This week’s spotlight is on some of Joburg and Pretoria’s coolest and classiest social distancing experiences to try with your loved ones. All of them following strict COVID protocols to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. So gather the friends, family, or your loved one for our list of unique attractions happening this weekend.
CRAFTY CAKE DECORATING CLASSES AT 99 JUTA ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
The all-woman Cape Town-based online bake shop Sweet LionHeart is in Johannesburg to host two full-day cake decorating workshops where students will spend the day learning some tricks of the trade and how to create their own edible masterpieces. The team guides you through achieving gallery-worthy cake designs through their pastel-hued, bright-accent frill aesthetic and nifty skills.
Cost: R2,650pp, book here
When: Saturday, 12 March & Sunday, 13 March 2022 from 10am – 4pm (both days)
Where: 99 Juta St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg
Website: sweetlionheart.com | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 079 09 6446
Facebook: @sweetlionheart | Instagram: @sweet.lionheart
ROCCO DE VILLIERS’ UNIQUE TAKE ON POPULAR MOVIE THEMES
Pianist Rocco de Villiers shares the stage with violinist extraordinaire Lizelle le Roux to bring a collection of the theme tunes we got to know, love, and listen to. Expect the usual suspects and of course surprises from iconic films such as Forrest Gump, Schindler’s List, Downton Abbey, Scent of a Woman, St Elmo’s Fire, and more.
Cost: From R135 – R220pp. Book via Computicket
When: 11 – 20 March. Friday 8pm | Saturday 4pm and 8pm | Sunday 3pm
Where: Pieter Toerien Montecasino Main Theatre, 1 Montecasino Blvd, Magaliessig, Johannesburg
Website: pietertoerien.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 011 511 1988
Facebook: @MontecasinoTheatre | Instagram: @montecasino_za
CATCH THE LAST WEEKEND OF HEDWIG BARRY’S ART EXHIBITION AT NIROX
Hedwig Barry’s first solo exhibition at NIROX Sculpture Park, Here is Where We Meet, brings together a collection of new sculptures and paintings completed during her seven-week residency at NIROX. The showcase extends from the covered pace to the park grounds.
The Crumple series dramatises the relationship between force, scale, and fragility, drawing attention to the simultaneous structural resilience and vulnerability of the work’s primary material, aluminium sheets. Alongside the Crumple sculptures, Hedwig Barry presents paintings on canvas which continue her exploration of automotive paints and painting techniques used on the Crumples’ surfaces.
Cost: Adults R120pp | Children under 12 R60pp. Book here
When: Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm
Where: NIROX Sculpture Park, R540, Krugersdorp
Website: niroxarts.com | Email: [email protected]
Facebook: @niroxfoundation | Instagram: @niroxfoundation
ACTIVATE YOUR LITTLE SCIENTISTS AT SCI BONO’S SCIENCE WEEKENDS
Sci-Bono Discovery Centre is running a series of Sci-Weekends filled with fun and educational science workshops exploring physics, engineering and chemistry, and more. These unique kids activities in Johannesburg unpack all about life sciences including the science of food and many more during various sessions throughout Saturdays and Sundays. See here for the full timetable.
Cost: R35 Adults | R20 Children 3-16 years
When: Monday to Sunday, 9am to 4:30pm
Where: Cnr Miriam Makeba & President St, Newtown, Johannesburg
Website: sci-bono.com | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 011 639 8400
Facebook: @scibono01 | Instagram: @scibono
AN ITALIAN CAR SHOWCASE IN MODDERFONTEIN ON SUNDAY
If you are the proud owner of a Classic or Modern Italian car or motorcycle or just passionate about all things automotive, CIAO Club is running a car show this Sunday to view the unique models on display. Many cars are owned by keen private collectors who put a lot of time, effort, and dedication into restoring these vintage beauties. Special breakfast and coffee offers are available at Cafe Finetsa.
Cost: Free entry
When: Sunday, 13 March from 8:30am – 11am
Where: Cnr Valley Rd &, Queens St, Modderfontein, Johannesburg
Email: [email protected] | Tel: 079 335 3759
Facebook: @ItalianMarqueClassicCars | Instagram: @ciaoclub_sa
