Something else
• Valencia Wholesalers hosts craft mornings every Saturday from 09:00 to 13:00 for creatives to learn how to sew, crochet, embroider, knit and natter. For bookings, contact Colleen on 084 207 5787.
• Die VLU Flamboyant-tak vergader elke derde Dinsdag van die maand om 09:00 by NG Kerk-Suid se lapa. Vir navrae, kontak Ellen McDonald by 084 532 8569.
• August 15: Grab your friends to learn professional beauty tips and receive personalised advice tailored to your unique beauty needs from the one and only Glam Guru, Hannon Bothma, at Mustangs – the Dancing Place from 13:00 to 16:00. Tickets can be bought at Local Choice Pharmacy Russell’s at Promenade Shopping Centre for R350. Tickets include a welcome drink and light snacks. For more information, contact Jamie on 082 222 6619.
• 15 Augustus: Maak reg vir draai en swaai by die Laeveld Langarm dans! Met ’n aand gevul met elegansie en musiek, is dit beslis nie iets om te mis nie. Die geleentheid het ’n kleredragskode van formeel en vind om 18:00 by Die Stoor plaas.
• 28 – 30 Augustus: Die Innibos Boekenaweek is hier! Maak reg om die beste van Suid-Afrikaanse letterkunde teen die agtergrond van die beeldskone Kaapsehoop te beleef. Die program en kaartjies is beskikbaar by innibos.co.za.
Markets and festivals
• The Casterbridge Market is open every first Sunday of the month from 09:00 to 13:00 at Casterbridge Lifestyle Centre. This pet-friendly market offers a variety of food, vintage items and arts and crafts.
• The Creative Hub market has moved to Oewersig Community Hall and now takes place on the last Sunday of every month. The market is open from 09:00 to 13:00, and everyone is welcome.
• 5 September: Die Nelspruit Vleisfees is om die draai! Met boerekos, speletjies, vars produkte en nog baie meer, is dit nie iets om mis te loop nie. Die fees vind by 9 Ehmke Straat plaas van 08:30 tot 14:00. Kaartfasiliteite is beskikbaar.
Live entertainment
• 13 Augustus: Mel die Storieverteller is terug in die Laeveld! Met haar nuwe praatjie, Chaos is Gratis, is daar geen twyfel dat dit ’n aand van skaterlag gaan wees nie. Die opwindende geleentheid vind plaas by Laerskool Laeveld. Deure open om 18:30. Kaartjies is R220 per persoon en kan bespreek word by Jessica op 079 517 8111.
• 22 Augustus: Lizzie kom weer Laeveld toe! NG Witrivier bied ’n heerlike damesoggend aan met Lizz Meiring se produksie – Die Real Housewife! Kaartjies is vanaf R250 per persoon en die oggend begin om 10:00. Tot en met ses mense sit saam aan ’n tafel. Kaartjies kan op Quicket gekoop word. Vir meer inligting, kontak 083 326 1903.
• August 25: The legendary Mathys Roets is at Da Loose Mongoose, performing the songs of legendary artists like including Leonard Cohen, Neil Diamond and Roger Whittaker. Tickets are R180 per person and can be booked at 082 371 2107. T show starts at 18:30.
• September 5: Have you ever been through a divorce? Well, comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout has! With his new show, Hey Hey Divorcé, he will be sharing his experience for the first time in Mbombela at the Capital Mbombela. Tickets start at R250 and can be bought on Quicket. Please note that the show has a rating of 16.
To include your event in the calendar, contact Zané on 013 754 4702 or email editorial@lowvelder.co.za
