November 22-29
FRIDAY
• Centerstage presents The Innovators at the Guild Theatre from 7.30pm. Thuba Myeki pays tribute to icons Prince, Michael Jackson and Bruno Mars, accompanied by the Centerstage live band. Tickets cost R250, available on Computicket
• Dynamic Sounds hosts the return of its Foam Party at Thornwood Valley from 8pm-2am. Gather your friends and get ready to dance the night away while surrounded by bubbles and beats. Tickets cost R30 for early bird on Quicket and R60 at the door.
SATURDAY
• Annual Guardians of Hope Fundraiser Run for Hope from the Beacon Bay Country Club from 8am to 2pm. R100 donation entry, R50 U12. Tuck shop and children’s activities.
• Roots to Wings Nature-Based Play Group for ages 14-18 months from 9-10am. Nature-based outdoor and sensory activities to encourage exploration, creativity and exposure to different materials. Limited spots available at R150 per child. Bookings and info: Kate 061-543-3082.
• November 23 and 24. Indigo Dye Weekend at Driftwood Studios with fabric artist Angie Weisswange. Dye sessions in the morning, a light lunch, and then beads in the afternoon. Tickets cost R950 a person for full weekend, or R350 for beads from plastic only. Contact: 083-479-2750.
• Shorts & Shades Family Fun Day at Police Park from 10am to 6pm. Jam-packed with performances featuring a selection of the Eastern Cape’s best tribute acts and more. Demarcated playground for children. Bring a camp chair, gazebo, picnic basket and cooler box (R60, cans only). For ticket info: 071-996-3171.
• Centrestage presents Absolutely ABBA at the Guild Theatre from 6pm. Featuring 11-piece all-star band, catch this tribute to the Swinging Swedes of the ’70s.Tickets cost R250, available from Computicket and all Shoprite and Checkers. Contact: 043-743-070.
• Sokkie at Umnenga Lodge from 6pm to midnight. Fundraiser for the Study Squad. Contact: 043-051-0539.
SUNDAY
• SA Women’s cricket: SA vs England at Buffalo Park from 2pm. Tickets range from R25 to R80. Tickets through https://cricket.co.za/
• Market @ Kim’s Antiques.
• Bongeziwe Mabandla SA Tour at the Guild Theatre from 6pm to 10pm. Bongeziwe Mabandla will be performing together with his producer and creative collaborator, Tiago Correia-Paulo, and Bruno Saranga. Tickets cost R250 on Quicket and R300 at the door. Contact: 043-743-0704.
TUESDAY
• Devo Chamber Orchestra at the Guild Theatre from 7pm. Schubert Symphony No 5 D.485, Haydn Trumpet Concerto in Eb (1st Mvt) Soloist: Sakhile Simane, Shostakovich Piano Concerto No 2 (2nd Mvt) Soloist: Germaine Gamiet, Mendelssohn Jerusalem from Paulus Op. 36 Soloist: Siphokazi Mzamo. Conductor: Wesley Wong. Tickets: R120, R80 (pensioners and students). Available at the door or on 079-496-0354.
THURSDAY
• The Friends of the East London Museum and the museum present 100 years of Proclamation of the East London Museum. Enjoy a free showing of children’s theatre from Joy of Books and JBM Theatre on the history of the museum through fun characters and loads of audience participation. This will be free of charge at the Guild Theatre at 10am and 2pm. The museum will have extended hours from 9am to 7pm, and entry will be free. There will also be short tours of the museum by scientist Kevin Cole at 4pm and 5.30pm, and a talk on the history of the museum by Prof Mike Bruton at 7pm in the MCL Hall, all at no charge. Evolve Coffee Shop at the museum will be open for light refreshments during the day. Contact: Geraldine 043-743-0686.
FRIDAY
• Christmas Tray Workshop at Laerskool Ooskus Gimnasium from 6pm. Learn creative Tjoko Paint techniques and create a beautiful tray to take home. R250 a person (all materials included), RSVP by November 15. Tickets available from school office. Contact: 043-735-3668.
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