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    What's On

    What’s on – 28 April to 6 May

    Sive Faith GinyaBy Sive Faith GinyaApril 27, 2022Updated:April 28, 2022No Comments3 Mins Read
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    Huge shout-out and thanks to Nita’s Makhanda Events WhatsApp group for these listings.

    Friday 29 April

    Live Music with Peace
    @ The Pothole & Donkey, 123 High Street
    19:00 – 21:00
    Free entry

    Supper & Sounds with Dr Thokozani Mhlambi & Albert Bisaso Ssempeke
    @ The Black Power Station
    18:00
    R100 (Includes a meal)
    Additional food and drinks for sale
    Book donations welcome
    Bookings 0824113404

    Socialite Last Friday
    DJ’s: Mr White, Delta Twins, and RS
    @ Infinity Lounge, 55 New Street
    18:00 – close
    Free Entry

    Last Friday: First Lockdown Party
    DJ Lowy and DJ Shakes
    @ SSS,19b New Street
    19:00
    R20 before 22:00/ R30 after that

    Saturday 30 April

    Parkrun
    @ The Bot Gardens, Lucas Avenue
    08:00
    Register online: https://www.parkrun.co.za/register/
    Free entry

    It’s a Bust! (Drug-bust inspired shoot)
    Handgun Club Shoot
    @ STAG Shooting Range, Albany, Kleinplaas, N2
    08:30
    Non-members R100 range fee to participate, spectators free
    Gun rental and ammunition – S.Q.
    Round count: minimum 20 rounds and two magazines
    Contact: 0836019707

    Makhanda Open Chess Tournament
    Please note the tournament format has changed to Time Format: 20/20 +5
    @ Makhanda Town Hall
    09:00
    Section A: R50 Section B: R20 Development: Free
    Register at the link: https://forms.gle/tbVpjQ12R7t2SzYU6
    Contact: 0638895990

    The Thrift Market
    @ LA Café (Old Provost), Lucas Avenue
    10:00 -14:00

    Bathurst Agricultural Museum Open Day
    Potjiekos Competition & Family Fun Day
    @ 723 Trappes Street, Bathurst
    Contact: 0836274351 / 0845801826 / 0712829161
    10:00

    Snare Clean Up
    @ End of Jenner Street, Industrial Area
    14:00
    Bring: wire cutters, leather gloves, walking stick, hat, water & SPF

    Socialite Last Saturdays
    Main Floor – Amapiano and Afrohouse.  Rooftop – Afrobeats & Hip-Hop
    DJ’s: RS, Lamie, and Lavish
    @ Infinity Lounge, 55 New Street
    18:00 – close
    Free Entry

    Open Mic Poetry Night
    Prizes to be won
    @ 1 Fraser Street
    Ticket R50 (incl. glass of wine, vodka shot, and snacks)
    Tickets are available from Olde 65
    Contact: 0734102897 / 0714313440 / 0644755885

    Matt Vend and the Tender Ten – Winter Tour
    @ Blue Skies Backpackers, Aerodrome, Cradock Road
    18:30
    Cover: Donation
    BYOB
    Books for sale for R200
    Inquiries: 0842783193

    Urban Connection
    @ SSS,19b New Street
    20:00 – late
    Single Ticket – R80/ Double Ticket – R150

    Sunday 1 May

    Makhanda Wild Hikers Crew:
    Let’s Go Hiking – Diepkloof Nature Reserve
    Meet @ The Drostdy Arch, High Street
    10:00
    Transport: R50
    Mzi: +27812494979

    Annual Bathurst Bookfair
    Meet local authors & speakers – program
    @ Pig n Whistle
    Books. Food & Drinks Stalls. Music. Vinyl. Beer Garden. Alpacas. Children’s Pony Rides.
    @ Various booksellers, Books of Bathurst, and marquees at The Village Green, Bathurst
    09:00 – 17:00
    Contact: 0466250202 / 0729090641

    Mimosa Brunch Sunday
    DJ’s – TBA
    @ Infinity Lounge, 55 New Street
    09:00

    Tuesday 3 May

    Pub Quiz
    @ The Rat & Parrot, 59 New Street
    18:30 for 19:00 start (2hrs)
    R40/ person

    Wednesday 4 May

    Date Night
    Musicians – TBA
    @ Mi Casa, 131 High Street

    Karaoke
    @ SSS,19b New Street
    21:00

    Thursday 5 May

    Grahamstown Bridge Club
    @ Grahamstown Bowling Club, Cnr. African Street & Cawood Street
    13:15 for 13:30
    R10 non-members/ R5 – members
    Sheila Hicks: 0834423322

    Acoustic Cafe
    Musicians – TBA
    @ The Vic, 8 New Street
    18:30 – 21:00
    R20/ Concessions R15

    Ladies’ Night
    DJ’s RS and Free We’ye
    @ Mi Casa, 131 High Street

    Coming Soon:

    Friday 7 May – Radical Praize Grahamstown
    Gospel @ Makhanda Town Hall. Contact: 0796925020

    Saturday 28 May – Black & White Dress Up Comedy Night @ Makhanda Town Hall.
    Contact: 0835025169 / 0655917095

    Saturday 4 June – Fete @ Oakhaven Gardens. Contact 0828012432

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