Aweh! Find out what’s happening in Durbs
Enjoy a slice of comedy cake with The Cake Litey or run a marathon. Visit the orchestra after a trip into the city centre on a bespoke bus or eat a picnic while listening to house music. These are some of the activities Durban has to offer this coming week.
CLASSICAL music, house music or a comedy show? Your choice. Or for the extra-energetic, there is an advanced hike and a marathon.
Shows
Book ahead for hilarious new comedy show at Suncoast on March 9
Want to have your cake and eat some comedy, too? The Cake Litey is a rollicking comedy show that’s hot out of the oven – about cakes, cookies and even tarts. One of SA’s favourite funny guys, Sans Moonsamy, with his delicious characters, is joined by the hilarious Matthew Govender, AKA Juicy-J, and wickedly funny Nikiwe Gqom Queen in this freshly baked yummy comedy in The Globe at Suncoast.
Sans Moonsamy is a household name as a producer and TV and movie star in Mr Bones 3 and Who’s My Daddy? He is one of South Africa’s biggest-selling comedians, producing over 20 live comedy shows, and this time around, he is officially The Cake Litey.
Sans is the master of transformation, playing numerous colourfully sketched comedy characters he has mastered over the years that have become firm crowd favourites. Adding to this, Sans mixes his hilarious stand-up comedy with parody songs and his crazy dance moves to make this truly funny and memorable show a high-tempo comedy and an absolute comedic treat.
Joining Sans with a different slice of comedy cake is Matthew Govender or ‘Juicy J’, as he is popularly known as on social media, where he has over 250 000 followers. From creating short skits on TikTok, he’s managed to start his dream career acting in the hysterical comedy, Who’s My Daddy?, as well as performing on stage as a stand-up comedian.
Adding to the delicious cake mixture is Nikita Cornelson, popularly known as Nikiwe Gqom Queen, who has captivated social media with her delightful comedic flair, genuine relatability, and culturally resonant humour. Some of the noteworthy milestones in her career include amassing a following of over 415 000 across social media platforms and 4.6 million likes on TikTok alone.
Take out your ‘dough’, and get your tickets from Computicket. More info is available at www.suncoastcasino.co.za.
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Watch the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra’s Concert 2 of the 2024 Summer Season Series
The KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2024 Summer Season, featuring a splendid line-up of international and local talent, runs in The Playhouse Opera every Thursday from February 29 to March 21, each World Symphony Series concert starting at 19h00.
Second concert details:
Thursday, March 7 at 19:00
Conductor: Emmanuel Siffert
Soloist: Jan Jiracek von Arnim – piano
Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin (Memorial to Couperin)
Mozart: Piano Concerto no 23
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No 2 (dubbed ‘The Little Russian’)
KZN Philharmonic Season tickets and bookings for individual concerts are available at Quicket outlets. For more information, call 031 369 9438, email bookings@kznphil.org.za or visit www.kznphil.org.za.
The KZN Philharmonic Orchestra wants to make their audiences’ experience as comfortable as possible. Many audience members would prefer not to self-drive to the Playhouse to attend KZNPO concerts in the evening, so the orchestra is providing a free bus service which allows people to park in the suburbs and hop on a bespoke bus into town.
The various routes on offer:
North Durban residents: the bus departs from Grace Family Church in uMhlanga at 18:15.
Upper highway residents: the bus departs from St Agnes Church at 17:45.
Westville residents: the bus departs from Westville Senior Primary at 18:00.
Berea residents: the bus departs from the Caister Lodge in Berea at 18:20.
Safe, free parking is available at all departure points. The bus is free, but you must pre-book your seat.
The Playhouse bar is once more operational for pre-concerts and interval drinks. One can pre-order interval drinks on arrival.
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Listen to Paarktown and picnic at the same time
If you’re mad about house music, then @Paarktown is the perfect picnic spot for you, introducing the duo that will make you dance till your feet hurt: @kususaofficial and the Afro-tech maestro @argentodust. Grab your rug, picnic basket and head over to Berea Rovers for an unforgettable picnic experience with live performances, pop-up stalls and great vibes on Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3 at 14:00
Ticket Prices:
Early bird > R150
Phase 2 > R250
Phase 3 > R350
Buy at www.webticket.co.za
Venue: Berea Rovers, 73 Jacko Jackson Drive, Stamford Hill
Outdoor activities
Best of the Best Marathon
Best of the Best Marathon is a road-running and walking event hosted by Amaravens AC. The event caters for a 10km walk, 10km run, 21.1km run and 42.2km marathon. It will start and finish at Kings Park Athletics Stadium on Sunday, March 3.
The event is open to anyone wishing to enter. Best of the Best Marathon is a Comrades Marathon and Two Oceans Marathon qualifier.
Medals will go to all finishers and T-shirts to the first 2 000 entrants.
Race start times:
42.2km: 05:00
21.1km: 05:00
10km: 06:00
Collection Details: Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2, from 09:00 to 19:00 at Kings Park Athletics Stadium.
For more info, visit their race website at www.bestofthebestmarathon.co.za or WhatsApp Mbali at 084 792 2224, Gcino at 074 776 8914 or Mthoko at 082 589 5102.
Join the Giba Gorge Mega Hike
This hike is for seasoned hikers as it’s long! But there are great sites to visit. During the hike, you will reach the Clifton lookout tower, see 5 to 6 waterfalls/cascades, visit a rock shelter and the Clifton Canyon and the Giba ruins at the Giba Gorge Nature Reserve.
The start is at 07:30 on Sunday, March 3, at Café Umfula/Gibaland (not at the Giba Gorge MTB Park) and ends at the same spot. Pets are allowed on leashes. No casual hikers or beginners are allowed as it’s a Grade 4 for casual hikers and Grade 3 for regular hikers. The distance is 15km and will take 5–6 hours. Cost is R199pp and R349pp including transport to the start.
For more information, contact Roland on WhatsApp at 066 111 1488 or email info@durbanhiking.co.za.
Shopping/markets
Support Local at the I heart Market
The I heart Market is now happening at Northlands Primary School in Durban North. There will be a market on Saturday, March 2, from 09:00 to 14:00.
The regular I heart Market is an opportunity to dive into the vibrant world of some of Durban’s finest artisans and craft-makers.
The market is renowned for its impeccable ethos of craftsmanship with quality being the focus of the carefully curated selection of handcrafted treasures, spanning fashion, décor, jewellery, candles, natural skincare, kids’ clothing, toys, deli goods, delicious meals and much more. In addition to the diverse array of artisanal offerings, the market offers a dedicated kids’ play area (with a pram park), helping to create a stress-free outing for parents and children alike, and the venue is the School Hall which is air-conditioned, enabling the market to take place rain or shine.
Parking is available in designated school areas, with security guards to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. For more info, contact info@iheartmkt.com.
Fresh and Fabulous Sunday Market in Assagay
The proactive and resourceful team from Macnut Farm in Lello Road, Assagay, hosts a Sunday Fresh Produce Market for locals to buy and sell homegrown produce in picture-perfect surroundings.
The market will be open from 11:00 to 14:00. There will be Sunday lunch, drinks and a bar available. There is no charge either to sell or to enter. Traders are very welcome!
For more info, call 031 7652572 or 074 603 0000.
Macnut can be found at 13 Lello Road, Assagay. There is on-site parking. Macnut Farm is a member of 1000 Hills Community Tourism Organisation.
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