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POP-UPS/ FESTIVALS/ EXHIBITIONS/REPEAT EVENTS
Friday 10 – Saturday 11 November
Table Too French Evening
A delicious meal including Celery and Blue cheese soup with croutons. Coq au Vin (chicken cooked in red wine & bacon, mushrooms & thyme) served with mash & green beans, Parisian salad with beetroot & walnuts, Nougat Glacé & berry coulis. Vegetarian option: Crépes filled with ricotta, leeks & mushrooms.
@ Table Too, 16 Donkin Street
19:30 for 20:00
Contact 0826718558 / 0839602366
R220 per person
THIS WEEK
THURSDAY 9 NOVEMBER
U3A
This week, the speaker, Professor Pedro Tabensky, Director of the Centre for Leadership Ethics at Rhodes, will address the topic “The Rise of Corruption in South Africa – We Get the Leaders We Deserve.” It doesn’t get more topical than that now. Do come and hear him.
@ Grahamstown Bowling Club
10:00 – 11:00
R5 entry fee
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
Book launch: Everybody is a Bridge by Anton Krueger
Anton launches his new book of poetry, accompanied by musical backing from James Fourie, as well as African Melodic Remedies – Zanethemba Mdyogolo (uhadi), Sambesiwe Mavela (flute), Hluma Xako (keys), with Geoff Tracey on percussion.
@ Amazwi, 25A Worcester Street
17:30 for 18:00
Booking/ Contact Details: Zongezile Matshoba 046 622 7042
R120 for the book
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FRIDAY 10 NOVEMBER
RU Fine Art Graduate Exhibition
Please join us in celebrating the 4th year BFA class of 2023.
@ 1820 Settlers Monument
17:30
Free entry
Technicalipeace!
The DJs DRFTR & Ra Pius will take you on a sonic journey through space and time. Expect a selection of left-field house, Italo funk, space disco and beyond to dance into peaceful bliss.
@ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street
21:00 – 01:30
Booking/ Contact Details: Shalom Mushwana on +27680107981
Throwing dice at the doors will determine your entry fee (R3 – R18)
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SATURDAY 11 NOVEMBER
Parkrun
5km run or walk
Family-friendly
Dogs on leads are welcome
@ The Bot Gardens, Lucas Avenue
07:45 for 08:00
Register online: https://www.parkrun.co.za/register/
Free entry
Young Voices Impact Film Screening
An independent initiative by three young women to initiate conversations around voting in South Africa to educate the youth about why they should vote and why it is important. Event supported by Khula Tech Solutions, Mykhanda Media and River of Life Church.
@ Noluthando Community Hall, Joza, Ward
14:00
Booking/ Contact Details: 0662730059 or ntoxym@gmail.com
Free entry
Access Music Project
End-of-Year Concert
@ Amazwi Museum, 25A Worcester Street
14:30
Contact: 071 121 4081 amp@accessmusic.org.za
Tickets: R50 Cash at the door
90’s Karaoke
Sing your heart out
@ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street.
21:00
Contact Mike Theron: 082 477 3689
Free entry
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SUNDAY 12 NOVEMBER
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
Charity Children Motorcycle Ride
Charity Children’s Fund Raiser with Makana Service Station and Christian Motorcyclists Association.
@ Settlers Monument and ends at Albany Sports Club on Florence Street
10:30 – 11:00
R100 at Albany Sports Club is gate
Remembrance Day Parade
The Moths of Makanakop Shellhole is grateful to be able to host this event again this year.
Please join us, the Mayor of Makhanda, St Andrews Pipe Band and Guard of Honour, Kingswood Band, and the Boy Scouts of St Mary’s School in remembering those who have served their country and paid the highest price and also those who have returned as veterans and who may continue to pay the price both physically and mentally. Meet at the Makhanda City Hall Foyer at 10:15 and proceed to the Square where the Service and Parade will take place.
@ Makhanda Church Square
10:30 – 11:15
Free entry
All welcome
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TUESDAY 14 NOVEMBER
Singamadoda Men Empowerment Spaces
Men reclaiming their space in building safe families and communities and denouncing patriarchy, toxic masculinity, and other social ills.
@ BB Zondani Hall
10:00 -14:00
Contacts: singamadoda@gmail.com/069 5489316
free entry
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
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)
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WEDNESDAY 15 NOVEMBER
Karaoke Night
Sing your heart out
@ SSS, 19b New Street
20:30 for 21:00
Free entry
NIA – The Barefoot Art of Movement
Come and give this holistic fusion/fitness practice a whirl – no dance talent/experience needed; immerse yourself in eclectic music for 50 minutes to feel better, shaken up, and stirred.
@ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street
09:45 and 17:15
Contact Liz Campbell: 0743154232
Entry by donation
All welcome
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THURSDAY 16 NOVEMBER
U3A
@Grahamstown Bowling Club
10:00 – 11:00
R5
Grahamstown Bridge Club
@ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street
13:15 for 13:30
Contact: Sheila Hicks on 083 442 3322
R15 non-members | R10 members
Thursday Pool Competition
@ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street
18:30 – 19:00
Contact: Mike Theron on 082 477 3689
Free entry
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COMING SOON
Friday, 17 November – Burger Evening. Join us for the Child Welfare Grahamstown Burger Evening in partnership with Revelations Cafè. @ Revelations Coffee Shop, Peppergrove Mall. Time: 18:00. Book your place in advance via WhatsApp on 082 334 2698/071 687 4531
Saturday, 18 November – The Foodie Loop. Join three of your favourite African Street restaurants as they showcase three trios each. The Chefs have carefully cultivated their dishes, ensuring the perfect flavour combinations to maximise your taste experience! As you travel from one venue to the next, you will start at Revelations with three starters paired with vondeling Chenin Blanc. Followed by three mains at Nic’s Nest paired with Vondeling Merlot. And lastly, dessert at the Fork & Dagger paired with Vondeling Chardonnay! @ Revelations Cafe, Nic’s Nest and Fork & Dagger, on African Street, at 15:00. For bookings, contact 0720661652 / 0828012385 / 0789543724. Price R270.
