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    What's On

    What’s on – 5-11 August

    Rod AmnerBy Rod AmnerAugust 4, 2022Updated:August 4, 2022No Comments3 Mins Read
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    Thanks to Nita’s Makhanda Events for these listings.

    FRIDAY 5 AUGUST

    Department of Political and International Studies Weekly Seminar
    Small Arms Availability and Conflict in the Sahel – Sahara
    Speaker: John Pokoo
    Chair: Lesego Monyai
    @ Ruth Mompati Seminar Room, Politics Department, Rhodes University
    13:00 – 14:00

    Signs of Spring by Saeculum Aureum
    In aid of Food4Futures
    A Choral Recital focusing on unaccompanied singing from various periods, genres and languages.
    @ St. Bartholomew Church, cnr. Market and Bartholomew St.
    19:00
    Free entry
    Donations welcome

    Live Music with Alex
    Vocal and guitar – Jazz, Neo Soul and Blues
    @ The Pothole and Donkey, 123 High Street
    19:00 – 21:00
    Free entry

    Biorhythm
    Featuring:
    Matinino (Electro Dream Pop)
    Alex Collett (Neo Soul and Blues)
    Geoffrey Diver (experimental soundscapes)
    @ SSS, 19b New Street
    19:00
    Free entry

    After Euphoria
    Headline: Mutsonga
    Boyznbafanas/ Kaymuzik/ Freeweye/ Supabhova/ Jeff
    Amapiano, Gqom, Hip Hop, House and RnB
    @ Infinity Lounge, 55 New Street
    Free entry

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    SATURDAY 6 AUGUST

    Parkrun
    5km run or walk. Family-friendly. Dogs on leads welcome.
    @ The Bot Gardens, Lucas Avenue
    Register online: https://www.parkrun.co.za/register/
    08:00
    Free

    Garage Sale
    @ 1 Ayliff Street, Kingswood
    09:00 – 15:00

    Makhanda Stibili Music Festival
    MC: Mr Tsepiso Nzayo
    Choirs: Khutliso Daniels, VGHS, Nombulelo, Ntsika, Midlands, Rhodes University, Mrhwetyana, and Nyaluza
    @ Indoor Sports Centre, Extension 6
    R50
    12:00

    All Shades of Pink
    Women’s Day Celebration
    Wathinta abafazi wathint’ imbokodo. / When you strike a woman, you strike a rock.
    @ Infinity Lounge, 55 New Street
    Dress code: pink & white
    Free entry

    Mini ‘Robotic’ Festival
    Presented by Backyard Shandis
    Watch stand-up and mingle.
    Finger foods will be served.
    Green Ticket – single. Orange ticket – complex situation. Red ticket – taken.
    @ Backyard Shandis, 1 Fraser Street
    18:00 – 22:00
    R50/ person (a glass of wine included)
    Enquiries: 0796461086 / 0644755885 / 0714313440 / 0710956717

    Saturday Night Karaoke
    Sing your heart out with Tristan
    @ SSS, 19b New Street
    21:00 – 0:00
    Free entry

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    TUESDAY 9 AUGUST

    No Pub Quiz this week

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    WEDNESDAY 10 AUGUST

    WoWomen’say Conference
    Mentoring and empowering young women
    @ Amazwi Museum, Worcester Street
    11:00
    Organiser: 0837679002
    Email: caigerserelda@gmail.com

    National WoWomen’say Shows
    by Rhodes University Drama Department
    Two plays will be presented, followed by a discussion
    both won Silver Ovations at NAF 2022
    My Weight and Why I Carry It
    Directed by Ingrid Wylde
    Written and performed by Tasmin Sherman
    Themes: fatphobia & strained family relations
    Jikijela
    Created by Khanya Ngcuka, along with cast members.
    Themes: LGBTQA++, township life, and justice
    @ Rhodes Main Theatre
    Starts at 19:00 (first come, first served)
    Free entry

    Buddhist Meditation Group
    Guided or silent meditation in a relaxing setting
    @ GiGill’soga Studio, Nelson St. (grey sliding gate)
    19:00 – 20:00
    Max. 12 people Book with Alex 0832618952
    Free entry

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    THURSDAY 11 AUGUST

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

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    COMING SOON:

    12 August – Brookshaw Home Annual General Meeting @ Brookshaw Home Woodville Dining Hall. 13:30. Persons wishing to attend, please confirm attendance with the office on 0466224522 or brookshaw@imaginet.co.za.

    12 August – Senior Oat. Deep Soulful House @ Mi Casa, 135 New Street. R100.

    13 August – W.O.W Men’s Breakfast. The Upper Room Ministry @ Wesley Methodist Church Hall, cnr. Market Street and York Street. 07:45. R90. Ev. Jen 0832044456

    13 August – Vocal Explosion Vol. 2. Presented by Grand Twist Entertainment
    Featuring: Shannae, Stayela, Soulbts, Martinino, & Thembie @ SSS, 19b New Street
    17:00 – 22:00. Cover: R20. Tickets 0630728030 / 0786116485

    18 August – Acoustic Café @ The Vic, 8 New Street.18:30. R20/ Concessions R15

    17 September – GBS Mutual Bank Mountain Drive Half Marathon. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Grahamstown Sunset and Albany Runners. Miles for Meals 2022.

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