FIVE THINGS TO CATCH

Joburg Dining Underground Dinner Turbine Hall, Newtown

April 8

Held at one of the most iconic buildings in the city, this is the latest edition of The Forum’s monthly secret dinners where you can enjoy good food, wine and craft beer. Entertainment will be provided by local band The Sextons. Book online at webtickets.co.za. R580.

Cape Town Exhibition Clare Menck: You are a Part of the Fabric of my Life Erdmann Contemporary

Gallery, April 5-30

Artist Clare Menck will display her latest paintings and prints. Menck explores alternatives to paper, creating oil paintings on copper and aluminium plates instead. This will be her first print-making exhibition at Erdmann.

Soweto Festival Soweto Craft Beer Festival Eyethu Lifestyle Centre, Mofolo Central, April 9

Are we over craft beer festivals yet? If so, tough, because this is Soweto’s first-ever craft fest. Not only will there be a variety of local brews, but there’ll also be good food, artisanal goods and music from Jozi’s best. Tickets are R100 from WebTickets and R150 at the gate.

Joburg Comedy Jimmy Carr: Funny Business

Emperors Palace, April 9

One of Britain’s funniest — and least PC — comedians heads to our shores on his latest tour, which has seen him grace stages across the globe. To call Carr “edgy” would be an understatement: the incredibly funny man often pushes the boundaries of “good taste”. R425–R725 from Computicket.

Cape Town Comedy

Loyiso Gola: State Of The Nation Baxter Theatre

April 8-9

Join the Emmy-nominated Late

Nite News host for his one-man show. One of South Africa’s most popular and celebrated comedians, Gola will tackle the country’s state of affairs in his signature deadpan manner. Tickets R215 from Computicket.