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    What’s On – 16 -23 February

    Linda PonaBy Linda PonaFebruary 15, 2023Updated:February 16, 2023No Comments4 Mins Read
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    What's on

    A big shout-out to MEW for these listings. 

    THIS WEEK

    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
    R5 entry
    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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    FRIDAY 17 FEBRUARY

    Documentary Film: Sisters of the Wilderness
    Presented by the Documentary Filmmakers Association & the School of Journalism and Media Studies, Rhodes University
    The story of 5 young Zulu women venturing into the wilderness.
    Set in the iMfolozi Game Park which is severely threatened by open-cast coal mining.
    Themes: sisterhood, healing, conservation, and culture.
    @ Amazwi, 25a Worcester Street
    Booking essential. https://forms.gle/ReuEFMZje6Qwt7pw6
    13:55 – 16:00
    Free entry

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

    Space Out
    Presented by Blom’s Entertainment
    Mr Doo
    @ SSS, 19b New Street
    20:00 – 01:30
    R20 entry


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    SATURDAY 18 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

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

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    SUNDAY 19 FEBRUARY

    It is market day @ LA Café (Provost)
    this Sunday – weather permitting:

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

    The Thrift Market
    Vintage, antique and thrift goods. Crafts. Books. Play with puppies.
    10:00 – 14:00
    Instagram @THETHRIFTMARKET

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    TUESDAY 21 FEBRUARY

    Shrove Tuesday
    Pancakes with a choice of delicious fillings
    Mince/ Chicken/Vegetarian: R20
    Apple: R15
    Sweet: R7
    @ St. George’s Hall (The Long Table during Fest), 108 High Street
    17:00 (while stocks last)
    Contact 046 622 2445
    (Thanks to GPN for this listing)

    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 22 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 23 FEBRUARY

    U3A
    TBA
    @ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street
    10:00 – 11:00
    R5 entry
    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

    Acoustic Café
    Features local musicians from various genres in an intimate setting.
    Food available off the Gino’s menu
    TBA
    @ The Vic, 8 New Street
    18:30
    R20/ Concessions R15
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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

    COMING SOON

    Friday, 24 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

    Friday, 24 February – Spina-Benignetti Piano Duo. Presented by the Music Society of Makhanda (MSM). Works by: Schubert, Poulenc, Wagner, Franck & Ravel. @ Kingswood College Chapel 19:00 (sharp) Adult:R100. Pensioner: R80 Student: R50. Free for season ticket holders and schoolgoers.

    Saturday, 25 February – St. Patrick’s Church Fete. A fun-filled day with many household items for sale @ The Catholic Church Hall, 47 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 – Please note: The Family Fun Fair (Food4Futures) has been postponed until May.

    Saturday, 11 March – Hospice Benefit Music Trivia Night. Hosted by the Kingswood College Music School. A cheese & wine, music trivia evening. All proceeds go to Hospice. @ Kingswood High Performance Centre. 19:00. Bookings: cathy@cathybraanspr.co.za R150/ person or R1500 for a table of 10.

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