Your bumper weekend what’s on guide
KALEIDOSKOOP
Acoustic Afrikaans duo Kaleidoskoop will perform at River Kaya in Jeffreys Bay on Friday December 21 and at the Barnyard in Plettenberg Bay on Saturday December 22. Tickets are on sale at Quicket.
ALBERT FROST
Albert Frost will perform at the Music Kitchen on Friday December 21. The show starts at 7.30pm and tickets are R120 at Quicket. Inquiries: 066-200-2765 or 072-994-5096.
BOBBY, KARLIEN AND MORE
The Barn AT 66 Blomme Avenue, Greenbushes, is hosting Afrikaans musicians until December 30 as follows: Friday December 21: Jo Black; Saturday December 22: Juan Boucher and Jan Rhaap; Sunday December 23: Bok van Blerk; Wednesday December 26: Karlien van Jaarsveld; Friday December 28: Jay; Saturday December 29: Ray Dylan and Nicholis Louw, and Sunday December 30: Bobby van Jaarsveld. Shows start at 7.30pm and tickets range from R100 to R160, on sale at Westway Tickets, 041-369-5422 or 062-597-5657. Inquiries: Anton, 083-760-0609.
COMMON AND CLASS
Ian von Memerty and Gino Fabbri bring their Centrestage comedy show Common and Class to the Links at St Francis Bay on Friday December 21 and to the Boardwalk Amphitheatre on Sunday December 23 at 7.30pm. Tickets are R140 each (pensioner concessions available), on sale at Computicket.
Inquiries: Wendy, 082-6616921.
MARK BANKS
Comedian Mark Banks brings his show Mark the Herald Angels Sing! to Remo’s Italian in the Baakens Valley on Saturday December 22. It starts at 7.30pm and tickets are R150 each, or R130 each for eight or more, at Computicket. Inquiries: Wendy, 082-661-6921.
ORGANIC MARKET
Elsje Smuts of True Blue Communication is holding an organic and fresh food market at Chicky’s Yard in the Baakens Valley on Saturday December 22 from 8am to 1pm. Inquiries: Elsje, 082-873-7663.
ROCK POOLS AND MOONSHINE
Port Elizabeth’s Sanccob is exploring rock pools at the Marine Drive centre in Cape Recife Nature Reserve from 8.30am to 10am on Friday December 21. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by their parents. On Saturday December 22, Sanccob will lead a walk to the Cape Recife Lighthouse to watch the full moon rise and the sun set. Ticket sales start at 6pm with a short welcome talk at 6.30pm before leaving at 6.40pm. Sunset is at 7.28pm and the moon rise is at 7.15pm. Both events are R50 for adults and R30 for pensioners and children. Food and snacks will be available from the Flying Penguin Cafe. Bring a bag to help clean up the beach. Inquiries: 041-583-1830.
UITENHAGE PICNIC
Emayuyu Homebrewed Entertainment presents the Uitenhage Picnic on Sunday December 23 with a black-and-white theme. Artists include Mlindo Da Vocalist, Arecee, Nokwazi, Harrison Cramp, Lloyiso, Zulu Makhathini, Bethusile, Mxo, Naked DJ, Skelem, Mloya NR, Navy, Donna, DJ Skhura, Misser Housefanatic, Mtira, DJ Tsotsobe, DJ Lemak, Chris Beats and DJ Dowza. Tickets are R200 (general) and R450 (VIP), and there is a R50 charge for a coolerbox.
Inquiries: Zolani Willie, 078312-2927, or e-mail: zolanihomebrewed@gmail.com
FOOD TRUCK FUN
The Baakens Food Truck Funday Christmas Edition is on Sunday December 23 at WERK_ from 11am to 4pm. Fifteen food trucks, tuk-tuks and trailers will sell street food. There will be live music, a craft and design market and kids’ entertainment. All meals are capped at R60. Bring picnic blankets and camping chairs; dogs on leads are allowed. Inquiries: Tayla Foong, 072-687-2778.
ATTA VICTOR MEMORIAL RACE
The Atta Victor Memorial Race is on Wednesday and Thursday December 26 and 27 and will honour the legacy of Victor, the promoter of Victory Raceway, who died in December 2016. Drivers from Bloemfontein, East London, Oudtshoorn and George will compete. Gates open at 2pm and racing starts at 6pm. Adults pay R70 and children under 13 pay R20, with track parking of R20 per vehicle. Braai facilities as well as foodstalls will be available. Inquiries: Vicky, 041-991-0309.
