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POP-UPS/ FESTIVALS/ EXHIBITIONS/REPEAT EVENTS
4 – 6 August
International Beer Weekend
We are going local and partnering with Featherstone Brewery to bring you a collection of three beer and slider pairings.
@ Fork & Dagger, 49 African Street.
18:00 Friday for a chance to meet the brewer.
Contact: 0466223112
Price: R200
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THIS WEEK
THURSDAY 3 AUGUST
Donkey Castration day
The Grahamstown Veterinary Clinic and the equine welfare organisation Blind Love will be castrating 10 donkeys. This will hopefully be the first of more sterilisation campaigns.
@ Joza, near the Post Office in the open field
09:00
Contact: Philippa du Toit 0836589736 / Grahamstown Veterinary Clinic 0466226743
Free entry
U3A
Tim Huisamen on Medea by Euripides – the ancient Greek play. Tim’s talk is called “The Sport of my mad mother” because he likes “that naughty lad. y”
@ 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
Thursday Pool Competition
@ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street
18:30 – 19:00
Contact Mike Theron: 082 477 3689
Free entry
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FRIDAY 4 AUGUST
Live Music @ Pothole & Donkey: Presents Peace
Adult contemporary songs with a mix of R&B and pop with Peace.
@ Pothole and Donkey, 123 High Street
19:00 to 21:00.
Contact: 046 622 2324.
Free Entry
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SATURDAY 5 AUGUST
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
WESSA day outing
WESSA Excursion to explore Amatola Passes and Fort Fordyce Nature Reserve.
@ Eden Grove (meeting point)
09:00
Confirm booking with Leo Goosen mobile: 0824605980, email: leogoosen@gmail.com.
Transport R350, Reserve entry fee R15.
90’s Karaoke
Sing your heart out
@ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street
21:00
Free Entry
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SUNDAY 6 AUGUST
Farmers Market
This weekly market will sell organic (aquaponic & soil grown) vegetables and other artisanal and sustainable goods.
@ LA Café (Old Provost)
09:00 – 14:00 (maybe earlier, depending on turnout)
Free Entry
Hiking with Makhanda Wild Hikers Crew
Explore nature on this 5km – 7km hike or walk
@ Drostdy Arch, Somerset Street (meeting point)
08:00
Contact Malwande on 074 733 7712
Free Entry
Feel the Music
Free live performance from the Survivals reggae band to thank all women and mothers grandmothers this is Women’s Month.
@ the old Telkom grounds in Fitzroy and froud street.
14:00
Free entry
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TUESDAY 8 AUGUST
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 @ The Rat & Parrot
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)
Couples Tango & Salsa @ Fork & Dagger
Frankie from Dance With is giving couples a tango and salsa dance lesson
@ Fork & Dagger, 49 African Street.
@ 18:00 The dance lesson starts, followed by social and tapas @ 19:15.
Contact: 082 801 2385 or 046 622 3112. Booking essential.
R300.00 per couple (includes Dance Lesson & Tapas) | R110.00 per person (tapas only and social dance)
The Big Band Explosion
Presented by African Melodic Remedies in honour of Women’s Month,
African Melodic Remedies is a collective of creatives who produce music that is a cocktail of different styles and genres – Acapella African Music and Instrumental Music, with a pinch of poetry.
@RU Music Department, Beethoven Room
19:00
Tickets: R30 | R20 concessions
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WEDNESDAY 9 AUGUST
Diski Queens 7’s
Women’s football as part of the National Women’s Day celebrations.
@ Mickey Yili Stadium in Joza
10:00
Free entry
Fundraiser for St Patrick’s Church and Somerset Retirement Village.
Betterball Golf Day! R400 includes green fees, competition fees and fabulous prizes!
@ The Belmont Golf Club
10:00
Booking/ Contact Details: Erica 083 270 7159
Price: R400
Karaoke Night
Sing your heart out
@ SSS, 19b New Street
20:30 for 21:00
Free entry
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THURSDAY 10 AUGUST
U3A
Jonathan Hughes’ topic is about music and pipe organs
@ 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
Thursday Pool Competition
@ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street
18:30 – 19:00
Contact Mike Theron: 082 477 3689
Free entry
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COMING SOON
11 August – Drum and Bass vs Tech House. Mr Doo and Guest DJ. @ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street. 21:00. Contact Mike Theron: 082 477 3689. Free entry.
