Top Things to Do This Weekend in Joburg

Step into the new month of November in style with an incredible lineup of things to do this weekend in Joburg. The weekend features everything from appetising tasting events to a gourmet market, cancer awareness events and sports challenges to an exhilarating motocross spectacle, music, dance, and comedy shows and more.

Quava Vocal Group celebrates 15 years of musical excellence

The vibrant and award-winning Quava Vocal Group is ringing in 15 years of harmony, passion, and musical excellence this weekend. The anniversary concert promises a captivating and memorable evening of music, storytelling, and a celebration of the human spirit through song, all under the baton of Musical Director, Sabelo Mthembu. Their diverse repertoire includes jazz, African, and contemporary choral works.

Cost: R200pp, book via Quicket

When: Saturday, 2 November from 7pm to 9pm
Where: SABC M1 Studios, Henleyweg, Uitsaaisentrum, Johannesburg

Three nights of wine tastings at the Standard Bank WineX

Stop by for South Africa’s premier wine festival featuring three nights of wine tastings and interactions with award-winning winemakers. WineX is where wine enthusiasts go to make their own vinous discoveries and enjoy the limitless variety of the Cape wine scene. Attendees have the opportunity to taste wines, champagnes, Cap Classiques, ports and pot-still brandies from over 150 exhibitors.

Additionally, the event features specialty meats, olives, cheese and chocolates, and an opportunity for wine-lovers to pause between tasting to enjoy a light meal or a wholesome snack. The line-up includes over 800 wines, most of which are from the Cape, together with a selection of international wines and champagnes.

Cost: From R168pp to R345pp, book via Webtickets

When: Wednesday, 30 October to Friday, 1 November from 5pm daily
Where: Sandton Convention Centre, 161 Maude Street, Sandown, Sandton

The Amapiano Dance Championship comes to Joburg Theatre

Watch as South Africa’s top emerging dance groups and soloists show off incredible talent for The Amapiano Dance Championship taking place this weekend in Joburg. The event promises high-energy performances, cultural celebrations, and an experience that merges the best of Amapiano music and dance with professional theatre production.

As an extra treat, for the first time ever Zimbini Makwetu graces the Joburg Theatre stage, bringing her powerful voice and electric energy for the Grand Finale and Award Ceremony on 2 November. Zimbini’s artistry is centred around African cinematic Afro-Pop sounds.

Cost: From R120pp to R300pp per day, book via Webtickets

When: Thursday, 31 October to Saturday, 2 November | Various days at 2pm and 7pm
Where: The Lesedi Theatre at Joburg Theatre, 163 Civic Blvd, Braamfontein, Johannesburg

The Bold, Brave and Ballsy Hollard Daredevil Run returns

Gents, it’s time to go brave and don your distinctive purple speedo for a bold mission to raise awareness about male cancer diseases with the Hollard Daredevil Run. This public running event shines a light on vital awareness back to hoods and companies at the Zoo Lake this Friday. Be a part of the thousands of yearly participants taking on a breezy 5km route for a great cause.

Cost: R180pp, including the courier of a registration pack and a complimentary purple speedo | Book via Ticketpro

When: Friday, 1 November from 3pm to 6pm
Where: Zoo Lake Sports Club, CNRS Westwold Way / Lower Park Drive, Prince of Wales Dr, Parkwood, Randburg

A festive night out under the stars at the Cresta Night Market

Visit the Cresta Night Market this Friday for an evening of shopping, eating and good vibes underneath the night sky.

Expect local and handmade goods, deli products, food trucks, craft drinks, live music, a kids’ corner, ample parking, and security. This is the best way to start your weekend and a great night out for the whole family!

Cost: R25pp | Free entry (kids u/12 and pensioners) | Book via Quicket

When: Friday, 1 November from 4pm to 10pm
Where: Cresta Shopping Centre, Cnr Beyers Naude Drive &, Weltevreden Rd, Cresta, Randburg

Vegan-friendly grub and crafts at the Fourways Rustic & Gourmet Market

Fourways Rustic & Gourmet Market (powered by Design Quarter and TVC) is an eco-friendly market that promotes buying local South African products. It offers a unique craft market along with Vegan friendly gourmet food offerings. There is also live music to set the mood for your market day out.

