WEEKEND GUIDE
MUSIC AND SHOWS
FREEDOM DAY JAZZ CONCERT (Settlers Park, en
trance off How Avenue): Enjoy jazz bands, dancing, nature walks and stalls on Sunday from 2.30 to 5.30pm. Entry is R10 per person and the public may bring along picnic baskets, chairs and blankets. Acts will include the likes of Miss Mona and the MAD Band, Ricky Lorenzo and Unlimited Soundz. There will also be food stalls. Inquiries: Morgan, (041) 585-9606. SOIREE UNDER THE STARS (Falcon Rock, Lady’s Slip
per): This evening of music skits and magic, in aid of animal charities like the Animal Anti-Cruelty League, is happening tomorrow from 5.30pm to 8.30pm. Bring your own picnic baskets and blankets. Tickets are R70. Inquiries: Yvonne, 072-461-5123. Book at www.quick
et.co.za
LIANIE MAY (Boardwalk Amphitheatre): This young, energetic and talented singer will perform songs from her long-awaited new album tomorrow at 8pm. Tickets at R100 are available from Hellen at the Westway Cafe on (041) 365-0217. Inquiries: Anton, 083-760-0609.
THE DODGERS IN CONCERT (66 Butterfield Road): This ever-green group known for their 1960s and ‘70s tunes will play tomorrow at 8pm. Tickets at R100 are at the door. NEO MOTSATSE’S MAKE THINGS HAPPEN CONCERT
(Athenaeum, Belmont Terrace): This Bay-born young violinist is performing on Sunday at 3pm. Fourteen-year-old Neo, who now lives in Johannesburg, will perform her favourite tunes from classical periods to modern pieces ranging from gypsy music, tangos and contemporary music. The show also features Neo’s seven-year-old pianist sister, Teboho, and local musicians including a group of Booysen Park primary pupils, a four-member string quartet and pianist Hanlie Young. Neo will also share the stage with Cape Town-based violinist Anele Mhlahlo. The local pupils participating in the event are part of the Eastern Cape Philharmonic Orchestra’s Music Investment Project. Tickets are R80 for adults and R50 for children under 12. Contact Fezeka on 082-784-2585.
RICHARD VAN DER WESTHUIZEN (La Colline, Plot
151, Montmedy Road, Lorraine): This popular entertainer will perform tonight at 7.30pm, with the venue opening at 6pm. Tickets are R100 per person; there is a cash bar and you may take your own picnic basket, with meals also available. AIN’T NOTHING BUT THE BLUES (New Cash Store,
Sardinia Bay): This tribute to the legends of blues features Rob Thompson and The Linebackers with Greg Short and Eugene Roberts tonight at 8pm. Tickets at R60 are on (041) 366-1211 or visit info@cash
store.co.za PRIME CIRCLE (Die Danskraal, Cuyler Street, Uiten
hage): This top national band will perform tomorrow at 7.30pm. Tickets from R150 to R220 are available from Westway Cafe on (041) 365-0217 or from Q1 Tyres in Uitenhage on (041) 992-3401. STAYING ALIVE: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEE GEES (Hem
ingways, East London): One of Centrestage’s most popular shows ever is currently running in East London, having filled venues to capacity in PE last month. The first show was last night and there is also a show tonight and tomorrow night. Headed up by the trademark falsetto of Andre Strydom as Barry Gibb and fronted by a new-look band, the rest of the Australian trio of bothers are represented by Roger Gilson as Robin and Aston Wylie as Maurice. Evergreen hits such as How Deep is
your Love, You Win Again, Tragedy and Staying Alive will be performed. Tickets at R120 are through Computicket or by calling Wendy on 082-661-6921.
GIGS
COEGA VILLAGE BAR: Deep Unit Entertainment’s Stoop and Nikilitha are playing kwaito and house music tonight and tomorrow from 6pm. Entry is free. Inquiries: Nikilitha, 078-814-4695.