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    What's On

    What’s on – 8-15 September

    Rod AmnerBy Rod AmnerSeptember 8, 2022Updated:September 8, 2022No Comments6 Mins Read
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    A big shout-out to Nita’s Makhanda Events WhatsApp group for these listings.

    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

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

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    FRIDAY 9 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

    The Book’ona Poetry Reading Sessions Re-Launch
    Poetry Reading Session
    Hosted by Chuma Nelani
    Themes include History, Politics, Love, Poetry, Business, Science, and African Languages.
    Film Showcase
    Digital Kids (Rhodes Journalism)
    Investigates relationships in the digital age
    Version (International)
    It will be screened simultaneously at international venues such as Villa Médicis and The Center Pompidou
    @ The Black Power Station, Rautenbach Rd.
    17:30 – 21:00
    Book donations welcome

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

    Young Directors’ Season 2022
    Intimate Apparel
    By Lynn Nottage
    Directed by Jamie-Lee Antony
    Cast: Teresa Willoughby, Junaid Denston,
    Kayleigh Davids, Candace Swart, and
    Lyndre Bonhomme

    And the Girls in their Sunday Dresses
    By Zakes Mda
    Directed by Zanele Tlali
    Cast: Hlumela Mpiti and Nikho Tsotsi

    He Left Quietly
    By Yaél Farber
    Directed by Naledi Chuwe
    Cast: Aviwe Dyanti, Rozelle Hartenzenberg and Sange Mpambani
    @ Rhodes Main Theatre
    Starts 19:00
    Admission free


    SATURDAY 10 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

    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

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

    Julie Baker (Live)
    Old School Rock, Pop, and Jazz
    Covers and originals
    @SSS, 19b New Street
    20:00
    R30

    Young Directors’ Season 2022
    Intimate Apparel
    By Lynn Nottage
    Directed by Jamie-Lee Antony
    Cast: Teresa Willoughby, Junaid Denston,
    Kayleigh Davids, Candace Swart, and
    Lyndre Bonhomme
    And the Girls in their Sunday Dresses
    By Zakes Mda
    Directed by Zanele Tlali
    Cast: Hlumela Mpiti and Nikho Tsotsi
    He Left Quietly
    By Yaél Farber
    Directed by Naledi Chuwe
    Cast: Aviwe Dyanti, Rozelle Hartenzenberg and Sange Mpambani
    @ Rhodes Main Theatre
    Starts 19:00
    Admission free
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    SUNDAY 11 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
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    MONDAY 12 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
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    TUESDAY 13 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

    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
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    WEDNESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER

    Resonating Classics
    Bridging events in collaboration with Rhodes University
    Introducing emerging artists with distinctions in ABRSM performance
    Tiaan Uys – Clarinet. Katleho Mothae – Piano. Matthew Perry – Saxophone.
    Brahms, Faure, Iturralde, Kuhlau. Makholm. Messager, Milhaud, Muczynski, Poulenc, Saint Saens, Yoshimatsu, and Geiss
    @ Beethoven Room, Rhodes University
    19:00
    Cash at the door or pre-book on Quicket
    Adults R50. Students R20

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    THURSDAY 15 SEPTEMBER

    U3A
    Show-and-Tell: Trees, Wood(s), and Woodworking – Andrew Stevens (Grahamstown Woodworkers’ Guild)
    @ 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

    Acoustic Café
    Musicians TBA
    @ The Vic, 8 New Street
    18:30
    R20/ Concessions R15

    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
    Admission R40. Rhodes University Students R30 (student card required)
    Contact Nolubabalo for tickets: 0603974246 / 0632170302 therabuka@gmail.com


    COMING SOON:

    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 – 3rd Organ Crawl Concert. Red Café Discounted rates 12:30.
    The concert starts 14:00 @ Rhodes University Chapel, then St. Andrew’s College and finally Kingswood College. Free entry. Donations welcome.

    24 September – Makhanda Fun Run. Hosted by Rhodes University and Castle Lite. Cash bar, braai meat, food stall, and jumping castle. Starts @ The Great Field, Rhodes University. 07:00
    Adults: R50 Children: free
    Book at Webtickets
    Pay online or in-store at Pick n Pay

    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

    Sunday, 25 September – Symphony Concert. Rhodes University Orchestra in collaboration with Nelson Mandela University Symphony. Mendelssohn, Elgar, Beethoven, Mozart/ Catalini, Dvorak, and the premiere of a new composition: Moments for Orchestra by the young South African composer, Artur Feder, featuring local uhadi player, Zanethemba Mdyogolo. @ Guy Butler Hall, The Monument.14:30 – 16:00. Tickets available at the door R100 Adults, R50 Concessions, R20 students (Free for Music Students), Block bookings R40. Pre-bookings: v.mnyobe@ru.ac.za

    Saturday,1 October – Market (Calling all vendors) Food. Friends. Family. Fun. @ P.J. Olivier Hoërskool, 09:00 – 14:00. If you’d like to put up a stall, contact Ilze Curling 0761513050

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