This weekend in Johannesburg boasts the perfect selection of live entertainment, creative activities, dining delights, and opportunities for relaxation to give you the momentary escape you need before the week ahead. Enjoy the sounds of local multi-instrumentalists, visit a drag and dinner extravaganza, indulge in a Christmas feast, relax with a spa day, make the perfect coffee table for your home, and much more.
Be serenaded by local sounds as Malcolm Jiyane Tree-O Presents ‘True Story’
Spend this Friday evening with the Malcolm Jiyane Tree-O as they launch their second album, ‘True Story’ alongside an accompanying film screening. Composer and trombonist Jiyane weaves a metaphorical autobiography in ‘True Story’ and thematically captures a picture of what it feels like to live in South Africa. The record is backed by the core unit of Ayanda Zalekile (bass), Lungile Kunene (drums), Gontse Makhene (percussion) and Nkosinathi Mathunjwa (piano/keys), along with a slew of contributors.
Cost: R350pp, book via Quicket
When: Friday, 19 July from 7pm to midnight
Where: untitled basement, 7 Reserve St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg
Drag, dine and dance with Risqué at the Eclipse Restaurant
Get ready to sashay into the heart of showbiz this Friday. Step into a world of glamour and excitement with ‘Risqué’ at the Afro-chic Eclipse Restaurant, Hotel Sky Sandton. Join for an evening of fun, gorgeous costumes, and dazzling performances by drag queens Holly Diamond, Loulou Blu, and more. More than a night of sequins and heels, guests also get the full dining experience with ‘Risqué’. Not only are they treated to a show, but the ticket price also includes a delightful two-course dinner and a welcome drink.
Cost: R550 – R650pp, book via Quicket
When: Friday, 19 July from 6pm to 9pm
Where: Eclipse Restaurant at Hotel Sky Sandton, 150 West St, Sandown, Sandton, Johannesburg
Feel like Christmas came early with Fairlawns Boutique Hotel’s Christmas in July feast
The Fairlawns Boutique’s unforgettable Christmas Fest feasting experience returns this weekend. For three days this winter, guests can join the hotel for picture-perfect log fires, ensuring a cosy ambiance to complement the chilly weather, world-class entertainment and a sumptuous four-course meal, expertly paired with the exquisite flavours of De Grendel Wines. Each place setting is adorned with bespoke Christmas novelties, adding a touch of festive magic to every moment.
The Friday and Saturday’s dinners are exclusively reserved for the adults, whilst Sunday lunch is open to the entire family.
Cost: R1 095pp | R495 per child u/12 years, excluding wines | Book via Quicket or enquire via email ([email protected]) regarding family bookings on Sunday
When: Friday, 19 July & Saturday, 20 July from 6.30pm | Sunday, 21 July from 12pm
Where: Fairlawns Boutique Hotel, 1 Alma Rd, Morningside, Johannesburg
Learn how to make a round coffee table
Spend this Saturday morning performing a hands-on challenge as you unleash your creative skills to learn how to create your very own coffee table at the Leroy Merlin workshop. The class is suitable for everyone, from beginners to experts and essential protective gear is provided.
Cost: R500pp, book via Quicket
When: Saturday, 20 July from 9am to 12pm
Where: Leroy Merlin Fourways, 35 Roos St, Witkoppen, Sandton
Indulge in a spooky supper and paranormal fun with a Haunted Ghost Dinner
The Haunted Ghost Dinner is a unique paranormal production where guests are served a five-star, three-course meal on two vintage museum-piece dining cars. The dinner is interspersed between three Acts featuring live spooky entertainment. The first Act is a ghost tour of SA’s most haunted olde Victorian train station (opened in 1895), followed by Starters. The second Act is the Spookheuwel station stop where guests leave the dining car and enter the station’s hall to be treated to classic veld ghost stories from around SA before having their Main course back in the dining car.
The final Act is the Victoria Hollow station stop where guests can enjoy the ‘Vaudeville Spook Stage Show’ before heading back to the dining cars for Dessert, drinks, liqueurs, coffee and/or tea.
Cost: R599pp, book via Quicket
When: Saturday, 20 July from 6pm to 10pm
Where: Adler’s Restaurant, cnr. Voortrekker &, Peperboom St, Industrial, Heidelberg
Have a laugh with Celeste Ntuli Live at The Protea Hotel Fire & Ice!
Spend this Saturday evening catching your breath from sheer laughter as comedian and actress, Celeste Ntuli, hits the stage. The star has leant her comedy to a diverse set of roles, from the show Black Tax (2022-), which deals with the very real generational traumas and responsibilities that rest on the young black child, to the light-hearted romcom, Looking for Love (2018), in which she plays an irresponsible adult looking to settle down. Do not miss out on this hilarious evening with the queen of Zulu comedy.
Cost: R180pp, book via Quicket
When: Saturday, 20 July from 8pm to 10pm
Where: Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Johannesburg, Melrose Arch, 22 Whiteley Rd, Johannesburg
Witness local legends Pops Mohamed & Dave Reynolds live at TOVA Cafe
This Sunday, world renowned musicians Pops & Dave perform ‘Ancient Wisdoms’ – a fusion of African & Caribbean indigenous music and instruments. The performance features Pops displaying his multi-instrumental talent on Kora (African Harp), Kalimba (thumb piano), and Khoisan mouth bow, whilst Dave amazes on a Paraguayan harp, a ten-string harp guitar and Caribbean steel pans.
Cost: R200pp, book via Quicket
When: Sunday, 21 July from 2.30pm to 5pm
Where: TOVA Cafe, 38 Oxford Rd, Parktown, Johannesburg
Experience a night of classical music with a Piano Recital by Isaac van der Merwe
Wind down this Sunday with an amazing afternoon of classical music featuring brilliant young South African pianist, Isaac van der Merwe, who is rapidly making a name for himself on South African stages. Expect to hear renditions of Bach, Beethoven, Chopin and Liszt, along with van der Merwe’s own Preludes in E minor.
Cost: R200 – R250pp, book via Quicket
When: Sunday, 21 July from 3pm to 5pm
Where: Shed & Silo Country Restaurant, 77 Thomas Rd, Norton’s Home Estates, Benoni
Relax with a comforting body exfoliation for winter
This weekend, treat yourself to a comforting body exfoliation perfect for the winter season. Begin this uplifting, sensory journey with an invigorating body exfoliation to rid dead skin cells. Melt into a full-body mud wrap with immune-boosting benefits. Then, breathe in the aromatic scents as your spa therapist treats you to a restorative Swedish massage for one hour.
Cost: R1 150pp, including a body exfoliation mud wrap, and a 60-minute Swedish massage | Book via [email protected]
When: Running until 31 July 2024 |Monday to Friday, and Sunday from 8am to 5pm
Where: Woodlands Spa, R114 (next to Avianto), Muldersdrift, Gauteng
Read about more Woodlands spa experiences here
