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    What's On

    What’s on – 16-22 June

    Rod AmnerBy Rod AmnerJune 16, 2022Updated:June 16, 2022No Comments4 Mins Read
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    A big shout-out to Nita’s Makhanda Events for these listings:

    THURSDAY 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 welcome

    [No U3A, will resume next week]

    Sharn & Lynne’s K-Day Pop Up
    A curation of personally selected homeware, clothing, and accessories
    10:00 – 16:00
    Lynne: 0828529130
    Sharn: 0832878330
    Free entry

    Youth Day
    Rooted in Purpose
    Organisers: FixingZAR & The Black Power Station
    Street dance competition. Poetry. Igwijo. Marimba
    @ The Church Square
    12:00 – 15:00
    Free entry

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

    The Return of the Cypher: Tsviehloheem the Principle (The Learnership Tour).
    Presented by FixingZAR, Around Hiphop & The Black power Station
    Featuring: Precise, Intelligent Fools, Lali, Mcximum da Pergamos & Excel Himself
    @ The Black Power Station, Rautenbach Road
    17:00
    R20
    Shuttle enquiries 0824113404 (booking essential)

    The 14th National Makhanda Music Competition
    Round 1
    @ Beethoven Room, Rhodes University Department of Music and Musicology
    10:00 – 17:00
    Free
    Booking essential: v.mnyobe@ru.ac.za

    FRIDAY 17 JUNE

    After-Work Drinks
    DJ RS & DJ Kasta
    Amapiano
    @ Mi Casa, 131 High Street
    Free Entry

    Sharn & Lynne’s K-Day Pop Up
    A curation of personally selected homeware, clothing, and accessories
    10:00 – 15:00
    Lynne: 0828529130
    Sharn: 0832878330

    The 14th National Makhanda Music Competition. Round 2
    @ Beethoven Room, Rhodes University Department of Music and Musicology
    10:00 – 17:00
    Free
    Booking essential: v.mnyobe@ru.ac.za

    Makhanda Historical Society
    Members’ Discussion on Travel in their Earlier Days
    Cash bar. New members welcome
    Hitchhiking Through Europe – Irene de Moor (books for sale)
    USA on a Cargo Ship, 1960’s – Roy Lubke
    Southern African Rail. Mail Steamships. Old Buses and Cars
    @ The Albany Club, 114 High Street
    17:30 for 18:00
    Free entry

    FOMO Friday
    KDay Reunion
    DJ Classic Keys, DJ Benji & DJ RS
    Amapiano, Gqom, Hip Hop, House
    @ 37 on New, 37 New Street
    18:00
    Free entry

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

    Undead Generation
    June 2022 Album Launch Tour
    Support act: Jasper Megan
    Punk Fusion
    @ SSS, 19b New Street
    21:00
    R30

    SATURDAY 18 JUNE

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

    The 14th National Makhanda Music Competition
    Semi-Final

    @ Beethoven Room, Rhodes University Department of Music and Musicology
    10:00 – 13:00
    Free
    Final Round. 19:00
    R100 (adults) R50 (concessions)
    Booking essential: v.mnyobe@ru.ac.za

    Makhanda Wild Hikers Crew
    Saturday Afternoon Hike
    Meet @ The Drostdy Arch, High Street
    14:00
    Mzi: +27812494979
    Bring snacks and water and wear comfortable shoes

    Weekend Karaoke
    Sing your heart out with host, Tristan
    @ SSS, 19b New Street
    21:00 – midnight
    Free entry

    SUNDAY 19 JUNE

    Makhanda Wild Hikers Crew
    Sunday Morning Hike
    Meet @ The Drostdy Arch, High Street
    09:00
    Mzi: +27812494979
    Bring snacks, lunch, and water and wear comfortable shoes

    MONDAY 20 JUNE

    Friends of the Library
    Women Working in the Urban Informal Economy: a global struggle for rights & recognition – Dr Laura Alfers
    @ Amazwi, 25a Worcester Street
    17:15 for 17:30
    Entry by donation in aid of the public libraries of Makana

    TUESDAY 21 JUNE

    Winter Solstice Polar Plunge
    Organisers: 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.

    Pub Quiz
    League Final
    @ The Rat & Parrot, 59 New Street
    18:30 for 19:00
    R40/person
    (Last quiz for the term. Returns on 19 July)

    WEDNESDAY 22 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

    Masters Recitals
    Gedichte der Seele – Devon Florence (vocal)
    Accompanied by Garreth Robertson (piano)
    @ The Beethoven Room, Rhodes University Department of Music & Musicology
    18:30
    Free entry

    Masters Recitals
    Colours of the Voice – Tshegofatso Makube (vocal)
    Accompanied by Garreth Robertson (piano)
    @ The Beethoven Room, Rhodes University Department of Music & Musicology
    19:30
    Free entry

    ROADTRIP

    Thursday 16 – Tuesday 21 June
    Schreiner Karoo Writers’ Festival/ Skrywersfees/ Umnyhadala Wababhali (Cradock)
    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 unique little festival.
    See Facebook for more details or phone 048881650
    [7:51 am, 16/06/2022] +27 83 422 0255: I will be taking a break from the guide during Fest.

    Follow Nita’s festival highlights on Facebook: @nitasmakhevents

    If you’d like to advertise events during the Festival, please email grocottseditor@ru.ac.za

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