Fun couples activities
We have some ideas on how you can liven up your Valentine’s Day this year
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LET’S just be honest, after a while flowers, heart-shaped chocolates and overpriced romantic dinners are starting to lose their Valentine’s Day appeal. So this year, do the unpredictable. Whether you are single, in love, married, engaged or in an “it’s complicated” situation, try some of these fun, unconventional and unexpected ideas. They will surely shake things up for you and yours this Valentine’s Day.
■ A comedy show: spend the night escaping reality with Combo Comedy Show – Valentine’s Day edition at The Lyric at Gold Reef City, Ormonde, Johannesburg.
This Valentine’s Day, comedian Sifiso Nene brings laughs in bucket loads as he presents his latest edition of Combo Comedy Show, giving audiences a funny and unique comedy combination.
The show features an all-star cast including Sifiso Nene, Skhumba, Celeste Ntuli, Shampoonizer, Peter Mashata and Siya Seya.
Tickets are available at Computicket from R176.
■ For the very happy singletons, here’s something exciting for you: Valentine’s Singles Mingle Evening.
Join the Hyatt Regency in this celebration of love, where there are no “find your match” activities planned. It’s a spontaneous, splendid evening outdoors beneath the trees.
The ticket includes a drink, canapés and soul-loving entertainment. So this Valentine’s day, slip into your best attire, get your hair and nails done and be prepare for a night of fun. Tickets are R250.
■ For the fitness enthusiasts or perhaps if your partner, friend or mom are looking to do something different, then Valentine’s Day Partner Yoga is for you.
Hosted by Wellness in Motion, Sandton, the event practices a selection of postures and flow sequences created to nurture trust, strengthen communication and create light-heartedness.
Guests are invited to join Lilé and Sabrina through movement, play, breath and connection.
Tickets are R300 per couple or pair.
■ Music lovers are in for a special treat during the month of love.
The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra starts their Summer Season with a celebration of Valentine’s
Day. For this concert, the JPO is conducted by William Eddins and performs with soloists Zandile Mzazi (soprano) and Goran Krivokapi (guitar).
William Eddins is an American pianist and conductor. As a conductor, Eddins is eclectic in his preferences. A classicist in his approach to the music of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven, he usually favours North American repertoire in his programming.
Zandile Mzazi is a South African-born opera singer. She has won multiple awards locally and internationally. The musical extravaganza takes place at Linder Auditorium, Parktown.
Tickets are available at Compicket from R150.
■ Valentine’s Drive-in
There is nothing as amazing as watching your favourite film under the beautiful starry night sky with friends or loved ones. So, if you want to catch a movie away from busy shopping malls, the outdoor cinema experience is specially made for you. Valentine’s Drive-in features the following films: Tangled (2010), The Notebook (2004), Brave (2012) and
The Proposal (2009) at the Riversands Farm Village, in Midrand.
The event also offers popcorn and drinks as well as a snack bar available at the venue, guests are also welcome to bring food to the outdoor cinema.
Tickets are available at Quicket for R250 for one vehicle with 2