Cost: Free entry

When: Friday, 1 November from 5pm to 9pm
Where: Design Quarter, The Longevity Centre, E, Sandton

Riaad Moosa’s ‘The Best Medicine Show’

Comedian, Riaad Moosa and a few funny friends present two evenings where humour meets healing with The Best Medicine Show this weekend in Joburg.

With a knack for turning everyday struggles and national issues into hilarious stand-up routines, Riaad ensures that no topic is too serious to be laughed at. Expect a night filled with sharp wit, side-splitting jokes and a fresh perspective.

Cost: R200pp to R350pp, Ticketpro

When: Friday, 1 November and Saturday, 2 November | Friday from 8pm | Saturday from 8.30pm
Where: Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors Palace, 64 Jones Rd, O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, Johannesburg

A morning of movement at the Coco Pilates Breast Cancer event

The Coco Pilates Breast Cancer event is a morning of physical movement classes in the name of raising breast cancer awareness.

The event features a live DJ, food and coffee stalls and a selection of four movement classes. The first class is a yoga class, the second is a barre class, followed by Pilates class, and ending with an expressive movement class.

All ticket sales go towards ILoveBoobies to facilitate breast checks to women all over South Africa and participants are strongly encouraged to wear pink. Bring along a Pilates or yoga mat, sunblock, a hat, sunglasses, and money for food and drinks.

Cost: R400pp, book via Quicket

When: Saturday, 2 November from 8.30am to 11.30am
Where: @Sandton Hotel, 5 Benmore Rd, Benmore Gardens, Sandton

A day of music at Kunye

Kunye connects established and unsung stars to the world, shining a light on South Africa’s colourful soundscape.

This November instalment of the event features sets by DJ Shimza, the mind behind Kunye, along with global Nicaraguan-American DJ sensation GORDO, and other huge DJs and musical names including Desiree, Mpho.Wav, Shamiso, Tekniq, Ten Oceans, Tristan Urwin, FKA Mash, DJ Fresh, Sir LSG and Soul Diva.

Cost: From R450pp to R650pp (general admission) | R1 000 to R1 500 (bundle tickets) | R6 000 to R17 500 (tables) | Book via Howler

When: Saturday, 2 November from 12pm to 11pm
Where: Huddle Park, 121 Club St, Linksfield, Johannesburg

Join the last Nike Run Jozi free social running event on Thursday

The final edition of Nike Run Jozi, a social running event that celebrates the city’s local running community, is happening on Thursday at 8 different running clubs across the city. Gear up and connect with connect with new folks on a breezy 5km route that is open to people from all backgrounds and fitness levels.

Featured running clubs include Bench Warmers, Shelflife, The Good Neighbar, Run Jozi, A Running Club, Home Runn, Run Tell That, and The Pack.

Cost: Free entry, reserve your spot via Quicket

When: Thursday, 31 October from 5:30pm
Where: Selected running clubs, confirm during your online registration

Time Anchor Distillery Gin and Chocolate Pairing and Distillery Tour

Step into a realm of artisanal excellence at Time Anchor Distillery in Kramerville, where the heritage of Johannesburg’s first distillery intertwines with contemporary craftsmanship. Their Gin and Chocolate Pairing and Distillery Tour is your gateway to a world of flavour, tradition, and hands-on discovery.

Kickstart your adventure with a Perfect Serve Mirari G&T, followed by a tasting of three Mirari Gins under the expertise of our knowledgeable hosts, then a distillery tour where you get a behind-the-scenes look at how they make their gins, before bottling, labeling, and sealing a personalised 50ml bottle of gin to take home for yourself.

