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.
EXCITING CRAFT WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS AND KIDS THIS WEEKEND
Running up to their Open Day event next week, The Trinity Session is hosting a mushroom workshop with Afrifungi and a beginner’s painting class this weekend. Learn how to grow your own gourmet mushrooms in a sustainable way. The beginner’s painting workshop welcomes all ages, and materials and briefs are included. Children to be accompanied by adults.
Cost: Mushroom workshop, R550pp, book via Quicket | Painting workshop, R100pp, book via Quicket
When: Mushroom workshop: Saturday, 21 May, 2pm to 4:30pm | Painting workshop: Saturday, 21 May, 11am to 1pm
Where: Tipper Warehouse, Orchards Project, 5a Pine Road, Orchards, Orange Grove, Johannesburg
Website: onair.life/green | Email: [email protected]
Facebook: @thetrinitysession | Instagram: @thetrinitysession
ART, INTERIORS, AND INFORMATIVE TALKS AT DESIGN JOBURG
Design Joburg returns from 19 to 21 May at Sandton City Convention Centre to explore the latest trends through immersive experiences, home decor showrooms, and informative talks.
Also included this year is a bumper emphasis on technology as startups take up some space with demonstrations while offering attendees an opportunity to experience the metaverse.
Cost: R30 – R130pp, book via Webtickets
When: Thursday to Saturday from 10am
Where: Sandton Convention Centre, 161 Maude St, Sandown, Sandton, Johannesburg
Website: designjoburg.com | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 087 470 0591
Facebook: @designjoburg | Instagram: @designjoburg
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: R365 to R1295pp. Book via Computicket
When: Running until 30 June, 6pm on various days
Where: Blueberry Hill Hotel, 3 Blueberry St, Honeydew, Roodepoort
Website: dinnertimestories.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 082 647 3511
Facebook: @dinnertimestoriessa | Instagram: @dinnertimestoriessa
BRUNCH PARTY AND FREE WORKSHOP IN BRAAM
99 Juta is running another installment of their That’s Nice! courtyard brunch for creative entrepreneurs, freelancers, and taste-makers. Reade’s Cheese Pizza serves up Neapolitan-style pizza while the DJ lineup sets the mood with live beats.
There is also a free workshop with expert Lineo Kabole to help you build your personal brand through good design on social media. for keen event planners. The workshop also features a Q&A session with industry professionals. Booking is essential.
Cost: R80 (Entry only), R250 (Brunch + Entry incl: 1 x Pan Pizza; 2 x Drinks Tokens). Book via Quicket
When: Saturday, 21 May, 1pm to 10pm. Workshop, 10am – 1pm
Where: 99 Juta St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg
Email: [email protected] | Tel: 072 687 2778
Facebook: @99Juta | Instagram: @99juta
CROSS-CULTURAL COMEDY NIGHT IN SANDTON
Comedian Chantal Stanfield is back with a hilarious show following the funny and true story of a girl from the Cape Flats falling in love with a Jewish boy from Joburg’s East Rand. An evening of unbridled comedy in a truly South African way.
Cost: R180pp, book via Computicket
When: Daily until Saturday, 21 May, 7:30pm
Where: Nelson Mandela Square, Corner Sandton Drive and Rivonia Road, Sandton
Website: theatreonthesquare.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 011 883 8606
Facebook: @TheatreOnTheSquare | Instagram: @theatreonthesquare
HARVEST STYLE WINE TASTING EXPERIENCE
Silver Orange Bistro in Hartbeespoort is hosting a casual food and wine event with some of their best harvest style menu. Wine on offer includes Buitenverwachting, De Grendel, De Wetshof and Bruce Jack Wines. Limited seats are available.
Cost: R400pp, book via call or sms
When: Saturday, 21 May, 12pm to 5pm
Where: R513, Hartbeespoort
Website: silverorangebistro.co.za/restaurant-home-2/ | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 082 378 2948
Facebook: @profile.php?id=100057263235855 | Instagram: @silverorangebistro
BOOK LAUNCH EVENTS AT THE COMMUNE IN BRAAM
The Commune is shining a spotlight on Vijay Prasad’s recently published work, Selected Ho Chi Minh curates a fraction of the Vietnamese leader’s writing to help us to understand the theory that led him to victory. Further book launches include Land in South Africa: Contested Meanings and Nation Formation by Khwezi Mabasa and Bulelwa Mabasa
Cost: Free, book via email
When: Thursday, 19 May & Friday, 20 May, 6pm
Where: 14 Reserve Street, corner De Korte, Braamfontein, Johannesburg
Website: thecommune.org.za | Email: [email protected]
Facebook: @thecommunejhb | Instagram: @thecommunejhb
CATCH SOME AUTUMN SUNSETS WITH A ROOFTOP BAR HOPPING TOUR
Micro Adventure Tours is running a bar-hopping tour with a difference. Hop onto the open-top City Sightseeing bus and visit four unique rooftop bars in Johannesburg. The tour includes bubbly and a cocktail as well as canape platters.
Cost: R850pp. Book via Quicket
When: Saturday, 21 May, 3:30pm to 8pm
Where: Rosebank City Sightseeing bus stop at corner of Baker Street and Cradock Avenue, Johannesburg
Website: microadventuretours.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 083 772 4678
Facebook: @KWTMicroadventurer | Instagram: @microadventuretours
FAMILY-FRIENDLY MARKET DAY FOR A GOOD CAUSE
The South African Animal Cancer Association with Walkhaven Dog Park is hosting Family Fun Day featuring live entertainment and market stalls at this popular green lung. Dogs are welcome to join, and a host of food and drink options are available.
Cost: R45pp, book via Quicket
When: Saturday, 21 May, 8:30am to 4pm
Where: Walkhaven Dog Park, Plot 77, Walkhaven farm, M5, Zwartkop, Johannesburg
Email: [email protected] | Tel: 071 212 9955
Facebook: @Walkhaven | Instagram: @walkhaven