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    What’s On – 9 – 16 February

    Grocott's MailBy Grocott's MailFebruary 9, 2023Updated:February 9, 2023No Comments5 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

    Valentine’s Day, 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

    Romance her this Valentine’s
    Spoil your beloved with a three-course meal
    Complimentary champagne cocktail and a flower for ladies
    @ The Pothole & Donkey, Graham Hotel, 123 High Street
    18:00
    Booking essential
    Contact Yolandi 046 622 2324

    Valentine’s Menu
    3-course meal with a champagne starter
    @ Revelations, Peppergrove Mall
    18:00
    Booking essential
    Chantal 072 066 1652
    R550 per couple

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    THIS WEEK
    THURSDAY 9 FEBRUARY

    U3A
    Torquil Paterson will present a scholarly analysis, accompanied by his own commentary, on the gospel of St John (Part 2 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 North West)
    17:30

    Pajama Party
    Presented by Blom’s Entertainment
    DJs: Bongeezy, Moxii, Mr. Doo
    @ Friar’s Space Unlimited,
    20:00 – late R20 entry

    B.W.A. – ‘Vibrations’
    Performances by Shanaaz, Lethabo, Soulbtz, Sinalo, Leroy & Mbali
    Poetry, dance & music
    @ SSS, 19b New Street
    17:00 – late
    R30 entry

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    FRIDAY 10 FEBRUARY

    Live Music with Hennie & Kath
    Contemporary pop songs and some classics
    Drinks specials
    @ The Pothole and Donkey, 123 High Street
    19:00 – 21:00 
    Free entry

    Live at Slipstream!
    Headline Act: One More Band
    Cult of Circle
    iCala
    Stone House
    Support 4 talented local bands
    Variety of genres
    @ SSS, 19b New Street
    20:00
    R50 entry

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    SATURDAY 11 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

    Pipe Organ Recital
    Presented in collaboration with RU Department of Music & Musicology and The Music Society of Makhanda
    Recital 1: Louri Coetzee ‘French Music’
    @ The Cathedral, High Street
    19:00
    Queries Jon Hughes 0768134689
    Adults: R50 Concessions: R20 (Pensioners, students and scholars)
    Rhodes music students get in free

    O Week After Party
    Presented by Blom’s Entertainment
    5 DJ Acts
    Music Genre: Multi House
    @ SSS, 19b New Street
    R20 entry
    (Usually very popular. Don’t miss out.)

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    SUNDAY 12 FEBRUARY

    Get Out and Run
    Valentine’s Trail Run
    *Walkers and hikers also welcome
    @ Langley Park (a farm 33km from town, N2 towards PE)
    Distance: 20km/ *10km/ *5km
    Price: R250/ R160/ R60
    Time: 07:30/ 08:15/ 08:40
    Pre-entries close 13:00, 11/02/2023
    Contact Mel 0726090966
    Facebook: Get Out and Run Trail Runs

    Farmers Market
    This weekly market will be selling organic (aquaponic & soil grown) vegetables and other artisanal and sustainable goods.
    @ LA Café (Provost)
    09:00 – 14:00 (may close at 13:00 if it is very quiet)
    Weather permitting
    Free entry

    Smash Sunday
    Presented by Blom’s Entertainment
    DJs: Mr Doo, DJ Haartjies, Bongeezy &
    Teknical Difficult’s
    Open Decks
    @ SSS, 19b New Street
    13:00 – 21:00
    Free entry

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    TUESDAY 14 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 15 FEBRUARY

    Wednesday Dart Night
    Grahamstown Social Darts League
    Come and watch the 5 teams round robin 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

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    THURSDAY 16 FEBRUARY

    U3A
    Torquil Paterson will present a scholarly analysis, accompanied by his own commentary, on the gospel of St John (Part 2 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 
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    BEHIND-THE-SCENES

    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 emoji 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

    Friday, 17 February – Live Music with Sivu. Slowed down Contemporary Pop & Jazz. Drinks specials @ The Pothole and Donkey, 123 High Street. 19:00 – 21:00. Free entry

    Saturday, 25 February – St. Patrick’s Church Fete. A fun-filled day with many household items for sale @ The Catholic Church Hall, Hill Street. 09:00 – 14:00. Contact Gunda 083 324 6402

    Saturday, 25 February – Farmers Market @ Fusion Specialty Foods. 9710 Rautenbach Road. 08:00 – 13:00

    Saturday, 25 February – F&D High Tea. Dig out your ball dresses and fancy hats. Put on your heels. Afternoon tea, coffee, mimosas & tea treats @ Fork & Dagger

    Saturday, 25 February – Living Makhanda performed by Asakhe Cuntsulana @ The Black Power Station.18:00. WhatsApp 079 352 6490 (only 50 tickets available). R150 entry

    Thursday, 2 & Friday, 3 March – Live Music with Julie Baker. Folk/ Rock/ Pop classics. Drinks specials @ The Pothole and Donkey, 123 High Street. 19:00 – 21:00. Free entry

    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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