July 12: whats on in Durban

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. 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. Final show tomorrow. Tickets R150-R280 from Webtickets and Pick n Pay stores nationwide.

Izulu Theatre, Sibaya: (today) The spectacular dance drama, Avatar, is inspired by the ancient epic of Radha and Krishna weaving a captivating storyline with mesmerising dances, stunning costumes, state-of-the-art lighting and English dialogue. July 12 at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets R120 from Ticketpro.

Playhouse Opera: Esokuqala uses music, dance and drama to tell a pertinent story of the new South Africa: the spiritual conflict between the old world. It is written, directed and choreographed by Lucky Cele and musical director is Thandanani Gasa, produced by Ulozolo Youth Organisation. It features Andile Mswazi and Zinhle Ndelu in the lead roles. July 19 at 6pm. Also at the Imbazwana Arts Centre in Umkhanyakude District Municipality on August 23 at 6pm, with a performance in Pietermaritzburg to be announced. Tickets R100 from wedbtickets.

Rhumbelow Theatre, Durban: Brain Freeze introduces brand-new family magician Vicus Cruywagen with jaw-dropping magic, side splitting comedy, and loads of audience participation. It’s a fast-paced magical adventure that is perfect for curious kids and fun-loving adults alike. Sunday July 20 at 2pm. Tickets R150 from webtickets. 

MUSIC

The Barn at Westown Square: (tomorrow) Catch Sunday Sounds every Sunday from noon to 3pm featuring a line-up of Durban’s finest musicians.

DLI Hall, Greyville: The British Cultural & Heritage Association presents Music en Masse - a fun concert which brings together anyone who can read and play music of all ages and cultures in KZN for a concert performed by “the biggest orchestra ever seen in Durban”. Under the baton of Russell Scott, the programme includes Moon River; My Way; Themes from 007; Somewhere over the Rainbow; Selections from Les Miserables and the Can Can. Sunday July 27 at 2.30pm. Tickets adults R120, pensioners R100, children under 12 R60 at the door or prior to the event between 9am and 1pm at Berea Bowling Club.

St Thomas’s Church, Musgrave: The KZNPO will perform in a Sunday Sinfonia concert with conductor Chad Hendricks at the podium. Principal flautist Sabine Baird will perform the Mozart Flute Concerto. Programme includes Mozart's Don Giovanni Overture and Beethoven’s symphony No5. Sunday August 3 at 3.30pm. Tickets R100 from webtickets.

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 13 hike Gillett’s Waterfall and ladder from Acutts Drive. A new adventure hike in the upper reaches of Kloof Gorge. Meet at Acutts Drive Bridge, Everton off Everton Drive. 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

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  

Westown: The July school holidays features themed puppet shows at The Bowl at Westown. July 15 & 17 Safari Fun, both at 11am. There’s also a Creation Station featuring arts and crafts, playdough and Lego stations on July 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

Send your event details to satevents@inl.co.za by the Tuesday before publication.