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.
