Aweh! Find out what’s happening in Durbs
Photography, art, music – the community’s creativity is shining in Durban this coming week for everyone to bask in its light.
AS we head towards the festive season, there are some superb markets to visit. And for the spooky or trick-or-treat lovers, there are some treats for you.
History with a romantic twist
The Durban University of Technology’s (DUT’s) Drama and Production Studies Department will stage The Scent of Change at the Courtyard Theatre at the Durban Institute of Technology from October 28 to 31.
The brand new musical is set in the late 80s and early 90s and weaves together a romantic love story in a historical time in our country, pre-democracy, where the waters of integration were being tested in the public schools of Chatsworth.
The integration between black and Indian learners was experimented with when small groups of black learners were introduced into Indian schools to see if integration would be possible after almost 40 years of segregation. The romance comes in with Preshni, a teenage Indian girl, the top of her class, and James, a young black student, who is introduced into the Indian school.
Tickets are R50 for the public, with discounted student prices at R30. To book, call 031 373 2194 or email BawinileM1@dut.ac.za.
Women in music
The KZN Philharmonic Orchestra World Symphony Spring Season brings women to the fore with a selection of beautiful pieces on the following Thursdays – October 31 and November 7 and 14 – at the Playhouse Opera. The pieces include the work of Beethoven, Haydn, Chopin, Borodin, Bruch, Dvorák, Rossini, Sibelius and Tchaikovsky – each with a women soloist, and one with a women conductor, too.
Tickets are available at Quicket. For more information, call 031 369 9438, email bookings@kznphil.org.za or visit www.kznphil.org.za.
Artsy work
Field Notes (an exhibition) will be hosted by the Contemporary Archive Project and takes place at The Chairman, Durban CBD (146 Mahatma Gandhi Road, Point), from November 1 to 17. There will be a walkabout on Saturday, November 9, at 11:00, where photographers will be present to speak about their work. Open times for the exhibition are on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00 to 14:00, on Friday from midday to 21:00, and on Saturday from 10:00 to 13:00. The exhibition closes on Sunday, November 17, with the last viewing until 14:00.
Second love
Enjoy a day out at the Point Thrift Market on Saturday, November 2, from 09:00 to 15:00, browsing and buying preloved items. The event is hosted by the Station Collective and The Breakfast Room. The event is free to enter, and well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Market Mania
Durbanites are invited to the next I heart Market at Northlands Primary School on Saturday, November 2. The event will offer handmade treasures – from organic skincare, unique art and fashionable finds to home décor, fresh flowers, kids’ toys, jewellery and so much more – providing an opportunity to find the perfect festive gifts or the coolest summer essentials. There’s a supervised area for the children to enjoy while the adults get some serious festive shopping done and dig into the artisanal food and refreshment stalls, including a gin bar.
Mind, body, soul
The Body and Mind Festival takes place at the DLI Hall in Greyville on Sunday, November 3, from 10:00 to 15:00. The event comprises a series of workshops and talks about the soul, the importance of happy relationships and a psychic talk, among many other healing and uplifting activities. Tickets cost R50 per person. For more details, call Traci French on 083 677 1123 or visit www.bodyandmindevents.co.za.
Creepy fun
Join Marshall Security’s Spooktacular Neighbourhood Halloween in Durban North on October 31, starting at 17:00 at the Marshall Security Office, 262 Blackburn Road.
Parents are asked to bring an extra packet of sweets to drop in the allocated black boxes. Email marketing@marshallsecurity.co.za to get involved.
The Durban Society of Model Engineers invites families to a haunted train ride on November 1 from 17:00 to 20:00 at 10 Hinton Grove, Virginia. The cost is R25 per child.
Get ready for a spooktacular evening at Gibaland’s After Dark Halloween Scavenger Hunt on November 2 from 18:00. Gather at Cafe Umfula to kick off your adventure. Costumes are encouraged. Tickets cost R50 from Howler.
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