Cost: R275pp, book via Time Anchor Distillery

When: Saturday, 2 November at 12pm and 3pm | Sessions are 90 minutes each
Where: Mirari Gin, 16 Dartfield Rd, Sandown, Sandton

A freestyle motocross and BMX spectacle at Freestyle Kings LIVE

Freestyle Kings LIVE has been lauded as the greatest show of audacious stunts on two wheels and South Africans will get to witness it for the first time this weekend, with two shows in Gauteng, the first of which is in Johannesburg on 2 November and the second being in Pretoria on 3 November.

The Tour is headlined by international riders Ronnie Mac from the US, and the modern-day Evel Knievel, Australia’s Robbie Maddison, as well as FMX World Champions Rob Adelberg and Pat Bowden. For added South African flavour, Dallan Goldman from Johannesburg also joins the Tour. Expect double back flips, front flips, crashes and multiple world-first tricks.

Cost: From R350pp to R1 200pp, book via Ticketmaster

When: Saturday, 2 November (Joburg) and Sunday, 3 November (Pretoria) | From 6pm
Where: DP World Wanderers Stadium, Corlett Dr, Illovo, Sandton | Loftus Versfeld Stadium, 416 Kirkness St, Arcadia, Pretoria

Zander Blom is hosting a guided tour of his new exhibition at Stevenson Gallery

Zander Blom will share more insight into his latest collection of works in his ongoing Monochrome Paintings series this Saturday at Stevenson Gallery. The artist notes on this new body of work: “I realised recently that there has been an undeniable relationship to depth, gravity and suggested three-dimensionality in most of my work over the last twenty years. When you consider it from this angle, everything connects.

From the linocut collages of concentric circles made up of targets, to the photographs of black shapes floating in the corners of my old Brixton bedroom, to the abstract paintings on raw Belgian linen with the oil-stain halos around thick chunks of paint and marbling techniques, to the monochrome work. Through all of this I simply haven’t been drawn to pure flatness in the Greenbergian tradition. Perhaps I just couldn’t ever bring a painting to life following this dogma?”

Cost: FREE entry

When: Running until 13 December 2024. Opens on Saturday, 2 November from 10am to 1pm
Where: Stevenson Gallery, 46 7th Ave, Parktown North, Randburg, Johannesburg

A group of runners at the Africanbank Soweto Marathon

Get your sweat on at the Africanbank Soweto Marathon

The Africanbank Soweto Marathon is no ordinary race. Dubbed “The People’s Race”, the Africanbank Soweto Marathon has a special place in the hearts of many South African runners. At this race people from all walks of life come together with a common goal – to run.

Take up the challenge and have your choice of a 42km, 21km, or 10km race.

Cost: From R330pp to R700pp (42km) | R250pp to R650pp (21km) | R230pp to R600pp (10km) | Book online

When: Sunday, 3 November from 5am
Where: Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec Rd, corner Rand Show Rd, Nasrec, Johannesburg

Precious Pre-Loved Goods from the Sandton Antique Fair

The Antique Fair at Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton is one of the most popular vintage markets in Johannesburg. Here you’ll find all things treasured, vintage, and indie, and is a great opportunity to hunt down that perfect bespoke or bygone-era piece of treasure.

The fair brings together over 70 of Johannesburg’s serious collectors and vintage purveyors, offering vintage collector pieces, stylish preloved gems and millinery creations, as well as quirky bits and pieces, jewellery and fashion.

Cost: Free entry

When: Sunday, 3 November from 10am to 4pm
Where: Nelson Mandela Square, Rivonia Road and 5th Street, Sandown, Sandton, Johannesburg

A fascinating Jacaranda Walking Tour

Dlala Nje is hosting a guided walking tour in Johannesburg that explores the beautiful Jacaranda trees in Hillbrow, and neighbouring Yeoville and Berea. Marvel at the gorgeous purple flowers in full bloom while brushing up on all the historical facts, architecture, and trivia of these famous suburbs.

This walking tour is guided by residents who offer genuine insights into daily life in Hillbrow, Berea, and Yeoville and its tree-lined streets. The experience runs for 4 hours and includes a leisurely lunch at Ponte City where Dlala Nje operates from.

