella singers, wedding singers, hip hop singers, kwaito singers and Afro gospel singers are also encouraged to enter (four group members or more), as well as professional bands. ushaka Marine World. Call 031 328 8008.
REGULARS
Birding and general nature walk. Springside Nature Reserve, Hillcrest. Second Wednesday of each month. 8.30am. Call 031 765 6809. Model car racing. Every Friday night. 199 Kenyon Howden Road, Montclair. Call 082 444 3261. General Knowledge Quiz. Stella Astro Soccer. Helen Joseph Road, Glenwood. Wednesday evening, 7pm. R10, with teams limited to 6 people. Call 083 353 6925.
UPCOMING
Navarthri Festival. Shree Adhaya Shakti Temple. From Thursday until September30. Arti and Garba will be held daily from 6.30pm to 9pm. Durgastami Hawan and Poornahurti will be on September 28, 3pm. Maha Arti will be on September 29. Call 031 564 4635. Wushwini Arts Centre. Botho Pan African Arts Festival from September 28-October 1. A four-day arts festival overlooking the scenic Inanda Dam in the Valley of 1000 Hills featuring drama productions; conversations and panel discussions; storytelling; craft exhibitions; dance; music; poetry; film; sound experimentation, CD launches and workshops. Tickets R20 per show, R50 per concert from Computicket and at the gate. Call 072 520 5093. Durban Floral Art. Westville Civic Centre. Monthly meeting. This month’s stage features National Design Diploma’s Rosemary Blair. With the musical theme of The Circle of Life. September 26, R50. Call 031 7021950.
CLASSES
TODAY
Adult ballet/ dance classes. St Thomas Avenue, Berea. 5.30pm-7pm. Call 082 826 9922. Allotment gardening. Go ’n Grow, Assagay. Call 082 296 3692. Asian Ink painting workshop. Durban North. September 23 and 24. Call 0845630389 REGULARS Argentinian tango and salsa classes. Every Wednesday. 7pm. Methodist Church Hall, Durban North. Call 071 746 8537, or e-mail caderascubana@gmail.com Art Classes. Ink painting,drawing and watercolours, qualified and experienced teacher, Durban North. Call 084 563 0389. Good dog training. Obedience training and play groups for puppies to seniors. Saturday training in Glenwood and Tuesdays and Thursdays in Durban North. Call 061 245 3309.
UPCOMING
Artist’s Way Course. 33 High Road, off Peter Mokaba (Ridge) Road. Bernice Stott, the Artist’s Way course facilitator in Durban, is running her next course from this month until November 9 for 12 consecutive Thursdays. 5pm-7.15pm. The course is about discovering and recovering your creative self. The cost is R2 300. Call 031 209 8436. Expression Art Workshop. Embocraft / Woza Moya Centre. Botha’s Hill, Outer West Durban 3660. September 30, 9am-noon. Call 072 596 5999.