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    What's On

    What’s on – 3-10 June

    Sive Faith GinyaBy Sive Faith GinyaJune 2, 2022Updated:June 2, 2022No Comments4 Mins Read
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    A big shout-out to Nita’s Makhanda Events WhatsApp group for these listings.

    FRIDAY 3 JUNE

    Live Music with Leroy
    Neo-Soul, Afro Jazz, and Pop – mostly covers
    @ The Pothole & Donkey, 123 High Street
    19:00 – 21:00
    Free entry

    Table Too: Cape to Cairo
    Pop up. Takeaways and sit down.
    Dinner 19:30 for 20:00. R210/ person.
    Booking Essential. Junitha 0826718558 /
    Michele 0839602366 / junitha@geenet.co.za

    The Red Carpet Affair
    Master Jam: DJ Fredo & DJ Tony-B
    @ Infinity Lounge, 55 New Street
    R30 – at the door/ R20 – presold
    Contact: 0849168353 / 0710781515

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    SATURDAY 4 JUNE

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

    Fête
    @ Oakhaven Gardens, Caldicott Street
    10:00 – 15:00
    Free entry
    Contact 0828012432

    Creative City Doccie Screening & Craft Market
    Warm-up to Fest. Live music (including musicians from ILAM). Crafts. Food. Performers.
    @ Church Square, High Street
    11:00 – 17:00 Free entry
    www.grahamstown.com
    0466223241

    High Tea. Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration

    @ Norden’s Restaurant, The Cock House, 10 Market Street
    15:30
    R150/ person
    Booking essential: 0828205592 /
    admin@thecockhouse.co.za

    Backyard Shandis 2.0
    Open Mic
    Appreciating Art in all its forms
    @ 1 Fraser Street
    18:00
    R50
    Theme: All black
    Artists to sign up on Instagram page @backyardshandis
    Busi 0644755885
    Sima 0714313440
    Yolanda 0626406533

    Table Too: Cape to Cairo
    Pop up. Takeaways and sit down.
    Dinner 19:30 for 20:00. R210/ person.
    Booking Essential. Junitha 0826718558 /
    Michele 0839602366 / junitha@geenet.co.za

    Infinite Saturdays
    DJ Mr White & DJ Deep
    @ Infinity Lounge, 55 New Street
    Free entry
    Dress code: smart casual
    Table bookings: 0849168353 / 0710781515

    SUNDAY 5 JUNE

    Mimosa Brunch Sunday
    DJs: Mutsonga and Delta Twins
    Afrorave
    @ Infinity Lounge, 55 New Street
    11:00 – 15:00
    R150/ person

    Snare Clean-Up:
    Gowie Dam
    14:00
    Wear appropriate clothing and SPF. Bring wire cutters and water.
    Join the Facebook group for more info and updates: Snare Clean-Up Crew Makhanda

    MONDAY 6 JUNE

    Talk and Demonstration: Pub Quiz in the 20th Century.
    Speaker: Robyn Cooper.
    Makhanda Historical Society
    @ The Rat and Parrot.
    17:30
    Free entry

    Music Society of Makhanda
    Mariel Ilusario (piano), Lieva Starker (violin) & Themba Mashobane (cello)
    Haydn, Brahms, Glière, Fauré, Suk
    @ Kingswood College Chapel
    19:00
    R100/ R80 pensioners/ R50 tertiary student/ schoolers & MSM season ticket holders free

    TUESDAY 7 JUNE

    Probus Club of Grahamstown.
    Ross Marriner speaks about visiting the Maasai Mara, Kenya
    @ The Highlander, 10 Worcester Street
    12:00
    Free entry

    Pub Quiz
    Stretch your brain cells… Join us for a fun evening of trivia
    @ The Rat & Parrot, 59 New Street
    18:30 for 19:00 start (2hrs)
    R40/ person

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    WEDNESDAY 8 JUNE

    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
    Romantic, steak & wine dinner
    Musicians – (TBA)
    @ Mi Casa, 131 High Street
    Bookings 0648128300

    THURSDAY 9 JUNE

    U3A
    Discussion on the co-evolution of two animal species: human and canine (dog) – Prof. Roy Lubke
    @ Grahamstown Bowling Club, Cnr. African Street & Cawood Street
    10:00 – 11:00
    R5

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

    Coming Soon:

    11 – 13 June – Little Shop of Horrors. Presented by Kingswood Drama Department. Horror comedy rock musical. Snacks provided. Cash bar.@ Kingswood College Foundation Hall. 19:30. Individual ticket: R150. Table of 10: R1300.

    https://bit.ly/3PC9KhV

    12 June – Undead Generation: June 2022 Album Launch Tour. Unplugged afternoon session @ SSS, 19b New Street.

    16 June – Grahamstown Feral Cat Project Family Fun Walk. Start @ Ikhala Veterinary Clinic, Strowan Road – Makana Vet Clinic, Old Bay Road (Industrial Area). 09:00. Adults: R20, Children under 12: R15, Dogs/ Pets: R10. Cat food and blanket donations are welcome.

    16 June – The Return of the Cypher:  Tsviehloheem the Principle (The Learnership Tour). Presented by FixingZAR, Around Hip-hop & The Black power Station. Featuring: Precise, Intelligent Fools, Lali, Maximum da Pergamos & Excel Himself @ The Black Power Station, Rautenbach Road. 17:00. R20.

    16 & 17 June – Sharn & Lynne’s K-Day Pop Up. A curation of personally selected homeware, clothing, and accessories. 10:00 – 16:00/ 15:00 (respectively) Lynne: 0828529130 Sharn: 0832878330

    17 June – Undead Generation: June 2022 Album Launch Tour @ SSS, 19b New Street.

    16 – 21 June (Cradock) – Schreiner Karoo Writers’ Festival/ Skrywersfees/ Umnyhadala Wababhali. Supported by Amazwi and The Avbob Poetry Project. Talented Eastern Cape storytellers in prose, poetry, fiction, film music, performance, and visual arts will make new connections at this special little festival. See Facebook for more details or phone 048881650

    Tuesday 21 June – Winter Solstice Polar Plunge. Organizers: Rotary Club of Grahamstown Sunset & PG Glass. Quick cold swim for a good cause. @ Grey Dam. 07:00. Hot chocolate for donations of warm clothes and blankets. 

    Thursday 23 June – 3 July. National Arts Festival Makhanda https://www.nationalartsfestival.co.za

    Thank you to Malcolm Hacksley (proofreading the guide), Sylvia Du Plessis (fact-checking), and everyone who submitted the information.

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