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POP-UPS/ FESTIVALS/ EXHIBITIONS/REPEAT EVENTS
Friday, 1 – Saturday, 2 March
Table Too Mexican Evening
A delicious spread of Mexican food including a Tostada (crispy tortilla stacked with chorizo in a rich tomato sauce, guacamole, cheddar, feta and sour cream, Chicken in a Molé sauce of roasted chillies, almonds, chocolate, cinnamon and raisins with rice and Salad Rosaura (red cabbage, pineapple, spinach, beetroot, macadamia nuts in a creamy feta dressing), Caramel custard flan with orange rind and port. Vegetarian option: Vegetarian enchilada.
@ 16 Donkin Street
19:30 for 20:00
For bookings, contact 0826718558 / 0839602366
R220pp
Thursday, 14 – Thursday, 21 March
Ubuhlanti: The solution Oriented Platform Experience
There will be an exhibition and panel discussions from various collaborators. The platform experience will have a visual art installation showcasing various mediums such as painting, sculpture, print-making, performance, beadwork, and craft by our Makhanda-based artists. This will also be a networking opportunity for industry professionals, practitioners, and scholars to exchange ideas and explore alternative modes of being.
@ The Black Power Station, Industrial Area
RSVP at your earliest convenience
For more info, contact 0824113404 or theblackpowerstation@gmail.com
Sunday, 17 March
Devine Imibono
18:00
R100
Sunday, 17 March
Sandla Somphefumlo
18:00
R100
Tuesday, 19 March
Umakhulu Nolwazi Lwenkaba
16:30 – 18:00
Free entry
Tuesday, 19 March
Zane – Songs of the Calabash
18:00
R100
Thursday, 21 March
Wamkelwa
Isingqi Sakwantu – The African Music Experience.
17:00
R100
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THIS WEEK
THURSDAY, 29 FEBRUARY
U3A
Our speaker this week will be Professor Magaret Blackie. We remember the riveting lecture she gave us in August last year, and this week’s one is likely to be just as stimulating. As the highly trained scientist she is (among her many other accomplishments), Mags will address the topic: “Scientific knowledge may be objective, but that does not mean scientists are.” That should get us thinking!
@ Grahamstown Bowling Club
10:00 – 11:00
Free entry
Alzheimer’s Talk
Prof Santi Daya will give a free public talk on Alzheimer’s disease at Brookshaw Home.
Alzheimer’s is something we are experiencing more often nowadays, so it will be helpful for us to hear more about it from One Who Knows! This an open meeting, so all interested are welcome to attend. To find parking on Donkin Street, please aim to be there by two o’clock.
@ Brookshaw Old Age Home
14:15
Free 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
Reddits Poetry
2024 is a leap year! What better way to spend the extra day than reading poetry? Join us for an open mic of poetry. Read or perform your poems or work by other poets that you like. Or just listen. All are welcome.
@ Amazwi Museum, 25A Worcester Street
17:30 for 18:00 Live | 18:00 Zoom
Contact Crystal at c.warren@amazwi.museum | info@amazwi.museum | 0466227042
Free entry
Acoustic Cafè
Welcome to our first show of 2024. The show is a tribute to the life and work of Professor Andrew Tracey. Andrew influenced an immeasurable number of musicians around the world, and we have invited a few of them from Makhanda to join us. Songs and instrumentals will be performed by individuals and a group arranged by Geoffrey Tracey. Musicians include Geoffrey Tracey, Christian Carver, Zanethemba Mdyogolo, Rick van Heerden, Seretse Monei, and James Fourie. Cash Bar and meals available from Gino’s Restaurant.
@ The Vic, Victoria Hotel 8 New Street
18:30
Hennie 0834457833 or The Vic/Ginos 0635425003
R30 Adults | R 20 Students
Thursday Pool Competition
@ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street
18:30 – 19:00
Contact: Mike Theron on 082 477 3689
Free entry
Let Your Artistry Speak
Special poetry performance and open mic night.
@ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street
21:00
Contact: Mike Theron on 082 477 3689
R50 entry fee
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FRIDAY, 1 MARCH
SARS Assistance with Tax Returns
SARS will be in Middleburg to assist you with tax returns, supporting document submissions, and general enquiries. Please bring your identity document, proof of income – all IRP5/IT3 (a) and IT3 (b) certificates, proof of deductions, E-Filing username & password, and a smartphone/laptop/tablet (if using digital channels).
