June 28: What's on
Kaitlyn Rex is Annie with Sandy, played by Lucy from the hit musical which comes to the Playhouse next weekend.
Image: Val Adamson
MARKETS
Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market: Spend time with family (pets included) and friends outdoors. Traders sell everything from fresh produce and deli food to arts and crafts. Walk the short nature trail or have a zipline adventure. Open rain or shine, and wheelchair accessible from 7am to 1pm.
Musgrave Market: Head to Berea Park for food, music, arts and crafts. From 9am to 2pm.
Buzz Market: Community market at 38 Pitlochry Road, Westville, 9am to 2pm.
Ballito Farmers Market: More than 150 traders offer fresh farm produce, cut flowers and a nursery, retail, fashion, kids’ entertainment, art, hobbies, crafted goods and lifestyle products. R103 at Umhlali. 7am to 2pm.
Harlequins Flea Market: Every Saturday from 8am to 1pm. New vendors welcome. WhatsApp 083 595 7033 or email harlequinsmarket@gmail.com
Rotary Uvongo Flea Market: Crafts, toys, bead work, wire work, clothing and food every Saturday from 8.30am to 1pm and Sunday 9am to 2pm, opposite Douglas Mitchell Sports Grounds. Call 082 829 0059.
Golden Hours Market: (tomorrow) Family-friendly market at Golden Hours School, 10am to 2pm. Live music and food stalls. Call 083 262 3693.
Macnut Farm, Assagay: (tomorrow) Fresh produce market for locals, 11am to 2pm. Sunday lunch, drinks and bar. Call 031 765 2572 or 074 603 0000.
uMhlanga Farmers Market: Autumn Drive, Prestondale, every Wednesday from 8am to noon. Call Ethel at 060 303 3957.
SHOWS
Rhumbelow Theatre, Northlands: Piano Man - A Tribute to Elton John and Piano Legends is back by popular demand as Evan Cullum, one of Durban's most versatile and dynamic pianists, takes the stage in tribute to the piano greats. Today at 7.30pm, tomorrow at 6.30pm. Tickets R200 at webtickets.
Izulu Theatre, Sibaya: (today) Dance X South Africa is an all-style dance festival celebrating the diversity of dance. It brings dancers from across the nation to compete, perform, and showcase their unique styles in a vibrant, high-energy environment. Saturday, June 28 from 9am to 8pm. Tickets R90 via Dance X website and R140 at the door. Under 6 free.
Playhouse Opera: KZN Young Performers Project presents the musical, Annie, the story of the plucky youngster and her quest for a bright new life outside of the walls of Miss Hannigan’s dreary orphanage. Directed by Daisy Spencer; with musical direction by Des Govender; and choreography by Evashnee Pillay. The cast comprises 120 performers. July 4-13. Tickets R150-R280 from Webtickets and Pick n Pay stores nationwide.
Playhouse Drama: Little Shop of Horrors comes to the Playhouse. A ridiculous and hilarious horror-spoof, in which a plant, which has a desire for world domination, grows by eating people with all the lead characters falling prey to its voracious appetite. July 2-5 at 7.30pm, July 5 at 2pm and July 6 at 3pm. Tickets R50-R100 from webtickets.
Milkwood Theatre: Shri Manesh Maharaj presents his students in an offering of Hindustani classical and modern music titled SWARANJALI. Sitar, Tabla, Harmonium and vocal music come together in a spiritual experience in a delightful evening of North Indian music. July 5 at 6pm. Tickets R100 from webtickets.
Rhumbelow Theatre, Durban: Rock Across America features Barry Thomson & The Reals celebrating America’s top rock hits in the 1970s. This is a genre of rock music characterised by a straightforward, often roots musical style, often with a focus on blue-collar workers, and a conviction that rock music has a social or communal purpose beyond just entertainment. July 5 at 7.30pm, July 6 at 2pm. Tickets R200 from webtickets.
Baroque 2000 features soprano Lynelle Kenned in concert on Sunday.
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MUSIC
Ugu Sports and Leisure Centre: (today) The relaunch of the Ugu Jazz Festival promises an unforgettable evening with artists, including Zonke Dikana, Ami Faku, Mondli Ngcobo, Bongane Nkwanyana, Tender Mavundla and Olefied Khetha. June 28 from 5pm to 3am. Tickets from R150 from Ticketpro.
Music Revival: Pianist Chris Duigan hosts guitarist James Grace on a tour of KZN. At All Souls Anglican Church, Salt Rock, Sunday June 29 at 3pm, tickets R150. Booking via WhatsApp 083 417 4473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za. Also Monday June 30 at Amberfield. Tickets R80 and booking from Amberfield office. At St Agnes Church, Kloof on Tuesday July 1 at 7pm, tickets R130 via WhatsApp 083 417 4473 or booking@musicrevival.co.za. At Coffeeberry, Hilton on Wednesday July 2 at 6pm. Tickets R220 from info@coffeeberry.co.za. At Coffeeberry, Cascades on Thursday July 3 at 6pm. Tickets R220 from info@coffeeberry.co.za.
