Your weekend what’s on guide
ART ON TARGET
Art on Target is hosting its Milestone exhibition with work by top students Alvarito Felix, Tristan Drewry, Debra de Beer and a selection from its most promising students. Milestone runs until March 11 with viewing hours 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and from 9am to 1pm on Saturday. Inquiries: BA Moolman, 041-373-3334.
BRYAN ADAMS TRIBUTE SHOW
Jason Oosthuizen brings the new Bryan Adams Tribute Show to the Music Kitchen on Friday March 1. The band includes Oosthuizen on drums, Clint Falconer on bass, Dean Barrett on keys, lead guitar by Werner Bosman and vocalist Henry Grundling as frontman. The show starts at 8pm, and tickets are R150 online at Quicket. The Music Kitchen is in Mangold Street, Newton Park.
Inquiries: 066-200-2765 or 072-994-5096.
CAPE RECIFE CARNIVAL
Cape Recife High School is presenting a Battle of the Bands at 6 for 6.30pm on Friday March 1 at the school in Admiralty Way, Summerstrand. Adults pay R25 and pupils R25, and tickets will be on sale at the gate. The Cape Recife Carnival is from 8am on Saturday March 2, and is a school fete with food such as steak rolls, hamburgers, pancakes, jaffels and more, as well as other stalls and fun and games for all.
Inquiries: Joey or Andre, 041-583-2147.
MADIBA MEANDER
Project Nelson Mandela Bay is launching a food-themed Madiba Meander on Saturday March 2 starting at 12 noon. Starters will be served at Remo's Italian, followed by mains at Frederick & Son and dessert at Baakens Bistro , with a visit to Bridge Street Brewery for a craft beer tasting. Participants can either walk or take free tuk-tuk rides between the stops with Mosaic Tourism. Tickets are R200, available online. Inquiries: Robyn@boost.co.za
JUMBLE SALE
St Peter’s Congregational Church in Walter Road, Charlo is having a monthly Jumble Sale on Saturday March 2 from 8.30am to 11am, selling preloved clothing, cakes, pancakes, boerewors rolls, bric-a-brac and refreshments.
Inquiries: Rev Norman, 084-474-2260.
REMO’S CLASSES
Remo’s Italian in the Baakens Valley is hosting a 10-week conversational Italian class, starting on Monday March 4, from 6pm-8pm. A light supper will be served in typical Italian family style and the cost is R250 per class or R2,000 for the full course.
Inquiries: 060-998-0789.
HOSPICE FETE
Port Elizabeth’s St Francis Hospice is holding its summer fete on Saturday March 2 from 9.20am to 2.30pm. The family fun day will have stalls with books, clothing, records, toys, food, drinks, bric-a-brac and CDS. There also will be games and activities as well as prizes. The fete is in Hospice Lane, off Warbler Street in Taybank. Inquiries: 041-360-7070.
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Your Voice RSA is presenting the events Master of Dance, Top Ramp Model, Top Face Social Media and Globe Awards on Friday from 1pm to 8.30pm at DF Malherbe High School in 14th Avenue, Walmer, followed by a Festival of Music at the same venue on Saturday from 8am to 8pm. Tickets are R50 (R30 for children under 16) for the Festival of Music. Master of Dance tickets are R20. Inquiries: Antonie Pieterse, 082-447-7008.
TRIO OF WINNERS
The PE Music Society is presenting a Trio of Winners concert on Sunday March 3 at 3pm in the NMU South campus auditorium featuring visiting young pianists Weien Amy Luo, 11, Collette du Toit, 18, and Louis Nel, 17. Tickets are on sale from R35 for pupils to R95 full price adults.
Inquiries: Theresa Cunliffe, 041-504-2250.
JUST ADD WATER
Just Add Water on Saturday March 2 at Pollok Beach in Summerstrand, is a fundraising community surf clinic to raise money for Animal Welfare and non-profit surf initiatives. Lessons are on the hour every hour from 7am to 11am at R200 per person, or R350 for two people, per session. Softtop surfboards and wetsuits will be provided, as well as goodie bags. There also will be a children’s yoga class, water safety talk, sandcastle building competition, a family swim and a fun run.
Inquiries: Megan, 060-838-9897.
LOCALLY YOURS
The Locally Yours market is on Saturday March 2 from 9am to 3pm at the Tramways building, with homemade art and craft, artisanal food and design. Entrance is free.
