Your daily what’s on guide
STUDENT ART
NMU executive dean of the Faculty of Arts Professor Rose Boswell will open the Candidates Show 2019 on Wednesday at 6.30 for 7pm at the university’s Bird Street Gallery. The exhibition by master’s students in the visual arts department in the School of Music, Art and Design will be open until February 21; gallery hours are 9am to 3pm on weekdays. Inquiries: Jonathan, 041-5043293 or gallery@mandela.ac.za
MOTHER EARTH GALA DINNER
The Alushi Foundation Trust is presenting a “Romance with Mother Earth” gala dinner on Thursday at the Feather Market Centre. Television personality Shashi Naidoo will be a guest of honour at the event which starts at 6 for 6.30pm. Tickets are R300 and proceeds will go toward aquaponics projects in Port Elizabeth schools. Inquiries: Punji Naidoo, 041583-4033, 082-851-8414, or email: punji@ballmail.co.za
VALENTINE CABARET
Port Elizabeth’s annual G&S Valentine’s Cabaret Only You will be on at the Savoy Theatre from February 14 to 16 with a mix of classics, pop, tunes and recent hits. The show is at 7pm on Valentine’s Day, and at 7.30pm on Friday and Saturday, with a 2pm matinee on Saturday. Ticket prices range from R60 to R90, with a variety of food options on offer at extra cost. Inquiries: Rose Cowpar, 072-906-1977.
CALLIGRAPHY
The East Cape Calligraphers will meet on Saturday at 1.45pm at the Mill Park Bowling Club (next to the PE Golf Club) in Westview Drive, Mill Park.
Inquiries: Roma, 041-379-1849.
VIDEO MORNING
The 1820 Settlers Association is holding a video morning on Wednesday at 9.30am at 136 Villiers Road in Walmer. Nonmembers are welcome, and members pay R25 and nonmembers R35.
Inquiries: Laura, 041-581-4031.
METAL BAND
Swiss modern melodic metal band Dreamshade will perform at Port Elizabeth’s Music Kitchen on Valentine’s Day as part of its SA tour. Truth & Its Burden, PE’s All We’ve Known and Mezzanine Floor will be the supporting acts. Doors open at 8pm, the show starts at 9pm. Tickets cost R140. Inquiries: www.plankton.mobi