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    You are at:Home»OUR TOWN»What’s On 27 April – 4 May
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    What’s On 27 April – 4 May

    Grocott's MailBy Grocott's MailApril 26, 2023Updated:April 27, 2023No Comments6 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 28 April
    Nic’s Nest Dinner Special
    Theme Dinner – Taste of India
    Three-course meal
    Vegetarian options available
    @ Nic’s Nest, 65 African Street
    18:30 – 21:00
    Bookings Essential: 041 0100 435
    R250 per person

    Fridays 28 April
    Friday Deck Party
    Presented by Blom’s Entertainment
    Featuring Mr Doo
    @ The Rat and Parrot, New Street
    22:00 – 02:00
    Free entry

    Saturday 29 April
    2nd Pop-up with Nom. Let’s Dine
    Three-course meal
    Theme: Neutral relaxed colours / nude/ off-white/brown/ tan
    Makana Resort Bar, 1 Grey Street
    14:00
    Bookings: 067 702 1417
    R400

    Sunday 30 April
    Bathurst Bookfair
    Book bargains, lively speaker programme, author interviews, panel discussions, sprint writing mini workshop, open mic poetry reading, ultra-short story competition, literary theme walking quiz, & kid’s corner
    @ various venues in Bathurst, including The Village Green, Pig and Whistle, and Books of Bathurst
    09:00 – 16:30
    Contact Norma; 076 728 1317 or Ian 082 621 1523
    Free entry

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    THIS WEEK
    THURSDAY 27 APRIL

    U3A
    “The Heavens declare” – Dr Kate Bryan
    A talk on astronomy
    @ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street
    10:00 – 11:00
    R5 entry

    Grahamstown Bridge Club
    @ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street
    13:15 for 13:30
    Contact Sheila Hicks: 0834423322
    R15 non-members/ R10 members

    Acoustic Café
    A platform for musicians needing an audience
    Featuring: Ben de la Fontaine, Joza Q, Katlego, & The Survivals
    @ The Vic, New Street
    18:30
    R30 at the door / R20 students
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    FRIDAY 28 APRIL

    Live Music with Leroy
    Neo Soul, Afro Jazz & Pop
    Drinks Specials
    @ The Pothole & Donkey, 123 High Street
    19:00 – 21:00
    Bookings / Contact: 071 053 0661
    Free entry

    Angels vs Demons
    Dress up party
    Prize for best dressed
    @ SSS, 19b New Street
    21:00 – 01:30
    Bookings / Contact: 071 053 0661
    R10 before 22:00 | R20 after 22:00

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    SATURDAY 29 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

    Autumn Aerobics Fundraising
    Fundraising Challenge hosted by Joza Aerobics and Fitness Club
    Hi-lo, Taebo/Box and Functional
    Donations of toiletries requested, e.g. toothpaste, face soap, roll-on etc.
    @ Soccer City, Raglan Road
    08:30
    All interested in participating to contact Nomawethu: 063 023 9338
    Tickets: Adults R30 | Children R10 | Walk-In R40

    Makana Community Family Funday Flea Market
    A community flea market fundraiser with fun for the family and will be fundraising for the SPCA
    @ LA Café (Provost), Lucas Avenue
    09:00 – 13:00
    WhatsApp 072 495 0181 if interested in having a stall
    Free Entry

    IIMBEWU Youth Orchestra Concert
    A newly formed collaboration between several youth music academies.
    Eastern Cape Heritage through a Modern and multicultural lens
    Tells of a day in the forests of the Amathole Mountains.
    Combines digital music production, indigenous music and orchestral traditions.
    Featuring Siya Makuzeni (trombone and voice) and Zanethemba Mdyogolo (uhadi)
    @ Guy Butler Theatre, The Monument
    16:00
    Book on webtickets
    https://bit.ly/Iimbewu
    Tickets from R30 – R50

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    SUNDAY 30 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 (maybe earlier depending on turnout)

    farmer's market

    Ivy and Mafa’s Birthday Celebrations
    Featuring Mafa Bavuma from Umhlobo Wenene and Ivy Madyo
    @ Phola’s Meat n Malt, E Street (Fingo Village)
    14:00 – 01:30
    Prices: R80, Gate R100 and VIP R200

