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    OUR TOWN

    What’s on – 19-25 August

    Rod AmnerBy Rod AmnerAugust 18, 2022Updated:August 19, 2022No Comments4 Mins Read
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    A huge shout-out to Nita’s Makhanda Events WhatsApp group for these listings.

    FRIDAY 19 AUGUST

    “Orient Express to Kabul in 1964” – Norbert Drager (Retired Wildlife Veterinarian)
    Historical account, illustrated by slides, of 4 young graduates’ travel through Middle Eastern countries in a vintage Mercedes
    @ The Albany Club, 114 High Street
    17:30 for 18:00
    Cash bar. Snacks available.

    Live Music with Leroy
    Neo Soul, Afro Jazz, and Pop.
    Drinks specials
    @ The Pothole and Donkey, 123 High Street
    19:00 – 21:00
    Free entry

    O-Term Shutdown
    DJs: RS, Classic Keys, Benji and Megalo
    Amapiano, Gqom and House
    Drinks specials. Hub rentals.
    @ 37 on New
    19:00
    Free entry

    SATURDAY 20 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

    1st Organ Crawl Concert
    Organists: Mr Christiaan Carstens and Prof. Albert Troskie
    Meet @ St. Bartholomew’s Church (Market Street) will move to and The Wesley Methodist Church (Market Street) afterwards
    14:00
    Free entry. Donations welcome.

    Matinino, Geoffrey Diver, and African Melodic Remedies
    Kasi Soul, Neo Soul, Desert Blues, Electronica, and Art Pop
    @ The Vic, 8 New Street
    19:30
    R20 entrance

    Saturday Karaoke
    With Tristan
    @ SSS, 19b New Street
    21:00 – 0:00
    Free entry

    Social Saturday
    DJs: RS, Classic Keys, Benji and Megalo
    Amapiano, Gqom and House
    Drinks specials. Hub rentals.
    @ 37 on New
    19:00
    Free entry

    TUESDAY 23 AUGUST

    Texas Holdem Poker
    The only legal game in town
    @ SSS, 19b New Street
    17:30 for 18:00
    R50 buy-in. 1 x R50 top-up allowed

    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
    R40/ person
    Table bookings 0466225002

    WEDNESDAY 24 AUGUST

    Buddhist Meditation Group
    Guided or silent meditation in a relaxing setting
    @ The Buddhist Centre, 19 West Street (door on the left of the main house)
    19:00 – 20:00
    Contact Alex 0832618952
    Free entry

    Leo Gevisser
    Presented by the Department of Music & Musicology
    Internationally acclaimed, young South African solo pianist
    Mozart. Grieg. Scriabin. Prokofiev.
    19:00
    Entrance R100 Concessions R50

    THURSDAY 25 AUGUST

    U3A
    “What do water strider beetles, tears of strong wine and vinaigrette sauce have in common?” – Dr Ron Cosser (Chemistry)
    @ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street
    10:00 – 11:00
    Cover R5
    All welcome

    ACVV Senior Citizens’ Centre AGM
    @ 2a Hill Street
    10:30
    Free entry

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


    COMING SOON:

    26 August – Gospel Goes Classical presented by the Victoria Girls’ High School Choir @ M.G. Richardson Hall, Victoria Girls’ High School. 17:30. R30

    27 August – Family Fun Day @ Bathurst Agricultural Society Showgrounds, Bathurst. Live music, games for all ages, art exhibition, car boot sale, food stalls, crafts, bar, & tractor rides. Starts at 10:00. Adults: R20, Kids (10 yrs & under): R10, Toddlers: Free.

    27 August – Christ Church Stoep Sale. Wors rolls, pancakes, books, plants, miniature Spring gifts, and candy floss. @ Grahamstown Properties (next to FNB), Peppergrove Mall. Free entry.

    27 August – W.O.W. Celebrating you, the bride of Christ. The Esther’s Banquet. Guest speaker. @ The Drill Hall. 11:45. R120 (3-course meal). Dress code: Formal (don’t forget your crown) RSVP and payment due by 25 August. Contact: Ev. Jen 0832044456

    2 September – SPCA Quiz and Burger Evening @ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street. 18:00. R40pp (max 4 per team) R80 pp including burger – meat/ veg. Cash bar. Tickets available from SPCA Charity Shop/ SPCA Industrial Area/ Hoof & Hound. Donations are welcome e.g. pet food and cleaning items. Enquiries: tarrbenita@gmail.com

    3 September – 1st Annual Spring Festival 2022. Presented by Afrorave Picnic. DJs: Mutsonga, Ten 80P, Kay Muzik, Mr White & Jeff, Bunju, Mleistar, and Mass-Eko. Food stalls @ Stone Crescent, 11:00. Tickets R80 – R150. Info and bookings: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1517493414

    7 – 13 September – Scifest Africa: Back to Basics. Hosted by the National Arts Festival, National Research Foundation and Grahamstown Foundation. www.scifest.org.za

    10 September – Friends of the Library Book Sale. Tea & Cake @ St Patrick’s Church Hall, Hill Street. 09:00 – 11:00. Free entry. All proceeds go towards assisting libraries in Makana. Sue Rionda 0466037339

    16 September – Dassie Dash. Hosted by GBS Mutual Bank, the Rotary Club of Grahamstown Sunset and Albany Runners. Miles for Meals 2022. Relay teams of 4 – 2.4km x 4. For children, business teams, and joggers. Entry fee: Adults R25 Children R10

    17 September – GBS Mutual Bank Mountain Drive Half Marathon. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Grahamstown Sunset and Albany Runners. Miles for Meals 2022. Starts @ Graeme 07:00. Entry fee is R120. https://grahamstownsunsetrotary.org/gbs-mutual-bank-mountain-drive-half-marathon/

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