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POP-UPS/ FESTIVALS/ EXHIBITIONS/REPEAT EVENTS
Friday, 25 – Saturday, 26 August
Greek Evening
A delicious meal including Mezze (calamari & roast pepper salad, feta & zucchini rissoles, hummus, pita), Main course (Lamb Moussaka), Dessert (Galaktabourika: Custard baked in Phyllo).
@ Table Too, 16 Donkin Street
19:30 for 20:00.
Contact: 0826718558/ 0839602366.
R220 per person
26 August
GBS Mountain Drive Half Marathon
21.1km half marathon over Mountain Drive
@ Somerset Field, Graeme College
07:00
Booking: https://bit.ly/GBSMarathon
Price: R180 plus R40 for temporary licence
Albany Runners 5km run as part of GBS Mountain Drive Half Marathon.
A 5km run for those who want a shorter distance than the half marathon.
@ Somerset Field, Graeme College.
08:00
Booking: https://bit.ly/GBSMarathon
Price: R30 per entry
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THIS WEEK
THURSDAY 24 AUGUST
U3A
Guest speaker, Professor Magaret Blackie, discusses Why are Science and Spirituality necessarily in conflict? Since Mags holds PhD degrees in Chemistry (from UCT) and in Education (from Stellenbosch) and has a profound personal interest in Ignatian spirituality, join us for an exciting challenge.
@ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street
10:00 – 11:00
All welcome
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
Acoustic Café
There will be Four artists performing. Food from Gino’s Restaurant Menu and drinks from The Vic Bar.
@ The Vic Hotel, 8 New Street
18:30 to 21:00
R20 – R30 entry fee
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FRIDAY 25 AUGUST
Seafood experience
Revelations and Heat collaboration brings you an unforgettable seafood experience. Fresh from the harbour! An evening not to be missed.
@ Revelations Cafe, Pepper Grove Mall.
18:00 to 19:00.
Contact: Chantelle or Morne 072 0661652/ 083 6873802
Booking essential
Live Music with Peace
Adult contemporary song with a mix of R&B and pop
@ Pothole and Donkey, 123 High Street.
19:00 to 21:00.
Contact: 046 622 2324.
Free entry
Rhodes Welfare Warriors Fundraiser
Join the Makana Veterinary Clinic as they host a karaoke evening as a way of raising funds
@ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street
20:30 – 00:00
Contact Mike Theron: 082 477 3689
R30 entry fee
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SATURDAY 26 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
Albany Sports Club Market.
Stalls from food and crafts. Bric-a-Brac. Jumping castles, vintage cars, animals, and much more. Contact Julie for other requirements (chairs & tables).
@ Albany Sports Club, 18 Florence Street, Makhanda.
09:00 – 15:00.
Bookings/Contact: Julie van Staden 083 644 8091
R100 per stall and R50 for a PowerPoint presentation
Dakawa Arts Centre Dance off/Fashion Runway.
The dance-off incorporates different dance styles, while the fashion runway comprises garments made from recycled materials such as paper and plastic. Old artwork like ceramics and paintings will also be sold during the event. Refreshments will also be on sale. Join us during this occasion to engage with the community through Art.
@ Dakawa Arts Centre, 9 Froude Street
12:00 till late
Contact: Nobukhosi on 0716255764 or Andiswa on 0717845830.
Free entry
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 27 AUGUST
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
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
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MONDAY 28 AUGUST
Primary school literacy: Where do we stand?
According to a PIRLS study, 81% of Grade 4 learners in South Africa can’t read for meaning. This presentation shares insights into developing children’s literacy levels. We draw on the local Whistle Stop School as an example of how an intervention can be utilised to develop children’s reading for meaning. All are welcome.
@ Amazwi Museum 25A Worcester Street
17:30
Entry is by donation in aid of the Friends of the Grahamstown Public Libraries
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TUESDAY 29 AUGUST
Book Launch: Masichub’ Isikhwebu
South Africa’s rich history is made up of places and people. Makhanda is one of the places that are rich in history. There are many unsung heroes that played a significant role in history. This book, written by Ramie Xonxa in isiXhosa, is about those heroes and the names of places and their roots. To have pride, we need to narrate our own history.
@ Amazwi Museum, 25A, Worcester Street
10:00
RSVP: info@Amazwi.museum or 0466227042
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 30 AUGUST
Business for Better: Discussion on Building Small Enterprises
Learn how to set up a business or develop an entrepreneurial mindset with the Rhodes Business School’s Mr Moleko. This is ideal for informal vendors and traders, drivers, artisans, etc. as well as formal small businesses like restaurants or shops.
