November 29: What's 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. Over the Christmas period catch extra markets on Sunday December 14, Tuesday December 16 and Sunday December 21 and 28. Also from 7am to 1pm.

Timeless Treasures Antique Fair: (today) The final antique fair of the year. Dealers will be selling an array of antiques and collectables including: silver, linen, books, records, porcelain, beautiful murano glass, jewellery. 29 November from 9am to 3pm at Hillcrest Corner Shopping Mall upstairs at the Woolworths entrance. Call Helen Clementz on 084 241 0241.

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.

Windermere Antique Fair: Catch it on Saturday 6 November. 8.30am till 2pm on the lower level of Windermere Centre. Some awesome antiques and collectables including: porcelain, silver, linen, books, records, vintage clothing, toys, crystal, jewellery. Call Helen Clementz on 084 241 0241.

La Lucia Antiques Fair: Province’s premier antiques fair offers a feast of fun, funky and forgotten treasures from yesteryear. From the gloriously grand to the quixotic and quirky. Sunday December 7 from 9am to 4pm on the lower ground floor of the La Lucia Mall. 

SHOWS

Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre: KickstArt presents the festive panto Sinbad the Sailor, a riotous romp over the Seven Seas from 4 December until 11 January. Written and directed by Steven Stead, designed by Greg King, with choreography by Evashnee Pillay. It stars Rory Booth as Sinbad, Bryan Hiles as his mother, Dame Donna Kebab, Lyle Buxton as his nemesis, Long John Slither, Belinda Henwood as the scheming sorceress Morgiana the Magnificent, and Roshanda Lewis as his love interest, Marina. The show also stars Marion Loudon, Blessing Xaba and Mthokozisi Zulu. Performances are at 2.30pm Tues-Sun, 11am and 3.30pm Saturday. Tickets from Webtickets.

Playhouse Drama: Charles Dickens' timeless story A Christmas Carol, has been adapted to A Fairytale Christmas Carol, the Musical, to be staged by the Young Performers Project from December 5 to 21. This clever adaptation sees The Big Bad Wolf as Ebenezer Scrooge. He is visited by three ghosts: Christmas Past, Present and Future (Fairy Godmother, Old King Cole and the Queen of Hearts respectively). The ghosts make Scrooge realise what a scoundrel he has been. The show is directed and choreographed by Daisy Spencer with musical direction by Des Govender. Musical numbers include a mixture of original songs and familiar carols as well as a few surprises. Shows at 2.30pm plus an 11am matinee on Saturday’s. Tickets from Webtickets.

Stable Theatre: Durban’s Flatfoot Dance Company presents its Flatfoot Access Festival, offering a week-long engagement of workshops, panel discussions and performances from December 1 to 6. The festival celebrates Flatfoot's 22-year history of encountering disability through dance education and development work. Dancers Sifiso Khumalo and Jabu Siphika have created two short new works for the company with guest dancers Bheki Khotsolo and Amanuel Solomon (Ethiopia). Performances on Friday, 5 December at 6pm and Saturday 6 December at 2.30pm. Tickets are R85 from webtickets.

Tropical Nites Theatre, Wild Coast Sun: (today) The Elvira Venter Dance School presents Thru The Silver Screen where the movies come alive through dance. From Hollywood classics to modern blockbusters, watch your favourite films transformed into dazzling dance performances filled with rhythm, passion and movie magic. November 29 at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets R150 from Quicket.

Shongweni Market: (today and tomorrow) The Durban Caledonian Pipe Band and Friends present the annual production of Carols and Kilts – at Shongweni Farmers Market on Saturday 29 Nov at 3pm, and at the DLI Hall in Greyville on Sunday 30 Nov at 2pm. Kick off the festive season celebrations with a blend of highland music and well-known Christmas carols. Tickets R120/ children and pensioners R100 at Quicket or the door.

MUSIC

Chamberlain Auditorium, Hilton College: (tomorrow) Pianist Christopher Duigan performs in Sounds of Jubilation, a programme of music to end the year on an uplifting note. November 30 at 3pm, and at St Agnes Church, Kloof, On December 2 at 7pm. Tickets from musicrevival.co.za or WhatsApp 083 417 4473.

