YOUR WEEKEND WHAT’S ON GUIDE
GOSPEL STAR’S EP LAUNCH
YOUNG gospel singer Alton Zakay will have an EP launch today at Agape Ministries Reno Building, Durban Road, from 6pm. Tickets cost R100, inclusive of the complimentary EP. Inquiries: 081-335-0494 or e-mail: info@sanentertainement.co.za
SPARKLERS CHARITY
THE Boardwalk will host its annual sparklers charity event tonight at the Second Avenue entrance from 7pm. Inquiries: Cerise, e-mail: cerise@themailroom.co.za
COMEDY TRIO BACK TO ROOTS
EASTERN Cape-born comedians Donovan Goliath, Rob van Vuuren and Ndumiso Lindi return to their roots to perform in a comedy show titled Homecoming at the Boardwalk Amphitheatre tonight at 8.30pm. Tickets are R150 each at Computicket.
TAKE ME HOME
TAKE Me Home, a theatre production directed by Xabisolethu Zwen and starring Xolani Mali, is running at the Opera House tonight and tomorrow at 7pm, with an additional matinee performance tomorrow at 2pm. Tickets are R100 single and R150 for double. Seniors and students pay R50. Inquiries: e-mail: cingiwe.skosana@gmail.com
DREAM TEAM PERFORM
SA hip-hop trio Dream Team are kicking off their national tour in the Bay tomorrow . They will be at the Dockside club in the harbour from 8pm. Pre-sold tickets are R80, R100 at the door and R200 for VIP, available from organiser Sivu Gqirana on 084-399-3242. The lineup will also include local artists. Tonight’s show at Gondwana, as listed in yesterday’s What’s On column, has been cancelled.
BONSAI SHOW
THE Eastern Province Bonsai Society is holding its annual show today to Sunday at the Diaz Club in Newton Park. Hours are today and tomorrow from 9am to 5pm, and Sunday from 9am to 1pm. There will be sales tables with trees, pots, wire and bonsai tools. Entrance is R20 for adults, R10 for children and free for children under 12. Inquiries: Jenny, 083-999-1058.
BARLO LUZIPO LIVE
JAZZ musician Barlo Luzipo will perform at the PE Opera House tomorrow from 7pm. Tickets, from R150 each are at Computicket. Inquiries: PE Opera House, (041) 586-2256.
FESTIVAL OF CHARIOTS
THE Ratha Yatra Festival of Chariots will be held on Sunday from 10am. Festival goers will walk from the Seva Samaj Hindu temple in Malabar to the SS Aulayam Hindu temple in Schauderville. Inquiries: Svetadvip Das, 083-389-9163.
CAROLS AT ST MARY’S
THE Royal School of Church Music presents Christmas Carols with Richard Cock on Sunday at 3pm in the Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin in St Mary's Terrace, next to the Main Library. Soloist Lucretia Sikwebu and the choir from the RSCM Project Schools in the northern areas will perform. Tickets will be on sale at the door or at St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church at R70 each (R30 for students and scholars). Inquiries: Jenny Yates, 083-453-4449.
SUNDAY FLEA MARKET
THE Forest Hill community will hold a flea market on Sunday at the Protea Place of Safety children’s home. Inquiries: Ian, 081-468-5077.
BIRDLIFE VISIT
BIRDLIFE Eastern Cape will visit Mackay Bridge and Tankatara in Uitenhage at 9am on Sunday morning. Meet at 6am at Shultz's, West Street, Newton Park, from where the group will depart. Inquiries: Bert Ophoff, (041) 379-1759 or 079-704-8196.
NEWMAN AT MUSIC KITCHEN
ACOUSTIC guitarist Steve Newman will perform on Sunday at the Music Kitchen in Newton Park from 3 to 6pm. Newman will be supported by various acts including Cosmic Blues. Music lovers are encouraged to bring a blanket and pillow to sit on the lawn. Food and drink will be available. Tickets at R100 each will be on sale at the door. Inquiries: (041) 364-1964 or 066-200-2765.
