YOUR WEEKEND WHAT’S ON GUIDE
PHINDA MTYA TO PERFORM
THE Madiba Bay Jazz Orchestra featuring Phinda Mtya will be at the PE Opera House from 7pm tonight. Individual tickets are R150 and R200 per couple. Inquiries: (041) 585-1300.
Bay spoken word artist Lelethu “PoeticSoul” Mahambehlala will also perform #SoundWord as part of the Women in Arts Manyano Festival tomorrow at the PE Opera House. Her performance starts at 5pm and tickets are R20. Inquiries: 071-550-0362.
Eastern Cape-born comic Ndumiso “Roosta” Lindi brings Ndumiso Lindi Live & Lit AF to the PE Opera House tomorow . Also known as Diluted People: The Return, the show starts at 8pm. Tickets are R120 and are available from Computicket and all Shoprite Checkers outlets and at www.quicket.co.za. Inquiries: Sindi Mnguni, smnguni@icloud.com, 071-875-5177.
TRAINING COURSE
LEARN how to bridge the gap between animals and humans with communication at a one-day training course tomorrow. The course is from 9am to 3pm at two venues, with the morning session in Lorraine and the afternoon session at Kragga Kamma Game Reserve. The course costs R700 (early bird price R600 for bookings before August 20). Inquiries: animalbenefits@gmail.com
HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROADSHOW
HARLEY-DAVIDSON Garden Route is bringing its roadshow to Port Elizabeth tomorrow. The only Harley dealership between Durban and Cape Town, it will be meeting up with avid Harley owners and fans at Pine Lodge Resort, Marine Drive, Summerstrand. Setup starts at 2pm and at 5pm there will be a braai for participants who will also be able to do a “late night shop” for clothing and accessories.
SECOND-HAND SALE
THE North End Methodist Church in Bagshaw Street will hold its monthly sale of men’s and women’s second-hand clothing at R5, children’s clothing from R2 to R5, pancakes at six for R21 plus odds and ends at various prices tomorrow from 9am to 12pm. Inquiries: Duncan, 084-735-4013 or (041) 484-3167.
ORGAN, OPERA CONCERT
PORT Elizabeth’s Feather Market Organ Society presents an organ and opera concert at 6pm tonight in the Dutch Reformed Church in Summerstrand. The entire programme will be devoted to opera music, as performed by singers, instrumentalists and choir – accompanied on the organ by Albert Troskie and on
the piano by Erika Bothma. Admission is R35, with pensioners R30 and students and school pupils free. Inquiries: Troskie, 082-726-9595.
CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL
UMTYANETHUNGA, supported by Nal’ibali, hosts the Ekuhlaleni Children’s Festival at KwaNobuhle Lovelife Centre, Uitenhage, today and tomorrow, 10am to 3pm. The festival will include storytelling, debate, poetry, drama and more. Inquiries: 076-183-7260 or
078-219-4286.
KNIGHTS OF DA GAMA SALE
THE Knights of Da Gama sale is at the Sacred Heart Grounds, Cape Road, Kabega Park, tomorrow from 8am. Crafts, home industry, bric-a-brac, clothes, books, food and more will be on sale. All sellers and buyers are welcome. Inquiries: Colin, 083-204-5791.
NIANELL AT BOARDWALK
SOUTH African singer Nianell will perform songs from her new album My Beautiful Escape at the Boardwalk Amphitheatre tomorrow. She includes elements of folk, pop, R&B, country, classic and Celtic music in her song-writing, and sings and plays the piano and acoustic guitar. Tickets are R130 at Computicket and the show starts at 7.30pm.
POLE DANCING FUNDRAISER
PORT Elizabeth pole dancing school Artemis Pole Academy is hosting a “Round The World” themed fundraiser tomorrow . It is in aid of Fix Africa, a school for special needs pupils in Port Elizabeth. Artemis Pole Academy, formerly called Dancing Divas, is hosting the event at Fairview Racecourse, at 6.30 for 7pm. Tickets are R100 (R50 for children under 10). Inquiries: Tharene Windsor, artemispoleacademy@gmail.com or call 081-596-0452.
MERRYVALE MARKET DAY
THE Merryvale Market day is at Merryvale Special School, Alan Drive, tomorrow from 9am to 4pm. Entry is R10 for adults and free for children. Inquiries: (041) 367-1957.
QUILTERS’ GUILD MEETING
THE Dias Quilters Guild’s monthly meeting is at 2pm tomorrow at VP Grey Primary School in Walmer. Inquiries: Maritsa, 072-840-2804.
THE SUPPER CLUB
THE third edition of The Supper Club, hosted by Food in PE in collaboration with Harald’s, will take place on Sunday from 4pm until 7pm at The Willows Resort. Limited tickets to the pop-up restaurant are R450 per head including all meals and drinks. Inquiries: Tayla Foong, 072-687-2778.
AFRICAN CUISINE
ENJOY an afternoon of poetry, music, good company and African Cuisine at Cafe Rizo in New Brighton tomorrow at 4pm. Entry is R100. Inquiries: 084-462-1229.
CHOIR FESTIVAL
THE Arbitrio Male Voice Choir celebrates its 40th anniversary with a choir festival at the Feather Market Centre tomorrow at 7pm. Tickets cost R100. Inquiries: Bennie, 082-782-4467.
MOTHERHOOD EXHIBITION
THE Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum is showing Motherhood, an exhibition that explores the theme of motherhood through artworks selected from the museum’s permanent collection. It will run until November 5. Gallery hours are 9am to 5pm on weekdays, except Tuesday mornings and public holidays. Inquiries: (041) 506-2000.
AUDITIONS FOR SHOW
5EM Productions is looking for dancers and singers aged between 16 and 25 to be part of a new Dance With Me show next year. Auditions for acting hopefuls will be held from 9am, and for singers from 1pm tomorrow at King’s Court shopping centre in Walmer. Inquiries: monique.botoc@5entertain.com
ROOF GARDEN BAR
THE monthly Chillaz on Chapel presents South African hip-hop artist Yanga and DJ Radix at the Roof Garden Bar tonight from 4pm until 2am. Supporting acts include Illuminate DJs Welo and Le Prezident, and more. Pre-sold tickets cost R70 and R100 at the door. Inquiries: 082-921-7769.
IMBOKODO EXPERIENCE
ROKA Swazi and Brewed eBhayi Productions present the first annual Imbokodo Experience with Tigi hitmaker Sands at the Dockside in the harbour tonight from 8pm. Tickets
cost R120 at Computicket. Inquiries: 073-582-1516.
‘TO THE SEA’ TOUR
THE Music Kitchen is hosting the “To The Sea” tour featuring Stuart Reece, Charlie Finch and Howie Combrink tonight at 7.30pm and a Neil Young tribute featuring Anton Calitz and the Silver House band tomorrow at 8pm. Tickets for tonight’s show cost R100 and R60 for tomorrow’s show. Inquiries: 072-994 -5096.