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    OUR TOWN

    What’s on – 17-24 December

    Rod AmnerBy Rod AmnerDecember 15, 2022Updated:December 15, 2022No Comments3 Mins Read
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    A big shout-out to MEW for these listings. This is the last listing for this year. It will be back on 16 January 2023.

    MAKHANDA EVENTS WEEKLY
    POP UPS/ FESTIVALS/ EXHIBITIONS/ REPEAT EVENTS

    Saturday 24 December – Christmas Eve Lunch
    @ Fork & Dagger, 49 African Street
    Starter:
    Beetroot tartin served with horseradish cream and pea shoots
    Main Options:
    (All served with a spinach, avocado, & paw paw salad with cumin dressing, green beans, & hassel back potatoes.)
    Tuscan sherry roasted chicken quarters with grapes & almonds
    Or
    Ginger, honey & marmalade baked gammon served with baked pears
    Or
    Vegan festive squash stuffed with quinoa, lentils, cranberries, baby spinach, & almonds
    Dessert:
    Chocolate brownie black forest gateau
    12:00 – 14:00
    R250/person
    Bookings essential 082 801 2385

    31 December – New Year’s Eve Dinner
    @ Fork & Dagger, 49 African Street
    Starter:
    Pear & brie cheese salad skewer
    Main Options:
    (All served with “smashed” baked baby potatoes.)
    Italian style lamb loin chops and caponata – aubergine, tomato, celery, olives & capers
    Or
    Grilled salmon served with celery salad, green peppers, capers, feta, & soft-boiled eggs
    Or
    Vegan creamy lemon Alfredo-style sauce with asparagus, mushroom, & tofu
    Dessert:
    A pudding slice which combines malva & milk tart
    18:30
    R280/person
    Bookings essential 082 801 2385

    THIS WEEK
    FRIDAY 16 DECEMBER

    Battle of the DJs
    Presented by Blom’s Entertainment and Dynamic Sound
    DJs: Mr Doo, Blackjack, Mtha & Moxii
    @ Guido’s Beach Bar, Port Alfred
    18:00 – 02:00
    Entry R30


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    SATURDAY 17 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

    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

    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/#/


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    TUESDAY 20 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

    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

    Karaoke
    Sing your heart out with Michelle
    @ SSS, 19b New Street
    20:30
    Free entry

    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 free. Support Hospice with a donation for your candle.


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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 046 6224522
    brookshaw@imaginet.co.za

    COMING SOON

    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)

    Tuesday, 17 January – Pub Quiz resumes @ The Rat & Parrot. 18:30 for 19:00.

    Saturday, 21 January – Asakhe Cuntasulane performs Living Makhanda (The African Harp Amplified). @ The Black Power Station, Rautenbach Road. 17:30. Tickets R150. Early bird tickets are R100. (Only 50 tickets available) Bookings 079 352 6490

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