A big shout-out to MEW for these listings.
POP UPS/ FESTIVALS/ EXHIBITIONS/ REPEAT EVENTS
Saturday, 11 March
Makana Meander, Finger Food Supper & Auction
SPCA fundraiser for a much-needed animal rescue vehicle
A fine wine experience plus much more:
• Makana Meander
Starts at 18:30, Friday 10 March, @Major Fraser’s
Wine tasting & collect entry gifts
Continues 11:00 – 18:00, Saturday, 11 March
Enjoy wine, gin & beer tasting, art, collectable shopping, entertainment, and snacks @ the various stops: Heat Oppiestoep, The Highlander, Major Fraser’s, The Rat & Parrot, and The Unit.
Includes an Art Exhibition
Artists: Bruce Little, Dan Wylie, Chanelle Staude, Martina de Lange, Roddy Fox, Lucas Grant, Helen Timm and others
(Wine Tasting for Makana Meander patrons only)
@ The Lowlander, Worcester Street (below Highlander)
11:30 – 17:00
• Finger Food Supper & Auction Saturday, 11 March from 18:00 @ The Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street
Wine Tasting (Limited number. Booking essential by 3 March)
Delicious finger-snacks evening with delectable desserts
An unmissable auction
Information & bookings: http://www.makanameander.co.za
076 878 0137
Or purchase tickets at the SPCA Charity shop, High Street
From R140 – R380/ person
Sunday, 12 March, 18:00, &
Monday, 13 March, 19:00,
Masicule (10th edition)
Hosted by The National Arts Foundation
Guest Artist: SAMA nominee Dumza Maswana
Featuring choirs/ voices from: Kwantu Choir, Attivo Choral Choir, Cathedral Choir, Eastcape midlands College, Kutliso Daniels, Rhodes University, Mary Waters, Kingswood College, Nathaniel Nyaluza, Nombulelo, PJ Olivier High School, SAC/ DSG, Victoria Girls High School, and Andrew Moyake
@ The Guy Butler Theatre, The Monument.
R60/ Concessions R40 (per show)
Booking essential
https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1525644470
Tickets are also available at Pick n Pay
THIS WEEK
THURSDAY, 9 MARCH
U3A
“The Eucharistic Words of Institution: An archaeological textual investigation.” – by Torquil Paterson
A scholarly analysis of how the church came to celebrate the Holy Communion, etc.
@ 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
Contact Sheila Hicks: 0834423322
R15 non-members/ R10 members
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FRIDAY, 10 MARCH
Live Music with Sivu
Slowed Down Contemporary Pop & Jazz
Drink Specials
@ Pothole & Donkey, 123 High Street
18:00 Free Entry
Summer Shutdown
Presented by CJs. Entertainment & Tony-B Entertainment
Performers: Tony B, Classic Keys, DJ Fred O & DJ Megalo
Drinks specials
@SSS, 19b New Street
20:00
Presold tickets are available at SSS for R20 per ticket.
R30 at the door
The Rat and Parrot Deck Party
DJ: Mr Doo (Blom’s Entertainment)
Good food. Good vibes. Good people.
Great drink specials
@ The Rat and Parrot, 59 New Street
22:00 – 02:00
Contact Richard: 071 053 0661
Free entry
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SATURDAY, 11 MARCH
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 Entry
Sip & Paint
Presented By SM Events
Enjoy a pleasant afternoon while painting and enjoying drinks
Canvas, paint & brushes provided
Finger foods and 2 glasses of wine included
Cash bar specials available
@Mi Casa, 131 High Street
16:00 – 18:00
Bookings: WhatsApp 081 595 4473
hello.smevents@gmail.com
R300 per person
Organ Recital
Presented by the Music Society of Makhanda (MSM)
Organ Music from England
Preston, Rootham, Wolff, Bourgeois, Sanders, & Harwood
@ Commemoration Methodist Church, High Street
19:00
Tickets sold at the door
R50 Full | R20 Concessions
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 | R1500 for a table of 10
Saturday Karaoke
Sing your heart out with Michelle
@ SSS, 19b New Street
20:30 for 21:00
Free entry
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SUNDAY, 12 MARCH
Get Out and Run: Craig Doone
The 1st of 3 runs in the Autumn Series
@Craig Doone Farm (800 west of N2 Highway to PE)
Starting times:
08:00 for 21km
08:45 for 12km
09:10 for 6km
To book: https://bit.ly/Getoutandrun
Tickets: R250 for 21km | R160 for 12 km | R60 for 6km
Farmers Market
This weekly market will be selling organic (aquaponic & soil grown) vegetables and other artisanal and sustainable goods.
Weather permitting
@ LA Café (Provost), Lucas Avenue
09:00 – 14:00 (may close at 13:00 depending on turnout)
Evensong
Hymns performed by a professional choir
The Cathedral of St Michael & St George, High Street
17:00
All welcome
Free Entry
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TUESDAY 14 MARCH
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 MARCH
Karaoke
Sing your heart out with Michelle
@ SSS, 19b New Street
20:30 for 21:00
Free entry
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THURSDAY 16 MARCH
U3A
@ 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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COMING SOON
Tuesday, 21 March (Human Rights Day) – Pentafusion: Journey. A musical journey for violin, flute & jazz trio. Presented by the Makana Society of Music (MSM). Performed by Lieva Starker (violin), Stacey van Schalkwyk (flute), Bredan Yendall (drums), Virgil Matrass (piano), & Yashin Naidoo (bass) @Beethoven Room, Rhodes University, Somerset Street. 19:00 Tickets available at the door. Adults: R100 |Pensioners: R80 |Tertiary Students: R50 | Schoolgoers/ MSM ticket holders: Free.
Saturday, 1 April – Potjiekos Competition and Kids’ Carnival. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Grahamstown Sunset. Great prizes for Best Potjie, Best Vegetarian Potjie, Best Kid’s Potjie, and lots of other spot prizes. Many family and kid-friendly activities include races, Easter egg hunts and face painting. @ The Graemian Centre, Graeme College. Starts at 10:00. Winning potjiekos for dinner from 16:00.
