24 July – Get your weekend started at The Market with James Freedom between 6-9pm; or at Eat Street with Quiet Storm between 6.30-9.30pm in Lifestyle Centr

25 July – Meet crime thriller author Tony Park at the launch of his latest novel, King of Beasts, at Ekhaya Guest House, Ballito. The free event starts at 2pm and includes a talk by the author and book signing. Booking is essential as space is limited. Contact Richard on 078 780 0735.

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

– Luthuli Walk & Fun Run at the Luthuli Museum, Groutville, from 7am. Choose between an 11.5km walk or 7.7km fun run in honour of Chief Albert Luthuli. Entries from R55. Register at www.luthuliwalk.org.za, Webtickets or the Luthuli Museum. Contact 032 559 8217.

– Graham Hudson at The Studios between 10.30am-12.30pm. The Black Lapels perform at The Market between 12.30-3.30pm. Ryan Mason performs from 6-9pm at The Market or enjoy Angel at Eat Street between 6.30-9.30pm in Lifestyle Centre.

26 July – Enjoy breakfast with Ryan Lawler at The Studios between 10.30am-12.30pm. Dave Imrie performs between 12.30-3.30pm in The Market while The Kickstands will keep you entertained at Eat Street between 1-4pm.

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.

– The Ballito Writers Group Meeting in the Ballito Library, Compensation Road at 10.30am with tea. All welcome. Topic: “Memoir Stories.” Contact Peter Gunning at 083 441 1950.

1 August – Fairway Orchid & Rare Plant Fair at 118 Fairway, Durban North, 9am4pm. 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.

29 August – Wozza Rhythm & Roots Umhlali Prep Music Festival. Headlining acts Veranda Panda, joined by 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 under 18s.

Regular markets
• Wednesday: Market 032 from 8am12.30pm 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, 8am3pm at Lower Oaklands Farm, Umhlali