THINGS to do
ART ARTSPACE: (Today) Together Apart. A group exhibit about two connected people (partners/ siblings/relatives) whose works might be different and “cannot be put under one roof”, except during this exhibition. Ends on April 26. Call 031 312 0793 or visit info@artspace-durban.com DURBAN ART GALLERY: (Today) An exhibition, Beauty and its Beasts, asks questions about the way we create, perpetuate or allow gender stereotypes. Call 031 311 2264 / 031 332 7286. GREEN GALLERY: (Today) New works by Penny Meakin (bird illustrator), Pat Murdoch, Sue Whitmore and Allen Kupeta. Sculptures by Owen Llewellyn Davies and Sarah Richards. Flanders Mall, Mount Edgecombe. Call 031 502 2757. TATHAM: (Today and tomorrow) Exhibitions include Migrations: Time – Place – Culture and an eclectic display of art by British, French and South African artists. Also Vessels and Containers in the ceramics room. Call 033 392 2801. KZNSA: (Today and tomorrow) KZN Clay Vessels over Time with the Phansi Museum – a collection of traditional and contemporary ceramic work spanning 100 years. Xolani Hopewell Qwabe’s Augmented in the Streets explores the realities of street vendors’ lives in the Mezzanine. Walk arounds at 10am today. Until April 30. 166 Bulwer Road, Glenwood. Call 031 277 1705. IMBIZO GALLERY: (Today) Roots, which includes artists Everett and Izidro Duarte and Anita de Villiers. Call 082 897 0190. HOT POTS AND HOT CROSS BUNS: (Today and tomorrow) Potter Andrew Walford hosts his Easter exhibition from his studio in Shongweni until Monday, 10am to 5pm. Call 082 794 7796 or see www.andrewwalfordpottery.com POP UP: (Today and tomorrow) An Easter pop-up exhibition until Monday from 10am to 4pm. 33 Colwyn Drive, Sheffield Beach. Call 082 372 4291. THEATRE ELIZABETH SNEDDON THEATRE: (Today and tomorrow) KickstArt presents Chicago until April 30. The story centres on two murderesses fighting for the fame that will keep them from the gallows. Book at Computicket. MUSIC WAHOOZ: (Today and tomorrow) Live performances on uShaka Promenade with cocktails at lunchtime. Rock band Red Light Stereo today and country outfit the Warren Brothers tomorrow. Call 031 328 8000. CAFÉ SAINT GERMAIN: (Today) Lunch Vibes at the Alliance Française, 22 Sutton Crescent. Noon-2pm. Call 031 312 9582. RHUMBELOW, TINA’S: (Today and tomorrow) A top line-up of musicians tonight and omorrow. Bookings to roland@stansell. za.net limited to 100 people. Tickets: R100. See events.durbantheatre.com PLAYHOUSE OPERA: (Tomorrow) The KZN Philharmonic performs Handel’s Messiah. Tomorrow at 3pm. Tickets from Computicket or 031 369 9540 / 9596. PEOPLE’S PARK: (Tomorrow) Durban Picnic Day. Musicians include Professor, L’vovo, Okmalumkoolkat and DJ Cndo. Book at Computicket. SUNCOAST: (Tomorrow) Cape Town soul/rock act Sonik Citizen perform as part of their national tour at the free Sunday Beats event at 2pm. OUTDOORS AMBLERS HIKING CLUB: (Tomorrow): Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park past the lakes to lower McIntosh Falls. 2pm Call Mark Norman at 082 574 4582. DURBAN BOTANIC GARDENS: Visit the new Butterfly Habitat Garden. SUNCOAST: (Today) Open Air Salsa from 3pm at the Amphitheatre features dance classes in the Latin American inspired dances by professional instructors. No experience or partners are needed – and it’s free. See suncoastcasino.co.za CRAFT MARKETS SHONGWENI FARMERS’ MARKET: (Today and tomorrow) Easter Bonanza. Today, 6.30am-1pm; tomorrow, 9am-3pm. Fresh produce, artisanal food, arts and crafts. 457 Mr551 Road, Shongweni. Free. Call 031 777 4686. KARKLOOF FARMERS’ MARKET: (Today) Fresh produce, kids’ activities and nursery, 7am-11am. See karklooffarmersmarket.co.za THE ZUNGUNESS, BALGOWAN ROAD: (Tomorrow) Family fun day from 9am. Jumping castle, food stalls, craft market, beer tent, magic show and music by Salty Dog. GPS 29. 396701” S, 29. 972682” E. R20, kids under 12 free. Call Debra on 071 302 2343. UMHLANGA CENTRE: (Tomorrow) Antique and collectables fair on the ground floor, 9am-2pm. Call Rod at 084 548 0366. EVENTS INCHANGA CHOO-CHOO: (Today and tomorrow) Umgeni Steam Railway runs trains departing Kloof at 8.30am and 12.30pm to Inchanga. Easter bunny on Sunday. Tickets R220, R150 senior citizens, kids (2-12). Call Bruce at 082 353 6003 or 0878087715 or see www. umgenisteamrailway.com KWAMASHU FAN PARK: (Tomorrow) Easter Sunday Picnic. Bookings at Computicket. DENIS HURLEY CENTRE: (Today) Free performing arts classes every Saturday. Music theory classes 9am-10am; guitar classes 10.30am-noon (bring a guitar if you have one); voice classes 10.30am-noon. Classes run by UKZN drama and music graduates. E-mail: jean-marie@ denishurleycentre.org KLOOF AND HIGHWAY SPCA: (Today) An Easter egg hunt and a puppet show, 9am-10.30am, at Marilyn’s Tea Garden. R30 per child. RSVP essential. Call Sharon Petzer at 0317641212/ 3. LOOKING AHEAD PLAYHOUSE DRAMA: Rampage Dance Company hosts an Eastern Evening on April 21 featuring teams representing dance schools from Chatsworth to Tongaat. Tickets R150 through Computicket or at Playhouse Box Office on 031 369 9540. BUDDHIST RETREAT CENTRE: Margot McMaster’s “Rejuvenate and restore with yoga for optimal health”, April 21-23. Graeme Butchart and Warren Shaw will lead “The Zen of recovery: 12 steps to wholeness and well-being”, April 28-May 1. Call 087 809 1687. PARKHILL BOWLING CLUB: The Natal Orchid Society’s orchid show on April 22-23, 10am-4pm. Call Ingrid at 083 716 5954. THE MICHAELHOUSE MUSIC FESTIVAL: April 27-30. Features Idols SA winner Noma Khumalo with Sibongile Khumalo, The Kiffness, Easy Freak, Rubber Duc and the KZN Philharmonic. EMMANUEL CATHEDRAL: The Durban Gospel Choir performs Songs of Freedom on April 27 with the choir from KwaThintwa School for the Deaf at 5pm. SOUTH COAST BIKE FEST: Weekend of non-stop biking and musical entertainment in Margate from April 27 to 30. Tickets to the Carling Black Label Main Beach Stage at www.quicket. co.za R130 or R200 for cocktail bar day pass.VIP four-day pass R360. Children under 12 free HUTCHISON PARK: Catch the largest single gathering of pipe bands at Amanzimtoti’s Highland Gathering and Lifestyle Expo on April 29. Entertainment, local music bands, beer tents and a horse show. Adults R50, students R30, R20 pensioners and children under 10. See www.facebook. com/lifestyleexpoamanzimtoti/