@ RUCE, Rhodes campus, 5 Prince Alfred Street
16:30
Booking/Contact Details: Thandiwe at ruce@ru.ac.za or 046 603 7227
Free entry
Karaoke Night
Sing your heart out
@ SSS, 19b New Street
20:30 for 21:00
Free entry
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THURSDAY 31 AUGUST
U3A
@ 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 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
Roots Grown Deep
Ancient Futures and Instrumental Consciousness workshop. During a one-day residency at the Rhodes University Department of Music and International Library of African Music (ILAM), the Roots Grown Deep world music ensemble presents workshops and a once-off performance illuminating their guiding philosophies, unique genre and educational paradigm.
@ Ilam, Off Prince Alfred Street, Rhodes campus.
11:00 -12:00 – Workshop: Ancient Futures & Instrumental Consciousness (at Ilam).
15:00 -16:00 – Workshop: World Musical Ecology & The Healing Power of Sound (@Beethoven House – Somerset Street).
19:00 – A Live Performance by Roots Grown Deep world music ensemble (@Beethoven House).
For more info and bookings: v.mnyobe@ru.ac.za or www.rootsgrowndeep.com.
Price: TBA
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COMING SOON
Friday, 1 September – Spring Dinner Dance. Join Frankie from Dance With for a Spring Dance three-course meal. Wear flats or wedges as dancing will be on the deck. Prize for the couple with the best dance. @ Fork & Dagger, 49 African Street. Time: 18:00 till late. Contact 0466223112. Price: R250 per person.
Friday, 1 September – Barbie Movie Evening Movie Night and Lip Sync Battle, Food Stalls, Best Ken and Barbie Contest, Photobooth, and Rhodes University Postgraduate CTA students to raise funds for SPCA vehicle fund. @ Rhodes University Theatre. Time: 18:00. Booking/ Contact Details: Eileen 073 541 4580 or Benita 076 878 0137. Price: R30 presold R40 on the evening.
Friday, 1 September – Casual Day. In support of persons with disabilities! Remember, a smile costs nothing. However, your R20 donation for a Casual Day Sticker can mean the world to those who need it most. One smile can initiate a chain reaction of love, kindness, goodwill, and caring. By SHARING A SMILE, you welcome others to do the same. Contact: (046) 622-5359 or email: apdgrahamstown@yahoo.com. Each sticker costs R20, or buy your Casual Day stickers from our Hi-Tec Security office at 21 New Street.
Saturday, 2 September – Piderit Highland Dance School Showcase. Join us as Piderit Highland Dance School puts on a performance for our customers leading up to the preparation of their South African championships. @ Fork & Dagger, 49 African Street. Time: 19:00. For bookings, contact 046 622 3112. Free entry.
Saturday, 2- Sunday, 3 September – Unendlebenje Unetyala. Join us for this exciting lineup of local artists Makoneni Ec, Azlan Makalima, Damage, KB Cooper, and Major @Enigma Lounge (Kwa Fakaratsi). Time: 14:59. Booking/ Contact Details: 0664295097. Price: R20 entry fee on 2 September | R25 entry fee on 3 September
Sunday, 3 September – IsiNgqi sama Afrika. This is a fundraising concert for the newly formed choir uniforms and instruments. @ Noluthando Hall, Joza location. Time: 13:30. Contact: 078 1187160. Tickets: R40 presold | R50 at the door
Saturday, 9 September – NG Kerk Mini Basaar. Mini Bazaar with Coffeeshop, homemade treats (Koeksisters, Rusks, Cookies, Pudding, Pies, Curry Bunny, Venison Products and lots more). Mini auction and white elephant sale. @ NG Church Hall – Hill Street. From 10:00. Booking/ Contact Details: 046-6224539. Free entry.
Friday, 22 – Sunday, 24 September – Second Annual Heritage Weekend Camp. Organisers Malwande Bebeza and Akhona “Bhodlingqaka” Mafani, with Makana Tourism, present an unforgettable cultural experience. Enjoy celebrating heritage and tradition, dancing, mouthwatering cuisine, and discussions. Get ready for an event that will leave you inspired and enlightened about our culture @ Makana Resort. For more details and bookings, contact 0630261173 or 0747337712. Price: R450 for the whole weekend, R150 for a one-day pass.
Saturday, 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
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BEHIND-THE-SCENES
Match Days – Watch the Rugby World Cup from the pool stages to the quarters, semis, and finals. All games will be streamed without disturbance from the load-shedding, projected on the big screen with great food and drink specials, @ Fork & Dagger, 49 African Street. Call or book your table or couch on 0466223112/0828012385.
“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, Steve Biko Union Building, Hoof and Hound, SPCA Charity shop. Monday to Friday. Time: 9:00 to 16:00. Booking/ Contact Details: Eileen or Benita Enquiries on 076 878 0137. Price: R50
For Poster designing services, contact Aphiwe on 067 388 9951