ABBA RETURNS
Centrestage is bringing Abba: Here We Go Again to the Boardwalk Amphitheatre on Thursday and Friday December 27 and 28. Tickets are R160 each (R120 for under-18s), on sale at Computicket, and the show starts at 7.30pm. Inquiries: Wendy, 082-661-6921.
PRINCE KAYBEE AND OTHERS
Henna Empire presents Prince Kaybee, Naak Musiq, Lerato Kganyago and Yanga Chief on the lineup for a Christmas Picnic at Avenue A Grounds in New Brighton on Wednesday December 26. Sdudla Noma 1000, Loyiso Gijana, Blaqstorm, Deepsound Crew, Mleistar and others will also perform, with Mafa Bavuma and King Booi the MCs. Entry prices range from R150 to R600 and tickets are on sale at Computicket. Inquiries: DJ Nwaiza, 076-249-0068.
NEW VENUE FOR BONEY M
Boney M’s original lead singer Liz Mitchell will still perform in the Bay but the concert has moved to the lawns at the Boardwalk in Summerstrand. Times and dates remain the same: Wednesday December 26, with doors opening at 4pm. Genesix perform at 5.30pm, ChapterTHREE at 6.15pm, Refentse at 7pm and Boney M at 8pm. Tickets bought for the previous venue, Nelson Mangae dela Bay Stadium, are still valid and accepted at the new venue. Cash bars and food vendors will be available.
Tickets at webtickets.co.za or Pick n Pay at R250 (R150 for children 12 and under).
ADELE & BUBLE
Robynn King and Thuba Myeki will pay tribute to Adele and Michael Bublé at the Boardwalk Amphitheatre in the Centrestage production Chartbreaker Heartbreakers on Sunday December 30. Tickets are R140 each at Computicket (R120 each for groups of eight or more).
Inquiries: Wendy, 082-661-6921.
REGGAE FESTIVAL
The Nelson Mandela Bay Regformances Festival is at Veeplaas Hall on Saturday December 22 from 6pm, with performances by 3rd Generation, Afro Reggae, Skank & Roots, Itesman and others. Tickets are R50 single, R80 double and R30 for children.
Inquiries: 073-209-2537.
SINFUL SATURDAY
Sinful Saturdays presents the 2018 Lockdown Party at Billionaires in KwaDwesi on Saturday December 22. Artist perPicnic include Biggz, Marrest Phonik, Sdwesh and others. Pre-sold tickets are R30 and R40 at the door.
Inquiries: Smokey, 083-6208730.
EKUPHOLENI ANNIVERSARY
Ekupholeni Cocktail Lounge is celebrating its second anniversary on Saturday December 22 from midday until late with live poetry, comedy and performances by Sdudla Noma1000 and others. The dress code is “All White”. Pre-sold tickets cost R60, otherwise R70 at the door.
Inquiries: 065-884-7765.
MOTHERWELL PICNIC
The second annual Motherwell Festival will be at 2 Fields in NU8 on Wednesday December 26 from 10am until late. There will be face painting, a fashion show, flea market and jumping castle, and performances by local musicians Zain SA, Athi Capone, Thembelani Mbilini, Soul Elements, Gino, Mavestar and others. VIP, general and kids’ tickets cost R150, R80 and R40 respectively. Cooler boxes are allowed at a cost of R50. Tickets are available at Zonke SPAR in NU9. Inquiries: 073-267-3213.
GALERIE NOKO
Languages We Fail To Speak is the year-end exhibition at Galerie Noko at 109 to 111 Russell Road. It runs until January 30. Inquiries: 073-088-5883 or 041-582-2090, e-mail: galerienoko@gmail.com
BIANCA’S SCHOOL OF DANCING
Bianca’s School of Dancing presents an Old Year Dance at Malabar Community Centre with Bell Aires Band on Saturday December 29 from 8pm to late. Admission is R70 and you can bring your own refreshments, but Robertson Winery will be there. The dress code is formal.
Inquiries: Maureen Gardner, 078-345-2270 or 079-132-6792.