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    What's On

    What’s on – 16-22 September

    Rod AmnerBy Rod AmnerSeptember 15, 2022Updated:September 15, 2022No Comments5 Mins Read
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    A big shout-out to Nita’s Makhanda Events WhatsApp group for these listings.

    FRIDAY 16 SEPTEMBER

    Boat Race on The Kowie
    Organised by Round Table Port Alfred
    Varsity regatta
    Live entertainment and DJs on the riverbank
    Food stalls and bar. Zero glass policy.
    Out-of-town visitors are encouraged to camp on site
    08:30 – late
    https://www.quicket.co.za/events/184670-boat-race-on-the-kowie/?utm_source=EventPage&utm_medium=Sharebox&utm_campaign=&ref=event-page-share
    From R80

    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
    16:00
    Entry fee: Adults R25 Children R10

    “The Ups and Downs of the First municipality (1862 – 67) in Grahamstown” – Fleur Way Jones
    An amusing account of the dealings of the original municipality of Grahamstown
    An Historical Society monthly meeting
    @ The Albany Club, 114 High Street
    17:30 for 18:00
    New members and visitors welcome
    Cash bar and snacks available
    Contact Gill Wylie 0729124294

    Geoffrey Diver, African Melodic Remedies, and Icala
    Acapella, Desert Blues, Jazz Fusion, Kasi Soul, & Neo Soul
    @ The Vic, 8 New Street
    19:00
    R30

    Live Music with Shan
    R & B, Adult Contemporary, and Pop
    Drinks specials
    @ The Pothole and Donkey, 123 High Street
    19:00 – 21:00
    Free entry

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    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 (arrive early)
    Entry fee R120
    https://grahamstownsunsetrotary.org/gbs-mutual-bank-mountain-drive-half-marathon/

    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

    Boat Race on The Kowie
    Organised by Round Table Port Alfred
    Varsity regatta
    Live entertainment and DJs on the riverbank
    Food stalls and bar. Zero glass policy.
    Out-of-town visitors are encouraged to camp on site
    08:30 – late
    https://www.quicket.co.za/events/184670-boat-race-on-the-kowie/?utm_source=EventPage&utm_medium=Sharebox&utm_campaign=&ref=event-page-share
    From R80

    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 contact 0638895990

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

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    SUNDAY 18 SEPTEMBER

    Undead Generation
    Winners of a Blue Standard Bank Ovation Award 2022
    Live and Acoustic, Punk Fusion
    @ Fish Finder, 6 Buffelsfontein, Mount Pleasant, Gqeberha (P.E)
    12:30
    Free entry

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    TUESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER

    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 21 SEPTEMBER

    Karaoke
    Sing your heart out with Michelle
    @ SSS, 19b New Street
    21:00
    (Very popular. Get there early)
    Free entry

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    THURSDAY 22 SEPTEMBER

    U3A
    Large range of bird species in the area – Lynette Rudman (bird expert)
    @ 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

    Launch: “Thicket” by Harry Owen (of Reddit’s fame)
    Poetry collection
    Copies sold at the special launch price of R200
    @ Amazwi, 25a Worcester Street
    17:30 for 18:00

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    COMING SOON:

    Saturday, 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.

    Saturday, 24 September – Sip n Paint. Untamed Edition. Live band and poetry. Complimentary glass of wine/ sparkling wine @ Mi Casa, High Street. R100 per person. R150 for two people. RSVP 0644196709 / 0648128300 / 0731506275 (very popular – book early)

    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/ Catalani, 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 – ‘Ukubuya Kwelanga’ – Khnysa + the Light. The Return of the Sun: Spring Equinox Tour (EC). Amandla Akhona. Sandla Somphefumlo. Wandile Hlamvana. Xhanti Nokwali. @ The Black Power Station, Rautenbach Road. 16:00 – 19:00. Early bird R100. At the door R150. Webtickets/ PnP. Book online, pay in store. Limited tickets at the door.  https://webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1518502954

    BEHIND-THE-SCENES:

    Calling all vendors – Market on Saturday,1 October. 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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