What's On: July 5
Clive Sithole with one of his ceramic works. He is among artists exhibiting with the Durban Art Gallery at the House & Garden Show this weekend.
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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.
uMhlanga Farmers Market: Autumn Drive, Prestondale, every Wednesday from 8am to noon. Call Ethel at 060 303 3957.
SHOWS
Playhouse Opera: (today and tomorrow) 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. Until July 13. Tickets R150-R280 from Webtickets and Pick n Pay stores nationwide.
Playhouse Drama: (today and tomorrow) 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 5 at 2pm 7.30pm and July 6 at 3pm. Tickets R50-R100 from webtickets.
Milkwood Theatre: (today) 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: (today and tomorrow) 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.
MUSIC
Durban Jewish Club: (tomorrow) 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
The Barn at Westown Square: (tomorrow) Catch Sunday Sounds every Sunday from noon to 3pm featuring a line-up of Durban’s finest musicians.
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.
House and Garden Show: (today and tomorrow) Durban Art Gallery is showcasing the work of the city’s exciting emerging artists who will be exhibiting alongside established artists at the Durban Exhibition Centre. Ends Sunday. Artists include Joseph Manana (painting); Clive Sithole (pottery); Thobi Shange (painting); Frank Sesing Morai (ceramics); Mzamo Mlambo (mixed media); Niamh Walsh-Vorster (photography); Ncamisile Nala (pottery); Njabulo Vezi (painting); Sboniso Sithole (painting); Lungisani Ndlovu (woodcut); Manqoba Bhengu (painting) and Mzamo Dlungwana (charcoal).
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 July 6 we hike New Golf Driving range at second Hillcrest off-ramp from M13. An interesting hike to the top waterfalls of Giba Gorge. Pizzas after at Hayways. Call David 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
Ballito Pro: (today and tomorrow)The Ballito Pro is in full swing until July 6 on the shores of KwaDukuza on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast. Full festival programme at www.theballitopro.com
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
Wild Coast Sun: (today) A fun-filled afternoon of music, games, and celebration at the SunFest Kids Disco Bash designed for children aged 12 and under. Themed lighting, party décor, and age-appropriate music will keep the fun going from start to finish. Saturday, 5 July from 3pm to 6pm. Entry free. Also Get ready to bounce, climb, slide, and laugh your way through family adventure at the SunFest Inflatable Park. This week-long extravaganza will transform Wild Coast Sun into a thrilling playground packed with giant inflatable obstacle courses, slides, bouncers, tunnels, and more. From July 7 to 13 from 11am to 4pm. Free entry
Westown: The July school holidays features themed puppet shows at The Bowl at Westown. July 8 & 10 Life Under The Sea, and July 15 & 17 Safari Fun, both at 11am. There’s also a Creation Station featuring arts and crafts, playdough and Lego stations on July 9 and 16 from 11am to 2pm, and Little Brushes, a kids version of a sip and paint - just messier - on July 18 at 11am.
Hilton Arts Festival: Booking is Open for the annual Hilton Arts Festival taking place at Hilton College, just outside Pietermaritzburg, from August 8-10. One of South Africa’s leading festivals, it brings the pick of the country’s music, theatre, film and art to KZN audiences. There are dollops of comedy, music of several different genres, an extensive fine art exhibition, arts workshops, fun activities for kids, upmarket craft, as well as loads of live music, free street theatre, and an extensive food and beverage offering. Entrance for the weekend is a once-off cost of R100 per car, valid for three days. Bookings via Webtickets. Full programme on www.hiltonfestival.co.za