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    OUR TOWN

    What’s on – 9-16 December

    Rod AmnerBy Rod AmnerDecember 8, 2022Updated:December 8, 2022No Comments4 Mins Read
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    A big shout-out to MEW for these listings.

    POP UPS/ FESTIVALS/ EXHIBITIONS/ REPEAT EVENTS

    No Heat Restaurant/ Oppiestoep! this week.

    Table Too for Friday 9 & Saturday 10 December has been cancelled due to loadshedding

    Saturday 10 December
    1st Pop-Up Event with Nom
    2-course meal & wine pairing
    @ Infinity Lounge, 55 New Street
    Theme: Rustic look – off-white, beige & brown
    On the decks: RS
    Hub on site and 360° photobooth
    14:00
    Limited tickets: Single R300
    Couple R550

    Monday 12 December
    My Craft: Building true worlds in reality
    Exhibition by Tayla Mackintosh (MFA student, R.U)
    @ Gallery in the Round, The Monument
    18:30 for 19:00

    THIS WEEK
    FRIDAY 9 DECEMBER

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

    Undead Generation
    Dezemba 2022 Summer Tour
    Punk Fusion band from Gqeberha/ PE
    @ SSS, 19b New Street
    21:00
    R40
    IG: @UndeadGeneration @FiveSidedRecords
    (Always a fun show)

    This is House
    Presented by Blom’s Entertainment
    DJs: Moxii & Alex Tiltmann
    @ Guido’s Beach Bar, Port Alfred
    21:00
    Entry R20


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    SATURDAY 10 DECEMBER

    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

    *Going Yellow!
    Small Market & Fundraiser
    In Aid of the Home of Joy and Child Welfare Grahamstown
    R20 from every car wash will be donated.
    Bring in unwanted toys, puzzles, and children’s clothes.
    Nappies, toiletries, and food donations are also welcome.
    Presented by Home of Joy, We Move it Recycling, Hi-Tec, GHT Trailer Hire, We Wash It & Coffee Lounge, and Blueberry
    @ 23 African Street Hub (cnr. Henry Street)
    08:00 – 15:00

    Potjiekos Day
    Hosted by St Mary’s Catholic Church
    Fundraiser. White elephant & jumble tables
    Bring your gazebo and camp chairs
    Come and relax with good food
    @ St. Mary’s DCC, Cnr. Fitchat & Albany Rd
    Cooking starts at 08:00
    R25

    The Survivals
    Performing popular Reggae songs and some originals.
    Presented by Blom’s Entertainment
    @ Guido’s Beach Bar, Port Alfred
    20:00 – 0:00
    Entry R40 (free shot on entry)
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    SUNDAY 11 DECEMBER

    Altered Noise
    The local heroes will close off the night, after The Survivals’ set, with Melodic Techno
    @ Guido’s Beach Bar, Port Alfred
    0:00 – 02:00
    R20 entry


    TUESDAY 13 DECEMBER

    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


    WEDNESDAY 14 DECEMBER

    Karaoke
    Sing your heart out with Michelle
    @ SSS, 19b New Street
    21:00
    Free entry


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    BEHIND-THE-SCENES

    Brookshaw Home is requesting donations for their 2023 fete. Please drop off donations of books, 2nd hand clothing, white elephant goodies, household items, children’s toys, and furniture at the Brookshaw Home office or call, and they will arrange collection. Contact Shanette at 046 6224522
    brookshaw@imaginet.co.za

    COMING SOON

    Saturday 17 December – Makana Music Festival. Live performances by Boohle, Lamiez Holworthy, Big Zulu, Mr Thela, Butho Vuthela, DJ Ligwa, Nhunhuza and many more. @ Dlepu Stadium, Makhanda East. Food stalls and cash bar on site. 12:00. From R100 Tickets available at Computicket(Shoprite & Checkers)/Ticketpro

    Saturday 17 December – Hot Summer Fling. Presented by Blom’s Entertainment. Featuring Moxii, DJ Haartjies and Altered Noise @ Guido’s Beach Bar, Port Alfred. 14:00 – late. From R50 https://www.quicket.co.za/events/193794-hot-summer-fling/#/

    Tuesday 20 December – Eastern Cape’s Finest Comedians: Year-End Series. Ndumiso Lindi, Tats Nkonzo, Khanyisa Bunu, Siya Seya, Mbu Msongwela, Virgil Prins and many more… @ Amazwi (formerly NELM), 25a Worcester Street. Bookings & Info: easterncapesfinestcomedians@gmail.com. Adults R100/ Students R50.

    Wednesday 21 December – The Christmas Story & Carols by Candlelight. Presented by the Bathurst Agricultural Society and Port Alfred Hospice. Directed by Corinne Willoughby and Lourens Orsmond. Enjoy delicious food from the charity stalls and a drink at the BAS Bar @ The Bathurst Showgrounds, Bathurst. Gates open for picnics at 17:00. Starts at 18:30. Admission is free. Support Hospice with a donation for your candle.

    Saturday 24 December – Ecawa Music Festival. Master KG, Daliwonga, Amaroto (Recee Madlisa & Zuma, Nomfundo Moh, Cairo CPT, Zahara, Betusile Mcinga, Naak Musiq, Monde Fani, Ligwa, and more. Food stalls and cash bar on site @ Mamityi Gidana Stadium, Port Alfred. Tickets from R100. Cooler box: R80. Tickets are available at Computicket (Shoprite, Checkers, Ok Furnishers, U Save)

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