Thanks to Nita’s Makhanda Events for these listings.
FRIDAY 5 AUGUST
Department of Political and International Studies Weekly Seminar
Small Arms Availability and Conflict in the Sahel – Sahara
Speaker: John Pokoo
Chair: Lesego Monyai
@ Ruth Mompati Seminar Room, Politics Department, Rhodes University
13:00 – 14:00
Signs of Spring by Saeculum Aureum
In aid of Food4Futures
A Choral Recital focusing on unaccompanied singing from various periods, genres and languages.
@ St. Bartholomew Church, cnr. Market and Bartholomew St.
19:00
Free entry
Donations welcome
Live Music with Alex
Vocal and guitar – Jazz, Neo Soul and Blues
@ The Pothole and Donkey, 123 High Street
19:00 – 21:00
Free entry
Biorhythm
Featuring:
Matinino (Electro Dream Pop)
Alex Collett (Neo Soul and Blues)
Geoffrey Diver (experimental soundscapes)
@ SSS, 19b New Street
19:00
Free entry
After Euphoria
Headline: Mutsonga
Boyznbafanas/ Kaymuzik/ Freeweye/ Supabhova/ Jeff
Amapiano, Gqom, Hip Hop, House and RnB
@ Infinity Lounge, 55 New Street
Free entry
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SATURDAY 6 AUGUST
Parkrun
5km run or walk. Family-friendly. Dogs on leads welcome.
@ The Bot Gardens, Lucas Avenue
Register online: https://www.parkrun.co.za/register/
08:00
Free
Garage Sale
@ 1 Ayliff Street, Kingswood
09:00 – 15:00
Makhanda Stibili Music Festival
MC: Mr Tsepiso Nzayo
Choirs: Khutliso Daniels, VGHS, Nombulelo, Ntsika, Midlands, Rhodes University, Mrhwetyana, and Nyaluza
@ Indoor Sports Centre, Extension 6
R50
12:00
All Shades of Pink
Women’s Day Celebration
Wathinta abafazi wathint’ imbokodo. / When you strike a woman, you strike a rock.
@ Infinity Lounge, 55 New Street
Dress code: pink & white
Free entry
Mini ‘Robotic’ Festival
Presented by Backyard Shandis
Watch stand-up and mingle.
Finger foods will be served.
Green Ticket – single. Orange ticket – complex situation. Red ticket – taken.
@ Backyard Shandis, 1 Fraser Street
18:00 – 22:00
R50/ person (a glass of wine included)
Enquiries: 0796461086 / 0644755885 / 0714313440 / 0710956717
Saturday Night Karaoke
Sing your heart out with Tristan
@ SSS, 19b New Street
21:00 – 0:00
Free entry
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TUESDAY 9 AUGUST
No Pub Quiz this week
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WEDNESDAY 10 AUGUST
WoWomen’say Conference
Mentoring and empowering young women
@ Amazwi Museum, Worcester Street
11:00
Organiser: 0837679002
Email: caigerserelda@gmail.com
National WoWomen’say Shows
by Rhodes University Drama Department
Two plays will be presented, followed by a discussion
both won Silver Ovations at NAF 2022
My Weight and Why I Carry It
Directed by Ingrid Wylde
Written and performed by Tasmin Sherman
Themes: fatphobia & strained family relations
Jikijela
Created by Khanya Ngcuka, along with cast members.
Themes: LGBTQA++, township life, and justice
@ Rhodes Main Theatre
Starts at 19:00 (first come, first served)
Free entry
Buddhist Meditation Group
Guided or silent meditation in a relaxing setting
@ GiGill’soga Studio, Nelson St. (grey sliding gate)
19:00 – 20:00
Max. 12 people Book with Alex 0832618952
Free entry
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THURSDAY 11 AUGUST
Grahamstown Bridge Club
@ Grahamstown Bowling Club, Cnr. African Street & Cawood Street
13:15 for 13:30
R10 non-members/ R5 members
Sheila Hicks: 0834423322
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COMING SOON:
12 August – Brookshaw Home Annual General Meeting @ Brookshaw Home Woodville Dining Hall. 13:30. Persons wishing to attend, please confirm attendance with the office on 0466224522 or brookshaw@imaginet.co.za.
12 August – Senior Oat. Deep Soulful House @ Mi Casa, 135 New Street. R100.
13 August – W.O.W Men’s Breakfast. The Upper Room Ministry @ Wesley Methodist Church Hall, cnr. Market Street and York Street. 07:45. R90. Ev. Jen 0832044456
13 August – Vocal Explosion Vol. 2. Presented by Grand Twist Entertainment
Featuring: Shannae, Stayela, Soulbts, Martinino, & Thembie @ SSS, 19b New Street
17:00 – 22:00. Cover: R20. Tickets 0630728030 / 0786116485
18 August – Acoustic Café @ The Vic, 8 New Street.18:30. R20/ Concessions R15
17 September – GBS Mutual Bank Mountain Drive Half Marathon. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Grahamstown Sunset and Albany Runners. Miles for Meals 2022.