Ballito Pro, Main stage: Three unforgettable nights of live music. On Wednesday July 2 The Ballito Pro Infinite Playlist from 5.30pm to 9.30pm with performances from iconic names such as Squeal, Perez, Arapaho, Just Jinger, Ella Mental, Tree63, The Kickstands, The Black Lapels and Springbok Nude Girls. On Thursday July 3 from 5.30pm to 10.30pm top DJs energise the crowd with music from DJs Mörda, Merlon and Sox, and Blanco Nero. The Friday concert on July 4 from 5.30pm to 11.30pm headlines Matthew Mole. He’s joined The Saxby Twins, Booshle G and Pietermaritzburg’s Matthew Gardiner. Rounding off the evening is DJ Kyle Cassim.
St James Church, Morningside: Baroque 2000 presents soprano Lynelle Kenned in concert. Sunday June 29 at 11.30am. Tickets R180 at the door. Children free. Contact Michel at sursouth@iafrica.com or 082 303 5241
Durban Jewish Club: An afternoon of music featuring world-class soloists, pianist Christopher Duigan and guitarist James Grace. Their programme includes many of their own arrangements on classic melodies, jazz standards, Latin milongas and Spanish classics. Sunday July 6 at 2.30pm. Tickets: R140 at the door. Contact millark.millar@gmail.com or 071 505 1021
FILM
Rhumbelow Theatre Film Club: With cinemas closing or really expensive, and Netflix becoming stay-at-home-predictable, enjoy the notion of an old-fashioned movie night out with friends… with a drink in your hand (an adult beverage – at club prices) and affordable snacks and light meals (other than popcorn). The club opens its doors every Wednesday for a smorgasbord of films from vintage and classics to more modern and interesting films. Membership is R300 for six months, with a WhatsApp group informing you of what’s on and what’s coming. SASSA grant recipients can join for free. Call Roland on 082 499 8636 or email: roland@stansell.co.za
ART
KZNSA: The gallery hosts its annual Members’ Award Show. The theme of the exhibition is Imisinga (Currents) with submissions thinking about how water holds memory, movement, and meaning. It is a source of life, ritual, conflict, and celebration. In Durban, water surrounds and sustains us culturally, historically, environmentally but it also reminds us of our vulnerabilities.
Woza Moya Gallery, Hillcrest: The exhibition Behind Closed Doors opened last night. Features the work of artist Sinethemba Ndimande, and photographers Masibulele Nako and Manelisi Nene.
OUTDOORS
Amblers Hiking Club: (tomorrow) At 2pm on July 29 hike Roosfontein Nature Reserve – Westville. Meal at Waxies afterwards. Drive to Westville Prison bottom gate, below Pavillion to meet for the hike. Do not enter Call David on 072 615 0559.
Recycles Group: Meet at 9am on Tuesdays at the parking area behind Pirates life saving club. For a 20 km ride on the promenade. Open to beginners, sociable, safe and an option for a breakfast at Pirates coffee shop. Call Ian to join on 083 675 2125.
Retreads walking group: Join for a 3 or 5 km social walk on Tuesdays at 9am on the promenade followed with an option of breakfast at Pirates. Call Michele on 083 779 7443
Mountain Biking Rides: Saturdays at 6am, meet at Dura Cycles, Uvongo. Call 039 315 7359.
EVENTS
St Margaret’s Anglican Church Hall: (today) The South African National Society meets on June 28 at 09.30am 11 Delaware Avenue, Virginia, Durban North. Guest speaker David Hulme talks on “The Berlin Airlift”. Entrance members R30/ visitors R50. Refreshments afterwards.
Maltos, Wild Coast Sun: (today) An electrifying night of music, dance, and the ultimate Bhangra Night Extravaganza. Begin with a flavour-packed buffet dinner from 6pm to 8pm. Then hit the dance floor as top DJs - DJ Vishal, DJ Sums, DJ Avesh, DJ Yugenk, and DJ Ashe - take you on a high-energy musical journey with the hottest Bhangra beats. Saturday, June 28 from 6pm. Tickets R200 via GetMyTickets or R300 at the door.
Wild Coast Sun: (today) Thunee is a popular trick-taking card game that originated in Durban. A thunee tournament takes place on Saturday June 28 from 10am till late. R30 000 cash will be up for grabs. Register by Friday, 27 June for R200 per two-player team. Entry is open to all.
Sardine Festival: (today and tomorrow) A free family-friendly festival with daily activities, including beach volleyball, soccer and touch rugby. There will also be competitions from musical freeze and musical chairs to cone diving, balloon blow up and treasure hunts – all with sponsored prizes. On the beaches of Ray Nkonyeni municipality – Ramsgate, St Michaels, Hibberdene, Marina, Uvongo and Margate until July 20, 10am to 2pm. Contact: michael@one-way.co.za
Berea Bowling Club: (tomorrow) The Durban Caledonian Society holds a “Get to know Scottish Cuisine Lunch” at 12:30 for 1 pm on Sunday, June 29. Cost R50, includes a two course meal of Scotch broth and bun, apple crumble, custard and ice cream. Entertainment by pipers and drummers with Celtic Heart dancers. Visitors are welcome. Cash bar available. RSVP to Memory on 031 5644279, 083 3069229 or email memorycoutts1@gmail.com.
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