Until May 28
Transformers Animatronics
Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee and the Rescue Bots will invade the African continent for the first time in Transformers Animatronics, at Emperors Palace. This travelling exhibition of international standards will feature 12 animated Transformers, nine sculptures made from car parts and scaled between 2m and 11m, and a further 20 statues varying in size. The exhibition can be viewed from 10am to 7pm, Monday to Sunday.
6 Mei
Koskermis
‘n Koskermis vind plaas by die Frank Mynhardt Sorgsentrum, geleë op die hoek van Voortrekkerweg en Wanderersstraat. Die kermis sal vanaf 9vm plaasvind. Besoekers kan ‘n verskeidenheid van kosse, onder andere beesstert, skaapbredie, pannekoek en poeding, vermaak en ‘n gesellige atmosfeer verwag. Vir meer inligting, kontak die kantoor (011 740 1461).
May 6
Fund-raiser
A Donkey Derby fund-raiser will be held to help cover the medical costs of a heart surgery for five-year-old Brakpan North resident Jaden Trollip. Jaden, who was born with a form of Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) called tricuspid atresia, recently survived his third major heart surgery at the Netcare Sunninghill Hospital, in Johannesburg. The derby will take place at 5pm for 5.30pm, at the Party Venue, at 89 Patten Road, in Benoni Agricultural Holdings. For tickets or more information, contact Keri Morrison on 082 778 6758 or Caitlin Trollip on 078 781 7833.
Hirsch’s flea market
Hirsch’s Carnival, situated at 22 Nossob Street, will be hosting a flea market in the parking lot. The flea market will be held from 9am to 2pm. Crafters and traders are welcome to showcase their products and merchandise. For more information or to book a sales table, contact Jenny-lee McDonald (010 822 2050 or jennylee@hirschs.co.za).
LifeLine/Pubniters Live Show
LifeLine Ekurhuleni and Pubniters are hosting an adults only fund-raising event at Summerfields Primary School, situated along Piaggio Street, in Impala Park, Boksburg. The event starts at 6.30pm for 7pm. Ticket price includes a meal. Contact Rhona Dhooge on 082 454 0479 for more information.
Mother’s Day concert
Encore will perform at Carnival City’s Mardi Gras Theatre. The show starts at 8pm. The Afro-Soul music group have been creating magic for the past seven years and have finally put together their finest work into 13 tracks. They stepped into the commercial stream with their hit single Ke Fela Pelo which can be heard taking over radio and music waves across the country.
Cooper Dust Series
Four-by-four drivers can test their mettle in South Africa’s only, truly national amateur 4×4 competition, the Cooper Dust Series. The event takes place at Carnival City’s new Sun Park. The fun and games will start at 7.30am and spectators are welcome to come and watch the action. The event, which invites drivers to show off their 4×4 prowess in a series of 30 obstacles, promises loads of nail-biting competition and tremendous entertainment for spectators. Entrance to the event is free. Four-by-four drivers who are keen to enter the competition can go to www.dustmedia.co.za for more information.
May 11 and 18
Troye the Hypnotist
One of the country’s foremost comedians, mentalists and hypnotists, Troye the Hypnotist, will deliver a delightful mix of mind-boggling tricks and laugh-out-loud comedy at Carnival City. This master stage hypnotist will perform an electrifying show at Carnival City’s Applause@Bru’s. The audience can expect to be captivated by Troye’s spectacular sense of humour and his ability to get them to do various strange, weird and incredibly entertaining routines on stage. The show starts at 8.30pm.
May 11
Golf day fund-raiser
A golf day fund-raiser, in aid of the Masters Gymnast Club, will take place at the Kempton Park Golf Club. The green fee includes the playing fee, dinner and prize-giving. For more information or to make a booking, contact Heather Abrahams (083 229 2168).
13 Mei
Tutela se jaarlikse ontbyt
Tutela se jaarlikse ontbyt vind om 9vm in die saal van die NG Kerk, Dalpark, plaas. ‘n Heerlike ontbyt word bedien en vermaak, deur onder andere Nicholas Neethling, sal aangebied word. Besprekings kan nou reeds gedoen word. Skakel vir Susan Jenner (011 744 4020).
May 13
The Festival @ St Dunstan’s
Don’t miss out on a family fun day with a hot line-up including Locnville, Timo ODV, Euphonik, Rubber Duc, Crystal Park, Voltrex, Kahn Morbee and Chunda Munki. Gates for the family fun-filled festival happening at the St Dunstan’s College, situated at 54 Millburn Street, in Rynfield, Benoni, will open at 1pm. A ‘kids zone’ facility is available so parents can dance along to songs while being assured that their children are also entertained. There will also be a beer garden, but there will be controlled access and identification will be asked for to ensure that minors are not able to enter the beer garden.
May 20
Rock in my Taal
Legendary South African artist Francois van Coke will rock in his taal in a one-night-only show at Carnival City’s Big Top Arena. Van Coke’s fans can look forward to seeing him perform new material from his album Hierdie Is Die Lewe, released in February this year. The show, Rock in my Taal, promises to be the Afrikaans rock event of the year as van Coke collaborates with Die Heuwels Fantasties and The Sweet Resistance. He will also perform with his own band, Die Gevaar. Rock in my Taal kicks off at 8pm.
May 27
Geotab Just Wheels Show
The annual Geotab Just Wheels Show will take place in aid of Muriel Brand School, on the school grounds, from 8am until late. All classic, vintage, sport, rod, race cars, trucks and bikes are welcome. An entrance fee is charged, but show vehicles enter free. There will also be lots to eat and drink. To book a flea market stall, contact Leonora van Staden (073 296 2047). For dealer and business stands, contact Bart Zaayman (083 390 8589).
