Your weekend what’s on guide
CHRISMAS CHOIR
The Eastern Cape Junior Children’s Choir will be singing at the Christmas Shop at Baywest Mall on Friday at 5pm, with 70 young singers aged from five to 10 years old. Have your photo taken at the shop with Santa on Saturday and Sunday from 10.30 to 3pm (Santa’s final visit before Christmas). Take your own photo for a donation to Choc Childhood Cancer foundation SA.
Inquiries: Pauline, 082-4430389, pauline@thechristmasshop.co.za
NEW BRIGHTON FORUM AWARDS
Siyakhathala Community Forum will host a recognition and appreciation ceremony with awards to motivate and inspire Ward 14 safety patrollers. The ceremony will be at Kwa Donki, Mendi Road (next to Blawa Butchery), on Friday from 1 to 3pm. Mkhuseli Khusta Jack will be the keynote speaker. Inquiries: Mncedisi Mvinjelwa, 083-262-4404, siyakhathalacommunity@gmail.com
QUEEN TRIBUTE
Cedric Vandenschrik performs in The Show Must Go On, a tribute to Queen and Freddie Mercury until Saturday at 7.30pm at Chicky’s Yard in Baakens Valley. Vocalist Candice Skylark will join Vandenschrik in the Centrestage show, produced in association with Remo’s Italian. Tickets are R300 at Computicket and include a picnic-style meal.
Inquiries: Wendy, 082-661-6921.
DANCE FOR ZIM
The PE Opera House is presenting a dance tribute to the late Zim Ngqawana, Dear Zim We Dance Like This, choreographyed by Mzo Gasa, on Saturday at the Barn Theatre. Tickets are R100 (R150 double), R50 for pensioners and students. Inquiries: Cingiwe, e-mail: cingiwe.skosana@gmail.com, or Nomgcobo Mkize, nomgcobo mkize@gmail.com, or call 041-586-2256.
CHRISTMAS MARKET
Trueblue Communications and Events presents the Christmas in the Home market at Walmer Park Shopping Centre (basement parking garage) from Thursday to Sunday. It opens at 9am and will trade until 5pm on Thursday and Saturday, 7pm on Friday and 2pm on Sunday. Entry is R20 (free for children under seven). Inquiries: Elsje Smuts, 082-873-7663, elsje@true bluecommunication.co.za
REDHOUSE MARKET
The Redhouse Village Market will be held in the Redhouse Village Hall in Paterson Road on Friday from 4pm. Stalls include various refreshments, boerie rolls, Christmas and other cakes, plants, cheeses, artisan breads, ceramics, white elephant and more.
Inquiries: Gail Badenhuizen, 083-454-1359.
WINE SHOW
The Eastern Cape Wine Show will be held in the Tsitsikamma Rooms at The Boardwalk in Summerstrand on Friday and Saturday from 5 to 9pm. Ticket prices range from R190 and there will be 40 exhibitors with more than 200 wines and tapas.
Inquiries: 011-482-5936; tick ets are on sale at Computicket.
BIRDING OUTING
Birdlife Eastern Cape is visiting Settlers Park on Saturday morning led by Andy Nixon. Meet at the How Avenue car park (security arranged) and bring a R10 tip for the ranger. Inquiries: Nixon 041-585-1114, 076-419-3656.
NOTED ALBUM
Uitenhage’s Noted Vocal Group will launch their debut album Take Your Time at the NMU South Campus Auditorium on Saturday at 6pm. Tickets cost R100 and the CD will be on sale for R120. A CD and ticket combo is R180. Inquiries: 071-756-0261 or 084-970-7326.
BELLY DANCE
Zahra’s Oriental Dance Studio is holding a demonstration of students’ work at a High Tea Hafla on Saturday at the Open Door Assembly of God Westpoint. Tickets are R50, plus a small item for the children of Latitha Ilanga Educare in Greenbushes. The tea starts at 3pm. Belly dancer Gigi from Makhanda will also perform. Inquiries: Melanie Wallis, 084552-3187, bellydancepe@ gmail.com
BONSAI SHOW
The EP Bonsai Society will hold a show at the Sherwood Garden Centre on Saturday (9am to 5pm) and Sunday (9am to 1pm). Entry is R20, R10 for pupils, and children under 12 free. Trees, pots, tools and accessories will be on sale. Inquiries: Jenny Shute, 083-999-1058.
CRAFT FAIR
There will be a craft, hobbies and toy fair on Saturday at the Walmer Town Hall from 8.30am to 1pm. It will have craft stores, a doll, bear and vintage toy display, a tea garden and fun crafts to try out. Inquiries: Shelley, 079-241-9099.
IRISH DANCE
PE Irish dance studio the McWilliams Academy of Dance presents The Rising at the Savoy Theatre on November 30 and December 1. It will also showcase Dans in Jou Taal’s winning performance of Warriors, and Annaline Stiglingh is the guest artist. Tickets are R120 (R80 for pupils and pensioners).
