Online theatre, digital art and virtual worlds – these are just a few of the events and experiences that should be at the top of your to-do list this month. And while lockdown restrictions may be harsher, our July Highlights showcase safe ways to stay entertained.
UNLIMITED ONLINE YOGA
Steven from Yoga Works guides participants through fun and accessible vinyasa flow classes, breathwork, mindfulness sessions, and workshops to learn specific skills or new poses.
When: Anytime
Where: Online
Cost: From R150 per month
THE STATE OF THE ARTS DOCUMENTARY
A brand new South African documentary, The State of the Arts – The Forgotten Industry, is a snapshot of the struggles faced by some of the country’s entertainment and live-performing artists during the Covid-19 pandemic and the still-ongoing lockdown restrictions.
THE CASE OF THE PRESENT PANDEMONIUM
Local streaming platform &Scene has released a series of immersive virtual games. The Case of the Present Pandemonium is set in the North Pole where Snickerdoodle, the ever-hungry elf, has accidentally dropped his candy cane in the Toy Transporter
Where: Online
When: Through July
Cost: R650 for 1 hour and 4 devices | Additional players from R125
KKNK VIRTUAL ART GALLERY
The Klein Karoo National Arts Festival (KKNK), supported by ABSA, launched its second Virtual Art Gallery showing 6 group exhibitions featuring 245 artworks by 83 artists.
Where: KKNK Website
When: Through July
SHINE ONLINE MUSIC CLASSES
Shine School of Music’s Online Music School is a professional team of friendly and fun world-class teachers that have many years of experience in teaching online in all music styles, for all ages and levels.
Where: Online
When: Various
Cost: Various
MADE TO MOVE
Joburg Ballet has launched Made to Move, a dancewear line with proceeds going to the #SupportJoburgBallet fund to help the company through the COVID-19 crisis. Every dancer in Joburg Ballet has designed for the Made to Move label, resulting in a collection by dancers for dancers
MZANSI QUEST
Mzansi Quest is a free online game where players can collect some of South Africa’s most precious virtual artefacts in the hopes of winning the grand prize of R50 000.
Where: Online
When: Until 28 July
Cost: Free to play
BRYANSTON MARKET ONLINE SHOP
The online shop offers products such as deli and pantry items, drinks, fresh food, health and wellness products, hygiene items and more. Fresh food is delivered within a 20km radius of Bryanston Market only. Customers can order by Tuesday 12pm for delivery or collection on Thursday.
ISTIMELA SENDABA STORY TRAIN
iStimela Sendaba Story Train forms part of the National Arts Festival’s 2021 online programme, and features a series of 30-minute videos of local authors and storytellers covering the 11 South African languages.
Where: Online
When: 8 to 17 July
Cost: Free
