YOUR WEEKEND WHAT’S ON GUIDE
MODEL AIRSHOW
DUE to predicted bad weather, Port Elizabeth Radio Flyers has announced the postponement of its model airshow which was to be held tomorrow and on Sunday. A new date is still to be announced. Inquiries: 082-651-8665 or visit the club website www.perf.co.za
CONCERT CORRECTION
THE Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Department of Music will present a baroque concert of strings and voice on Sunday at 5pm at the university’s conservatoire in Bird Street (and not on Monday as published yesterday). The audience will listen to solos by third-year music students Robyn Lovemore (violin) and Esther Cloete (violin), as well as the NMMU Voice Studio Chorus. Entrance is free. Inquiries: Nicky Bosman, (041) 504-4235.
‘ANNIE GET YOUR GUN’
THE Gilbert and Sullivan Society presents the musical Annie Get Your Gun at the Savoy Theatre until Saturday June 10. It tells the story of Annie Oakley, history’s greatest female sharpshooter, who went from a backwoods hunter supporting her four brothers and sisters to the star of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. Shows are at 7.30pm each night, with 2pm matinees tomorrow and June 10. Tickets are R100 at Computicket. Inquiries: Rose Cowpar, 072-906-1977.
NETWORKING EVENT
ESTATE agents Megan Holden and Evy Evlambiou are organising a charity networking event with the theme “Giving is the new black” at Chicky’s Yard today at noon for 12.30 until 2pm. Proceeds from the lunch, which costs R195 per person, will go to Bay charity Love Story. DA councillor Andrew Whitfield will be the guest speaker. For more information, contact Holden on 060-838-9897.
MUSIC TRIVIA
HARCOURTS Mandela Bay hosts a music trivia with Neil Pienaar tonight at 6.30 for 7pm. There will be a prize for the winning table and a charity auction. Bring your own picnic basket. A cash bar will be available. Entry is R850 per table of 10-12 seats. All proceeds in aid of the physically disabled. Inquiries: Carol Bartie, 083-501-3894 or (041) 373-0711.
FOOD SHED NIGHT NARKET
THE Food Shed night market is at Sherwood Garden Centre tonight at 5pm. There will be live entertainment, food and craft stalls. Admission costs R20. Inquiries: Ute, 082-469-3541 or Tanya, 072-122-1549.
MR PE UBERMANN
THE winner of the Sun Boardwalk Mr PE UberMANn 2017 will be announced tomorrow at a gala evening taking place at the Boardwalk International Convention Centre at 8pm. Tickets are available from the finalists at R140 each. For more information on the Sun Boardwalk Mr PE UberMANn, e-mail: uber@ubermann.co.za
BOOK SALE
THE Friends of the Linton Grange Library will be holding a book sale at the library tomorrow. Doors will open at 8am until 11.30am. There will be English and Afrikaans books in all categories. All books cost R5 each and proceeds go to the library. Inquiries: Anne, (041) 360-0797.
CHESIRE HOME FETE
CHESHIRE Home Summerstrand’s fete will be held tomorrow at the Home in Gomery Avenue, Summerstrand at 8.30am. There will be various food stalls, a beer tent and more, with lots of bargains available. The auction starts at 11am. Donations and volunteers for the fete are welcome. Inquiries: (041) 583-2183.
SECOND-HAND CLOTHING
THE North End Methodist Church in Bagshaw Street will hold its monthly sale of men’s and ladies’ second-hand clothing at R5, children’s clothing from R2 to R4, pancakes at R3, plus odds and ends at various prices tomorrow from 9am to 12pm. Inquiries: Duncan, 084-735-4013 or (041) 484-3167.
UITENHAGE MARKET
THE Uitenhage Market will be on Sunday at the Willow Dam, Graaff-Reinet Road, from 9am until 3pm. There will also be a Mr and Miss Uitenhage Market pageant, in conjunction with Star Models. Inquiries: Contact Larissa on 078-818-8749.
TECOMA CRAFT MARKET
THE Jeffreys Bay Tecoma Craft Market is held on the first Saturday of every month at the corner of Da Gama Road and Tecoma Street, Jeffreys Bay. A wealth of quality home-made merchandise and work by highly talented artists will be on display and for sale. Also on site will be the popular tea tent, dispensing a wide variety of delicacies and refreshments. Adequate parking is available on the broad verge on either side of Da Gama Road. Additional markets are held sporadically through the year to take advantage of public holidays, school holidays, long weekends and during the festive season on every Saturday in December. Inquiries: Neil, 042-296-2791.
TOY FAIR
THERE is a craft, hobbies and toy fair at the Walmer Town Hall tomorrow from 8.30am to 1.30pm. For more information contact Shelley on 076-202-8174.
VALLEY MARKET
THE Valley Market is at the Tramways Building tomorrow from 9am to 2pm. Enjoy a range of food such as seafood paella, Asian dim sum, gourmet burgers, homemade ice cream and artisanal chocolate. Entry is R10 per person. Inquiries: Elaine, 079-444-5666. info@lovestory.org.za
BIRD WALK
BIRDLIFE Eastern Cape has a public bird walk in Settler’s Park tomorrow. Meet at 8.30am at the How Avenue car park. Birders and non-birders are invited. Inquiries: Paddy Campbell, (041) 360-5202 or 083-320-3109.
HEALTH AWARENESS
THE Malabar Diabetes Wellness Group hosts the Health Awareness 2017 project tomorrow from 8.30am to 12.30pm at Malabar Community Centre. Services will include eye tests, HIV/Aids testing, body mass index, glucose and blood pressure screening. Inquiries: Surendra Daya, 083-653-1491 or (041) 457-4576.
ALOE RESERVE WALK
THE Zwartkops Conservancy has a walk in the Aloe Reserve tomorrow. There is a choice of 2 trails: the full 7km trail and the 2km for those who cannot walk far, but would like to see the Bluewater Bay valley thicket at its best. Meet at 9.30am at the Aloe Reserve at the top of Tipper’s Creek Road, Bluewater Bay. Wear tekkies or good walking shoes. Inquiries: Jenny Rump, (041) 466-1815 or 082-853-0700.
JAZZ’AFRO SUNDAYS
PORT Elizabeth vocalist Nosisi Mavela will perform at The Barn this Sunday at 5pm for the PE Opera House’s Jazz’Afro Sundays. Mavela will do covers of her idols. Tickets are available at the PE Opera House for R70 per person and R50 for pensioners. For more information contact Cingiwe Skosana on 041-585-1300.
NUNN EXHIBITION
THE NMMU Art Gallery in Bird Street, in conjunction with the University’s Department of Arts, Culture and Heritage and Canrad, are hosting an exhibition by documentary photographer Cedric Nunn, titled Unsettled: 100 Years of War. The exhibition runs until June 15. Gallery hours are 9.30am to 3pm on weekdays. Inquiries: Jonathan van der Walt, (041) 504-3293.