@ Grahamstown Town Hall (Municipal offices near Birches)
08:00 – 16:00
Free entry
Emeritus Professor Paul Maylam Lecture
Accomplished historian, Emeritus Professor Paul Maylam, author of six books and co-editor of a seventh, will give a seminal lecture on the intellectual history of Rhodes University as part of the university’s 120th anniversary celebrations. Billed as a highlight of year-long events, the lecture will be a moment for reflection for students, staff, alumni, funders, researchers, and friends of our university. It will be an opportunity to learn about the university’s scholarly pedigree over time and to note the contributions that it has made to South African society and humanity generally. RU120 Project Coordinator Dr. Luzuko Jacobs said, Please join us for a thought-provoking exploration of Rhodes University’s intellectual trajectory.
@ Eden Grove Red, Rhodes University or Live Stream: https://bit.ly/MAYLAMLECTURE
17:30
Free entry
The HA! Man Show
A spontaneous burst of energy and feeling, flowing from cello strings through voice, keys, and movement, accompanied by virtual orchestras that embrace a full world of musical tradition. Food is provided at the venue, so this will be a dinner show.
@ The Red Apple Farmstall and Eatery, Shop1, No.1, 2nd Avenue, Bushmans River
18:30
Please book directly with Sabine on 066 013 0875 as booking is essential
Early bird bookings R100 | R130 thereafter | 6 or more per booking: only R80 pp.
Live Music with Gary Ford
Performing a wide range of Rock, Folk, and Blues covers.
@ The Pothole & Donkey, 123 High Street
18:00 – 21:00
0466222324
Free entry
Live Music: Reggae Night
The Ancient Monarchy presents Reggae Night selectors, with performances by Terror Mason, Psalm 87, Third Generation, and many others.
@ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street
21:00
0717007499
R30 at the door
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SATURDAY, 2 MARCH
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/
Red Rent Party
Live performance by Zane and African vibes with Lou.
@ Red Cafe
17:00 – 21:00
Contact: 0832951982 or 0466228384
R50 gets you a free drink and entry
Live Music: The Walters Clan
Come join The Walters Clan music band as they perform pop, reggae, dance, jazzy & R&B music.
@ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street
20:00 – 23:00
Contact Mike Theron: 082 477 3689
R50 entry fee
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SUNDAY, 3 MARCH
Hiking with Makhanda Wild Hikers Crew
Join us for a local hike in Makhanda, followed by a social braai at Smokey Moon Backpackers. Payment Details: M Dyalomu, 1316468753, Capitec Bank, Capitec Cellphone: 0836411279, and Reference: Name and surname. Payments are to be made by Friday. Bring your own drinks. Any Dietary preferences can be communicated in advance.
@ Drostdy Arch, Somerset Street (meeting point)
07:00
Contact Malwande on 074 733 7712
R70 for braai
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MONDAY, 4 MARCH
Bring Your Craft
Weekly time to hang out and enjoy crafting and company.
@ Red Cafe, 127a High Street, Upstairs
15:00 – 18:00
Contact Lou on 0832951982 or 0466228384
Free entry
TUESDAY, 5 MARCH
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
ISEA Creative Writing Course
Meeting for the ISEA’s creative writing course. Sign up and find out what it’s about. The first official class is on 12 March (a 15-week course run during term time). All welcome.
@ St Peters building, Rhodes University (next to Eden Grove)
18:00
Contact: isea@ru.ac.za
Free entry
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, 6 MARCH
Karaoke Night
Sing your heart out
@ SSS, 19b New Street
20:30 for 21:00
Free entry
Friends of the Library lecture by Wesley Gush
Come and join us as we talk about “Weird and Wonderful Birds”, focusing on the unusual and interesting behaviour of certain birds.
@ Amazwi Museum, 25A Worcester Street
17:30
Contact Sue Rionda 0727427230
Free entry
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THURSDAY, 7 MARCH
U3A
Come and hear!
@ 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
The Spirit of Spain
Classical guitar recital.
