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POP-UPS/ FESTIVALS/ EXHIBITIONS/REPEAT EVENTS
Friday, 3 May – Saturday, 4 May
Table Too Chinese menu (seated or take-away)
A delicious spread of Chinese food including Pork Mince spring rolls with soy, chilli & sesame dipping sauce, Noodles in soup with chicken, spinach and spring onions, Slow-roasted pork belly with Festive egg-fried rice, peas and cashews, Honey & ginger pear with lychees, cream and bow-tie. Vegetarian Option Available!
@ 16 Donkin Street
19:30 for 20:00
Contact: 0826718558/ 0839602366
Tickets: R220pp
Tuesday, 23 April – Sunday, 30 June
Community Assets for Social Innovation
A research and training program to develop ideas for enterprise and community development initiatives.
@ RUCE 5 Prince Alfred Street, Rhodes University
14:00 – 16:00
Contact Thandiwe on ruce@ru.ac.za
Free entry
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THIS WEEK
THURSDAY, 2 MAY
U3A
Professor Philip Machanick
He will be giving us what I have called “An Idiot’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence”,
commonly referred to as AI. Whether we like it or not, whether we recognise or admit it or not, AI is already impacting significantly on our lives. It is as well for us to try to understand something about it.
@ Grahamstown Bowling Club
10:00-11:00
Charge R5
All welcome
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
Red Cafe’s First Thursday
A night of poetry readings and open mic. Dinner menu is available
@ Red Cafe, 127a High Street
18:00
Contact Lou on 0832951982
Free entrance
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FRIDAY, 3 MAY
Moonlit Market and Auction
@ Kingswood College
16:30 till late
Card Facility available
Free entry
Greg Short Live
@ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street
21:00 till late
Free entry
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SATURDAY, 4 MAY
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
High Tea
St Patrick’s Catholic Church is hosting a High Tea.
@ 47 High Street next to the Library
14:00
Contact: Frances Hutton on 060 444 2372
Price R150pp
ACVV/Hayton Fundraiser Market
Come and enjoy crafts, food & more
@ Hayton Complex Car Park & ACVV Hall Hill Street (Opposite Kelston)
09:00 till 14:00
R120 fee per stall for vendors| Free entry for the public
The Thrift Market Star Wars Edition
Social market food drinks, crafts plants
@Old Provost, Botanical gardens
10:00 till 15:00
For more info, contact Sarah on 0737851024
Free entry
Red Rent Party
Join us for great music with Manky Mami Lou. Toasted sandwiches will be on sale.
@ Red Cafè, 127a High Street
17:00
Free entry
Auction Date Night Part
Speed dating and lip sync
@ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street
21:00
Contact Mamello on 0714486426 or RU friends with fur on Instagram
R25 for pre-tickets | R30 at the door
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SUNDAY, 5 MAY
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
Music Concert
Sunday afternoon – weekend wind-down! The Kingswood College Concert Band will entertain guests with a light-hearted repertoire of music.
@ Commemoration Methodist Church, 43 High Street
15:00
Booking/ Contact Details: a.bradfield@kingswoodcollege.com.
Tickets are available at the door or by pre-booking via email (a.bradfield@kingswoodcollege.com)
R50 for adults| R20 for pensioners/scholars
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MONDAY, 6 MAY
Craft Day
Every Monday, feel free to bring a snack and flask to do your craft, work, or anything to keep you productive.
@ Red Cafè, 127a High Street
15:00 – 16:00
Free entry
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TUESDAY, 7 MAY
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, 8 MAY
Karaoke Night
Sing your heart out.
@ SSS, 19b New Street
20:30 for 21:00
Free entry
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THURSDAY, 9 MAY
U3A
Come and hear
Professor Joanne Dames will be telling us more about mushrooms and other fungi
@Grahamstown Bowling Club
10:00-11:00
R5 entry fee
All welcome
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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COMING SOON
Sunday, 12 May – The Soweto String Quartet will perform at @The Guy Butler Theatre, Settlers Monument. Time: 14:30. Tickets are available at Quicket: https://bit.ly/Sowetostringquartet. R120 per ticket.
Tuesday, 14 May – Open Morning. Come and join us for a fun-filled morning and see what Oatlands Preparatory School offers. @ Oatlands Preparatory School, African Street, Makhanda. Time: 9:00 till 10:30. Booking/ Contact Details: RSVP 046 622 2935 or email reception@oatlandsprepschool.co.za. Open Day.
Saturday, 25 May – Carinus Annual Art Auction. Theme: Make it, Break it, Recreate It! Fun event with Designer Food, Complimentary drinks, a Quirky interior, and Wonderful Art to buy on the Main and Silent Auction. @ 84 Beaufort Street. For enquiries contact 046 6224543. Cost: R160pp.
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
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 sterilising 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)
Monday to Friday
Red Cafes Chef Morgs
Menu available
For orders or more info, contact Louise at 0832951982 or Morgan on 0786583447
