Get your weekend vibe on with this gig guide! (Photo: Supplied)
Check out a few cool hang-outs in your city
GIG GUIDE:
Theme: NETWORKING
What: The Creative Womxn Hookup
Where: The J&B Hive, Braamfontein
When: June 30 @ 10h00
Cost: R150 @ Nutickets
Catch the first session of what’s set to be a monthly salon evening of discussions, sharing and networking. Wine and dine or munch and brunch; and have casual conversation on a wide variety of topics relating to business, creativity and more.
Each month there’ll be a new topic and prominent womxn in the creative industry sharing insights that will build a community of phenomenal womxn who push the boundaries, create and innovate.
Theme: MARKET
What: BrownSense Market
Where: Joziburg Lane
When: June 30 @ 10h00
Cost: Free entrance
Head down to Joziburg Lane and put your support behind black local creative and artisanal talent. There’ll be a little music and entertainment on offer, as well as some delicious food.
Theme: THEATRE ON ICE
What: Disney on Ice presents Dream Big
Where: Ticketpro Dome
When: On until July 1
Cost: R50 - R480 @ Computicket
Join the magical Tinker Bell and all the other legendary Disney princesses as they bring to life some of their most memorable adventures - all while skating on ice. This promises to be a dreamlike experience for the kids.
The Creative Womxn Hookup. (Photo: Supplied)
PRETORIA
Theme: COMEDY
What: The Shampoonaiza Comedy Show
Where: SA State Theatre
When: June 30 @ 20h00
Cost: R200 @ Computicket
The heavyweight champion of comedic sports commentary has been enjoying a long run with his one-man show. See him in action before it’s too late.
Theme: KIDS’ THEATRE
What: Pinocchio
Where: Irene Village Theatre
When: On until July 7
Cost: R100 - R110 @ Computicket
This is the magical story of a wooden puppet who wishes he could be a real boy. His adventures begin when a fairy grants him this wish. Classic story this, I tell you.
Theme: CLASSICAL MUSIC
What: Symphony in the Gardens
Where: Leriba Hotel
When: June 24 @ 14h30
Cost: R250 @ Computicket
The Pretoria Symphony Orchestra is back with a few light favourites. Sometimes a young turn down is good for the mind and soul. I promise this will be a soothing encounter.
The Shampoonaiza Comedy Show. (Photo: Supplied)
SOWETO
Theme: DANCE
What: Shimza’s Annual One-Man Show Soweto Edition
Where: Zone 6 Venue
When: June 30, from 21h00
Cost: R150 - R350 @ Computicket
This is a night you don’t want to miss. DJ Shimza brings the heat to Zone 6 for a night of premium music. Joining him will be Emtee, Moozlie, Moonchild Sanelly, Busiswa, Shekinah, Sjava, Nadia Nakai, A-Reece and Somizi Mhlongo.
Theme: THEATRE
What: Lits’Omong Showcase – Commemorate
Where: Soweto Theatre
When: June 24 @ 15h00
Cost: R40 - R60 @ Webtickets
This is a commemoration of the 1976 youth who fought against Afrikaans as a medium of instruction. It is a celebration of today’s young activists, using drama, song, poetry and dance.
Theme: ORCHESTRA
What: Soweto Theatre Junior Orchestra
Where: Soweto Theatre
When: June 27 @ 20h00
Cost: R60 - R80 @ Webtickets
The theatre’s music tutorial programme presents its Junior Orchestra in concert with the Kalamazoo Junior Symphony Orchestra from the US. The programme has been working tirelessly to rebuild the orchestra and link the students to musical opportunities and cultural exchanges, as well as theatrical productions and touring ventures.
DJ Shimza. (Photo: Supplied)
ELSEWHERE
City: PORT ELIZABETH
What: Married … But Not To Each Other
Where: The Boardwalk Casino
When: June 30 @ 20h00
Cost: R150 @ Computicket
Comedy’s modern traditionalist and its bad momma – Ndumiso Lindi and Tumi Morake – are taking their rib-cracking, hilarious new stand-up show across South Africa and into Africa. Following successful shows in Pretoria, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Mafikeng and Botswana, new dates have been added in Port Elizabeth, Krugersdorp, Durban, Secunda and Nelspruit.
City: DURBAN
What: Sunday Jazz Sundowners with The Muffinz
Where: The BAT Centre
When: June 24 @ 15h00
Cost: Free entrance
Catch this silky smooth jazz band in session. Everything from the arrangements to their vocal capability will leave you well and truly entertained.
What: The Bread, The Porridge + Mix Masala
Where: Izulu Theatre, Sibaya Casino
When: June 24 @ 15h00
Cost: R150 @ Computicket
This is a tale of a hardworking mechanic who dies tragically at his own birthday party, leaving his sons and family to navigate their way through the twists and turns of life. There will be plenty of surprises in this production.
Married … But Not To Each Other. (Photo: Supplied)
