Make a note of these great events.
Hike the Koppies
18 AUGUST — Join the three-hour guided tour through Melville Koppies Nature Reserve, starting at 8.30am. You can park in the upper car park at Marks Park on Judith Road, Emmarentia, opposite the Melville Koppies Nature Reserve entrance. For more details, see the calendar/ map on https://www.mk.org.za or call Wendy Carstens on 011 482 4797.
A Touch of Class
17 AUGUST — A Touch of Class is an enchanting musical performance by the award-winning duo Ruhan du Toit and Deon van der Merwe. Their contemporary sound appeals to young and old. Deon’s instrumental ingenuity and Ruhan’s versatile four-octave voice provides a perfect musical match! After producing thirteen albums together, they present their audience with a variety of music genres ranging from country, classic rock, rock ‘n roll and pop, to classical music, blues and other traditional musical styles. Catch this unforgettable performance at 8pm for only R150 per person.
Boktown comes alive!
17 AUGUST — Boktown will come alive for the nail-biting clash between South Africa and Argentina in the Castle Lager Rugby Championships on Saturday, 17 August. Fans will gather to support the Boks and watch the game live on the big screen while sharing the gees with family and friends: live entertainment, DJs, interactive activities for the kids, bars, scrumptious food, great competitions with amazing prizes and sponsor giveaways, guest appearances by South African rugby legends, My Players stars and last but not least, Bokkie – the official Springbok mascot.Gates open at 4pm, kick off is at 5pm. Spend only R30 on your entry ticket and grab your free beer, cider, glass of wine, soft drink or water to start the festivities.
And next week …
JPO’s Early Spring Season
21 AUGUST — The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra’s Early Spring Season will take place from 21 August until 13 September and promises to bring you more of the music you love. Immerse yourself in exhilarating moments with your favourite classical performers and a varied programme that includes Tchaikovsky, Chopin and Schubert, among other masters. Season and single tickets to the World Symphony Series – Early Spring Season – are available through Computicket. Call 011 484 0446 for reservations or email rosie@jpo.co.za, and for more details about the season, email info@jpo.co.za.
101 Hits!
UNTIL 1 SEPTEMBER — This has got to be a record number of songs in one show for The Barnyard Theatre, as Silverstar present 101 hit songs in one show. Get ready as we take you on a roller coaster ride through more than 60 years of hit songs. Featuring a 10-piece cast of singers, musicians and dancers, 101 Hits will keep you rocking from the beginning to the end of this music marathon. To book, visit https://www.barnyardtheatre.co.za.