11 August – Live Music @ Pothole & Donkey: Sivu. Vocals of different genres and eras – music everyone can enjoy with Sivu. @ Pothole and Donkey, 123 High Street, from 19:00 to 21:00. Contact: 046 622 2324. Free Entry.
11 – 13 August – Ha! Retreat at Deep South. A weekend of spontaneous expression led by Francois/HA! Man’s intuitive musical accompaniment. Each session unfolds with participants finding their voices through playing instruments, singing, dancing, drawing and writing. Nothing is forced, and the individual and collective flow can be profound, moving and joyful. @ Deep South Retreat, 18km from Makhanda on Highlands Road (detailed directions provided). Starts from 17:00 on Friday to 14:00 Sunday. Booking/ Contact Details: for content information – Francois 083 558 7380, francois@hamanworld.com. For Accommodation information – Mindy 071 145 3585 (WhatsApp) mindys@global.co.za. Price: Fee + Accommodation with meals is R 2500 and Fee + self-catering accommodation is R 1800.
12 August – The Rap-Akademy Xperience. Join us for “The Rap-Akademy Xperience” as we celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop and uplift the art of rap in Makhanda! “The Rap-Akademy Xperience” promises to be a thrilling showcase of Makhanda’s finest Hip Hop talents, with electrifying performances and powerful lyrical prowess. As we commemorate five decades of Hip Hop, we call upon the people of Makhanda and surrounding areas to come together and support their community of Hip Hop. @ Fingo Village Library Hall, Makhanda. Time: 15:00 to 19:00. Tickets available at web tickets: https://bit.ly/RapAkademyXperience Price: R50 online | R70 at the door.
12 August – Makhanda Women’s Chess Tournament. In collaboration with Victoria Girls’ High and in partnership with Assumption Development Centre and The Bridge Sports Bar SEMCCYA, in collaboration with Victoria Girl’s High will host a Women’s Day chess tournament for all the women/girls players in our area to celebrate Women’s Month and the appreciation of women in sports. @ Victoria Girl’s High School. Time: 10:00. Booking/ Contact Details: Coach Jerry on 0638895990 or jsewelo@gmail.com. Free Entry.
12 – August – The Walters Clan. A Mix of Jazz, R&B, Pop and Reggae. @ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street. 21:00. Contact Mike Theron: 082 477 3689. R50 Entry fee
18 August – Live Music @ Pothole & Donkey: Lloyd & Leroy. A night of jazz mixed with R&B with Lloyd and Leroy. @ Pothole and Donkey, 123 High Street, from 19:00 to 21:00. Contact: 046 622 2324. Free Entry.
25 August – Live Music @ Pothole & Donkey: Presents Peace. Adult contemporary songs with a mix of R&B and pop with Peace. @ Pothole and Donkey, 123 High Street. Time: from 19:00 to 21:00. Contact: 046 622 2324. Free Entry.
26 August – Albany Sports Club Market. Stalls from food and crafts. Bric-a-Brac. Jumping castles, vintage cars, animals & much more. @ Albany Sports Club, 18 Florence Street, Grahamstown. Time: 09:00 – 15:00. Booking/ Contact Details: Julie van Staden 083 644 8091. R100 per stall and R50 for a PowerPoint; contact Julie for other requirements (chairs & tables).
30 September – Albany Sports Club Steaks Evening. Steak Evening. @ Albany Sports Club, 18 Florence Street, Grahamstown. Time: 16:00. Enquiries to Yolande 083 383 2506. Price: R100
BEHIND-THE-SCENES
“Making a difference together” Rhodes University Accounting Students reaches out to Grahamstown SPCA. RUPals was established by a group of Rhodes University Postgraduate CTA students to raise funds for organisations. @ Rhodes University campus; The Day Kaif, Rhodes Theatre, Steven Bantu Biko Union Buildings, Hoof and Hound, SPCA Charity shop. Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 16:00. Booking/ Contact Details: Eileen or Benita Enquiries 076 878 0137. Price: R50
For Poster designing services, contact Aphiwe on 067 388 9951.
