What’s on – 28 April to 6 May

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