Markets
Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market: (today) Spend time with family (pets included) and friends outdoors. The Carol Souki Band is on the main stage from 10am to 1pm. Traders sell everything from fresh produce and deli food to arts and crafts. Walk the short nature trail or have an adventure on the zipline. Open rain or shine, and wheelchair accessible. Every Saturday 7am to 1pm.
Musgrave Market: (today) Head to Berea Park for food, music, arts and crafts, clothing, accessories, confectionery, baked goods, books, toys, plants and second-hand items. From 9am to 2pm.
Glenwood Street Market: (today) Community market with organic produce, sourdough loaves, sauces and pickles, books, records, movies, coffee, cakes and so on. 106 Bulwer Road, 8am to 2pm. WhatsApp 061 663 9430.
Buzz Market: (today) Community market for organic vegetables, funky clothing, decadent treats, boerie rolls, Indian delights and home-made sauces, decor, jewellery, second-hand books and coffee. 38 Pitlochry Road, Westville, 9am to 2pm.
Ballito Farmers Market: (today and tomorrow) More than 150 traders offer fresh farm produce, cut flowers and a nursery, retail, fashion, kids’ entertainment, art, hobbies, crafted goods and lifestyle products. R103 at Umhlali. 7am to 2pm.
Harlequins Flea Market: (today) Every Saturday from 8am to 1pm, with stalls selling pre-loved items, crafts, food and more. New vendors welcome. WhatsApp 083 595 7033 or email harlequinsmarket@gmail.com.
Rotary Uvongo Flea Market: (today and tomorrow) Crafts, toys, bead work, wire work, clothing and food every Saturday from 8.30am to 1pm and Sunday 9am to 2pm, opposite Douglas Mitchell Sports Grounds. Call 082 829 0059.
Golden Hours Market: (tomorrow) Family-friendly market at Golden Hours School, 10am to 2pm. Live music and food stalls. Call 083 262 3693.
Macnut Farm, Assagay: (tomorrow) Fresh produce market for locals to buy and sell home-grown produce, 11am to 2pm. Sunday lunch, drinks and bar. Call 031 765 2572 or 074 603 0000.
uMhlanga Farmers Market: Autumn Drive, Prestondale, every Wednesday from 8am to noon. Call Ethel at 060 303 3957.
Shows
Playhouse: The Flatfoot Dance Company present Journey: Double Bill featuring works Traces and The Salt on Your Skin. From August 15-17 at 2pm. Ticket R50-R150 from Webtickets.
Sun Coast Sun Globe: (today) He Said, She Said, They Said, a comedy dance drama by comedy writer, creator and performer Melanie Kisten on August 10 at 8pm about a small town, a mother and her 40-year-old son navigating the complexities of their relationship while dealing with the influences of the aunties’ gossip network that leads to chaos. Tickets from R150 via Ticketpro.
Music
Rhumbelow Theatre, Durban: (today and tomorrow) Days Like This, a Tribute to Van Morrison, by the Black Lapels: Rob Warren, Garth Warren, Gareth Gale, Colin Peddie and Tory Du Plessis. Today at 7.30pm and tomorrow at 2pm. Tickets R200. Bookings at 082 499 8636 or roland@stansell.co.za or webtickets.
Rhumbelow Theatre, Durban: Forever 80s featuring Kiara Teunissen, Cameron Holl and Tatum Teunissen, as well as the dancers from STEPS Dance Company. Saturday August 17 at 7.30pm; Sunday August 18 at 2pm. Music of the 1980s was characterised by the rise of MTV, synthesisers and bold fashion and encompassed various genres like pop, rock, new wave, hip hop, and heavy metal, leaving a lasting impact on popular culture. Tickets R200. Bookings at 082 499 8636 or roland@stansell.co.za or webtickets.
The Centre for Jazz and Popular Music, UKZN: Multi award-winning South African pianist Andile Yenana, joined by Thabo Sikhakhane on trumpet, Bucco Xaba on drums, Thuto Motsemme on bass and Zoe the Seed on vocals, will play on Wednesday, August 14. Doors open at 5pm, music starts at 5.30. Tickets from webtickets or at the door: R60 students, R90 pensioners and R120 general. Email zamat1@ukzn.ac.za.
Mandala Cafe, Botha’s Hill: (tomorrow) An epic line-up of musicians are gathering to raise funds for the medical expenses of the legendary Dr Madala Kunene. Great show to help someone in need. Tickets are R100 or a donation of whatever you can afford. No amount is to small or too large. Music starts at 10am and runs throughout the day.
Mooihawens: (tomorrow) Join KZN Youth Kwaya and the Durban Chamber Choir to celebrate choral music at Ons Bekoor 100 Jaar van Afrikaans at Mooihawens, 3 Middleton Road, Winklespruit, at 3pm. Tickets from R50 on Quicket.
KZN Philharmonic: The KZNPO hosts its Early Spring Season at the Playhouse Opera on Thursday August 22 and August 29 at 7pm. Book through Quicket / subscribers book through KZNPO offices. For more information call 031 369 9438, email info@kznphil.org.za or visit www.kznphil.org.za
Film
Rhumbelow Theatre Film Club: July to December membership subs are open. Call 082 499 8636 or email roland@stansell.co.za
Art
Ballito Gallery: Exhibition Inspired by Nature at The Gallery, The Studios, Ballito Lifestyle Centre until September 29.
Outdoors
Amblers Hiking Club: (tomorrow) At 2pm on August 11, hike NU Golf Driving range at second Hillcrest off-ramp from M13. An interesting hike to the top waterfalls of Giba Gorge. Pizzas afterwards at Hayways. Contact David at 072 615 0559. Wednesdays at 8am at Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park for relaxed hikes for all levels of fitness. WhatsApp Mandy at 083 235 6123.
Recycles Group: Meet at 9am on Tuesdays at the Mini Town car park on North Beach for a casual promenade cycle. Contact Ian at 083 675 2125.
Mountain Biking Rides: Saturdays at 6am, meet at Dura Cycles, Uvongo. Call 039 315 7359.
Events
Nelson Mandela Community Youth Centre, Chatsworth: Yoga for juniors every Sunday from 9am to 10am. Bring a mat, bottle of water and towel. Every Sunday from 8 to 9am. Call instructor Tony Pillay at 082 870 9121.
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