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POP-UPS/ FESTIVALS/ EXHIBITIONS/REPEAT EVENTS
Sunday, 10 March & Monday, 11 March
Masicule 2024
Join us as we celebrate 10 years of uniting Makhanda in Song! The National Arts Festival is delighted to welcome as our guest Artist Standard Bank Young Artist for Music 2023, Zoë Modiga @ Guy Butler Theatre, Monument, Makhanda
Sunday at 18:00 | Monday at 19:00
Booking is essential for this one-of-a-kind event: https://bit.ly/Masicule2024.
Total ticket price R60 | Concessions for Scholars, Students and Pensioners R40
Thursday, 14 March – 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 come together 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
Ubuhlanti lineup
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
THIS WEEK
THURSDAY, 7 MARCH
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 on 082 477 3689
Free entry
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FRIDAY, 8 MARCH
Live Music with Greg Short
Join Greg Short as he performs a wide range of Rock, Folk and Blues covers.
@ The Pothole & Donkey, 123 High Street
18:00 – 21:00
0466222324
Free entry
Live Music with DJ Monroe
Join us for Music from back in 2010 till now.
@ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street
21:00
Contact Mike Theron: 082 477 3689
R20 entry fee
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SATURDAY, 9 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
Pop pop pop with Lou and a live performance by Sean and Eric.
@ Red Cafe
17:00 – 21:00
Contact: 0832951982 or 0466228384
R50 gets you a free drink and entry
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.
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
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
15:00
For booking contact 082 801 2385
Price: R270 pp
Off Beat Sessions
Join DRFTR Tumiza and Aurora
@ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street
21:00
Contact Mike Theron: 082 477 3689
R20 entry fee
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SUNDAY, 10 MARCH
Hiking with Makhanda Wild Hikers Crew
Join us for a local hike in Makhanda, for a distance of 5km – 8km.
@ Drostdy Arch, Somerset Street (meeting point)
07:00
Contact Malwande on 074 733 7712
Free entry
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MONDAY, 11 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
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TUESDAY, 12 MARCH
Texas Holdem Poker
The only legal game in town
@ SSS, 19b New Street
17:30 for 18:00
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, 13 MARCH
Karaoke Night
Sing your heart out
@ SSS, 19b New Street
20:30 for 21:00
Free entry
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THURSDAY, 14 MARCH
U3A
Professor Santy Daya will be telling us about Parkinson’s disease, a topic on which he has conducted a deal of research. Santy gave an excellent talk on Alzheimer’s disease at a very well-attended open meeting at Brookshaw last week.
@ 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 on 082 477 3689
Free entry
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
18:30
Adults R10 | Students R5 | Scholars Free | Wine per glass is R15
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COMING SOON
Friday, 15 March – Quiz Night with Robyn. Harry Potter is the theme, and there will be prizes for the best-dressed and quiz winners. @ Red Cafe, 127a High Street, Upstairs at 18:00.
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.
Sunday, 17 March – Celebrating St Patrick’s Day. Time to put on your green, and no need to cook.
Enjoy Braai, salad, and pudding. Bring your own drinks, glasses, cutlery, plates, camping chairs, or blankets. @ St Patrick’s Church, 47 Hill Street (next to the library) from 12:00 to 15:00. Bookings essential Contact Details: 082 802 2391 or 0828550015. Price: R120 per person.
Wednesday, 20 March – Moodship (Aka Gary Thomas) SA Live Show. Moodship (aka Gary Thomas) is a highly celebrated, award-winning South African singer and musician. His enigmatic style blends rich, moody songwriting with a vast array of alternative guitar techniques and precision multi-tasking. Moodship has toured all over South Africa, Kenya, England, Spain, The Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Czech Republic, Belgium and France. He is known for his diverse performances that can go from the beautifully cinematic to the energetically virtuosic in seconds. He is an award-winning live performer and music producer for film, documentary, TV, and theatre. He recently won his second Standard Bank Ovation Award for his 7 concert run at the National Arts Festival in Makhanda, South Africa. In September 2022, Moodship toured and performed concerts in Kenya around Nairobi and Lamu Island. His last European tour was in 2017. His newest EP, ‘Incandescent’, was released on 4 August 2023. @ Red Cafè, 127 High Street. Dinner from 18:00 – 20:00 | Music from 20:00. Contact 083 295 1982. Ticket price: R120 https://qkt.io/NYaund.
Thursday, 21 March – Saturday, 23 March – The Makhanda Players Dramatic Society presents Agatha Christie’s The Unexpected Guest – produced and directed by Renee´ van Rensburg. @Kingswood College Foundation Hall. Time: 19:00 | 14:00 & 19:00 Saturday, R80 Adults | R50 pensioners, scholars, & students
Friday, 22 March – Sunday, 24 March – Bathurst Agricultural Show. @ Showgrounds, Bathurst. Contact: 0636855117.
Thursday, 30 May – Shine On! An evening of beautiful musical performances by AMP Orchestra, Kingswood Music School, and Rhodes Music Department. Buy your tickets at Food4Futures, The Red Cafe, Jacques’ Artisan Bread, Grahamstown Properties, or online at www.food4futures.co.za. @ 1820 Settlers Monument, Fountain Foyer at 18:00 – 20:00. R100 per ticket.
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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)
Friday’s | 23 February – 22 March
Stations of the Cross
Prepare for Easter in a significant way. Meditation during Lent.
@ ST Patricks Church, 47 Hill Street
6:30 – 07:00
Free entry
