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.
CATCH NTSIKA’S PERFORMANCE OF SPIRITUAL AFRICAN SOUL AT LEANO STAGE
A purely amazing full-on solo LIVE musical exhibition that sees Ntsika perform original songs gifted to him by his great-great grandfather in a series of dreams. ‘African spirituality is at the core of my music, it is magical, soul-filling and I so cannot wait to share it and have it resonate with everyone inside the prestigious and super classy Leano Restaurant and Live Music,’ says Ntsika.
Cost: R300pp, book via Quicket
When: Saturday, 5 March. From 7pm to 11pm
Where: Leano Stage, 81 De Korte St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg
Email: [email protected] | Tel: 071 664 9253
Facebook: @leanorestaurant | Instagram: @leanorestaurant
THE LINDEN MARKET IS ON WITH A BUMPER PRE LOVED FASHION BLOCK
The market features over 150 stalls from the highest quality of fashion, accessories, decor, furniture, body products and gifts to artisanal foods, craft drinks and live music. The market also features the TLM Pre-Loved Block with unique pre-loved goods available, a pop-up piercing and tattoo booth by The Piercery and Flash Tattoos, and a tea garden with installation art, seating, live music and sweet treats.
Cost: Adults R30pp, Kids under 12 enter for free, book via Quicket
When: Saturday, 5 March & Sunday, 6 March 2022. Gates open 9am – 4:30pm (both days)
Where: Johannesburg Botanical Gardens, Entrance at 45 Thomas Bowler St, Franklin Roosevelt Park, Johannesburg
Website: thelindenmarket.com | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 079 509 6446
Facebook: @thelindenmarket | Instagram: @thelindenmarket
ABSTRACT CRAFT ART EXHIBITION AT BAG FACTORY ARTIST’S STUDIOS
In ‘What Makes Your Heart Fly’, Sizwe Sama’s first solo exhibition, he playfully asks where happiness resides and how far people are willing to go in order to attain this feeling of lightness. Sizwe’s work is an ode to single mothers and the queer community. From the bold hand-stitched compositions and intricately designed patterns to the sensitivity of his technique, as a self-taught artist, Sizwe creates conversations and reflections about matters most important to him.
Cost: Free entrance
When: Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm; Saturday, 11am to 2pm
Where: 100 Christiaan de Wet Rd, 10 Mahlatini Street Fordsburg/Newtown, Johannesburg
Website: bagfactoryart.org.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 011 834 9181
Facebook: @BagFactoryArtists | Instagram: @bagfactoryart
DAN PATLANSKY’S NEW ALBUM TOUR IS CURRENTLY RUNNING IN GAUTENG
Award-winning South African blues-rock guitarist Dan Patlansky releases his 10th studio album, Shelter Of Bones via Virgin Music Label and Artist Services on 25th February 2022.
Shelter Of Bones was recorded over a three-year period from 2019 to 2021. In many ways he tried to keep the sound from past albums that he has become known for in his arrangements and songwriting, but definitely took some different turns along the way. He has always seen a record as a time capsule of where an artist is in a particular time of their lives.
Cost: R200pp, book here
When: Various shows from 3 to 10 March, 7pm
Where: Barnyard Emperor’s Palace, Barnyard Menlyn, Barnyard Suncoast and Barnyard Silverstar
Website: barnyardtheatre.co.za | Email: [email protected]
Facebook: @danpatlanskymusic | Instagram: @danpatlansky
FASHION, HOMEWARE, AND MORE AT THIS POP UP IN ILLOVO
Sip and Shop Pop-Up is presenting a unique shopping experience offering the latest in handcrafted homeware, fashion, food, and drink at their first Gauteng pop-up in Illovo. Sip on a free welcoming drink while you browse the beautiful high-quality brands, all proudly made in South Africa. Take the kids along for the spacious play area to keep them occupied.
Cost: Free entrance
When: 5 & 6 March. Saturday, 9am to 6pm & Sunday, 9am to 5pm
Where: The Wanderers Country Club, 21 North Street, Illovo, Johannesburg
Email: [email protected] | Tel: 083 300 5414
Facebook: @Sipandshop_popupmarket | Instagram: @sipandshop_popup
AN EVENING WITH LIVE CAMP COMEDY ACT, BETTY BANGLES
One of SA’s top drag artists, Betty Bangles, is taking the stage with RiRi Rouge at Satori Family Restaurant in Linden for an evening filled with great laughs and casual food. Betty Bangles has been entertaining audiences for the past 20 years and in 2017 made history with her own drag reality show on Afrikaans television.
Cost: R350pp includes a Main course (Minimum 4 people per table), book via WhatsApp or email
When: Saturday, 5 March. From 7pm
Where: Satori Family Restaurant, 61a 4th Ave, Linden, Johannesburg
Email: [email protected] | WhatsApp: 082 672 0317 or 079 794 2311
Facebook: @BettyBanglesXL | Instagram: @bettybangles
LAIDBACK MARKET VIBES AT JOBURG’S FAMOUS URBAN FARM
At the Victoria Yards’ First Sundays, resident artists open their studio doors to the public on the first Sunday of each month. Home to an expansive urban farm that lines its winding paved pathways and a community of makers, artists and artisans whose talents span everything from jewellery design and furniture-making to fashion, craft beer, and baking.
Cost: Free entrance
When: First Sunday of each month, from 10am to 4pm
Where: 16 Viljoen St, Lorentzville, Johannesburg
Website: victoriayards.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 010 594 5210
Facebook: @VicYards | Instagram: @victoria_yards
MARC LOTTERING ADDED ONE MORE SLOT TO HIS COMEDY SHOW THIS WEEKEND
Comedian Marc Lottering is at Pieter Toerien’s Monte Theatre with his new show Uncle Marc. The show features Marc’s brand new stand-up material as well as material from his hit show LOOT which enjoyed a sell-out season at the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town.
Uncle Marc runs for 80 minutes, with no interval. The show is not suitable for children.
Cost: From R135 – R220pp. Book via Computicket
When: 16 – 20 February. Wednesday to 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
A BLOCKBUSTER LINEUP OF AFRICAN DIASPORA ARTISTS AT THIS UNIQUE FESTIVAL
The Paris New York Heritage Festival is a journey to the heart of Africa and the African Diaspora’s art and music. The Joburg Edition offers live music by top artists and a vibey market. Simmy, one of South Africa’s major rising stars, will be performing at the festival along with a blockbuster lineup of performers.
Cost: R300pp, book via Howler
When: Saturday, 5 March. Gates open 4pm
Where: Constitution Hill, 11 Kotze St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg
Website: pnyhfestival.com | Email: [email protected]
Facebook: @parisnyfestival | Instagram: @pnyh_festival
MODERN INDIAN STREET FOOD AT THIS NEW SPOT IN ROSEBANK
Modern Tailors Restaurant & Gin Bar serve dishes from all over India with a menu devoted to street food and divided into small plates, grills, curries, and a few vegetarian options. Expect a mix of familiar favourites such as the Tandoori chicken, biryani, and Durban Lamb Curry as well as less-common choices like the Sri Lankan Chicken, okra fries, and pani puri, an Indian street food classic.
When: Sunday to Monday, 11am to 9pm; Tuesday to Saturday, 7am to 10pm
Where: The Zone @ Rosebank, 177 Oxford Rd, Rosebank, Johannesburg
Website: moderntailors.joburg | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 064 647 0438 (WhatsApp)
Facebook: @ModernTailorsZA | Instagram: @moderntailors_za
