There is loads to do on the North Coast this weekend.

Contact Kabelo at 032 946 0276 or email diary@northcoastcourier.co.za to add your event to this weekly diary.

24 January – Viva L’Italia at Simbithi Country Club. Friday Night Live with René Tshiakanyi from 5.30pm. Contact 032 946 5403.

25 & 26 January – Ballito Farmer’s Market, 8am-3pm, between Umhlali and Shakaskraal on the R102.

25 January – Live stand-up comedy at Lyric Lounge Theatre, featuring Spencer Govender, Mzwa Seme, Charles Mthethwa, Nabeel Peer, Tibs Dhlomo, Mmangaliso Mhlongo, Andrew Hughes and Mo Vawda. Tickets: R120pp. Visit lyriclounge.co.za for more details.

• Blythedale Trail Run at Blythedale Event Bowl. Scenic 17km, 11km or 5km trails. Walkers welcome on shorter routes. Info at dolphincoaststriders.co.za.

26 January – Tribute to Elvis at Lyric Lounge Theatre at 2pm. Elvis and the legends of Rock & Roll performed by Andrea Giglio. Free Entry. Visit lyriclounge.co.za for more details.

27 January – Demonstration by Shar Richmond titled “Parallel Design” at The Dolphin Coast Floral Art Club, All Saints Catholic Church, Ballito, at 9.30am. Contact Carol on 076 754 2690.

28 January – Sip & Paint Ballito at Donna Modern Italian, 6pm. R390 includes paint and dinner. No experience needed, and all canvases are pre-drawn. Open to ages 12+. Contact 063 203 7943.

30 January – Ballito Writers Group meeting at 10.30am at the Ballito Library. An invited panel of diverse writers share their experience and inspiration. Newcomers welcome. No charge. Tea available. Contact Peter 083 441 1950.

• The Salt Rock Farmers Market every Thursday from 7am-12pm at Slow Roads Collective, opposite Brettenwood Coastal Estate main entrance.

1 February – Wedding Expo at The Manor House from 8am. Meet top-tier wedding vendors, explore ideas for decor, caterings and photography, and be inspired by the latest wedding trends. R100 pp. Tickets at quicket.co.za.

5 February – Umhlali and District Garden and Flower Club Meeting at All Souls Anglican Church at 9.30am featuring orchid expert Geoff Gibson. There will be orchids available to purchase and you may bring your sick orchids along for advice. Visitors are welcome at R50. Contact Linda 082 326 4310 or Lesley 082 550 0851.

7 February – Burnedale Night Market, the first Friday of every month, from 4.30-8.30pm. Contact Andrea Kruger at 079 684 2461.

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