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    OUR TOWN

    What’s on 13-20 October

    Linda PonaBy Linda PonaOctober 13, 2022Updated:October 13, 2022No Comments5 Mins Read
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    A big shout-out to MEW for these listings.

    THURSDAY 13 OCTOBER

    U3A

    Poetry Reading: WW1 poems

    Read by Anne Irwin and Malcolm Hacksley

    @ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street

    10:00 – 11:00

    All welcome

    Cover R5

    Grahamstown Bridge Club

    @ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street

    13:15 for 13:30

    All welcome

    Sheila Hicks: 0834423322

    R15 non-members/ R10 members

    Acoustic Café

    Etienne Noir (emotive storytelling through music)

    African Melodic Remedies (traditional African instruments and excellent vocals)

    Winternag (featuring Eugene Marais’ poem, Winternag and an updated Twilite Blues. Covers and originals

    @ The Vic, 8 New Street

    18:30

    R20/ Concessions R15

    Stand Up Comedy

    @ SSS, 19b New Street

    Featuring DJ Free We’ye

    21:00

    R20 (Ladies free until 22:00)

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    FRIDAY 14 OCTOBER

    The Ultimate Friday Shutdown

    Barcadi Fest Edition

    DJs – TBA

    Amapiano, House, & Gqom

    Drinks specials

    @ 37 on New

    18:00 – late

    Presold R30

    0653357756

    Live Music with Shan

    RnB, Adult Contemporary, and Pop

    Drinks specials

    @ The Pothole and Donkey, 123 High Street

    19:00 – 21:00

    Free entry

    Team Cellotape Fundraiser

    Help the rugby club raise money for new gear

    DJ Fred-O

    @ SSS, 19b New Street

    20:00

    R30

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    SATURDAY 15 OCTOBER

    Parkrun

    5km run or walk. Family-friendly. Dogs on leads are welcome.

    @ The Bot Gardens, Lucas Avenue

    Register online: https://www.parkrun.co.za/register/

    08:00

    Free

    Boxing Tournament: 27 Years of Open Boxing

    Presented by Mfuzo Boxing Camp

    Come and support our future stars

    Live on Facebook

    @ Hlalani Community Hall

    Weigh in 08:30

    First bout 12:00

    The Soul Session

    African Melodic Remedies

    (Nikita, Sino the Poet, Thobela, Geoffrey, Zanethemba & Majestic Pro)

    Featuring: Siyabonga & Yakha

    Collective of creatives: cocktail of different styles & genres – acapella, African Traditional, instrumental Contemporary, & poetry

    @ SSS, 19b New Street

    15:00

    Info 0738599633

    R35

    Music Festival: Déjà Vu

    2 DJs from PE, 1 DJ & 3 performers from JHB, Pride Month: Ball & Fashion Show, music on 3 stages: Amapiano, Deep House, Techno, Acid House, Flips, Disco House, Breakbeat, Trance, Hip Hop, Trap…

    Vendors: Famous Barista Sisa’s, Revelations …

    Updates on Instagram: @organiclive_

    Bookings:

    https://www.quicket.co.za/events/192039-deja-vu-edition/#/

    R80 early bird

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    TUESDAY 18 OCTOBER

    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

    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

    All welcome

    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

    (Very popular. Book your place.)

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    WEDNESDAY 19 OCTOBER

    Wednesday Dart Night

    Wild Cats Darts Club

    @ Graeme Club, Leopard’s Den

    18:30 for 19:00

    Charmaine 0646521435

    R10/ player

    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 20 OCTOBER

    Play: At All Costs by Peter Terry

    Directed by Janice Honeyman

    Veteran actor Peter Terry’s acclaimed one-man show tells of a man returning to Delville Wood more than 50 years after the WW1 battle and reliving the past in minute detail. “…a genuine contribution to understanding history and is a masterpiece of both writing and performance.” – Vincent Carruthers, author and historian.

    @ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street

    10:00 – 10:45

    All welcome

    R100 (special price) pay at the door

    Grahamstown Bridge Club

    @ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street

    13:15 for 13:30

    All welcome

    Sheila Hicks: 0834423322

    R15 non-members/ R10 members

    _______

    COMING SOON:

    Thursday 27 October – Zombie Walk/ Run for the SPCA: 2km & 5km. Food and drinks for sale. Zombie treasure hunt for kids. Prizes for 1st – 3rd place and for best-dressed family & individual. Starts @ Grahamstown Bowling Club 17:30 (registration from 16:30) Tickets are available at SPCA Charity Shop, SPCA Industrial Area, Hoof and Hound, and Bowling Club (on registration) Entrance fees: Family R25. Individual R15. Dog R10 (includes a gift for our furries) 

    Friday 28 October – Graeme College Family Fun Fair. Burgers, steak rolls, sloppy joes, curry bunnies, boerewors rolls, and cold drinks. Potjiekos & roosterbrood. Chip & dip. Tea & coffee garden. Ice cream, popcorn & candy floss. White elephant. Kids’ train rides. Marble game. Face painting & photo booth. Kidz play zone. Dunk tank. Sumo wrestling. Golf chip competition. Colour run obstacle course for kids u-8yrs. @ Somerset Field, Graeme College.

    Friday 28 October – 5km Glow Run @ Somerset Field, Graeme College. (Registration from 16:30) 17:30. Entry R30. Early bird scholars R20.

    Friday 28 October – Last Fridays. Halloween fancy dress – prizes to be won. DJ Shakes & DJ Lowy. Bootleg, Old School, RnB, and Hip Hop @ SSS, 19b New Street.19:00. R20 before 22:00. R30 thereafter.

    Saturday 29 October – Comedy Show: Isaac Gampu & Fayindlala. Presented by Laugh Out Loud and Castle Lite. Cash bar available @ Makhanda City Hall. 19:00. Public transport is available before and after the show. R150 on Webticket/ PnP. R200 at the door.

    Saturday 29 October – Halloween at SSS. Safety First (Bloem) & Undead Generation (PE). Prizes for best dressed. @ SSS, 19b New Street. 21:00. R20 before 21:00. R30 thereafter.

    BEHIND-THE-SCENES

    Calling All Vendors – Market on the 5 November 2022 (09:00 – 14:00) @ PJ Olivier, Hoërskool. Food. Friends. Family. Fun. In conjunction with the “Get Out and Run” event. If you would like to put up a stall, contact Ilze Curling (Yumm Pantry) 0761513050

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