Cost: From R550pp, including a lunch at Ponte City | Book via Dlala Nje

When: Sunday, 3 November from 11am
Where: Meet at Shop 1 – Ponte City, Hillbrow, Johannesburg

Zonke and Simmy perform at the Old Mutual Music in the Gardens Series

Catch South African stars, Zonke Dikana and Simmy serve soulful sounds at the Old Mutual Music in the Gardens Series this Sunday. Zonke, is a critically acclaimed and widely nominated shining star in the South African music scene, responsible for hits including ‘Uyandithanda’, ‘Feelings’, ‘Jik’izinto’, and many more.

Simmy gained prominence in 2018, after the release of her debut studio album ‘Tugela Fairy’ that spawned hit singles ‘Ngiyesaba’, “Ubala’, ‘Umahlalela’.

Bring along food, picnic blankets, small beach-style umbrellas and camping chairs to relax under the sun as you take in the musical talents of these showstoppers. The stars are supported by soul, African folk and folk-country performer Wandile Mbambeni and up-and-coming artist, Lee Soulaé.

Cost: From R195pp to R295pp (adults) | From R95pp to 195pp (children 5 to 17) | Book via Webtickets

When: Sunday, 3 November from 12pm to 6pm | The concert starts at 1pm and ends at 6pm.
Where: Syringa Park, Driefontein Farm, Driefontein Road, Muldersdrift

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Vimbs Mavimbs Linda Sikhakhane — Vimbs Mavimbs (left) and Linda Sikhakhane (right)

A special afternoon of music with Jazz at The Villa

Jazz at The Villa presents Vimbs Mavimbs, the Linda Sikhakhane Quartet, and DJ Charles Leonard for a special afternoon of jazz music.

Bandleader and bassist Vimbs Mavimbs leads a sextet performing music from his discography, band leader and saxophonist Linda Sikhakhane takes the stage, leading his own quartet with special guest Paras Dlamini on vocals, and experienced jazz DJ Charles Leonard shares a groovy set before and after each performance.

Cost: R500pp, book via Quicket

When: Sunday, 3 November from 1pm to 8pm
Where: Villa Simonne Boutique Hotel, 16 West St, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg

One Night with Andy Narell

International steelpan drumming sensation, Andy Narell, returns to South Africa for a performance of the ages. He has graced stages across the globe and has performed with countless other well-known names in Jazz, Latin American, Carribean and world music genres, and now South African fans get to catch him live in Orlando West.

Andy is supported in concert by South African jazz artist, Khaya Mahlangu and the much-loved RnB sensation, Langa Mavuso. Also included in the lineup are various up-and-coming bands.

Cost: From R500pp to R900pp, book via Webtickets

When: Sunday, 3 November from 1pm
Where: Smokeville, 881 Motlana St, Orlando West, Soweto

Vintage Works at the Brooklyn Mall Antique Fair

Every month, Brooklyn’s Antique Fair unpacks a world of fascinating and valuable antiques and fine art spanning a range of periods. The fair is one of the biggest in the province and a must-see event for anyone interested in interior design, history, and art.

Vintage collectors and enthusiasts can explore a massive line of precious finds with up to 20 of Gauteng’s most prominent antique dealers displaying thousands of rare pieces to view and purchase.

Cost: Free entry

When: Saturday, 2 November from 9am to 3pm
Where: The Atrium at Brooklyn Mall, Corner of Veale Street and Fehrsen Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria

Market@theSheds Denim on Denim edition

Kick off the month with an epic Denim on Denim edition of Market@theSheds. Get ready to rock your favorite denim outfit for a day filled with the best street gourmet, unique local shopping, refreshing drinks, and incredible live music.

Entertainment is set to be next level with performances by Boohle, Royal Musiq, Black Labone House Band, Outcoming, Wav Gardn, Loatinover Pounds, Thabiso Thabethe, Tyfam, El Virgo & TallexQ, and more across two stages featuring live music and DJs.

Cost: R150pp | Free entry (kids u/13 and cyclists) | Book via Webtickets

When: Saturday, 2 November from 11am to midnight
Where: 012 Central, Helen Joseph Street, Pretoria Central, Pretoria