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    What’s on – 12-19 May

    Rod AmnerBy Rod AmnerMay 11, 2022Updated:May 13, 2022No Comments4 Mins Read
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    A huge shout-out to Nita’s Makhanda Events WhatsApp group for these listings.

    THURSDAY 12 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

    Ladies’ Night 
    DJs RS & Kasta
    @ Mi Casa, 131 High Street
    Free entry

    FRIDAY 13 MAY

    Politics & International Studies Weekly Lunchtime Seminar
    A Genealogy of Segregated Post-Apartheid Governmentality
    Dr Christopher Allsobrook
    Chair: Dr Bongani Nyoka
    @ Politics Department, Rhodes University
    13:00 – 14:00
    Free

    The Victoria Girls’ High School Music Department
    Term 2 Gala Concert
    Formal concert to showcase Trinity syllabus – voice, various instruments, and ensembles (choir, marimba band & orchestra)
    @ VGHS Hall
    17:00
    Free entry
    Scholars to attend in school uniform

    Makhanda Historical Society
    Political Philosophy and the Ukraine Conflict, Dr Jordaan.
    Cash bar
    @ The Albany Club, 114 High Street.
    17:30 for 18:00
    Free entry

    (Not) A Place of War
    Presented by Rhodes University Drama Department
    Director: Thembela Madliki (MA Directing, RU)
    @ Rhodes Main Theatre, Drama Department, Prince Alfred St.
    Inspired by Mia Couto’s novel, Sleepwalking. Told from the perspective of a refugee girl who uses storytelling to escape the harsh realities of war.
    19:00
    Free entry
    Booking essential: rhodestheatre929@gmail.com (state whether booking for Friday or Saturday)

    After-Work Drinks
    DJs RS & Kasta
    @ Mi Casa, 131 High Street
    Free entry

    Live Music with Sivu
    Ballads, Jazz, slowed down Contemporary Pop and RnB.
    @ The Pothole & Donkey, 123 High Street
    19:00 – 21:00
    Free entry

    Friday Lucky Number 13
    Cult of Circle. Icala. Open mic
    Eclectic influences: psychedelic/ punk/ grunge/ rap/ indie
    20:00
    @ SSS, 19b New Street
    R20

    SATURDAY 14 MAY

    Parkrun
    @ The Bot Gardens, Lucas Avenue
    Register online: https://www.parkrun.co.za/register/
    07:45 for 08:00
    Free entry

    Makhanda Wild Hikers Crew
    Meet @ The Drostdy Arch, High Street
    Mzi: +27812494979
    09:00
    Free

    Joza Youth Hub Open Day
    Crafts & food stalls
    Poetry, music, reading, chess and open mic
    @ Joza Youth Hub, cnr. Ncame & Sani St. (opposite Joza Post Office)
    10:00 – 13:00
    Free entry

    Launch Party: Abakhuseli
    Celebrate and learn more about the local car guard development initiative. 
    Music. Snacks. Short Film
    @ 37-on-New, 37 New Street
    12:00 – 14:00
    14:00 – 15:00 (parade)
    Free entry
    RSVP abakhuseli@gmail.com

    Organic Live: Avant-Garde Edition
    Musical and Artistic Experience – various music genres, creative spaces, original aesthetics, like-minded people
    @ Infinity Lounge, 55 New Street
    16:00 till late
    From R80
    Book: www.quicket.co.za/events/175951-avant-garde-edition/#/

    (Not) A Place of War
    Presented by Rhodes University Drama Department
    Director: Thembela Madliki (MA Directing, RU)
    @ Rhodes Main Theatre, Drama Department, Prince Alfred St.
    Inspired by Mia Couto’s novel, Sleepwalking. Told from the perspective of a refugee girl who uses storytelling to escape the harsh realities of war.
    19:00
    Free entry
    Booking essential: rhodestheatre929@gmail.com (state whether booking for Friday or Saturday)

    Soft Life Saturday
    DJs RS & Kasta
    @ Mi Casa, 131 High Street
    Free entry

    TUESDAY 17 MAY

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

    WEDNESDAY 18 MAY

    Buddhist Meditation Group
    @ Gill’s Yoga Studio, Nelson St. (grey sliding gate)
    19:00 – 20:00
    Max. 12 people Book with Alex 0832618952
    Free entry

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

    Karaoke
    @ SSS,19b New Street
    21:00
    Free entry

    THURSDAY 19 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

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

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

    COMING SOON:

    Friday 20 May – Candlelight Concert. Chamber Music (Classical – Contemporary) @ Kingswood College Chapel. 18:00. Entry: Donations

    Friday 20 May – Daliwonga: Soft Affair. Amapiano. @ Micasa. From R200. Contact 0648128300

    Saturday 21 May – Carinus Art Centre Annual Art Auction. Connect the Dots. Auctioneer: Anton Krueger. Cocktail party with designer finger food and a complimentary drink. Bookings: 0466224543

    Saturday 28 May – Black & White Dress Up Comedy Night @ Makhanda Town Hall. From R150. Contact: 0835025169 / 0655917095

    Saturday 4 June – Fete @ Oakhaven Gardens. Contact 0828012432

    Monday 6 June – Talk and Demonstration: Pub Quiz in the 20th Century. Robyn Cooper. Makhanda Historical Society @ The Rat and Parrot. 17:30

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