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    What’s On – 6 – 13 April

    Grocott's MailBy Grocott's MailApril 6, 2023Updated:April 6, 2023No Comments5 Mins Read
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    A big shout-out to  MEW and SIZO MEDIA for these listings.

    POP UPS/ FESTIVALS/ EXHIBITIONS/ REPEAT EVENTS

    Friday, 7 April – Monday, 10 April
    Splash Festival
    One of South Africa’s favourite family fun festivals
    Local arts & craft stalls.
    SPAR We’re for Flavours Food Demonstration Tent
    Comedy show
    Coca-Cola food court
    Galaxy Beach Arena: volleyball, 5-a-side soccer, kiddies entertainment, Secret Sunrise and more
    4 Stages with live music
    Headline acts: Biggy, Boohle & J’Something, Celeste Ntuli & Chef Zola Nene
    @ Kings Beach, Gqeberha
    09:00
    Free entry

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    THIS WEEK
    THURSDAY 6 APRIL
    U3A
    “A Pattern of Islands” – Wouter Holleman (part 1)
    A talk on his experiences working in research which culminated in the publication of a large work on fish of the southern oceans
    @ 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

    The Black Cat Bones
    Live Easter Tour 2023
    The band is hitting the road again this Easter to bring you a fresh new show with lots of Easter surprises and the promise of a good time
    Bring the family and friends and enjoy the holiday with us
    @ The Goat Shed bush bistro & bar, R343, Kenton-on-Sea, 6191 (Less than 2km from Kenton crossroads)
    19:00
    Bookings: https://bit.ly/Theblackcatbones
    082 808 5976 
    Entry: R120 online | R150 at the door

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    FRIDAY 7 APRIL (GOOD FRIDAY)
    Live Music with Leroy
    Neo Soul, Afro Jazz, & Pop
    Drinks Specials
    @ The Pothole & Donkey, 123 High Street
    19:00 – 21:00
    Free entry

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    SATURDAY 8 APRIL
    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/
    07:45 for 08:00
    Free Entry
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    SUNDAY 9 APRIL
    Farmers Market
    This weekly market will sell 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)

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    TUESDAY 11 APRIL
    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

    Annual Shakespeare Birthday Lecture
    “I knew her, Horatio”: Performing Legacies in Hamlet 2021
    By Dr. Marguerite De Waal
    @ Amazwi, 25A Worcester Street
    18:00
    Booking/ Enquiries: c.leff@ru.ac.za
    Entry by donation

    Tuesday Pool Competition
    Cool prizes and vouchers to be won
    @ Champs Action Bar, Scott’s Avenue
    Registration: 18:00
    Compo starts: 19:00
    Competition Entry Fee:  R20/ person.

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

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    WEDNESDAY 12 APRIL
    Karaoke
    Sing your heart out with Michelle
    @ SSS, 19b New Street
    20:30 for 21:00
    Free entry

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    THURSDAY 13 APRIL
    U3A
    “A Pattern of Islands” – Wouter Holleman (part 2)
    A talk on his experiences working in research which culminated in the publication of a large work on fish of the southern oceans
    @ 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

    Music Society of Makhanda (MSM)
    Rupert Marshall-Luck (violin) & Peter Cartwright (piano)
    Performing works by Holst, Mozart, Delia, & Brahms
    @ Kingswood College Chapel
    19:00
    Adult R100 | Pensioners R80 | Students R50 | Free entry for MSM season ticket holders/ schoolgoers
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    COMING SOON
    Friday, 14 April – The Fragile Side of Man: Ubudoda is a Mindset. Presented by B-Fabbs. Created by Simamkele Crankdy Xako. A theatre dance production @ Rhodes Main Theatre, Prince Alfred Road. 18:30. Bookings/ Enquiries: Call or WhatsApp: 078 573 5326 / 063 544 2005. Adults R50 | Students R30

    Saturday, 15 April – Rotary Bargain Hunters’ Sale. Bargains galore. In aid of the Rotary Club of Grahamstown. Clothing, jumble, household items, music, books & magazines for sale @ The Drill Hall, Hill Street. 09:00 – 13:00. Luvuyo 073 961 0577. Luvuyo.mvaphantsi@gmail.com. Free entry.

    Saturday, 22 April – Annual Child Welfare Bowls Tournament. Child Welfare South Africa presents a fundraiser in collaboration with the Albany Bowling Club. A fun, open bowling day. Lots of prizes to be won @ Albany Bowling Club, Charles Street. Book your team/ sponsor the day:  Debbie 071 687 4531 / Sean 072 730 6469. R600/ team (3 players) includes a t-shirt, cap, and goody bag

    Sunday, 30 April – 2nd Pop-Up with Nom. Let’s Dine. Three-course meal. Neutral relaxed colours/ nude/off-white/ brown/ tan. Venue TBA. 14:00. Bookings: +27 67 702 1417. R400/ person

    Monday, 1 May – Mother’s Day High Tea. Delicious high tea. Milanda Coetzer as guest speaker. Prizes up for grabs. Sponsor mothers and special ladies to this special event @ St Patrick’s Hall, 47 Hill St. (next to the library). 14:00. Tickets: Frances Hutton 060 444 2372 / Monika 082 855 0015  R150 per person

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    BEHIND-THE-SCENES
    Please note: SSS Top Bar will be closed for the whole Easter Weekend.

    The Rotary Club of Grahamstown seeks donations of clothing, jumble, tools, hardware, music, books, magazines, household items, bric-a-brac, etc. Contact Luvuyo at 073 961 0577 or email luvuyo.mvaphantsi@gmail.com to arrange collection or to get drop-off details.

    Anyone needing a poster made can contact SIZO MEDIA (Sipho) at 078 733 7203. They will be able to design one for you. The turnaround time is 48 hours.

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