Howard College, UKZN: (tomorrow) Final concert in pianist Andrew Warburton’s Mostly Beethoven series on Sunday November 30 at 11am. It will feature Warburton and Zhadanov performing Beethoven’s Kreutzer sonata. Tickets R120/R100 from Andrew on 082 853 4540.

St Joseph’s Cathedral, Mariannhill: (tomorrow) The Durban Symphonic Choir featuring AJ Bethke on organ, present Christmas in Concert, a programme of classics such as The Holy City, Joy to the World, and Hark the Herald Angels Sing as well as exciting new works that will bring everyone into the Christmas spirit. Sunday, November 30 at 3pm. TicketsR130 (Under 12 free) from Quicket or at the door.

St Agnes Church, Kloof: The KZN Philharmonic and the Durban City Orchestra join forces for a joyous Christmas sundowner concert featuring a beautiful range of festive tunes and singalong carols on Sunday 7 December at 5.30pm. Conducted by both Charl van der Merwe (DCO) and Chad Hendricks (KZN Phil) there will be special guests and soloists. Dress festive. Tickets R130 / R110 / R90 through Quicket.

MOVIES

Westown Square: Free Movie Night on Saturday December 6 at 7pm features one of the world’s favourite movies, The Grinch, a perfect way to get the festive season started. Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy the evening. Food and refreshments available.

Humble Coffee, Lilian Ngoyi Road: Join Alliance Française de Durban for a docu-screening that celebrates youth, courage, and real change. Shot in 7 countries, the documentary Bigger Than Us covers the most pressing issues of our times and the actions of 7 amazing young change-makers to save lives and dignity in their respective communities. Thursday 4 December at 6pm. Free entry. Light snacks & drinks available for purchase. RSVP on Whatsapp 066 0556 774

ART

KZNSA: (today and tomorrow). Opening of the exhibition 'Izihlahla Ziyokhuluma' which evokes memory and spirit, calling us to listen to the quiet truths that live beyond what the eye can see. Through the collective voice of Amasosha Collective, this exhibition reflects on growth, patience and the often-silenced stories that shape and reshape the African experience. Until November 30.

OUTDOORS

Amblers Hiking Club: (tomorrow) At 2pm on November 30  hike Honey Trails just past Monteseel on the Old Main Road  before Inchanga. Hike the high ground overlooking the horses, farmlands and all surrounding areas. Entrance fee R30. Local restaurant Hacienda afterwards for early supper. 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.

Burman Bush Nature Reserve: a guided hike through the reserve will begin with an Introduction at 8.45am and the walk starts promptly at 9am on Sunday December 7, lasting 90 minutes or 120 minutes with two routes. There will also be interesting market stalls for visitors to browse from 8.30am to 1pm, plus food and drink and children’s play activities.

EVENTS

Animal Anti-Cruelty League, Hammardale: (tomorrow) Join a festive dog walk on November 30 between 8am and 10am. R50 per walker and stand in line for lucky dip prizes, and there’s a cafe and charity shop with Christmas items for sale.

Westown Square: Christmas By Candlelight features the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra complete with festive market, engaging kids’ activities, and a memorable tree lighting ceremony. Celebrate the spirit of the season. Friday 5 December at 6.30pm.

Durban Botanic Gardens: Trail of Lights returns with a dazzling display of festive cheer, enchanting experiences and unforgettable family moments. From 6pm to 10pm on 5 - 7 December, 10 - 24 December, 26 - 30 December and 1 - 3 January. The trail unveils an extended route, new displays and festive surprises at every turn. Tickets from R85 - R95 at Webtickets or Pick n Pay and Boxer stores (special rates for pensioners and group bookings. Children under 2 are free.) Paws ‘n Claus Evening (10 December) R50 per pet entering with a ticketed owner. Tickets at the door are R120 and subject to availability.

Berea Bowling Club: The Durban Caledonian Society is hosting aSt Andrew’s Day lunch on December 7 from 12.30pm. Plated lunch will include cold meats and salads, ice cream, mince pies and Christmas cake, costing R80. Entertainment by pipers and drummers. Also raffle. RSVP by December 4 to Memory Coutts 083 3069229 or memorycoutts1@gmail.com.

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