Happy days are upon us, and there is so much to enjoy in Durban. If you don’t know where to go, look no further; we have got you covered.

Peru & Bala: One Night Only
The renowned brand in the Indian entertainment world, Peru & Bala, is all set to entertain fans on November 15, at playTSOGO Globe. The country’s beloved ‘uncles’, who were forced out of retirement last year, have another dose of hilarious experiences and anecdotes to share.

Tickets are available at Ticketpro, from R150, and the show starts at 20:00.

Men – grow your moustaches for Movember!
It’s almost “Movember” – a month in which men’s health comes into the spotlight. Men are encouraged to grow moustaches, which are intended to draw attention to and initiate conversations around men’s mental and physical health.

KZN Philharmonic’s two-concert 2025 World Symphony Spring Season will run at The Playhouse Opera on November 13, starting at 19:00.
Conductor Daniel Boico makes a popular return to open the season on November 6 with masterworks by Mozart, Vaughan Williams, Saint-Saëns and Beethoven. Internationally acclaimed violinist Jack Liebeck is the soloist. Grammy Award-winning conductor Michael Repper makes his KZN Philharmonic debut with a programme of English, Austrian and German classics, with works by Elgar, Haydn and Mendelssohn.

There are park and bus options for patrons who would prefer not to self-drive to the concerts. KZN Philharmonic tickets are available at Quicket outlets. For more information call 031 369 9438, email [email protected] or visit www.kznphil.org.za

Great Outdoors Expo 2025
Get ready to swap your flip-flops for hiking boots Durban! The 2025 Great Outdoors Expo is rolling into the Durban Exhibition Centre on November 15 and 16, and it promises to be wilder than a kudu on caffeine. “If your idea of fun includes getting lost on purpose, testing gadgets that can survive an apocalypse, or simply staring longingly at 4x4s you’ll never afford — this is your jam.

From 4x4s that can climb the Drakensberg backwards, to camping gear that even your mother-in-law would approve of, it’s all happening at the mega-awesome Durban Exhibition Centre. From camping gear so advanced it practically pitches itself, to fishing rods that promise more bites than your mom’s famous lasagna, we’ve got it all. Don’t miss live demos, gourmet food stalls and enough give-aways to stock your next African road trip,” shared the organisers.

Opening hours are from 09:00 to 19:00 on Saturday, and 09:00 to 16:00 on Sunday. Tickets available at Webtickets from R30 – R100.
For more information visit https://www.goexpo.co.za

My Fair Lady comes alive
The Decorative Arts Society’s presentation, ‘Wouldn’t it be Loverly‘, on the triumphs and trials of this year’s production of My Fair Lady by Kickstart co-founder Greg King takes place on Tuesday, November 18 from 12:30 to 13:30 at the Visitors’ Centre, Durban Botanic Gardens. The fee is R50 for members and R80 for visitors. Special festive season refreshments will be served after the lecture.
Contact Lynne on 083 281 2994 for bookings.

Mostly Beethoven Concert Series
Howard College Theatre, UKZN, November 15-30

Durban concert pianist Andrew Warburton presents a five-part concert series entitled Mostly Beethoven at the Howard College Theatre on the UKZN Howard College campus from November 15 to 30.

The series will celebrate the recent refurbishment of the Howard College Steinway concert grand piano. The list of five concerts will include solo piano recitals, violin and piano recitals, and will feature the acclaimed eThekwini Trio, just returned from a nationwide tour.

On Saturday, November 15, at 19:00 the series kicks off with Warburton performing a solo piano recital featuring Beethoven’s immortal Appassionata Sonata Op.57, together with other masterpieces such as Schumann’s daunting Sonata no 2, Debussy’s vibrant suite Estampes and Prokofiev’s dazzling Sonata no 3.

Dates:
November 18, 19:00.
November 21, 19:00.
November 25, 19:00, the eThekwini Trio will play piano trios by Schubert, Rachmaninov, Piazzolla and the glorious “Archduke” Trio by Beethoven. Written for his friend the Archduke Rudolph of Austria, this is one of the composer’s most noble works.

The final concert will take place on November 30 at 11:00 and will feature Warburton and Zhadanov performing one of the most iconic works for violin and piano, Beethoven’s Kreutzer sonata, Op.47.

Tickets will cost R120, R100 for students and pensioners. There is a discounted price of R400 if you book for all five concerts.
Contact Andrew on 082 853 4540 for bookings and enquiries.

Remember Armistice Day
Armistice Day – now known as Remembrance Day – is commemorated on November 11, when men, women and animals who served in wars, and those who died in the line of duty, are honoured.

Remembrance Day has been observed since the end of the First World War in 1918. Around the world, people are encouraged to wear poppies for the first fortnight in November, known as ‘Remembrancetide’, to honour those who have been affected by war and conflict.

Durban will commemorate Remembrance Day with a wreath-laying service, hosted by the SA Legion on behalf of the City of Durban, in front of the Cenotaph opposite the Durban City Hall on November 9 at 10:30. Entry is free, and all are welcome.

For more information, or to ‘purchase’ poppies or to offer to collect at a shopping centre in your area on Poppy Day, contact Brad or Jeanette on 031 205 0578 or email [email protected].

80s and 90s Era of Bollywood

Showtime Promotions presents a musical evening of nostalgia at the 80s, 90s & Golden Oldies of Bollywood featuring Chetan Rana, Imran Aslam, Nerissa Sewrathan, Rishern Rambakus and Sharmaine Deol. It will be compered by Varshan Sookhun, with music by The Bollywood Showband.
South African singers Sewrathan, Rambakus and Deol will add their unique touch and melody, taking you on a nostalgic musical journey.
iZulu Theatre, Sibaya, will host the show on November 15 at 20:00.
Tickets from R150 are available online at Ticketpro / SPAR outlets.
For further information contact 060 302 9860.

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