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    What’s On 04 – 11 April

    Grocott's MailBy Grocott's MailMay 3, 2023Updated:May 4, 2023No Comments6 Mins Read
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    What's on

    A big shout out to SIZO MEDIA for these listing!
    Stay in the loop with the latest Makhanda Events Weekly by joining the WhatsApp group 🙂

    POP UPS/ FESTIVALS/ EXHIBITIONS/
    REPEAT EVENTS

    Friday 5 May – Saturday 6 May
    Moroccan Evening Table Too
    Delicious Moroccan set 3-course meal
    @16 Donkin Street
    19:30 for 20:00
    Booking essential: 082 671 8558/ 083 960 2366
    R220 per person

    Saturday 6 May
    A Royal Occasion – Coronation
    Live feed celebration of the King’s coronation paired with UK-style fish & chips and a lager/ a glass of Vondeling Wine
    @ Fork & Dagger, 49 African Street
    11:00
    Contact: 082 801 2385
    R150 per person

    Tuesday 9 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 | R1,200 for Students and Partners |
    Fee includes a symposium pack, teas, lunches, refreshments and additional activities, including a Gala Dinner on Wednesday evening.
    Virtual: R500 for University Staff and other attendants | R250 for Students and Community Partner Organisations

    THIS WEEK

    THURSDAY 04 MAY

    U3A
    Professor Roddy Fox will discuss his experiences in Sweden, illustrated by his superb photographs.
    @ 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: 083 442 3322
    R15 non-members | R10 members

    African Moot Documentary Film Screening
    Once-off screening of this award-winning documentary film. A nail-biting story about legal students from all over the continent coming together to compete to be the top African legal minds.
    @ Amazwi Literary Museum, 25A Worcester Street
    14:00 – 16:00
    Book by filling in this form: https://forms.gle/UNGAdhh7oo6RAqqu5
    Free Entry

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    FRIDAY 05 MAY

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

    Friday Deck Party
    Presented by Blom’s Entertainment
    Featuring Mr Doo and Bongeezy
    A Friday night banger
    @ The Rat and Parrot, New Street
    22:00 – 02:00
    Bookings: 071 054 0661
    Free entry

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    SATURDAY 06 MAY

    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

    Community Fundraiser & Fete
    A day of fun for family and friends and a platform for local NPO organisations to get exposure and raise funds.
    Crafts, plants, jewellery, books and treats for sale and kiddies’ corner
    @ 11 Caldicott Street (Opposite Fiddlers Green and Airies Nest)
    09:00 – 15:00
    Bookings: Magda 083 406 9554
    Free entry

    Friends of Water Meeting Talk: Sounds of the Albany Thicket
    Audio and visuals of local birdlife
    @ Pike’s Post, Ploughman Pub, Bathurst
    10:00
    Free Entry

    RKQC Wayase EP Album Launch
    Hip hop/Dancehall/Marimba and Afropop
    34 Makhanda artists to perform on stage
    Including Ozzi Phoro, Azlan Makalima, and Via Kasi
    @ Soccer City, Raglan Road
    12:00 – 19:00
    Bookings/Contact Details: WhatsApp: 082 960 0587
    Free Entry.

    Knocked Down But Not Out!
    Business Talk and Networking by Seed Journey Publishing.
    @ Amazwi Museum of Literature, 25A Worcester Street
    14:00
    Bookings: Capitec (Acc no. 1629974011), with Initials and Surname as Reference or pay at the door.
    WhatsApp POP: 066 218 8897 / 073 577 5130
    R200 per person

    Organ Recital Series
    Organ And Piano Duo
    Performed by Prof Albert Troskie and Dr Erika Bothma
    Presented in collaboration with the Music Society of Makhanda
    @ NG Kerk, corner of Hill and Market Street
    16:00
    For enquiries contact Jon 076 813 4689
    Tickets purchased at the door
    R50 (full) | R20 (concessions)

    Backyard Shandis
    Welcoming artists of various forms to sign up for an open mic evening, find your voice or be part of the lovely audience
    Backyard Shandis aims to get art lovers to bond over some good vibrations
    @ 6 Fraser Street
    18:00 – 22:00
    Bookings: 071 431 3440
    Tickets available at Olde 65
    R50 entry

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    SUNDAY 07 MAY
    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 be earlier depending on turnout)

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    TUESDAY 09 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 to be won
    @ Champs Action Bar, Scott’s Avenue
    Registration: 18:00
    Compo starts: 19:00
    Competition Entry Fee: R20/per person.

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

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    WEDNESDAY 10 MAY
    Karaoke
    Sing your heart out
    @ SSS, 19b New Street
    20:30 for 21:00
    Free entry

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    THURSDAY 11 MAY

    U3A
    @ 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

    Book Launch of Afterwards by Kerry Hammerton
    Kerry Hammerton will be in conversation with Marike Beyers
    @ Amazwi Museum of Literature, 25A Worcester Street
    17:30 for 18:00
    RSVP: info@amazwi.museum or 046 622 7042
    Free Entry

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    COMING SOON

    Wednesday, 17 May – Friday, 19 May – Yveslight Spelling Contest. This is an annual spelling contest which started in 2022. This year’s spelling contest includes 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.

    Saturday, 20 May 2023 – Carinus Annual Art Auction. Viva La Frida. A range of excellent artworks will be auctioned in a Main Auction and a Silent Auction to raise funds for the art school. Mexican food and complimentary drink are included. Not to be missed. @ Carinus Art School, 84 Beaufort Street, 18:30. Bookings: 046 622 4543 or jcas@lantic.net. Tickets R160

    Saturday, 20 May – 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 to be announced at the beginning of May. R80 (snacks included).

    Tuesday, 23 May – Book Launch of The Afropolitan Flaneur in Literature by Dr Carol Leff. Dr Leff will be introduced by Prof Sam Naidu of the Department of Literary Studies in English at Rhodes University. @ Amazwi Museum of Literature, 25A Worcester Street, 17:30 for 18:00. RSVP: info@amazwi.museum

    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 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 wines, comparing vintage and regional variety and pairing it 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. 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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