BCM GIG GUIDE March 28-April 4

FRIDAY

• Government schools close for term 1

• GOLF: Southern Cape Bunny Haven Back-A-Bunny Golf Day at the EL Golf Club from 11am. Contact: 081-564-2175.

• Flipside at Zaza Beach Club, the Esplanade, from 6pm. We’re flipping the script and bringing you an experience that defies genre. For our first instalment, we’re featuring Trev The Japanese and Thabo Phalatse, two masters of the unexpected. Early bird tickets cost R150, and at the door they are R200. Tickets available through Webtickets. Inquiries: 066-176-0493, or email zazabeachclub@outlook.com.

SATURDAY

• Gonubie Ratepayers’ Dog Walk Fundraiser from Riverside Road, Gonubie, from 7.45am for 8am start. Bring your furry friends (on a leash) for a tail-wagging, 4km walk. Proceeds go towards restoring riverside braai spots. Entry: R50 per dog, email proof of payment to the ratepayers’ email address below. Important safety guidelines: Please clearly identify dogs that are not well-socialised with a red ribbon/bandanna. Ensure your dog is up-to-date with vaccinations. Bring water and waste bags for your pet. Children must be supervised at all times. Contact: gonubieratepayers.ca@gmail.com

• Link FM Family Day at Beacon Bay Country Club from 9am to 3pm.

• Round Table 103 Market at Stutterheim Country Club Fields from 10am to 6pm. Cash bar, live music, bull riding and more. Contact: 065-747-9213.

• Summer Festival at Wingspark Airfield, N6 from 10am. Beer festival, Third Degree & John Lawrie, family fun day, stalls, L’Avion Function Expo and more. R50 entry, children U12 free. Contact: 082-659-8104.

• Sweatshop presents Picknic in the Park with Chunda Munki LIVE at Springbok Farmstall from 6pm. A night of pure bass under the stars. Supporting lineup features DJ Dwayne, Asha x Aeron, Nass, Chopper Paton, Dan Forhouse, Ntara, Hagan Butler, and Kris le Roux. Ticket phase costs range from R170 to R270.This is a BYOB event. Bring your cooler box, tickets for R250. For more go to www.sweatshop.co.za. Strictly no U18s

SUNDAY

• Arno Carstens live  at the Bay Collective from 3pm for their first Sunday Session of 2025. Returning with his band, Carstens is touring his latest album, Sewe Sakke Hoop, inspired by the ever-swinging pendulum of life. Tickets cost R200 on FIXR. Children under 10 years are free, this is a family-friendly event. All seating throughout the venue is unreserved and on a first-come, first-served basis, but be lekker … share your table with other music-loving patrons if you have space. For more, check out www.baycollective.co.za. Contact: 043-711-7555.

WEDNESDAY

• Quiz Night at Table 58 from 6.30pm. Teams of 2-8, R10pp, registration starts at 5.30pm. Booking essential: 043-748-2815.

THURSDAY

•  April 3-5. Sonwa Sakuba Productions presents The Wizard of Oz at the Guild Theatre. Tickets available from www.sonwasakuba.co.za

• April 3-6. Motorcycling: Black Rock Rally 2025 from Gonubie Hotel at 11am. Sunset cruise, Friday outride, Saturday mass ride. Bike show, stalls, music and more. Contact: 083-250-4479.

• Charity Golf Day hosted by Beautiful by Bea at Olivewood Wildlife Estate & Golf Club from 9.30am to 5pm. Contact: 083-776-3524. Sponsor a tee or green for only R1,000. All above included and you have the opportunity to market your business at the golf day. Book your 4 ball here: https://www.quicket.co.za

FRIDAY

A Tribute to the King of Pop at Hemingways Casino from 7.30pm. Starring renowned Michael Jackson tribute artist Jayson Jegels, this show captures the spirit, creativity and genius of the greatest entertainer of all time. With dazzling choreography, authentic costumes and the power of a live band. Tickets: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx

• April 4, 5. Misery Loves Company at the Black Rock Rally at the Gonubie Hotel from 8pm. Bar and menu available. Tickets cost R120. Contact Kerry on 082-327-0627.

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