ART EXHIBITIONS
HILTON
The Knoll Historical Guest Farm,
1 Knoll Drive
The Aesthete Experience
Creatives and performers from around the country will showcase their work at this immersive art experience in the KZN Midlands, featuring exhibitions, live entertainment and workshops that will teach skills such as the process of making charcoal and paper. Participating artists include Hildegard van Heerden and landscape painter Ryan Loubser, along with performances by flamenco dancer Cornelia Puler and songstress Tanya Nicolson. Tickets are R20 and available at the door.
8 - 10 July
CAPE TOWN
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, Silo District, S Arm Road,
V&A Waterfront
Tracey Rose: Shooting Down Babylon Featuring the expansive artwork of Tracey Rose (above), Shooting Down Babylon is a two-day symposium that will focus on the interaction between various art mediums and the body. From fine art to photography, Rose manages to channel the message that her body is the site of discourse, “protest, outrage and resistance”. Tickets from the Zeitz Mocca website or at the venue.
8 - 9 July
PORT ALFRED
Port Alfred River and Ski Boat Club, Albany Road
Radio Kalahari Orkes: Live at the Port Alfred Ski Boat Club
Support local folk music and see the proudly South African band, Radio Kalahari Orkes (below), live in the Eastern Cape. The band’s multi-instrumentalist approach draws on Latin, Africana and Ghoema music. Tickets from Quicket or at the door.
GQBERHA
The Music Kitchen, 69 Mangold Street, Newton Park
Mike McCullagh presents Mike McCully and The Harmonix: Come Together –
The Music of the Beatles
A tribute to the legendary rock band. The line-up features vocalist and drummer Mike McCully, vocalists Kea Brand and Sjanel Vosloo, guitarist Warren Lomberg and musicians Gordon Mackay and Neil Payton. Tickets from Quicket.
8 July
GQBERHA
The Music Kitchen, 69 Mangold Street, Newton Park
Mike McCully & The Harmonix Present The Music of ABBA Spirited song and dance are on the cards at this tribute show (left) to the Swedish pop darlings. Fans can expect to hear their favourite hits, such as Dancing Queen and Waterloo by Mike McCully & The Harmonix. Tickets from Quicket.
9 July
STELLENBOSCH Delheim Wine Estate, Knorhoek Road The Delheim Jazz & Cheese Fondue Series If cheese fondues and wine accompanied by stellar music (below) sounds like your weekend plan of choice, then this is the festival for you. Jazz music fans can look forward to live performances from Nobuhle Ashanti, Hassan Adas Quartet, Mark Fransman Homage Quartet, Bongani Sotshononda Quartet and more. Tickets from Quicket.