What’s on in your area

MARCH

13 – 22 The majestic Don Quixote graces the Joburg Theatre stage from March 13- 20 with select performances from two of the world’s most distinguished ballet stars, Marianela Nuñez and Vadim Muntagirov. Tickets start from only R110. Make sure you do not miss out on this romantic story told through dance. Visit www.joburgtheatre.com to book your tickets today.

14 and 15 Visit the 58th Walkerville Agricultural Show, 9am until late. Entry is R50 per car. Variety of exciting stalls, chilli eating competition, international food court, beer garden, live entertainment, helicopter flips (Saturday only), giant pumpkin competition, fascinating demos and exhibitions, horse show (Sunday only), livestock and farming implements, vintage car display (Saturday only) and funfair. ATMs on site. Photograph supplied by organisers of the show.

14 Blue Pea Country Market is open at Rietvlei Zoo Farm every Saturday from 8am to 1pm. Entrance to the market is free. Come and support local farmers, artists, bakers, business owners and chefs, to name a few. Products on offer are raw honey, free-range chicken and eggs, fresh fruit and veggies, organic fertiliser (worm tea), biltong, nuts, yoghurt, olives, feta cheese, pet food and treats, arts and crafts, delicious food stalls, sauces and condiments, baked goods, health and wellness products and various products from local businesses. If you would like to book a stall or give a suggestion on how they can improve their service, please contact Charlene on 072 019 9601 or charlene@bluepea.co.za. If you would like to open a stall, drop them an email at the above email or register directly on their website at https://bluepea.co.za/stallholders.

15 Join a 4km guided walk (takes three hours) on Melville Koppies on March 15. Learn about animals, plants and people who lived and are living on the koppies and revel in its beauty. Hike sets off at 8.30am sharp. Cost is R80 for adults and R40 for children. For details, visit www.mk.org.za or phone 011 482 4797.

21 Join the parade for the Festival of Chariots 2020 which starts at 10.15am on March 21 in Braamfontein, cnr Stiemens and Simmons streets (next to the civic theatre). This is a unifying festival of peace and love. The festival has often been described as a revolutionary One World Mardi Gras – hosted at all the major cities of the world. Festival of Chariots, or Ratha Yatra as it is traditionally known, is a ‘celebration of love which envelops the community’, marked by a conflation of colour, credence in chorus, energised dance and infusion of multicultural splendour. The original festival has been held in Jagannatha Puri, India, which still remains one of the world’s largest annual festivals. Contact jhbcbdry@gmail.com or 084 211 1221 for more information.

21 Join the Craft Yard Market with a variety of boutique shops, deli, crafts, art, good food, craft beer and gin, playground and music, which all makes for a great shopping experiences. Every Saturday 9am to 3pm at The Art Farm, Klipriver Rd, R550, Alewynspoort, Midvaal. For more information, send an email to tanet@the-artfarm.co.za or phone 082 529 5706.

25 The Horticultural Society invites you to a talk by Allan Abel on cultivating orchids at Roosevelt Park Recreation Centre, Preller Drive, Roosevelt Park at 9.30am. Members R20, visitors R30, includes refreshments. Enquiries 082 951 1432.

29 Simply Fresh Organic Market runs from 10am to 4pm at Mall of the South, Entrance 9, every last Sunday of every month. Look out for organic vegetables, artisan bread, free-range eggs and chicken, cheese, Lindt, cake, gluten-free cake, gourmet coffee, pastries, mocktails, gourmet sauces, smoothies, Mediterranean delicacies, raw honey and unique gifts.

29 Join a three-hour, 8.5km hike across Melville Koppies on March 29. Hikers should be reasonably fit. Hike sets off at 8.30am sharp. Cost is R80 for adults and R40 for children. For details, visit www.mk.org.za or phone 011 482 4797.

APRIL

4 St Paul’s Church cares – If you have cancer or if you are a survivor of the dreaded big C and you wish to join a new support group, please call Bruce Strachan on 082 333 4108. The group meets on the first Saturday of every month at 3pm at St Paul’s United Church, 10 Tehore Street, Mulbarton.

4 Stained glass workshop in the tranquil settings of Henley on Klip on April 4. Workshops last about three to four hours and you will complete a sun catcher which is yours to keep. All tools and materials will be provided as well as instruction and possibly a cup of tea or coffee if you can drag yourself away from your project. The workshops are aimed at people who want to try their hand at stained glass before committing to buying equipment and glass, and to those who only want a little fun. Each workshop takes a minimum of three people and a maximum of six. To book or for more information, contact Sue Webber on 071 873 6317 or email sueandpamsglass@gmail.com or visit suewebbersglass.com or Facebook/Living.Glass

18 King of the Whip 2020 is sure to accelerate the spirit of many sports action enthusiasts and first-time spectators alike for one day only. Amplitude, style and variation will all determine which rider is ultimately crowned King of the Whip at this thrilling showdown of epic proportions. Whip is a manoeuvre performed on a motorcycle, usually during a motocross or freestyle motocross contest, in which the rider brings the rear of the motorcycle abruptly around to either side. This is performed while the machine is airborne off a jump. In very extreme whips, the rear of the motorcycle will end up perpendicular to the direction of travel, in addition to the motorcycle being laid flat. The purpose of the whip is to show off, to alter the trajectory of the bike in flight and to scrub speed over jumps.

MAY

2 St Paul’s Church cares – If you have cancer or if you are a survivor of the dreaded big C and you wish to join a new support group, please call Bruce Strachan on 082 333 4108. The group meets on the first Saturday of every month at 3pm at St Paul’s United Church, 10 Tehore Street, Mulbarton.