YOUR DAILY WHAT’S ON GUIDE

FRANCOPHONIE WEEK

THE Alliance Française in Mackay Street is hosting its annual Francophonie Week to promote French culture and language. There is a lecture on Francophonie today at 4pm, a philosophy talk tomorrow at 4pm and, on Thursday at 12.15pm, a talk about Quebec. Entry to these events is free. On Thursday at 7pm, a movie will be screened, with entry free to Alliance members and R30 for non-members. On Friday March 23 there is a cooking contest at 5pm, with free entry to participants, and R50 cost for others. Inquiries: (041) 585-7889.

CHOIR PERFORMANCE

THE Vokalensemble Hannover from Germany will perform with the Nelson Mandela University Choir at the South Campus Auditorium tonight at 7pm. Entrance is R70 for adults and R50 for students and pensioners. Inquiries: Nicky Bosman, (041) 504-4325. or e-mail: Theresa.Cunliffe@mandela.ac.za.

FAMILY TREE TALK

THE Genealogical Society is hosting a talk by Dr Rod Molteno on his great-great-grandfather, first prime minister of the Cape, Sir John Charles Molteno, tonight at 6pm at the Lolly Shtein Hall at Laubscher Park West, Villiers Road. Members of the public who need help researching their family trees may come along. Bookings essential. Contact Peter, (041) 368-1483.

ITALIAN MUSICIANS

ITALIAN musicians Luca Ciarla and Antonino de Luca will be performing at the Nelson Mandela University South Campus tomorrow at 7.30pm. Ticket prices range from R35 to R95, and are on sale at the door. Inquiries: Theresa Cunliffe, (041) 504-2250, or e-mail: theresa.cunliffe@nmmu.ac.za.

LIBRARY WEEK

THE Newton Park Library celebrates National Library Week at the library tomorrow at 10am. It invites people to bring a water-wise plant to plant in the newly prepared front garden of the library, to create a community garden. Refreshments will be served. Inquiries: Cheryl Wusthoff, (041) 365-1403.