This week’s spotlight is on some of the coolest and classiest social distancing experiences to try in Johannesburg and surrounds. So gather your friends, family, or your loved ones for our list of unique attractions happening this weekend.
WONDERBOOM CELEBRATES 25 YEARS WITH A GIG IN MELVILLE
WONDERboom has been hailed as one of South Africa’s longest-lived and most legendary rock bands, and still going strong. They have released 9 albums, headlined many major South African festivals and have been nominated for 5 ‘Best Rock Album’ awards in the South African Music Awards. The band is doing a special performance of their hits in Melville for one night only.
Cost: R120pp, book via Quicket
When: Saturday, 17 September, 7pm to 11pm
Where: Smoking Kills Bar, 78a Avenue, 4th Ave, Melville, Johannesburg
Email: peter@smokingkills.co.za
Facebook: @smokingkillsbar | Instagram: @smokingkillsbar
SEE PAUL SLABOZEBSKY’S NEW PLAY AT MONTE
In his uplifting play, award-winning South African playwright Paul Slabolepszy depicts an empowered and impassioned woman as the focus of his tale, while taking the audience on a nostalgic journey of recognition, sensitivity and insight relating to the return of Thandi, from an American exile to South Africa. Starring Paul Slabolepszy and Chi Mhende.
Cost: From R135 – R220pp. Book via Computicket
When: Running until 30 September. Tuesday to Sunday, various morning and afternoon slots
Where: Pieter Toerien Montecasino Main Theatre, 1 Montecasino Blvd, Magaliessig, Johannesburg
Website: pietertoerien.co.za | Email: info@montetheatre.co.za | Tel: 011 511 1988
Facebook: @MontecasinoTheatre | Instagram: @montecasino_za
A MAGICAL DINING EXPERIENCE FILLED WITH FOOD AND FANTASY
DinnerTime Stories brings a two-hour-long immersive culinary dining experience, using innovative 3D projection-mapping technology to animate ‘Le Petit Chef’ – a 58-mm-tall animated character, who appears to be cooking guests’ meals on their plates. All the ingredients of the six-course meal are creatively served in props and prepared by Executive Chef Kelly Nqobani Nonjinge.
Cost: R365pp to R1295pp. Book via Computicket
When: Running until 1 October, 6pm on various days
Where: Blueberry Hill Hotel, 3 Blueberry St, Honeydew, Roodepoort
Website: dinnertimestories.co.za | Email: info@dinnertimestories.co.za | Tel: 082 647 3511
Facebook: @dinnertimestoriessa | Instagram: @dinnertimestoriessa
A MUST-TRY MINDFULNESS PAINTING EXPERIENCE PAIRED WITH LIVE SOUNDS
Our headline event not to be missed this weekend is this soundscape painting workshop. Paul Boyter, a professional musician, mindfulness practitioner, and permaculturist, is planning a one-of-a-kind painting experience at The Tipper Warehouse.
This experience is designed to settle the 3 most common tensions – physical tension, mental tension, and emotional tension. through relaxation techniques and uncover your creative spirit. The musical component comprises an array of soothing meditative instruments such as the monochord, Tibetan singing bowls, handpan, drums and percussion.
Definitely a must-try!
Cost: Painting workshop, R300pp, book via Quicket
When: Saturday, 10 September from 3pm to 5.30pm
Where: Tipper Warehouse, Orchards Project, 5a Pine Road, Orchards, Orange Grove, Johannesburg
Website:onair.life/green| Email: pb@onair.co.za | Tel: 079 316 9579
Facebook: @thetrinitysession | Instagram: @thetrinitysession
VIEW LIONEL SMIT’S NEW MULTILAYERED ART EXHIBITION AT CIRCA GALLERY
The paintings and sculptures in Lionel Smit’s new exhibition depict a range of emotions and multiple, unknowable expressions, viewed from different angles, at different times, and through different media. The work also e14qxamines and reconfigures the relationship between a subjective (observer’s) gaze and the observed subject’s relationship with that gaze. Lionel Smit has been producing visual art for almost two and a half decades.
