YOUR DAILY WHAT’S ON GUIDE

GALERIE NOKO

GALERIE Noko at 109 to 111 Russell Road is opening its New Now Next! exhibition to the public tonight at 5.30 for 6pm. New Now Next! showcases previously unshown works of upcoming artists aged 18 to 34. Inquiries: Usen Obot, 073-088-5883 or Robyn Larkin, (041) 582-2090.

ART WALKABOUT

ARTEC is inviting visitors to join the gallery tonight at 6pm when it closes its 2016 exhibitions with a walkabout of the Art-EC Showcase exhibition, featuring winners from the annual exhibitions of 2015 and 2016. This is the last chance to interact with the artists and see the works on show. Refreshments will be served.

XHOSA BOOK LAUNCH

NELSON Njengabantu Yapi is launching his Xhosa book, Idabi

Lasemachibini, which explores conflict in a community and “the decay of intelligentsia among African language-speaking South Africans”. The launch will take place at 51 Newton Street, Newton Park (Land Bank building) today from 6pm to 9pm. Inquiries: Wara, warafana@gmail.com

LOYISO GOLA

STAND-UP comedian Loyiso Gola will perform at the Boardwalk amphitheatre tomorrow at 8pm. Gola is the host of the twice Emmy-nominated television show Late Nite News With Loysio Gola.

The show will be in the format of the recent State of the Nation address and sees Gola covering current affairs from the past six months. Tickets are at Computicket from R150. Inquiries: Cerise, 076-236-2702.

MBUSO AT DOPPAROZ

DOPPAROZ Lifestyle in Kwazakhele is hosting the legendary DJ Mbuso with supporting acts, in- cluding hip-hop artists Mavava and DJ Muzzero, house DJ Breakfast, tomorrow from 6pm. Tickets are R100. Inquiries: 062-650-4821.

SIMPHIWE DANA IN BAY

SIMPHIWE Dana and Bongani Tulwana aka KoraX will perform at the PE Opera House at 7pm on Friday and Saturday. Dana’s blend of Afro-beat, neo-soul and nu-jazz will fly alongside the versatile Tulwana, who was born and bred in New Brighton. Tickets are R150, or R200 for a couple, from Computicket, Shoprite or Checkers. Inquiries: Nobesuthu Rayi, nobs@peoh.co.za, Cingiwe Skosana, arts@peoh.co.za or call (041) 585-1300.

Picture: VELI NHLAPO SONGBIRD SIZZLE: Singer and songwriter Simphiwe Dana will be performing at the PE Opera House this week

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