@ The Beethoven Room (Rhodes Music Department)
19:00
Contact the Music Society of Makhanda (d.samson@sacschool.com)
R100 adults | R80 pensioners | R50 tertiary students | School pupils and MSM Season Ticket holders free
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
Saturday, 9 March – Taste and Create: Tie-Dye and Stencilling adult class. Learn different Tie-Dye techniques and how to create a stencil. Create something one of a kind for yourself or as a unique gift. @ Carinus Art Centre, 18A Donkin Street. Contact Lindi Louw 0727268938. R220 per class.
Saturday, 9 March – Annual Bowls Tournament. The Bowls Day is held in partnership with the Albany Bowling Club, and we aim to raise much-needed funds for the operations of Child Welfare Grahamstown. We employ 7 Social Workers, 2 Social Auxiliary workers, and 1 Administrative officer in our town office. We also run a preschool for 70 children who are looked after by 6 ECD practitioners. We also operate a Cluster Foster Home Scheme in Joza Location, where we currently house 10 children who are looked after by 2 housemothers. We also run an after-school care program for 32 children in Joza Location and Hooggenoeg, where we help the children with reading and mathematics. Child Welfare Grahamstown has been operating in Grahamstown for 107 years, and we wish to continue this legacy by keeping our children free from the risk of harm @ Albany Bowling Club. Contact Sean at 0727306469 or Debs at 0716874531.
Saturday, 9 March – The Foodie Loop. Three African street Restaurants, Revelations, Nics Nest, and The Fork & Dagger, are doing a travelling three-course meal! The food will be deliciously prepared with a wine paring (the wines will be advertised soon). You will start the experience at the Fork & Dagger with a mouth-watering starter of fajitas and fresh guacamole with salsa, you will walk to Revelations for a sensational main with the silkiest potatoes, and lastly, you will make your way back up the street to Nic’s Nest for some tantalizing blondies with a smooth, creamy and apricoty dessert. @ Starting at 49 African Street, the Fork & Dagger at 15:00. For booking, contact 082 801 2385. Price: R270 pp.
Thursday, 14 March – WESSA Talk. WESSA Makhanda Branch, celebrating the theme “Water” in 2024, invites one and all to the Chris Nair talk, titled “Makana Emergency Water Capacity Intervention Program 2024: a means of long-term sustainability” Chris Nair’s talk will highlight the important water supply issues currently experienced by everyone in the Grahamstown’s community. @ Amazwi Auditorium, South African Museum of Literature, 25A Worcester Street, at 18:30. Costs: Adults R10 | Students R5 | Scholars Free | Wine per glass is R15.
Saturday, 16 March – Kingswood College Hospice Music Trivia Dinner. The Kingswood College Concert Band has supported Hospice annually since 2010! Last year’s event (a Music Trivia evening) was enjoyed by all who attended, so we are doing it again this year. All funds raised go to Grahamstown & Sunshine Coast Hospice. @ Kingswood College High-Performance Centre, Burton Street, at 19:00. Contact Alke Bradfield (a.bradfield@kingswoodcollege.com) to book. Tickets cost R150 p/p or R1500 per table of 10 guests.
Friday, 22 March – Sunday, 24 March – Bathurst Agricultural Show. @ Showgrounds, Bathurst. Contact: 0636855117.
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BEHIND-THE-SCENES
February Raffle
Makana Vet Clinic Raffle
Monthly raffle tickets on sale in aid of Makana Vet Clinic for outreach and sterilizations
Tickets are on sale at Hi-Tec SeGino’s, Jeannie’s Hair Salon, Red Cafe, East Cape Pets, Makana Vet Clinic, and Gavroche Salon.
Contact Lou at 0832951982 if you’d like to donate a prize or offer to be a ticket-selling venue.
Tickets are R10
Every Saturday
Grahamstown Feral Cat Project
We now have our bookshop where you can browse a small but nice selection of preloved books. All monies raised will go towards sterilizing feral cats and the costs of rescuing abandoned adults or kittens in foster care. All donations will be gratefully accepted and can be dropped at the shop.
@ CES building, next door to Nic’s nest at 65 African Street
09:00 – 12:00
Bernadette Emslie (073 277 0577)
R10 upwards per book (Cash only)
Fridays | 23 February – 22 March
Stations of the Cross
Prepare for Easter in a significant way. Meditation during Lent.
@ ST Patricks Church, 47 Hill Street
06:30 – 7:00
Free entry
