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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 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 or allow gender stereotypes. Call 031 311 2264 / 031 332 7286. GREEN GALLERY: (Today) New works by Penny Meakin, 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) 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 – traditional and contemporary ceramic work spanning 100 years. Xolani Hopewell Qwabe’s Augmented in the Streets explores street vendors’ lives. Walk-around at 10am today. Until April 30. Call 031 277 1705. IMBIZO GALLERY: (Today) Roots, with Everett and Izidro Duarte and Anita de Villiers. Call 082 897 0190. THEATRE ELIZABETH SNEDDON THEATRE: (Today and tomorrow) KickstArt presents the musical Chicago until April 30. Two murderesses fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows. Book at Computicket. MUSIC MUSIC UNLIMITED: (Today) Murphy at Stamford Hill Bowling Club, Morningside (5 Arbuckle Rd) every Saturday from 2pm.“Bring and Braai” or braai packs and light meals available. Laidback friendlyfamily environment. Call Estelle 084 060 9078, Murphy 073 584 0258. MUSIC REVIVAL: (Tomorrow) The French Piano with Christopher Duigan. Classical recital of popular French music by Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel and Jean-Phillippe RameauI. Tatham Art Gallery, 11.30am. Tickets R80. To book sms/ Whatsapp 083 417 4473 or e-mail chris@fotag.co.za. RHUMBELOW DBN: (Today) MitzyGeorge. Country girls trio Mia Whitfield, Tammy Saville and Samantha Landers present beautiful arrangements of old classics from Rascal Flatts, The Dixie Chicks, and Dolly Parton, to the current sounds of Carrie Underwood, Adele, and Lady Gaga. 8pm. Tickets R150, pensioners R130. Book Computicket or e-mail Roland at roland@stansell.za.net. RHUMBELOW TINA’S: (Tomorrow) MitzyGeorge. R150; R130 pensioners & FHSSC Members. 2pm and 6.30pm. Book at Computicket or e-mail roland@stansell.za.net. RHUMBELOW PMB: (Tomorrow) The Long Road to Rock with The Reals – Barry Thomson, Dawn Selby, Mali Sewell, Jason Andrew and guest guitarist Shaun Dragt. 2pm and 6.30pm. Music from Guns N’ Roses, Green Day, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Metallica, Blink 182, AC/DC, Aerosmith, The Rolling Stones, Bryan Adams, Bon Jovi, ZZ Top, Lenny Kravitz, Chuck Berry, Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd. Tickets R150, booking at Computicket or e-mail Roland at roland@stansell.za.net. OUTDOORS AMBLERS HIKING CLUB: (Tomorrow): Giba Gorge, meet in carpark at 7.30am. Call Mark Norman at 0825744582. DURBAN BOTANIC GARDENS: Visit the new Butterfly Habitat Garden. CRAFT MARKETS SHONGWENI FARMERS’ MARKET: Today, 6.30am-1pm; tomorrow, 9am-3pm. Fresh produce, 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 071 302 2343. BOTHA’S HILL MARKET: (Tomorrow) Corner of Old Main Road and Rob Roy Crescent. Food, fresh produce, crafts, kids zone and more. BYO and enjoy a glass under the trees. Every Sunday, 10am-3pm. Call Nathalie Lange 083 564 3335. FRAGRANCE STREET MARKET: (Today and tomorrow) Chatsworth opposite RK Khan Hospital. Wednesdays to Saturdays, 9am-5pm. Sundays, 10am-4pm. Call 072 638 9459. EVENTS 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 HIGHLAND GATHERING: The largest single gathering of pipe bands at Amanzimtoti’s Hutchison park is 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. INCHANGA CHOO-CHOO: (Today and tomorrow) Umgeni Steam Railway runs trains departing Kloof at 8.30am and 12.30pm to Inchanga. Extra month-end trains on April 29 to Inchanga Community Craft Market on the station. There is also a railway museum and model railway display at the station. Tickets R220, R150 senior citizens, kids (2-12). Details and bookings,call Bruce Bennett 082353 6003 or 087 808 7715. On-line bookings and payments: www. umgenisteamrailway.co.za SALT MARCH: (Tomorrow) Mahatma Gandhi Salt March for ubuntu, non-violence and environmental protection from the amphitheatre on Durban’s North Beach to uShaka Marine World and back at 8am. Non-competitive 4.7km walk is open to all. Take fun selfies with Gandhi impersonators. Participants will receive medals and the first 1000 walkers will get T-shirts. Registration online at: www.gdt.org. za, Salt March 2017 link. Enquiries, e-mail: sm@gdt.org.za or call 031 373 5486 during office hours. 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. THE DURBAN ASSOCIATION OF MINIATURE ENTHUSIASTS: Yearly show of doll houses and miniatures will be held at Amanzimtoti Library on April 29 (across the road and on the same day as the Highland Gathering). Entry is free. Raffle of miniature boxes and all proceeds will go to Jona Vaugha Home. LOOKING AHEAD Q&A: With author Lesley Pearse. May 15. 12pm for 12.30pm at Durban Country Club. Tickets R255 (includes lunch and complimentary drink). RSVP to admin@booksandbooks.co.za or call 031 563 6288. 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 at 5pm with the choir from KwaThintwa School for the Deaf. BUDDHIST RETREAT CENTRE: Warren Shaw and Graeme Butchart offer “Recovery The Zen Way: 12 Steps To Healing” from April 28 to May 1 at the Buddhist Retreat Centre, Ixopo. Call 087 809 1687 or please visit www.brcixopo.co.za. TOTI BREWERY: April 29: Salty Dog from 8pm. Free entry. Sunday, April 30. Family funday from 9am. Craft stalls, food stalls, craft beer, jumping castle, face painting and more. Music by Salty Dog from noon to 3pm. Free. See www.totibrewing. co.za or call 061 000 0353. IZULU THEATRE: Neville and Mervyn Pillay come together for Don’t Pillay With Us, a show packed with standup comedy on April 30 at 3pm. Tickets R120 from Computicket. SUNCOAST: Andre the Hilarious Hypnotist will be mesmerising the Durban public on April 28 and 29. Visit www.suncoastcasino.co.za