TOP WOMEN CONFERENCE
STANDARD Bank will be hosting a conference titled Top Women, and aimed at entrepreneurs, on Thursday November 23 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Port Elizabeth. Tickets at R995 each include lunch and access to a fast-track networking session. Tickets are available at www.topwomen.co.za. Inquiries: Rose Setshoge, 086-000-9590 or e-mail: marketing@topwomen.co.za
BACK TO THE ’80S
CENTRESTAGE is presenting its Back to the ’80s shows at the Hellenic Hall in Conyngham Road, Parsons Hill on the Thursdays of November 23 and 30, and also on December 1 and 2. The 12-piece band will play from 8pm, with doors opening at 6pm. Patrons may bring a picnic basket but food will be on sale and there will be a bar. Tickets from R120 to R180 each can be booked through Wendy on 082-661-6921 or e-mail: wendy@centrestage.co.za
DEL MEI IN THE HOUSE
SAXOPHONIST Cathy Del Mei will perform at the Boardwalk’s Tshawe Bar on Thursday November 23. Del Mei has performed alongside top South African artists such as PJ Powers, Vicky Sampson, DJ Lady Lea and Louise Carver. Admission is free but seats are limited, so booking is recommended. Inquiries: The Boardwalk, (041) 507-7777.
THE DECADES PARTY
CENTRESTAGE is presenting its The Decades Party shows at the Hellenic Hall in Conyngham Road, Parson’s Hill on Friday and Saturday November 24 and 25. The 12-piece band will play from 8pm, with doors opening at 6pm. Patrons may bring a picnic basket but food will be on sale and there will be a bar. Tickets from R120 to R180 each can be booked through Wendy on 082-661-6921 or e-mail: wendy@centrestage.co.za
JAZZ LEGACY FEST
THE first Mandela Bay Jazz Legacy Festival will be held at the Opera House in John Kani Road next Friday and Saturday November 24 and 25. On the Friday, bass player Lex Futshane will lead a group, which features McCoy Mrubata, followed by Dumza Maswana and Sizwe Yaze. On the Saturday, pianist Andile Yenana will lead a group featuring Marcus Wyatt, Ayanda Sikade and PuUmulani Mtiti, followed by Themba Ncethani and John Edwards. Tickets at R150 a night, R200 for both nights, R750 for gold tickets and R1 000 for platinum are at Computicket. Inquiries: Cingiwe Skosana, (041) 585-1300, e-mail: cingiwe.skosana@gmail.com
WINE SHOW
THE FNB Eastern Cape Wine Show is on Thursday and Friday November 23 and 24 at the Boardwalk in Summerstrand. There will be wines from 40 exhibitors. Tickets at R170 each are at Computicket, Shoprite and at the door (subject to availability). Doors open at 6pm and close at 9pm each night. Inquiries: www.easterncapewineshow-pe.co.za
PLETT BUBBLY FESTIVAL
THE Plett Wine and Bubbly Festival is next Saturday and Sunday from 12pm daily and will showcase more than 30 local wines and bubbly. There will be entertainment and the dress code is “sparkle in blue and white”. Tickets are R200 per person a day, or R350 for a weekend pass including complimentary glass, wine tasting and wine discount coupon. Tickets are on sale at Quicket and the Plett Tourism office. Inquiries: (044) 533-4065.
UNDERGROUND DJ’S IN ACTION
THE Boardwalk will host six DJ’s as part of its Underground events on Friday November 24 in the Boardwalk Hotel basement. Top house artists Sham de Funk, New Hero, DJ Bently, Grimehouse, Lazy E and Alistair Young will perform from 9pm until late. Doors will open at 8pm. Tickets at R100 each are on sale at the Boardwalk’s smoking casino entrance desk. Inquiries: (041) 507-7777.
JAZZ’AFRO SUNDAYS
THIS Sunday’s Jazz’Afro Sundays programme at 5pm at the PE Opera House Barn will be a hip-hop edition featuring Ohayv and Yahkeem. Ohayv is a soul singer, vocalist and rapper blending hip-hop and traditional folk soul with a touch of jazz. He is the founder of acoustic soul band Usiba Noncwadi. Makhi Fibi is popularly known as Yahkeem The Mastabilda. He is a multi award-winning rapper whose music resonates widely. Tickets are R70 each (R50 for pensioners). Inquiries: Cingiwe Skosana, (041) 585-1300.