YOUR DAILY WHAT’S ON GUIDE
DIABETES TALKS
SPRINGDALE’S Diabetes Wellness Group is having a talk today at 7pm where Manilal Roopa will talk on “Heartfulness, Relaxation and Meditation” at the Gospel Hall, on the corner of Olympia and Geldenhuys Streets in Springdale. Inquiries: Hester, 082-224-6020 or (041) 456-1486. Diabetes South Africa’s Port Elizabeth branch will be hosting a talk on health by Irene Aarons at the Caritas service centre in West Street in Newton Park tomorrow at 7.30pm. Inquiries: Martin, (041) 367-2810, 082-579-9059.
VALENTINE’S DANCE
ROMANCE is in the air with the Gilbert and Sullivan Society’s Valentine’s Cabaret from tomorrow to Saturday February 17 at the Savoy Theatre. Rose Cowpar directs, with Angela Freer in charge of vocal direction. The shows are at 7.30pm from tomorrow to Friday, with a 2pm matinee on Saturday. Tickets are R80, or R600 for a table of eight for evening shows and R60 for the Saturday matinee. On Valentine’s evening G&S is offering an optional, special package which includes a three-course meal and the show for R200. Inquiries: Cowpar, 072-906-1977, e-mail rose@salarybase.co.za
JOHN EDWARDs QUARTET
THE John Edwards quartet, consisting of jazz pianist John Edwards, guitarist Joe van der Linden, Curtis Kettledas on alto saxophone and drummer Lloyd Martin will perform at Nelson Mandela University South Campus auditorium tomorrow. Entrance is free. Inquiries: Nicky Bosman, (041) 504-4235.
VALENTINE’S DANCE
MEMORIES Dance Club is having a Valentine’s Dance tomorrow at 168 Circular Drive in Lorraine at 7pm for 7.30pm. Chinese food will be served on the night including Hong Kong chicken, Chinese meal spring rolls, and chow mein. Local artists Trevor and Charlie will be performing live. Tickets are R60 a person. Bookings are essential. Inquiries: Tracy Dearden, 063-006 -2133
PAINTING FUN
THE East Cape Watercolour Association, friendly, non-professional hobbyists, will be enjoying a relaxing morning tomorrow, doing a “Paint as you Please” tomorrow at 9.30am, Wesley Gardens Hall, Methodist Homes, Corner Swallow and Starling Crescents in Greenshields Park. DVDs and books available. Tea and coffee will be served thereafter. Inquires: Sheree, 083 -397- 5410 or Les on 078 -161 -0719
SUMMER LOVE
CORUS and AdLib Entertainment are presenting a Summer Love Valentine’s Day concert at the NMU Bird Street Campus on Wednesday at 7.30pm. The band will include vocals by Courtney Courus, Curtis Kettledas on the saxophone, Wesley Keet on keyboards, Elviro Vrolik on bass and Bevin Maschaka on drums. Pre-booked tickets cost R100, and R150 at the door. Inquiries: Courtney Williams, 071-893-8281.
GOODNIGHT MARKET
THE Goodnight Market is at the Tramways Building, Baakens Valley is on Thursday from 5pm to 10pm. Enjoy a range of food such as seafood paella, Asian dim sum, gourmet burgers, homemade ice- cream and artisanal chocolate. Entry is R20 per person and free to under 12s. Inquiries: Elaine, 079-444-5666 or