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    What’s On – 15 – 22 June

    Grocott's MailBy Grocott's MailJune 15, 2023Updated:July 6, 2023No Comments7 Mins Read
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    POP-UPS/ FESTIVALS/ EXHIBITIONS/ REPEAT EVENTS

    Wednesday, 21 June – Sunday, 2 July

    The Opening of The Long Table Restaurant & Bar
    The famous Long Table Restaurant opens again for the duration of the 2023 National Arts Festival. A pop-up restaurant where festival-goers, performers and producers meet and mingle. Try our delicious heartwarming, home-cooked soups, curries, pasta, roasts and more.
    Lunch: 12:00 – 15:00
    Supper:  17:30 – 24:00
    Late Night Bar
    @ St George’s Hall, 108 High Street
    Booking / Contact Details: 083 960 2366 / 082 671 8558
    Prices range from R60 – R220

    The long table

    Thursday, 22 June – Wednesday, 28 June

    Single and Sober
    Tsepiso Nzayo brings his first One Man Show ever since he started comedy in 2012. He humorously addresses the events of his relationship and drinking life. He gives feedback about his journey in quitting alcohol and why he is single by choice.
    @ The Graham Hotel, 123 High Street
    19:00
    Bookings / Contact Details: Computicket or the NAF Box Office
    Tickets R100

    Thursday, 22 July – Sunday, 2 July

    The National Arts Festival
    Feel the awe with a spectacular lineup of shows
    @Makhanda
    For shows and tickets: https://nationalartsfestival.co.za/

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    THIS WEEK

    THURSDAY 15 JUNE

    U3A Notice
    There will be no U3A meeting this week.

    Grahamstown Bridge Club
    @ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street
    13:15 for 13:30
    Contact Sheila Hicks: 083 442 3322
    R15 non-members |R10 members
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    FRIDAY 16 JUNE

    Youth Day Celebrations
    It’s celebrations galore with Youth Day at Nic’s Nest.
    We have adjusted our opening hours from 07:00 – 21:00
    @Nic’s Nest, 65 African Street
    For Bookings, call 041 010 0435 or email admin@nicsnest.co.za
    Dinner Specials Coming Soon

    Youth Day Celebrations
    Presented by Makana Municipality (The Mayor, Yandisa Vara) and Sound & Print Studio
    Features Live music and dance Performances
    @ Soccer City, Raglan Road
    09:00
    Dress Code: School Uniform
    Free entry

    Live Music with Sivu
    Half-price on selected cocktails
    @ The Pothole & Donkey, 123 High Street
    19:00 – 21:00
    Free Entry

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    SATURDAY 17 JUNE

    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

    K-Day Celebrations
    Its celebrations galore this weekend with K-Day at Nic’s Nest
    @ Nic’s Nest, 65 African Street
    Opening hours: 07:00 – 21:00
    For Bookings, call 041 010 0435 or email admin@nicsnest.co.za

    Youth Day Chess Tournament
    Presented by Khutliso Daniels Secondary School in collaboration with SEMCCYA to celebrate Youth Day. Local primary and secondary schools are invited to participate. The Rhodes University Chess team will also be part of this event.
    @ Khutliso Daniels Secondary School
    10:00.
    Booking /Contact: Coach Jerry 063 889 5990.
    Free entry

    Book Launch of “Guerrillas and Combative Mothers”
    Author Professor Siphokazi Magadla discusses her journey in writing the book with Ms Zikho Dana.
    Live Performance by Zimsto eRooofini and Zamani n’ Abanengoma.
    @ The Black Power Station,
    17:00 till 21:00
    R50 entry free

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    SUNDAY 18 JUNE

    Farmers Market
    This weekly market will sell organic (aquaponic & soil grown) vegetables and other artisanal and sustainable goods.
    Weather permitting
    @ LA Café (Old Provost Building), Lucas Avenue
    09:00 – 14:00 (may be earlier depending on turnout)

    Donuts for Daddies
    Join us this Father’s Day at Nic’s Nest
    A complimentary donut for all Dads with your meal
    @ Nic’s Nest, 65 African Street
    07:00 – 15:00
    For Bookings, call 041 010 0435 or email admin@nicsnest.co.za
    Dinner Specials Coming Soon

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    MONDAY 19 JUNE

    How the Norse Made English: A brief history of (Old) English from 600 to 1400
    Friends of the Library Lecture 2023 Series – A talk by Professor Mark De Vos on how and why languages change, with particular emphasis on the linguistics of Old English
    @ Amazwi Museum, 25A Worcester Street
    17:30
    Entry is by donation in aid of the Friends of the Grahamstown Public Libraries

