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POP-UPS/ FESTIVALS/ EXHIBITIONS/REPEAT EVENTS
Wednesday, 29 November – Saturday, 2 December
Grahamstown Christmas Market/Grahamstad Kersmark
There are lots of stalls with unique items and food. Coffee shop: open every day, with wonderful treats!
@ Hoërskool PJ Olivier – School Hall, Upper Robinson Street
10:00 – 19:00 on 29, 30 November & 1 December;
09:00 – 15:00 on 2 December
Contact Details: 046 622 4539
Free entry
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THIS WEEK
THURSDAY 30 NOVEMBER
U3A
This Thursday is our last meeting till late January. Since we are now officially in the church season of “Advent”, we offer a talk on the origins of a selection of the best-known Christmas carols.
@ Grahamstown Bowling Club
10:00 – 11:00
Free entry
Christmas Party And Disability Awareness Day
Sibanye Special Day Care Centre hosts its Annual Disability Awareness Day and gives the Kids a Christmas Party, Kickstarting the festive season. Let’s unite as one family, filled with laughter, fun activities, and a heartwarming Christmas party. We also enjoy informative talks by our community members, including our Ward 2 Councilor, Ramie Xonxa (UGqwashu). Spread the love and create unforgettable memories with us on the day
@Joza Location’s Duna Library
11:00 – 13:00
Slovo Dyira on 065 813 2161
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
Mr and Miss Makhanda (Be the brand)
We are rejuvenating our learners’ self-esteem and self-sufficiency through this beauty pageant.
@Amazwi Museum, 25 Worcester Street
17:00
Contact Buhle Mdoko at 0719467542 / 0655190659
R20 per ticket
Acoustic Cafe
@ Vic Hotel, 8 New Street
18:30 – 21:00
Contact Don or John at 073 092 7422/ 063 395 7736
students R20| normal R30
Cash bar available & meals available from Gino’s Restaurant
Thursday Pool Competition
@ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street
18:30 – 19:00
Contact Mike Theron: 082 477 3689
Free entry
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FRIDAY, 1 DECEMBER
80’s themed night with DJ Monroe
@ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street
20:00
Contact Mike Theron: 082 477 3689
R20 entry fee
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SATURDAY, 2 DECEMBER
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
Christ Christ Christmas Stoep Sale!
Find your Christmas tree, stocking stuffers and gifts, indulge in our famous wors rolls and relish!
@Peppergrove mall, outside Hoof ‘n Hound
09:00 – 13:00
Free entry
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
19:30
Booking with Hennie: 0834457833
R30/R20 concessions with additional donations are very welcome!
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, 3 DECEMBER
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
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MONDAY, 4 DECEMBER
Positivism as a way of thinking – a historical exploration
Presented by Friends of the Grahamstown Public Libraries
Positivism is the name given to a particular set of beliefs or doctrines about the nature of reality, the nature of knowledge, and the relationship between people and their social and physical environment. The development of the notion and how, until recently, central ideas inherent in positivism have permeated both the sciences and the humanities and came to dominate Western and international thinking. In this context, they will be contrasted with alternative conceptions of reality, sometimes collectively referred to as ‘non-positivism’ or ‘anti-positivism’.”
@Amazwi Museum, 25A Worcester Street
17:30
Entry is by donation
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TUESDAY, 5 DECEMBER
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, 6 DECEMBER
Karaoke Night
Sing your heart out
@ SSS, 19b New Street
20:30 for 21:00
Free entry
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THURSDAY, 7 DECEMBER
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
Unfit and forty
South African Comedian Alfred Adriaan brings his highly anticipated, laugh-a-minute new show at the Guy Butler Theatre off the back of a completely sold-out tour across South Africa, Perth, Sydney and London. Alfred and his wife had to spend much more time together than they would have liked during the pandemic. Still, Alfred made the most of this time, raking in thousands of viewers with his highly relatable and hilarious vlogs, keeping many South Africans entertained during lockdown.