Inquiries: Annelize Botha, 082785-4118.
SAVE-A-PET BOOT SALE
Save-a-Pet holds its monthly boot sale at The Elephant Walk Restaurant car park in Colleen Glen on Saturday March 2 from 8am to 1pm (sellers pay R50 and must be there by 7am latest). The restaurant, bar, farm and antique shops will be open. Inquiries: Susan, 082-615-5437 or Gwen, 082-692-2222.
CANSA RELAY
The Cansa Relay For Life Port Elizabeth is on Friday March 1. The annual overnight relay or “walkathon” starts at 6pm and continues until 6am on Saturday March 2 at the Fairview Sports Centre in Willow Road. At the same venue, you can book a spinning bike for an All Night Spinning Relay. Each time slot from 7pm to 5am is 45 minutes and costs R150 per entry with all proceeds to Cansa.
Inquiries: Marius de Vries, 041373-5157 (walking), marketing@edgefitness.co.za (cycling)
SHOE SALE
Aurora Special Care Centre is holding a shoe sale at the centre at 52 Alan Drive, Walmer Downs on Saturday from 9am to 12 noon of men’s, women’s and girls shoes.
Inquiries: Nicole Davidge, 041-368-6180
BIRDLIFE TRIP
Birdlife Eastern Cape is visiting Settlers Park in Port Elizabeth on Saturday March 2. Meet at 8am at the How Avenue parking lot. Please bring a R10 tip per person for the park ranger. This is a public bird walk so non-birders are welcome. Inquiries: Andy Cheeseman, 041-583-2484, 073-194-7970.
CHINESE FOOD
There will be a Chinese food market at the Chinese Community Centre on the corner of Cape Road and Yokohama Street in Morningside on Sunday March 3, from 8.30am to 11am.
Inquiries: Leona, 083-6506232.
UITENHAGE MARKET
The Uitenhage Market is on Sunday March 3 at the Willow Dam in Graaff-Reinet Road from 9am to 2pm. Entertainment includes the Ibhayi Gymnasts, the Movement Dance Studio, Sippy and friends, jumping castles, water slide and other children’s activities, as well as 20 new stalls. Entrance is free.
Inquiries: Terrence Gouws, 082-875-7180.
JAZZ AFRO SUNDAYS
Vocalist Siyasanga Koyo will perform at Jazz Afro Sunday at 5pm on Sunday March 3 at the Barn Theatre at the PE Opera House. Tickets are R70 (R50 for pensioners) and the bar opens one hour before the show. Inquiries: Cingiwe, e-mail: cingiwe.skosana@gmail.com
BEACH CLEAN-UP
The Wessa Algoa Bay Branch “walk with a purpose” beach clean-up starts at 9.30am and will continue to 10.30am on Saturday March 2. Meet at the beacon on Marine Drive. Bags provided.
Inquiries: Tim, 082-775-8816.
CRAFT, HOBBIES AND TOY FAIR
There will be a Craft, Hobbies and Toy Fair on Saturday March 2 at the Walmer Town Hall in Port Elizabeth from 8.30am to 1pm. There will be craft stores and doll, bear and vintage toy displays as well as a tea garden.
Inquiries: Shelley, 072-720-7528.
PARKRUNS IN PE
Take part in one of four parkruns in Port Elizabeth: PE Hobie Beach, Lady Slipper, Wells Estate and Sardinia Bay. The parkrun is a 5km fun run at 8am every Saturday, which is free and open to all but if you want a time please register for a barcode at www.parkrun.co.za. The Hobie run starts at the palm tree next to Shark Rock Pier; Sardinia Bay is at the Grass Roof in Heron Road; Lady Slipper is at Slipperfields, and Wells Estate is at St George’s Strand. There are also runs in Jeffreys Bay and St Francis Bay, with contact details as follows for the respective runs: PE Hobie Beach: pehobiebeachoffice@parkrun.com; Sardinia Bay: sardiniabayoffice@parkrun.com; Lady Slipper: ladyslipperoffice@parkrun.com; Wells Estate: wellsestateoffice@parkrun.com; Jeffreys Bay: jeffreysbayoffice@parkrun.com; St Francis Bay: stfrancisoffice@parkrun.com Inquiries: Giano September, 061-237-7894, giano.september@parkrun.com