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    OUR TOWN

    What’s on – 02- 09 February 

    Linda PonaBy Linda PonaFebruary 2, 2023Updated:February 2, 2023No Comments4 Mins Read
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    What's on

    A big shout-out to MEW for these listings. 

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

    Friday 3 & Saturday 4 February
    Table Too: Portuguese
    Treat yourselves to a delicious, exotic four course meal.
    19:30 for 20:00
    The cost of the meal is R210/ person.
    Equipped for loadshedding.
    Full menus available. Booking essential.
    junitha@geenet.co.za Phone Junitha 082 671 8558 or Michele 083 960 2366

    Tuesday 14 February
    Valentine’s Day Dinner
    Hennie van der Mescht (vocal & guitar) will play 2 hours of love songs while you enjoy fine dining with your loved one
    @ Fork & Dagger, 49 African Street
    18:30
    Booking essential
    082 801 2385
    R300 per person

    THIS WEEK

    THURSDAY 2 FEBRUARY
    U3A
    Roy Lubke speaks about his recent trip to Canada
    @ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street
    10:00 – 11:00
    All welcome

    Grahamstown Bridge Club
    @ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street
    13:15 for 13:30
    All welcome
    Sheila Hicks: 0834423322
    R15 non-members/ R10 members

    Can Tree Planting Solve the Climate Crises?
    Presenter: Prof. Susi Vetter (R.U. Botany Department)
    Hosted by WESSA Makhanda
    Topic presentation/ Interactive Discussion and Get-Together-Evening
    Wine sold by the glass and other refreshments covered by entrance fee
    @ Hill Street Manor (across from the Drill Hall), Hill Street
    19:30
    Entrance
    Adults: R10/ Students: R5/ Scholars: Free

    wessa

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    FRIDAY 3 FEBRUARY

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

    Leroy

    Mystical Wonderland 23.1.
    DJs: Silverback, Grimms, and Genie
    Music Genre: Trance
    @ SSS, 19b New Street
    20:00
    R30 entry

    SATURDAY 4 FEBRUARY

    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 Entry

    Holy Cross’ Annual Country Fair
    Food stalls, water slide, face painting & more
    @ Holy Cross School grounds, Highlands Road
    09:00 – 12:00
    Free entry

    Friends of Waters Meeting
    Farming in theThicket
    By Leone Yendall (a well-known local figure in the farming and “tree-hugging”community”)
    @ Pike’s Post, The Ploughman Pub, 723 Trappes Street, Bathurst
    10:00
    Free entry

    Karaoke
    Sing your heart out with Michelle
    @ SSS, 19b New Street
    20:30 for 21:00
    Free entry
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    SUNDAY 5 FEBRUARY

    Farmers Market
    This new, weekly market will be selling organic (aquaponic & soil grown) vegetables and other artisanal goods.
    @ LA Café (Provost)
    09:00 – 14:00
    Weather permitting
    Free entry

    Sip & Paint
    Presented by SM Events
    A relaxed late afternoon of painting & drinks
    Canvas, paint & brushes provided. Included finger food and 2 glasses of wine. Cash bar specials.
    @ Mi Casa, High Street
    16:00 – 18:00.
    Tickets available at Mi Casa
    Contact 064 812 8300
    R300 per person.

    sip and paint

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    TUESDAY 7 FEBRUARY

    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

    Pub Quiz
    Join us for a fun evening of trivia.
    @The Rat & Parrot, 59 New Street
    18:30 for 19:00
    R40/person
    Table bookings 046 622 5002

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    WEDNESDAY 8 FEBRUARY

    Wednesday Dart Night
    Grahamstown Social Darts League
    Come and watch the 5 team round robbin tournament
    1st round: 1 February – 1 March
    Socials darts and a braai on the 8 March
    @ Graeme Club, Leopard’s Den
    18:30 for 19:00
    Charmaine 064 652 1435

    Karaoke
    Sing your heart out with Michelle
    @ SSS, 19b New Street
    20:30 for 21:00
    Free entry

    karaoke night

    THURSDAY 9 FEBRUARY

    U3A
    Torquil Paterson will present a scholarly analysis, accompanied by his own commentary, on the gospel of St John (Part 1 of 2)
    @ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street
    10:00 – 11:00
    All welcome

    Grahamstown Bridge Club
    @ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street
    13:15 for 13:30
    All welcome
    Sheila Hicks: 0834423322
    R15 non-members/ R10 members

    Music Society of Makhanda (MSM) AGM
    @ St.Andrew’s College Staff Room, Somerset Street (left of the pedestrian crossing lights if you are facing out of town)
    17:30
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    BEHIND-THE-SCENES

    Holy Cross School is looking for vendors for its Country Fair on Saturday. R100/ stall. Booking is essential. Contact 076 812 7672

    The weekly Farmers Market still has spaces available for stall holders who sell artisanal and locally produced goods (that don’t conflict with LA Café’s trade.) You can sign up to join in as often as you’d like. Contact Curt on 063 920 6286

    Crafters/ vendors who would like to be part of Food4Futures’ Family Fun Fair on 5 March can send a thumbs up to 072 489 8346 to reserve a stall. R100/stall (the full fee goes towards feeding those in need) Payable in advance or on the day @ Food4Futures, 2 Dundas Street
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    COMING SOON
    Saturday 11 February – O Week After Party. Presented by Blom’s Entertainment. 5 DJ Acts. Music Genre: Multi House. @ SSS, 19b New Street. R20 entry. (Very popular. Don’t miss out.)

    Sunday 5 March – Family Fun Fair. Fundraiser for Food4Futures. Fun activities for all ages.@ Dold Field, Charles Street @ 09:30 – 15:00. Free entry.

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