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    What’s on – 2-8 September

    Rod AmnerBy Rod AmnerSeptember 1, 2022Updated:September 4, 2022No Comments5 Mins Read
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    A huge shout-out to Nita’s Makhanda Events WhatsApp group for these listings.

    FRIDAY 2 SEPTEMBER

    SPCA Quiz and Burger Evening
    @ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street
    18:00 for 18:30
    R40pp (max 4 per team) R80 pp including burger – meat/ veg
    Cash bar
    Tickets are available from SPCA Charity Shop/ SPCA Industrial Area/ Hoof & Hound. Donations are welcome, e.g. pet food and cleaning items. Enquiries: tarrbenita@gmail.com

    Live Music with Julie Baker
    Covers and originals
    Drinks specials
    @ The Pothole and Donkey, 123 High Street
    19:00 – 21:00
    Free entry

    All Black Experience
    Headline: DJ Ligwa
    Hosted by Sihle Zwane
    DJs: RS, Classic Keys, Benji and Ten80P
    Amapiano, Gqom and House
    Drinks specials
    Hub rental
    @ 37 on New
    19:00
    Strictly all-black attire
    Info 0653357756
    Presold: Main R30

    Psychedelic Spring Fling
    DJs: Genie & Incognito
    Trance
    @ SSS, 19b New Street
    21:00
    R20

    SATURDAY 3 SEPTEMBER

    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

    Fascinating Fungi
    by Professor Jo Dames (Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, R.U.)
    Learn how the fungal kingdom affects our daily lives.
    Hosted by Friends of Waters Meeting
    @ Pike’s Post, The Ploughman pub, 723 Trappes Street, Bathurst
    10:00
    For more info. email friendsofwatersmeeting@gmail.com
    Free entry

    Spring Market
    @ Albany Sports Club, 18 Florence Street
    10:00 – 16:00
    Contact Julie 0836448097
    Free entry

    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. Poolside vibes. Bring your own cooler box.
    @ Stone Crescent
    11:00
    Info and bookings: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1517493414
    Tickets R100 – R150 (Phase 1 sold out)

    The Esther’s Banquet
    Celebrating you, the bride of Christ
    W.O.W. (Upper Room Ministries)
    Guest speaker
    @ The Drill Hall
    11:45
    Dress code: Formal (don’t forget your crown)
    RSVP by 25th and payment due by 29 August
    Contact: Ev. Jen 0832044456
    R120 (3-course meal)

    2nd Organ Crawl Concert
    Red Café Discounted rates 12:30
    The concert starts at 14:00 @ N.G. Gemeente Albanie (Hill Street) and will move to The Trinity Church (Hill Street) afterwards.
    Free entry. Donations welcome.

    Saturday Night Retox
    DJs: Classic Keys, Benji and Mugalo
    Amapiano, Gqom and House
    Drinks specials
    Hub rental
    @ 37 on New
    19:00
    Free entry

    Stop Light Party
    Featuring Soulbtz, Excel Himself, DJ Chris, Metro Jack, C-natra, F Cleak, Zizitherapper, & DJ Tinei
    Afrobeats, Amapiano, Hip Hop, and Acoustic
    Drinks specials
    @ The Vic, 8 New Street
    18:00
    Advance ticket R20/ At the door R30

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

    TUESDAY 6 SEPTEMBER

    Probus Club of Grahamstown
    Ross Marriner will speak on his recent trip to Maasai Mara, Kenya
    @ The Highlander, 10 Worcester Street
    The event is open to members and new members – retired men and women.
    The Highlander arranges a meal for R85 or R120 with dessert.
    Booking is essential for this event. Ronwynne +27 82 461 7864
    12:00
    Free

    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

    Buddhist Meditation Group
    *(Trial run – different day and time)
    Guided or silent meditation in a relaxing setting
    @ The Buddhist Centre, 19 West Street (door on the left of the main house)
    18:00 – 19:00
    Contact Alex 0832618952
    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
    R40/ person
    Table bookings 0466225002

    WEDNESDAY 7 SEPTEMBER

    Scifest Africa: Back to Basics (7 – 13 September)
    Hosted by the National Arts Festival, National Research Foundation and Grahamstown Foundation. Their full programme is now at: www.scifest.nationalartsfestival.co.za

    Sexual & Reproductive Justice – From the margins to the centre
    Book Launch
    Proudly hosted by the CSSR
    Speakers: Landa Mabenge, Busisiwe Nkala-Dlamini, Aneeqa Abrahams, Marion Stevens, Dudu Dlamini, Jabu Mavuso, & Tracy Morison
    @ Barratt 3, Rhodes University
    17:30 – 19:00
    Contact u.duplessis@ru.ac.za to register

    THURSDAY 8 SEPTEMBER

    Scifest Africa: Back to Basics (7 – 13 September)
    Hosted by the National Arts Festival, National Research Foundation and Grahamstown Foundation. Their full programme is now at: www.scifest.nationalartsfestival.co.za

    U3A
    Marc Schaefer will explain how he built himself a log cabin in the Winterberg
    @ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street
    10:00 – 11:00
    Cover R5

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


    COMING SOON:

    Saturday, 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

    Thursday, 15 September – I.N.C.O.K.O. Directed and choreographed by Thembani Buka. Winner of 2022 Standard Bank Ovation National Arts Festival Fringe, Makhanda. “… a journey back through the conversations far behind us…” @ Rhodes Main Theatre. 19:00. R40. R30 for Rhodes University Students (student card required) Contact Nolubabalo for tickets: 0603974246 / 0632170302 therabuka@admin

    Friday, 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

    Saturday, 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/
    Saturday, 17 September – Makhanda Chess Tournament (Development – primary schools only). Presented by Sewelo Chess Academy. Prizes to be won. @ CM Vellem Primary School, Daniels Street, 10:00. Time control 30/30 5 rounds. Free registration 0638895990

    Saturday, 17 September – Makhanda Chess Tournament (Development). CM Vellem Primary School, 10:00.

    Saturday, 24 September – Thicket Festival: Talks @ The Ploughman, Bathurst. 10:00
    Lantern Parade/ Fun Walk. Meet @ Lara’s Eatery – Pig and Whistle. 18:00.

    Sunday, 25 September – Thicket Festival: @ Sunday Bathurst Market. Medicinal thicket plants, etc. 09:00 – 12:00. Bathurst Commonage guided walk with Monty Roodt. Meet @ Bathurst Arms 10:00.
    Music @ The Mill (mostly birdsong) 15:00

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