@ Guy Butler Theatre
20:00
For more information, visit: https://www.alfredadriaan.com/
Tickets: R150 to R180
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COMING SOON
Friday, 8 December – Echoes of Mozart. You are warmly invited to attend Garreth Robertson’s PhD recital. The programme includes Johann Nepomuk Hummel’s Piano Quintet Op. 87; Louise Farrenc – Piano Quintet Op. 30 no. 1; Violin – Sharon de Kock; Viola – Jan-Hendrik Harley; Cello – Anmari van der Westhuizen; Double Bass – Mariechen Meyer; and Piano – Garreth Robertson. @ Beethoven Room, Rhodes University Music Department. Time: 19:00. Tickets: R100, R80 (pensioners) |R50 (students)| no charge for MSM season ticket holders or school-goers.
Saturday, 9 December – Christmas Market. A variety of stalls, food, and more. @ Oatlands Sports Field, Luke Street. 9:00 – 15:00. Booking/ Contact Details: Julie van Staden on 0836448097. R100 per stall.
Saturday, 9 December – Elvis Dance Show. Sha Loui Dance School, Port Alfred, presents “Elvis” – dances to songs from the 2022 Elvis movie. Various dances and genres, including Latin, hip hop, and contemporary, are performed by dance school students and teachers, ages little to old. @Port Alfred High School hall, Park Rd, Port Alfred. Time: 18:00. Booking/ Contact Details: Tickets sold at the door. Scholars R60 |Adults R100.
Saturday, 16 December – 2nd Annual Makana Music Festival. The Second annual Makana Music Festival will be happening in Makhanda, featuring live Performances by Ringo, Zahara, Tyler ICU, DJ Stokie, Dladla Mshunqisi and DJ Ligwa with MC Mafa Bavuma. @ Miki Yili Stadium, Makhanda. Time: 12:00 pm – 06:00 am. Tickets are sold at Computicket – (Shoprite, Checkers, U Save, or Ok Furnishers) and Ticket Pro (Spar). Or contact 079 458 1626. Cooler Box: R80 at the gate. Early Bird Tickets: General R100 | VIP R350 |Phase One Tickets: General R120 | VIP R400| Phase Two Tickets: General R150| VIP R450. Food stalls and beverages on-site will be available.
Sunday, 24 December – Driemanskap Live featuring Intelligent Foolz, Wisdom, Devine Imibono, Damage, and DJ Subz. Love poetry, the vibe, and good hip-hop music. @The Black Power Station, Industrial Area, Rautenbach Road. Time: 15:00 till late. Contact: 065 587 3293. Tickets: R100.
Sunday, 24 December – Ecawa Music Festival. Ecawa Music Festival is celebrating five years and is about to get bigger, with more artists to hit the stage this year! The Festival will feature the likes of: Nkosazana Daughter, Sjava; Aymos, Big Nuz; Dlala Thukzen, Morda; Nathi; Russell Zuma; Vusi Nova; Mr Thela; Betusile; Mafa Bavuma; Yarees; Elvis Mali; Monde Fani and Ligwa. @ Mamityi Gidana Stadium, Port Alfred. Time: 12:00 till late. Tickets are sold at Computicket – (Shoprite, Checkers, U Save, or Ok Furnishers) and Ticket Pro (Spar). Or contact 079 458 1626. Cooler Box: R80 at the gate. Early Bird Tickets: General R100 | VIP R350 |Phase One Tickets: General R120 | VIP R400| Phase Two Tickets: General R150| VIP R450. Food stalls and beverages on-site will be available.
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BEHIND-THE-SCENES
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.
Fork and Dagger
As Fork & Dagger embarks on a new chapter, we have decided to do something a little different starting from next week Tuesday! Every operational day for the foreseeable future, there will be a delicious special of some sort that can suit anyone and any occasion!
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.
