Do not miss out on loads of fun for everyone this heritage weekend
HERITAGE DAY PICNIC
The All-White Heritage Day Picnic, presented by the organisers of the annual Ebubeleni Festival, will be held at Victoria Park from 11am until 6pm on Saturday.
The event will feature performances by Zonke Dikana, Bongeziwe Mabandla, Nomfundo Moh, Putuma Tiso, Ntsika, Joliza, Siya Koyo, Hermanos and Lorna Targaryen.
Tickets cost from R295 on Webtickets, and at Pick n Pay and Boxer stores.
Inquiries: 041-582-2553.
HERITAGE DAY CELEBRATION
Greenacres Shopping Centre will celebrate National Heritage Day at the weekend.
The theme of this year’s event, #celebrateourown, will include a school, performers and cultural dancers who will provide a variety of entertainment from the diverse cultures of SA.
Local artists will also be given the opportunity to showcase their art throughout the various courts in the centre during the Heritage Day weekend.
MUSIC TRIVIA
Cheshire Home at 7 Gomery Avenue in Summerstrand is hosting a music trivia evening on September 30 at 6.30pm.
Boerewors rolls and refreshments will be on sale. Guests can bring their own snacks and drinks.
Entry costs R60 per person and booking is essential.
Inquiries: 041-583-2183.
MUSIC CONCERT
Violinist Tim Kliphuis and pianist Charl du Plessis will perform for the PE Music Society on September 29 at the Nelson Mandela University south campus auditorium at 7.30pm.
They will perform a recital programme with works ranging from baroque and classical favourites to jazz standards.
Tickets cost R95 for adults, R80 for pensioners, R45 for students and R35 for pupils, at the door.
Inquiries: 082-308-4494 or 041-504-2250 during office hours.
MANDELA BAY ARTS FESTIVAL
The Mandela Bay Arts Festival, a showcase of performances in poetry, theatre, comedy, dance, music and other disciplines will be held across various venues including the Mandela Bay Theatre Complex, St Thomas High School and Masifunde Learner Development Academy from September 23 to October 2.
Tickets range from R30 to R120.
Visit www.mbaf.co.za for a detailed programme for all venues.
QUILTERS MEET
The Dias Quilters Guild will hold their monthly meeting
on October 1 at 1.30pm at Victoria Park Grey Primary School in Walmer.
Entry costs R20 for members and R40 for visitors.
Inquiries: 084-506-4493.
CALLIGRAPHY MEETING
The East Cape Calligraphers will hold their next meeting at the Mill Park Bowling Club at 1.45pm on Saturday.
Inquiries: 084-562-3130.
ART IN THE PARK
The Art in the Park market will be held at St George’s Park, Park Drive, from 9am until 2pm on Sunday.
There will be live music, food, arts and crafts, bric-a-brac and various other stalls.
Inquiries: 082-257-4691.
VINTAGE MARKET
The Vintage Market Day will be held on Saturday October 1 at Vintage PE, 2a St Philips Street, Richmond Hill.
Entry is free, and there will be stalls for vintage and preloved items on sale from 9am to 2pm.
Inquiries: 041-582-3649.
Wessa HERITAGE MONTH TALK
The Wessa Algoa Bay Branch’s Know Your Bay talk for Heritage Month will be held at Bayworld from 5.30pm for 6pm on September 27.
Historical Society of Port Elizabeth member Graham Taylor will speak on “The Heritage of Algoa Bay: How a Bay shaped Global Maritime
Trade”. Entry is free. Inquiries: 041-585-9606.
PHELO BALA CONCERT
Enjoy A Soulful Night with Phelo Bala at The One Room on Westbourne Road on October 1.
The show starts at 5pm and tickets cost R200 at the door.
Inquiries: 071-232-3705.
DANCE CLASSES
Bianca School of Dance holds ballroom and Latin American social dance classes at the West End Community Centre every Monday at 7pm, and jazz dance classes at the Gelvan Cricket Club Sports Bar every Wednesday at 7pm.
Entry for the jazz dance classes is R50 a person and R80
for couples.
Inquiries: 078-354-2270 or 079-160-3683.
KARAOKE NIGHTS
Enjoy karaoke at Liquid Lounge in Central every Tuesday from 7pm and stand a chance to win prizes.
Entry is free.
Inquiries: 082-051-2011.
SANGRIA SUNDAYS
Enjoy live music while sipping sangria at Tapas in Walmer on Sundays.
The weekly event starts at 1pm.
Inquiries: 087-702-1335. ●
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