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    MONDAY 01 MAY

    Mother’s Day High Tea
    Featuring Milanda Coetzer as a guest speaker
    Sponsor mothers and special ladies to this special event
    @ St Patrick’s Hall, 47 Hill Street (next to the library)
    14:00
    Tickets: Frances Hutton 060 444 2372 / Monika 082 855 0015
    R150 per person


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    TUESDAY 02 MAY

    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

    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 03 MAY

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

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    THURSDAY 04 MAY

    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
    Contact Sheila Hicks: 0834423322
    R15 non-members/ R10 members
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    COMING SOON
    Saturday, 06 May – Community Fundraiser & Fete. Creating a day of fun for family and friends and giving an opportunity and platform for local NPO organisations to get exposure and raise funds. Crafts, plants, jewellery, books and treats for sale. Kiddies’ corner.@ 11 Caldicott Street (Opposite Fiddlers Green and Airies Nest), 09:00 – 15:00. Bookings: Magda 083 406 9554.

    Saturday, 06 May – Friends of Waters Meeting. Talk: Sounds of the Albany Thicket @Pike’s Post, Ploughman Pub, Bathurst, 10:00. Free Entrance.

    Saturday, 06 May – Knocked Down But Not Out! Business Talk and Networking by Seed Journey Publishing, “You have an appointment with the king, look the part” @ Amazwi Museum of Literature, 25A Worcester Street. 14:00. Bookings: Capitec (1629974011), Initials and Surname as Reference. You can also pay at the door. WhatsApp POP: 0662188897 / 0735775130. R200 per person.

    Tuesday, 09 May – Thursday, 11 May – Community Engagement Learning Symposium. The symposium aims to understand the significance of higher education community engagement and determine its relevance and impact for South Africa and the rest of Africa. @ Amazwi Museum of Literature, 25A Worcester Street, 08:30 – 16:00. Bookings: bit.ly/CELSymposium Face to face:
    R2, 200 for University Staff and other attendants and R1, 200 for Students and Partners.
    Virtual: R500 for University Staff and other attendants and R250 for Students and Community Partner Organisations.

    Wednesday, 17 May – Friday, 19 May – Yveslight Spelling Contest. This is an annual spelling contest which started in 2022. This year’s spelling contest has included Grades 4 and 5. Registration is now open, closing on the 10 May. Venue TBC, 13:00. Contact Details: 066 4171 238 (calls) and 083 2777 296 (WhatsApp). R30 to participate.

    Saturday, 20 May – (Please note the date change) Family Movie Night. Presented by ThisCenema. Two movies: Disenchanted/ Diary of a Wimpy Kid/ Strange World (family movie) and Beast (adult movie). Venue TBA. New ticket sales are to be announced at the beginning of May. R80 (snacks included).

    Saturday, 20 May 2023 – Carinus Annual Art Auction. Viva La Frida. A range of excellent artworks are auctioned in a Main Auction and a Silent Auction. Mexican Food and complimentary drink are included. @ Carinus Art School, 84 Beaufort Street, 18:30. Bookings: 046 622 4543 or jcas@lantic.net. Tickets R160

    Saturday, 27 May – Project for Preemies – Yarn a Thon. 24hr Charity Drive in awareness of premature infants. @ Albany Club, 114 High Street, 10:00 Saturday until Sunday 10:00. Donations are welcome in the form of your time, supplies or money for supplies. Enquiries Megan 083 434 0750 or Sandi 062 151 4224.

    Saturday, 27 May – Wine and Food Pairing Appetit. Sampling different bottles of wine, comparing vintage and regional varieties and pairing them with ideal dishes whilst enjoying good conversation and music. Theme: Monochromes (Winter Edition) @ Albany Bowling Club, Charles Street. 14:00 – 19:00. Bookings: 063 606 8140 / 062 595 9721. Price R300 per person.

    BEHIND-THE-SCENES

    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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