Inquiries: Benita, 083-733-3792.
SONGS FOR THE SEASON
The Eastern Cape Junior Children’s Choir (ECJCC) will perform with Ulagh Williams and the TwoTone Band at Summerwood Primary School in SumTickets merstrand on Saturday December 1. Hanlie Young conducts the choir, accompanied by Lilian Zeelie on piano. The TwoTone Band, directed by Williams, who also plays piano and sings, will feature Grant Allison on bass, Bevin Maschaka on drums and Hez Armoed on guitar. Jazz trombonist Kyle du Preez and crooner Robert Gillmer will also join the band. cost R100 and R80 for pupils and pensioners. Songs for the Season starts at 7pm. Inquiries: Ulagh, 083-6274686, Elizna on 082-384-9487, e-mail info@twotonemuco.za.
ACT MARKET
The Act Centre in Walmer is holding a Christmas Market on Saturday with food, gifts, clothing, crafts and more on sale. The centre is at 15 Seventh Avenue. Entry is R5.
Inquiries: Heiri, 082-807-8568.
SARDS MARKET
The Sards Christmas Market in the Park is on Saturday from 9am to 2pm at the Sards Bark Park, 418 Sardinia Bay Road, Lovemore Park. Entry is free. There will be food, crafts, live music, paintball and jumping castles. Dogs welcome too. Inquiries: WhatsApp 083-567-6308.
FLEA MARKET
The Western Suburbs Flea Market is on Sunday from 8am to 2pm at Park Rugby Club in Stella Londt Drive, Fernglen. Stalls include clothing, food, books and second-hand goods. Inquiries: 060-506-7587.
FLAMENCO SHOW
Flamenco de Algoa presents Fiesta Flamenca directed by Carlos and assisted by Margita Marx at the Savoy Theatre on Sunday and Monday December 2 and 3. It will feature international flamenco guitarist Demi Fernandez and guest artist Che Adams with Margarita Moran, Liezel Ridley, Komani Hari and a company of 22 dancers. A portion of the proceeds will got the PE charity Giving Gifts of Love to New Born Babies in Need. Tickets are R100 at Computicket. Inquiries: Rose Cowpar, 072-906-1977, rose@salarybase.co.za
JAZZ SUNDAY
Singer-songwriter and guitarist Julian Roy will perform at Jazz’Afro at 5pm on Sunday at the Barn Theatre in the PE Opera House. Tickets are R70 (R50 for pensioners). Inquiries: Cingiwe, e-mail: cingiwe.skosana@gmail.com, or Nomgcobo Mkize, nomgcobo mkize@gmail.com, or call 041-586-2256.
COMEDY SHOW
Thembinkosi Dike – TD Jokes, nicknamed the Bishop of Humour – Sonwabile “Soso the Banker” Sigcau and media producer Julie Coetzee present The Home Invasion Comedy Show on Tuesday at the Roof Garden Bar in Winston Ntshona Street. DJ SuliSoul will provided house music on the decks. Food and drinks will be on sale from 6pm. The show starts at 8pm. Tickets are R100, on sale at Pick n Pay and Webtickets.co.za Inquiries: Roch-Le, bloemroch samedia@gmail.com, 065-939-3734 or Julie, julie@sanctuarymedia.co.
UNCLE JUMBO'S
Rotaract, assisted by Rotary PE, presents Uncle Jumbo’s Christmas Party at DF Malherbe High School grounds in Walmer until Tuesday December 11, weather permitting, at 5.30pm each day. Young children have fun and games with special guests Noddy and his friends – and a visit from Father Christmas. Tickets are R60 (R50 for adults), on sale at Computicket. Inquiries: Rotaract, pe.rotaract@gmail.com Pemads presents the pantomime Sinbad the Sailor at the Little Theatre until Saturday December 15, directed by Leslie Speyers. Tickets are on sale at Computicket. Inquiries: Liz Jordaan, 082-561-5448.
SYBIL LIVE
American R & B singer-songwriter Sybil Lynch and Caribbean reggae and R & B singer Judy Boucher will perform at the Boardwalk Festival Lawns on Saturday December 1. PE talent and Cape Town’s Camillo Lombard and band will be the supporting acts in a sixhour show, starting at 6pm. Tickets are R250 to R450 and are on sale at Computicket. Inquiries: Andre 083-448-7047, andre@gailforcemedia.com
SYBIL WINNERS
The Herald’s five winners of double tickets to Sybil Live are Faieka Davids, Amirah Savahl, Jamkllah Muller, Abegail Witbooi and Sameehah Patel.
FARM MARKET
‘SINBAD’
Lady Slipper Farmers Market is on Cape Road just past St Alban’s Prison from 8am to midday on Saturday.