YOUR WEEKEND WHAT’S ON GUIDE
SIMPHIWE DANA IN PE
SIMPHIWE Dana and Bongani Tulwana, aka KoraX, will perform at the PE Opera House at 7pm today and tomorrow. 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.
CARS AND COFFEE
SPEEDYQUIP in Prince Alfred Road, North End, is hosting a “Cars and Coffee” open day with about 80 vehicles today. Motor enthusiasts may show their own vehicle, enjoy the day with a complimentary coffee and view old, new, classic, customised and exotic cars. The event runs from 8am to 1pm and entrance is free. The Animal Welfare Society will sell food. Inquiries: Jerome, 082-653-6579, Derek, 082-825-0811 or Speedyquip, (041) 484-1506.
MODEL TRAIN RIDES
THE PE Model Locomotive Society will be running train rides today from 10am to 1pm at the Corner of May Walk and Stella Londt Drive, Sundridge Park. Children and adults are welcome to enjoy rides on the model diesel and steam trains at R8 per ride. Shoes must be worn when riding on the trains. Inquiries: Joy Simpson, (041) 365-6678.
BOTTOMLESS COFFFEE BAND
MULTI-instrumentalist duo the Bottomless Coffee band will play at the Music Kitchen at 69 Mangold Street, Newton Park today from 8pm. Admission is R120 per person. Inquiries: 072-994-5096. Tomorrow they will be playing at the Goat Shed in Kenton-on-Sea from 7pm. Admission cost is R120 per person. Inquiries:
082-808-5976. On Sunday they will be in Plettenberg Bay at the Berlin Pub and Restaurant in Main Street , Keurboomstrand. That show will start at 7.30pm and admission is R120. Inquiries: (044) 535-9942.
THE CAMPELLS IN SONG
AFRIKAANS singing duo The Campbells will perform at Open Sky today from 8pm. Tickets at R100 are on sale at Westway Café in Cape Road. Inquiries: Anton, 083-760-0609, or Hellen at Westway, (041) 365-0217.
ZAMBUKTU RETRO DISCO EVENT
ART on Target at 2 Target Kloof Road will be hosting a Zambuktu Retro Disco dance event tonight from 9pm. The event will feature music by popular bands such as The Beetles, The Rolling Stones, Queen, Bob Marley and others. Admission is R50 and you may bring your own booze . Inquiries: BA, 083-728-5295.
HEALING SERVICE
SOUTH End Museum in Walmer Boulevard and Humewood Road is having a healing and reconciliation service today from 9am to 12pm. Inquiries: 079-504-1892.
THAT KRISMISFEELING
GET that “Krismisfeeling” with Chapter Three tomorrow and Sunday at the Boardwalk amphitheatre. The show will include a range of festive songs, from traditional Christmas carols to modern party tunes. There will also be an audiovisual production with footage and images of the South African Christmas tradition on the big screen. Tickets are on sale at Westway Cafe at R80 for general and R100 for Golden Circle. Doors open at 7.30pm. Inquiries: 076-237-7451.
TECOMA CRAFT MARKET
THE Jeffreys Tecoma Craft Market takes place tomorrow at the corner of Da Gama Road and Tecoma Street from 9am to 1pm. Home-made merchandise and work will be on sale. It also will run on December 21 and 28. Inquiries: Neil Skinner, (042) 296-2791.
VALLEY MARKET
THE Valley Christmas Market will run from 9am to 2pm at the Tramways building in the Baakens Valley. Enjoy foods such as seafood paella, Asian dim sum, gourmet burgers, homemade ice cream and artisanal chocolate. There will also be crafts. Entry is R10 and free to under 12s. Inquiries: Elaine, 079-444-5666.
RAY DYLAN IN PE
AFRIKAANS hearthtrob singer Ray Dylan will perform at Open Sky tomorrow from 8pm. Tickets are R100. Inquiries: Anton, 083-760-0609, or Hellen at Westway, (041) 365-0217.
SACRED HEART SALE
THE Knights of Da Gama is holding a sale of crafts, home industry, bric-a-brac, clothes, books, food and more, with proceeds for charity, at the Sacred Heart Grounds, Cape Road, Kabega Park, tomorrow. Gates open for the buying public at 8am, weather permitting. Sellers and buyers are welcome. Inquiries: Colin, 083-204-5791.
GHOST BUS TOUR
THE Mystery Ghost Bus will run a Christmas tour including carols around the piano tomorrow in Port Elizabeth. It includes “pub and grub” stops, poltergeists, EVP recordings, dowsing rods, castles, a dark, haunted room, graveyards and more. It runs from 7pm to midnight and tickets are R300. Inquiries: www.mysteryghostbus.co.za and book at www.QUICKET.co.za
WALMER EXPO
THE Port Elizabeth Christmas Expo will sell a variety of crafts and more at the Walmer Town Hall, corner of Main Road and Eighth Avenue, on Sunday from 9am to 3pm. Inquiries: Claudia, 072-046-4444.
ADAM TRIO TO SING
BOY band Adam will perform at Open Sky on Sunday from 6pm. Tickets are R100. Inquiries: Anton, 083-760-0609, or Hellen at Westway, (041) 365-0217.
LITTLE VINTAGE FAYRE
VINTAGE PE in Westbourne Road is hosting the Little Vintage Fayre, with stalls selling vintage, recycled and antique wares, today. Entry is free and the market is at 37 Westbourne Road from 9am to 2pm. Inquiries: Carmen, 083-238-5070.
ST MARK’S CAROL SERVICE
ST Marks Church in Cape Road is having a special Christmas carol service on Sunday from 6.30pm. Inquiries: Elzunia, (041) 360-6060.
ART IN THE PARK
THERE is Art in the Park on Sunday at St George's Park from 9am to 2pm. Expect collectibles, arts and crafts, plants, food and fun for the kids. Inquiries: Maureen, 072-245-4926.
SUNRIDGE CAROLS, CANDLES
ST Davids Church in Cassia Drive, Sunridge Park, is hosting a carol and candle service on Sunday from 6pm. Inquiries: (041) 360-1127 or stdavids@telkomsa.net
HOPEFIELD FESTIVE CONCERT
HOPEFIELD Country House at Hopefield Farm off the R336 near Addo are hosting their annual festive concert on Sunday from 3.30pm. Among the acts to perform are Hopefield hosts Kobus Buys and Gerhard Maritz, singing a programme of beloved Christmas melodies and classical evergreens. They will be joined by 13-year-old French horn player Jamie Miller. Tickets are R120 per adult and R90 for pupils and pensioners. Bookings: (042) 234-0333 or info@hopefield.co.za