Saturday, 18 November – Ribbons Undone. A dance production by the students of the Siren Skyscraper Dance Studio. In this production, the dancers reflect on the journey of becoming a dancer through memory and dream. @ Rhodes Theatre, corner of Somerset and Prince Alfred at 10:00 and 18:00. Booking/ Contact Details:Ribbonsundone2023@gmail.com / 083 311 3108. Price: R80 for adults | R60 for children 12 and younger.
Saturday, 18 November – Open Gardens. Enjoy a day discovering 6 diverse gardens in Grahamstown/Makhanda. Refreshments will be available for sale. @ 16 Hillsview Road / 37 Oatlands Road at 10:00 – 15:00. Contact Benita at 0768780137. R80 for an all gardens ticket.
Wednesday, 22 November – Friends of the Library: AGM. As always, we invite our members and the audiences who attend our lectures to come along and hear about what happens to the money they donate. To celebrate the FOL’s 20th birthday this year, we will begin the AGM with a talk about the association’s establishment by founding member Liz De Wet in collaboration with Meg Hartzenberg. A brief update on the current youth project by Rod Amner and a musical interlude by Chris Mann will follow. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. @ Amazwi Museum, 25A Worcester Street. At 17:00. Contact Amazwi Museum on 046 622 7042. Free entry. All are welcome.
Saturday, 25 November – Hands-on workshop on Home, Health, and SA Herbs. Spend an afternoon with Elizabeth Milne, learning about plants in your garden for your health – beyond the ordinary mint and chamomile. Experience the herbs and their benefits through touch, smell and taste, and support Brookshaw Home. Take home all the know-how in her new guide – Home Grown Pharmacy. Fill out the form or email/call to ensure you reserve your place and a copy of the guide. @ Sunlounge, Brookshaw Home, 9 Donkin Street, at 14:00 – 17:00. Booking/ Contact Details: brookshaw@imaginet.co.za / 046 622 4522 / https://forms.gle/v1cHENYHC279hQa78. Price: before/on 23 Nov: R80, from 24 November: R100, printed guide: R100.
Saturday, 25 November – ACVV Senior Citizen’s Centre Bazaar. Join us for pancakes, quiches, cakes, puddings, chicken, curry, boerie rolls, plants, clothing, odds & ends, goodies for kids, and much more. Hope to see you all there. @ ACVV Centre Bazaar, 2 Hill Street at 09:00 – 14:00. Free entry
Saturday, 25 November – Acoustic Cafè. An Evening with String Maestros, with proceeds in aid of Grahamstown SPCA, presented by Acoustic Café. Various vocal, guitar, and violin entertainment features Latin American music, popular tango, and film music. Ginos Menú and Cash bar available. @ The Vic, New Street at 19:30. Booking with Hennie: 0834457833. R30/R20 concessions with additional donations very welcome!
Wednesday, 29 November – Saturday, 2 December 2023
Grahamstown Christmas Market/Grahamstad Kersmark – Lots of stalls with unique items and eats. Coffee shop: open every day, with wonderful treats! @ Hoërskool PJ Olivier – School Hall, Upper Robinson Street. 10:00 – 19:00 on 29 and 30 November and 1 December and 09:00 – 15:00 on 2 December. Contact Details: 046-6224539. Free entry
Saturday, 9 December – Christmas Market. A variety of stalls, food, and more. @ Albany Sports Club, Florence Street. 9:00 – 15:00. Booking/ Contact Details: Julie van Staden on 0836448097. R100 per stall.
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BEHIND-THE-SCENES
Tuesday, 17 November
Guess How Many Sweets are in the Jar
To the residents of Grahamstown and all businesses, please help us by taking a ticket in our “GUESS HOW MANY SWEETS ARE IN THE BOTTLE” raffle. The ticket is R5 and ends on 17 November. We are trying to raise funds to hire transport and cover fuel costs, etc., to take our safe house children to Port Alfred for their Christmas Party. They deserve it. If we don’t get to you and you want to donate towards our raffle, you are welcome to do an eft into our account:
FNB Child Welfare SA Grahamstown
Branch Code: 210717
Acc. No. 52322008551
Ref: Raffle and Name
Monday – Friday
Charity Shop. Please help us help our children have the life they deserve. Donate toys, clothing, linen, kitchenware, household items, bits and bobs. Your generosity makes our work possible. @1 Coles Lane, Makhanda. 9:00 till 12:00
Childwealth Care Box
This special care box can be filled with anything you no longer need: clothes, food, books, or household items. @ 1 Coles Lane, Makhanda. Contact: 0466361355.
Thursday, 12 October – Thursday, 30 November
Research Survey: Call for Respondents: Death on Facebook
This doctoral research survey seeks Eastern Cape respondents to share their experiences and perspectives on death practices on Facebook. Provisional research title: Networked Breath: An African Philosophical Approach to The Study of Death Online Ethical approval no: 2023-7097-7534. Rhodes University. @ Google Forms (online) English: https://bitly.ws/WpHQ & isiXhosa: https://bitly.ws/WpId. This form may take 10-15mins to complete—contact Details: Robyn Perros (Researcher) robynperros@gmail.com. Respondents will unfortunately not be paid for completing this survey. This survey is free to fill out and is open to the public.
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