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    TUESDAY 20 JUNE 2023

    Texas Holdem Poker
    The only legal game in town
    @ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street
    17:30 for 18:00
    R50 buy-in | 1 x R50 top-up allowed

    Tuesday Pool Competition (There will be no Pool Competitions till after the end of the National Arts Festival)

    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 (Cash only)
    (Last Pub Quiz for this league, we will resume again on 18 July)

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    WEDNESDAY 21 JUNE

    Polar Plunge
    Presented by the Grahamstown Sunset Rotary Club.
    Come along to celebrate the Winter Solstice with us. If you plunge into the icy water and bring a blanket or warm clothing donation, we’ll warm your heart with hot chocolate. Swim at your own risk. Medical services will be available
    @ the Grey Dam
    07:00
    Booking / Contact Details: Robyn 071 864 5524
    Price: Donations of blankets and warm winter wear

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

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    THURSDAY 22 JUNE

    U3A
    Doug Bullis will present his talk on the Stradivarius family of violin and cello makers in 18th Century Cremona.
    @ 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
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    COMING SOON

    Saturday, 24 June – Tuesday, 27 June – ICALA – The death house is packed with womXn’s (and men’s) bodies as prisoners are observed under the conditions of the death watch as they are about to enter the execution chamber. Icala will create conversations when it comes to re-silencing. We, as the public, “sineCALA of distancing ourselves from the reality we face. We choose to wash our hands clean so as not to be stained with guilt or damned in a “forever hell”. The performance is both Physical Theatre and Dance. The movement is both composed and unstrung from time to time. @ The Great Hall, Rhodes University, Tickets R100. Available from the NAF website: https://nationalartsfestival.co.za/. (10% will be donated to the Makana Rape Crisis Support Group and Women for Change).
    Saturday, 24 June 2023: 18:30 – 19:30 | Sunday, 25 June 2023: 12:00 – 13:00 |
    Monday, 26 June 2023: 14:00 – 15:00 | Tuesday, 27 June 2023: 16:00 – 17:00

    Saturday, 24 June – Tuesday, 27 June – The Prestige School of Dance at the National Arts Festival 2023 in “Don’t Dismiss The Elements”. We illustrate four elements of nature through various dance genres and introduce a fifth notion, human chaos. A thought-provoking, family-friendly dance focused on environmentalism. Ballet, Contemporary, Physical Theatre, Afro-fusion and Hip-hop Dance. @The Great Hall, Rhodes University. Tickets are R50, Available from the NAF website: https://nationalartsfestival.co.za/.
    Saturday, 24 June at 15:00 | Sunday, 25 June at 18:00 |
    Monday, 26 June at 16:00 | Tuesday, 27 June at 14:00

    Thursday, 29 June 2023 – Babalwa Meintjies. Vocalist Babalwa Meintjies grew up in Makhanda and performed once again in her hometown as a polished composer and a graduate of the UKZN School of Music. She now teaches and performs gigs in Cape Town and has shared the stage with many of South Africa’s top jazz musicians, including George Werner, Feya Faku, Neil Gonsalves and Swazi Dlamini. She has also performed around South Africa and abroad. @ The DSG Hall, Worcester Street, 12:00 – 13:10. Bookings/ Contact Details: 0860 002 004, Tickets R130.

    Saturday, 1 July – Friends of Waters Meeting, The Promise of the Commons: Exploring the Role of Sustainable Wild Harvesting as a Tool for Conservation by Finn Rautenbach. The use of medicinal plants and the conservation of the fragile thicket around Bathurst. @ The Ploughman Pike’s Post at the Ploughman Pub, 723 Trappes Street, Bathurst, 10:00. Contact Details: friendsofwatersmeeting@gmail.com, Free Entry.

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    BEHIND-THE-SCENES

    Food for Futures Clothing Drive. As winter approaches and the cold encroaches, there are those in dire need of clothing, shoes and bedding. Drop off at 2 Dundas Street, 09:00 – 12:00 on weekdays or contact us at 083 651 0067 to make a plan to collect.
    If you would like to donate R100 towards a blanket, please EFT your donation to:
    First National Bank Grahamstown
    Branch Code: 210717
    Account Name: Food4Futures
    Account Number: 62901533316
    With the reference: “Your name/Anon + Blanket.”
    Every flicker of warmth makes a world of difference.

    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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