Cost: Free entry
When: Running until 30 April. Sat 9am to 1pm
Where: Everard Read CIRCA Gallery Johannesburg, 6 Jellicoe Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg
Website: everard-read.co.za | Email: gallery@everard.co.za | Tel: 011 788 4805
Facebook: @everardread | Instagram: @everard_read_johannesburg
THEATRICAL SONG AND DANCE SHOWCASE AT ECLIPSE RESTAURANT IN SANDTON
‘Total Eclipse’ is an exciting dinner and theatre show offered by Eclipse Restaurant at Hotel Sky Sandton . The show is filled with poetic narrations, exquisite dancing, phenomenal opera sounds, and aerial highlights. An a la carte menu crafted by the chef’s team is also on offer featuring a selection of gourmet starters, mains, and dessert to choose from.
Cost: Cover charge, R250pp. Excluding the a la carte menu. Book via contact details below
When: Running until 30 April. Every Friday and Saturday, from 6.30pm
Where: Hotel Sky Sandton, 150 West Street Corner West Street and, Maude St, Sandton
Website: eclipserestaurant.co.za | Email: info@hotelsky.co.za | Tel: 010 880 0132
Facebook: @eclipse-restaurant-103619388485014 | Instagram: @eclipserestaurant_sa
A CRAFT MARKET, PARADE & MUSIC CONCERT AS WITS TURNS 100
Wits University turns 100 in 2022 and has planned a weekend of celebration around the Braamfontein area from 2 – 4 September. A Wits Parade procession starts at 1.30pm from the Origins Centre before a picnic on the Library Lawns. The day
Cost: Free entry to other festivities
When: Saturday, 17 September, 10am to 12pm
Where: Petal & Post, 44 Stanley Ave, Milpark, Johannesburg
Website: poetrystores.co.za | Email: events@poetrystores.co.za | Tel: 086 055 5529
Facebook: @poetrystores | Instagram: @poetrystores
A CRAFT MARKET, PARADE & MUSIC CONCERT AS WITS TURNS 100
Wits University turns 100 in 2022 and has planned a weekend of celebration around the Braamfontein area from 2 – 4 September. A Wits Parade procession starts at 1.30pm from the Origins Centre before a picnic on the Library Lawns. The day
Cost: R100pp for the concert only. book via Quicket. Free entry to other festivities
When: Friday, 2 September to Sunday, 4 September. Various times
Where: Braamfontein, Johannesburg
Website: wits.ac.za | Email:events@wits.ac.za | Tel: 011 717 1000
Facebook: @witsuniversity | Instagram: @wits__university
A CRAFT MARKET, PARADE & MUSIC CONCERT AS WITS TURNS 100
Wits University turns 100 in 2022 and has planned a weekend of celebration around the Braamfontein area from 2 – 4 September. A Wits Parade procession starts at 1.30pm from the Origins Centre before a picnic on the Library Lawns. The day
Cost: R100pp for the concert only. book via Quicket. Free entry to other festivities
When: Friday, 2 September to Sunday, 4 September. Various times
Where: Braamfontein, Johannesburg
Website: wits.ac.za | Email:events@wits.ac.za | Tel: 011 717 1000
Facebook: @witsuniversity | Instagram: @wits__university
MINDFULNESS MIXED WITH VIBEY DANCE FITNESS AT SECRET SUNRISE JOHANNESBURG
Secret Sunrise JHB hosts another session as Jozi celebrates the changing of the seasons in Rosebank on 4 September.
To mark the start of Spring, participants are given headsets and are guided by facilitators through an experience that incorporates meditation and dance. All ages, genders, and fitness levels are welcome and attendees are urged to bring along water.
Cost: Adults, R125pp, Kids R80. Book via Quicket
When: Sunday, 4 September from 8.30am to 9.30am
Where: The Zone @ Rosebank, 177 Oxford Rd, Rosebank, Johannesburg
Website: secretsunrise.com | Email: jozi@secretsunrise.com | Tel: 072 416 5438
Facebook: @secretsunrisejohannesburg | Instagram: @secretsunrisejhb
