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The month of the death is upon us and upcoming Halloween events are guaranteed to keep you spooked and entertained. Don’t worry, Phumlani S Langa has included some street art, cinema and live music for those who are not into horror.
JOBURG
LOCAL CINEMA
Blessers
The Bioscope
Now until October 29
See ticket link for show times
R60 to R110, for more info visit thebioscope.co.za
The story is all in the title. This local comedy stars Kenneth Nkosi, Sonia Mbele and a few other highly celebrated local actors in a story about a man who has it easy. Jacob lives a lavish life of comfort with his wife and daughter. He’s of the impression that things will always be this good for him.
STREET ART
Stylin’ Creative Conquerors Street Art Tour
Johannesburg
Now until November 29, 11am
Free entrance, follow stylin_dredz on Insta for more info
Stylin’ Dredz has linked with a few illustrators to bring together fashion designers and digital illustrators to add to the gallery of the streets. The tour bus, which you can register for online, will pick you up from designated points and take you around Joburg CBD and the Maboneng precinct.
LIVE MUSIC
Black Motion & Amanda Black Live
Golden Harvest Park
October 26, 2pm
R150 to R195 at webtickets.co.za
Arguably two of the biggest names in their respective genres. Black Motion and their primal take on house music, with Amanda Black’s polished approach to Afro-soul, this should be a feast for your ears.
SOWETO
FESTIVAL
Aquafresh Power to your Mum Festival
Walter Sisulu Square, Kliptown Soweto
October 26, 10am
R80 to R100 at computicket.com
Take your mum out for a day of live local music brought to you by Mafikizolo, Amanda Black, Lebo Sekgobela, Unathi Nkayi and Siphokazi Mdlankomo. This is the second annual Power to your Mum Festival and it seems like a sincere enough reason for a party.
THEATRE
Makhafula Vilakazi – Mandela is Dead
Soweto Theatre
October 26, 3pm
R60 at sowetotheatre.com
A production looking to determine whether it is time to revisit Mandela’s deal with the white minority. Naturally this is quite politically charged. From the militant synopsis provided on the website, don’t mess with this if you’re a die-hard Madibahead.
PARTY PICNIC
TJO Presents October Jumpfest Picnic 2.0
Makubenjalo Restaurant
October 26, 12pm
R80 to R150 at webtickets.co.za
Consider making this a day out mission in the sun with your favourite people. For this picnic, The Jump Off –TJO – will offer some live entertainment and refreshments on hand to add to the picnic vibes.
PRETORIA
ART EXHIBITION
Grand Annual Makiwa Exhibition
Brooklyn Mall & Design Square
Until October 31, 9am
Free entrance
A worthy experience on a few fronts. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Cancer Association of SA. Then, of course, you get to enjoy the solo work of Makiwa in this inspired monochrome exhibition.
REGGAE
Reggae Sunday with Calling Kingston
Railways Cafe
October 20, 1pm
Free entrance
Railways has set aside one Sunday a month for reggae. I have never heard of Calling Kingston but if they claim to be a reggae band, they must be good. How many of those do you know of out there? Roll some loud and jam it up, bless.
HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION
Halloween 2019
Loftus Versfeld Stadium
October 26, 4pm
R120 to R250 at howler.co.za
Dressing up can be a bit of a drag, at least for some of us. Kids dig it though and so do a few adults who are still young at heart. This year’s theme is Come as you aren’t. Don’t be human, be weird.
ELSEWHERE
RUSTENBURG
2019 Sun City Swim
Sun City
October 26, 8am
R100 to R200 at suncityswim.co.za
Listen, I know black folk are said to not always be so fond of the watersports. Well, swimming has solidly developed in South Africa and we could also get some loot. Get your sea legs on with either a 3km followed by a 1 500m and end the day with the 600m fun swim. It’s all going down at Sun City Resort’s Waterworld.
BLOEMFONTEIN
The Bidfood Free State Food Show
Windmill Casino
October 25, 10am
Free event, visit bidfood.co.za for more info
The Free State area will be showcasing its culinary skills and offerings. It promises to be a food-filled affair with an opportunity to engage with Bloem’s creators and curators.
DURBAN
House of Fear
uShaka Marine World
October 18 to 20, 2pm
R50 at tickets.ushakamarineworld.co.za
Get into the spirit of Halloween with a few horrifying thrills. The Village Walk has been transformed into a corridor of gory blood and freaky characters looking to burst out of coffins and secret doorways.
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