Publications
Partners
From tackling an obstacle course to treating your partner to an evening of Tamia, Phumlani S Langa has you sorted in the gig guide like no other.
JOBURG
THEATRE
Dick or Date?
POPArt Centre
February 21 to 24
R120 to R140 at popartcentre.co.za
This dramedy follows the life of three different friends all in search of love and a better understanding of dating in these modern times of online connections.
THEATRE
Nina Simone Four Women
The Market Theatre
Until February 24
R90 to R150 at webtickets.co.za
The Market theatre and US Mission in South Africa commemorate Black History Month with the South African premiere of Nina Simone Four Women, directed by James Ngcobo. In 1963, after the bombing of a Baptist church in Alabama, US, Nina Simone shifted her career from artist to artist-activist.
Nina Simone Four Women by Christina Ham follows a group of women fuelled by self-hatred due to the shades of their skin. These matriarchs carry their songs of praise and protest to unite and cast out the demon of segregation.
OUTDOOR FITNESS
Joburg Muddy Princess
Rietvlei Zoo Farm
February 17, 8am
R350 at entries.muddyprincess.co.za
Test your limits with a 5km muddy obstacle course for women only, so get the girls together for this one.
SOWETO
LIVE DJ
DJ Kent At Lethabong
Lethabong, Ruth First Street
February 16, 3pm
R50 after 8pm. Visit the Facebook events page for more info
In my humble opinion, DJ Kent is the best deep House deejay our country has. You can put that statement to the test by checking him out at this event where he’ll curate his catalogue for your enjoyment.
PARTY
United Musique Saturdays
Roadhouse Pub & Grill
February 23, 6pm
R50 to R80 (free before 6pm). Visit the Facebook events page for more info
There isn’t anything fancy going on here. Local deejays are hosting a shindig and they recommend you come along and party hard.
YOGA SESSION
Yoga in the Park
Lebo’s Soweto Backpackers, Orlando West
February 23, 8.30am
R30 to R70. Visit the Facebook events page for more info
Lebo’s Soweto is hosting Yoga in the Park not too far away from their establishment. This weekly gathering will help you unwind and prepare mentally for the week ahead. Lebo’s will also serve a healthy breakfast after the session.
PRETORIA
R&B
Tamia Live in South Africa
Sun Arena, Time Square
February 22, 7pm
R595 to R895 at webtickets.co.za
The queen of Sunday anthems is heading to South Africa. Tamia will be live, giving you a taste of all her nostalgic hits.
ICE SKATING
Gauteng Inter Provincial Figure Skating Championship 2019
The Grove Mall
February 17 and 18, 5pm
R70 at quicket.co.za
I didn’t even know we did this in South Africa. I rather enjoy this sport, I find it amazing to watch people glide on ice supported by nothing more than a slim blade.
PICNIC
Picnic and Movie in the Gardens
Pretoria National Botanic Garden
February 22, 5pm for 7.30pm
R60 online, R75 at the entrance
Take the kids to the garden for a screening of the animated film, Small Foot.
ELSEWHERE
DURBAN
Themba Shibase:Push & Pull
KwaZulu-Natal Society of Arts
Until March 10
Free entrance
In his latest exhibition, this Durban-based artist explores notions of masculinity, power and violence and how they intersect.
Dinner and a Movie
The Oyster Box
February 22, 6pm
R455 at quicket.co.za
February isn’t over just yet so you can still do the whole love thing. Dinner and a movie is as traditional as it gets but this is a tried and tested date format. Get on board with it.
CAPE TOWN
Ordinary Days
Masambe Theatre
Baxter Theatre Centre
February 20 to 23, 3pm and 8pm
R120 at webtickets.co.za
A refreshing and honest musical that tells the humorous story of four youngsters who experience a small moment that has a large impact on their lives. All this transpires in the Big Apple, New York City.
