16 July – Enjoy Sundowners on Eat Street at Lifestyle Centre between 4-6pm with DJ Marcel and Open Mic at The Market between 6-8pm where local talent rocks.

16 and 17 July – Ballito Pro Free Music Concerts at Salt Rock Main Beach from 4pm. Mörda and DJ Merlon headline on Thursday, Booshle G and the Saxby Twins headline on Friday.

17 July – Suits of Armour between 6-9am; or The Kickstands between 6.30-9.30pm at Lifestyle Centre.

17 & 18 July: The KRSNA Janmashtami Tent Campaign, hosted by La Mercy Namahatta, at Peace Park, Flamingo Heights Four-Way, 6.30pm – 8pm. Enjoy devotional dance, an arati ceremony, kirtan and spiritual discourses. Contact 081 517 8985.

18 July – Mandela Day Dog Walk starting at The Waffle Society in the Ballito Village at 8am. Make your 67 minutes count for the SPCA.

– Keith Austin at The Studios in Lifestyle Centre between 10.30am – 12.30pm. Thomson & Thomson will keep you entertained at The Market between 12.30-3.39pm.

– Watch the Springboks vs Wales live on the big screen at The Market at 5.40pm. The Black Lapels between 6.30-9.30pm at Eat Street.

19 July – Rene Tshiakanyi at The Studios in Lifestyle Centre between 10.30am – 12.30pm. Hale Mary performs between 12.30-3.30pm in The Market while Sax Appeal performs at Eat Street 1-4pm.

25 July – The Ballito Neighbourhood Watch Annual Potjie Competition at Townsend Park.

– Australian author Tony Park launches his new crime thriller King of Beasts at the Ekhaya Guest House on 75 Hilary Drive at 2pm. RSVP to Richard at 078 780 0735.

29 July – Darnall and Districts Women’s Institute annual Cuppa for CANSA fund raiser at Zinkwazi Ski Boat Club, from 10am – 12.30pm. Tickets are R60 including tea and cake. Contact Samantha Wessels at 074 531 0546.

30 July – StorySlamKZN at Butcher & Wine in Salt Rock Centre. Dinner from 5.30pm, storytelling from 7pm. Book on 081 799 8750. Five speakers will tell a five-minute true story. R100pp in support of the DKS Scholarship Fund. Contact Karen on 084 900 5444.

1 August – Fairway Orchid & Rare Plant Fair at 118 Fairway, Durban North, 9am-4pm. Entry R35 adults, R20 seniors, free for children u12.

6 August – Test your Disney knowledge at the Disney+ Quiz Night at Tiger’s Milk Ballito. Book via Dineplan.

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