YOUR WEEKEND WHAT’S ON GUIDE
SA STARLETS
TWO of South Africa’s starlets will perform together at The Boardwalk Amphitheatre tomorrow when actress, author and motivational speaker Leandie du Randt will speak and Irene-Louise van Wyk will sing in their #NoOneCanBeatYouAtBeingYou tour. Tickets are R120 at Computicket and the show starts at 7.30pm.
‘VEIL’ AT OPERA HOUSE
THE PE Opera House presents the play Veil, written and directed by Zwai Mgijima and starring Anele Penny, Zinathi Ngcwangu, Ludwe Mgolombane and Xolani Mali, at the Barn Theatre today. Shows are at 2pm and 7pm and admission is R50, with students and pensioners paying R20. The Barn also hosts Jazz’Afro Sundays
on Sunday afternoon at 5pm with singer Nomabotwe Mtimkhulu, formerly of Maisha. She will be backed by Siyabulela Mdebele on keys, Edgar Muzah on bass, Bongani Tulwana on lead guitar and Khayalethu Njikelana on drums. Tickets are R70, and R50 for pensioners). Inquiries: Cingiwe Skosana, cingiwe.skosana@gmail.com
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM
PORT Elizabeth’s Bayworld is holding two Night at the Museum evenings this week. Tonight it will be from 6 to 10pm, and tomorrow from 4 to 8pm. Bring a torch, camera and pen for activities that include a treasure hunt, music, dress-up gallery, snake interaction and more. Food will be on sale but picnic baskets are welcome. Entry is R30, with children two and under free. Tickets at Kids Emporium at Baywest, Fotofirst at Summerstrand Village and Bayworld. Inquiries: Anelle Bailey, 082-490-9417.
XHOSA HISTORY EXHIBIT
A NEW photography exhibition about Xhosa history, Unsettled: 100 Years of War, opens at the NMMU Art Gallery tomorrow at 5.30 for 6pm with a panel discussion by photographer Cedric Nunn, National Heritage Council chief executive Adv Sonwabile Mancotywa and NMMU Trust’s acting chief executive and historian Dr Denver Webb. The gallery hours are 9.30am to 3pm on weekdays. Inquiries: Jonathan van der Walt, (041) 504-3293.
‘BABY MAMA DRAMA’
COMEDIAN Sifiso Nene brings part two of his successful show Baby Mama Drama to the Boardwalk Amphitheatre tonight at 8.30pm. Tickets are R150 at Computicket.
‘ANNIE GET YOUR GUN’
PORT Elizabeth’s G&S Society presents the musical Annie Get Your Gun at the Savoy Theatre from tonight to June 10. Annie Get Your Gun tells the story of Annie Oakley, history’s greatest female sharpshooter, who went from backwoods hunter supporting her four brothers and sisters to the star of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. Inquiries: Rose Cowpar, 072-906-1977.
RUNWAY COMPETITION
PORT Elizabeth model agency Extreme Models is hosting a runway competition tonight at the Tramways Building in Central. The New Fresh Runway Competition will be held from 6 to 7.30pm and entrance is free. Inquiries: Veruschka Barnard O’ehley, 082-537-3294 or (041) 368-2491.
GOLDEN OLDIES EVENING
PORT Elizabeth’s Bianca School of Dancing presents a Golden Oldies evening tonight from 9pm till late in the West End Community Centre
with music by Trevor and Charlie. Tickets are R40. Inquiries: Maureen, 078-354-2270.
ORCHID SHOW
THERE is an Orchid Show at the Sherwood Garden Centre from tonight until Sunday. The display will be from 12pm to 5pm tonight, 9am to 5pm tomorrow and 9am to 4pm on Sunday. Orchid related products will be for sale and talks will be presented tomorrow. Entry costs R20. Inquiries: Christo Botes, 083-703-0458.
CHURCH FETE
ST JOHN’S Anglican Church in Eight Avenue, Walmer has its annual mission fete tomorrow from 8am to noon with a white elephant stall, tea garden, jumping castle, books, pancakes, eggand-bacon rolls, a portrait artist, cakes and more. Inquiries: Nicky, 082-837-6356.
DESTINED FOR GREATNESS
VISION4 Women presents its annual Destined for Greatness networking session tomorrow at the Tramways Building at 2.30pm. The guest speakers are Judge Nolwazi Boqwana from the Western Cape Division of the High Court of South Africa, Amanda Hobana, chartered accountant and mentored by Vision4 Women Class of 2012, and Linda Ntetha, Mrs Eastern Cape 2017. Tickets cost R300 and include lunch. For reservations call (041) 581-4030 or e-mail: info@vision4.co.za
KNIGHTS OF DA GAMA
THE Knights of Da Gama sale will be held at the Sacred Heart Grounds, Cape Road, Kabega Park, tomorrow at 8am. Crafts, home industry, bric-a-brac, clothes, books and food will be on sale. The proceeds go to charity. All sellers and buyers welcome. Inquiries: Colin, 083-204-5791.
BAY FASHION SUNDAY
AMARULA Bay Fashion Sunday is on Sunday afternoon at Werk in the Baakens Valley. Tickets are R100 for the show, doors open at 2pm and the catwalk show starts at 3pm. This will be the final Bay Fashion Sunday before Mandela
Bay Fashion Week in October. Inquiries: Llewellyn Williams, 081-449-1617.
ART IN THE PARK
ART in the Park is this weekend, from 9am to 2pm on Sunday at St George’s Park. It is a market morning of fun, lots of collectibles, plants, arts and crafts, and food stalls. New stall holders are welcome. Inquiries: Maureen Oliver, 072-245-4926.
PRIORY FAIR
ST DOMINIC’S Priory fair continues today and tomorrow with the traditional Saturday school fête tomorrow. Inquiries: (041) 396-2800.
ORGANIC GARDENING
U3A (University of the Third Age) meets on Tuesday at 10am in the Newton Park Library auditorium. Trevin van der Walt will speak on organic gardening with a focus on drought. Entry is R20 for visitors. Inquiries: Merlene, (041) 583-1568.
MENDED HEARTS
THE Heart and Stroke Foundation will host a Mended Hearts support meeting at 7pm on Tuesday in the Blue Room at St George’s Hospital. Rene Smalberger will speak on the relationship between a high salt diet and hypertension. Inquiries: (041) 582-4086.
MUSIC CONCERT SERIES
THE PE Opera House’s new Music Concert Series introduces its first gospel night today at 7pm. The series will feature top Bay acts like Andile B, Nombongo Siyona, Zodwa Twecu and Tuni. Tickets are R150 single or R200 double. Inquiries: Cingiwe, (041) 585-1300.
JAY AT OPEN SKY
POPULAR Afrikaans singer Jay will perform at Open Sky tonight at 8pm. Bookings are only with Hellen at Westway Café, (041) 365-0217. Inquiries: Anton, 083-760-0609.