Your weekend what’s on guide
CANCELLATION
Please note the event “Christmas with The Herald” at Tavcor Volkswagen on William Moffett on Saturday has been cancelled.
SOUTH END MUSEUM OPEN
Although some reconstruction of exhibitions are still taking place, the South End Museum is open to the public from this week onwards. The museum will be open during the holiday period but will be closed on Christmas Day, the Day of Goodwill and New Year’s Day. Inquiries: CC Abrahams, 083-371-5736.
LIVE AMP COAST TO COAST TOUR
The SABC1’s Coast to Coast Tour in partnership with Cell C is in Port Elizabeth this weekend as follows: Live Amp music show at Cubana Restaurant, McArthur Pools in Humewood from 7.30pm on Friday (variety show Selimathunzi will also be there); public meet and greet with SABC1 stars from midday to 2pm at Kings Beach in Humewood on Saturday; After Party at Black Impala Tshisanyama, 153 Grahamstown Road, Deal Party from 9pm.
Inquiries: mabitsep@sabc.co
MUSIC KITCHEN
The Music Kitchen is hosting Black Cat Bones at 8pm on Friday and Valiant Swart at 7.30pm on Saturday. On Sunday Wendy Oldfield and Robin Auld play at 5.30pm (doors open at 4pm). Ticket prices range from R120 to R150 and are on sale at Quicket. Inquiries: 066-200-2765 or 072-994-5096.
‘SINBAD’
The final show of the Pemads pantomime Sinbad is at the Little Theatre on Saturday. It is directed by Leslie Speyers and tickets are on sale at Computicket.
Inquiries: Liz Jordaan, 082-561-5448.
FARMERS’ MARKET
Crossways Country Kitchen at Thornhill is holding a Farmers’ Market on Saturday from 8am to 2pm. There will be fresh produce, meats, baked goods, jams and preserves as well as live music, good food and fun for the children.
Inquiries: 042-286-0912, 083-384-1691, hoa@crosswaysfarmvillage.co.za
CHRISTMAS AT HOPEFIELD
Hopefield Country House presents Christmas @ Hopefield Country House with Kobus Buys, Gerhard Maritz and French horn virtuoso Dylan Barker at 3.30pm on Sunday December 16 in the Sundays River Valley. Tickets for the programme of light classical music are R130 (R90 for students and pensioners) and include refreshments (cash bar). Inquiries: 042-234-0333, info@hopefield.co
GIN FESTIVAL
Slipperfields will host a Gin, Beer and Spirit Festival on Saturday from midday until late. Tickets are R150 a person and include a tasting glass, two tasters and live entertainment. Tavcor Commercial is offering a complimentary shuttle service to the event and back. Food will be on sale.
Inquiries: 071-856-5787.
SPARKLERS AND PUPPETS
The Boardwalk will have openair Christmas carols next to the lake on Friday with sparklers and lighters on sale for R20 (proceeds to charity). From Sunday December 16 to Saturday December 22, there will be a puppet show each day between midday and 1pm at the Boardwalk Amphitheatre, in conjunction with Obed Productions. Tickets are R20 and proceeds will go to charity. Inquiries: 041-507-7777.
CARS & COFFEE
Speedyquip in North End is holding a Cars & Coffee morning on Monday from 8am to midday. Motor enthusiasts are invited to show their old, new, classic, customised or exotic vehicles and visitors may also enjoy free coffee and biscuits. Inquiries: Jerome, 082-6536579 or Derek, 082-825-0811, 041-484-1506.
CRADOCK MUSIC FEST
The Inxuba YeThemba Music Festival is at Lingelihle Stadium in Cradock on Saturday with headliners Zahara, DJ Euphonik, DJ Sun-EL ft Simmy, Dladla Mshunqisi and Holly Rey. Other artists include DJs LV, Funksta, Welo, Road, Cy, Pastor, Snare, Enjoy and Abza, as well as Gino Ginelli, BO Kay and Rebel Rizz, and MamTshawe, Mafa and Mr Oryt will MC. Tickets are R150 (R300 VIP) at Computicket online, plus R100 for a cooler box. Doors open at 11am, the music starts at 2pm.
Inquiries: Thato Bokaba, 011-036-4190, thato@voluscore.co.za
KNIGHTS OF DA GAMA
The Knights of Da Gama market is on Saturday at the Sacred Heart Grounds, Cape Road, Kabega Park. Enjoy crafts, home industry, bric-a-brac, clothes, books, food and more. Gates open at 8am.
Inquiries: Duncan Taft, 083-357-2238.
PARK RUGBY CLUB FLEA MARKET
The Western Suburbs Flea Market is on Sunday from 8am to 2pm at Park Rugby Club in Stella Londt Drive, Fernglen. The club will be open and there are stalls indoor and outdoor which include clothing, accessories, food, videos, books and second-hand goods, wooden benches, plants and more. Inquiries: 060-506-7587.
ARCADIA CONCERT
The Arcadia Moravian Church choir presents a Christmas concert in aid of the Elim Home at the church in Esterhuizen Street at 3pm on Monday. Mezzo soprano Terry-Ann Jullies, alto Noline Kommas and baritone Andy Matima and the church choir will sing. Curtleigh Koopman, Hurbert Jacobs and Devandré Boonzaaier will play Christmas music on the trumpet, saxophone and organ and the church brass band will also take part. The Arcadia Moravian Spiritual Dancers will be joined by Jenny Johaar and Nicole Mitchell. Although the concert is a fundraiser, there is no admission fee and no advance booking.
Inquiries: Devandré Boonzaaier, 076-866-9757, devandre.boonzaaier@gmail.com
MATTHEW MOLE
Singer-songwriter Matthew Mole will perform at Mitchell’s Brewery in Knysna on Monday, and at the Music Kitchen in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday December 18. The Music Kitchen show starts at 7.30pm and tickets are R170, on sale at Quicket. He also plays in the Rock Lily Music Summer Festival at the St Francis Bay Brewing Company in St Francis Bay on Wednesday December 19. Inquiries: Music Kitchen, 066200-2765 or 072-994-5096.
JACK RABBIT
Johnny Foxx and The Jack Rabbit Slims present Rockabilly Boogie at Pool City Walmer on Tuesday December 18, from 8pm. Punk band Undead Generation and rock band Straytalk will also perform and tickets are R40 at the door. Inquiries: Melissa, 076-500-2143.
OPERA HOUSE YIYO FESTIVAL
The PE Opera House will close off the year with the YiYo Summer Festival Concert which features the Nelson Mandela Bay Duets: Kikie Gahe, Zama Afrika Bongoza, Babalwa Tshula and Zimkhitha Mbengo who will be accompanied by some of the best Nelson Mandela Bay musicians. There’ll also be comedians Siya Seya and Luphelo Kodwa. The concert is at 7pm on Friday at the Barn Theatre. Tickets are R100 (R150 double) on sale at the door. Inquiries: Cingiwe Skosana, cingiwe.skosana@gmail.com, or Nomgcobo Mkize, nomgcobo mkize@gmail.com, or call 041-586-2256.
NEW CHAPTER
Nelson Mandela Bay singing group ChapterTHREE present #Christmas in the Bay at the Boardwalk on Saturday. Tickets are R100 and the show starts at 8pm. Inquiries:041-365-0217 or 083-357-1960.