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27 August – Sundowners on Eat Street with DJ Royal Love from 4-6pm.

-StorySlamKZN at Butcher & Wine in Salt Rock Centre. Dinner from 5.30pm, storytelling from 7pm. Booking is essential on 081 799 8750. Five speakers will each tell a five-minute true story. R100pp in support of the DKS Scholarship Fund. All are welcome to tell a story; contact Karen Doveton on 084 900 5444.

28 August – Catch Hansen Pillay at The Market between 6-9pm or The Black Lapels on Eat Street from 6.30-9.30pm.

29 August – Francois Boyce (#HoezitSamelewing) will be the guest speaker at Ballito Gesinskerk’s ladies morning from 9.30am. Tickets are R200pp and include light refreshments. Contact Leonie at 064 867 2995.

– Wozza Rhythm & Roots Umhlali Prep Music Festival. Headlined by Veranda Panda, with Phillip Taylor Band, Jason Hartman, Grant Truter Music and the Umhlali Prep school choir and marimbas. Gates open 10am. Tickets are R250 for adults and R150 for u18s.

– Hear Trevor Don Jeany at The Studios between 10.30am-12.30pm; Suits of Armour at The Market from 12.30-3.30pm; James Freedom on Eat Street between 6.30-9.30pm. Springboks vs New Zealand on the big screen at The Market from 5pm.

30 August – Secret Sunrise Puppy Yoga at Sugar Rush Park at 8am. Tickets R200 from Quicket.

-Monthly beach clean-up at Zimbali Long Beach from 8-10am. Meet at Foch le Roux parking area, bring own gloves and water bottles.

-Tara Blake performs at The Studios between 10.30am-12.30pm, before Sunday lunch with Jason Hartman at The Market from 12.30-3.30pm or Quiet Storm on Eat Street between 1-4pm.

3 September – Afrikaans music legend Jannie du Toit will perform at Ballito Gesinskerk at 6pm. Tickets R100pp from Leonie at 064 867 2995, and include soup and sherry.

4 September – Garden Carnival at Builders Ballito on Moffatt Drive, 9.45am for 10am start. Speakers from a variety of garden-related companies and great deals. RSVP to Adrienne at 076 941 8193.

6 and 7 September – Durban Plant Fair at Durban Botanic Gardens from 9am-4pm. Indigenous plants on sale as well as informative talks from environmental experts. Entry and parking free.

1-4 October – Art in the Country, Coastal Edition. Inaugural fair at Collisheen Estate showcasing some of South Africa’s best artists. Follow Art in the Country on Facebook to keep up to date on further details.

Regular markets

• Wednesday: Market 032 from 8am-12.30pm at La Montagne.
• Thursday and Sunday: Salt Rock Farmers’ Market at Slow Roads Collective. 7am-12pm on Thursday and 9am-1pm on Sunday.
• First Friday of every month: Market 032 night market, 6-9pm at La Montagne.
• First and last Saturday of the month: Car boot sale at Ballito Gesinskerk, 7-11am.
• Saturday, Sunday and selected public holidays: Ballito Farmers Market, 8am-3pm at Lower Oaklands Farm, Umhlali.