If you would like your event to feature in a future version of this diary, please email james@northcoastcourier.co.za.

17 September – Ballito Writers’ Group monthly meeting at All Souls Anglican Church at 10.30am. Meeting is a week early to accommodate the public holiday. Guest speaker Clare Houston, who recently published Flight of a Rare Bird. Contact Peter at 083 441 1950.

– Sundowners on Eat Street with DJ Money Jungles from 4-6pm, before open mic night at The Market from 6-8pm.

18 September – Freedom@Work Business Breakfast at Freedomhouse Church near Sugar Rush Park from 7.30-11am. Faith-driven entrepreneurship training with guest speakers. Tickets R195-R220 at Quicket.

-Ross Charles at The Market from 6-9pm or Winston Smile on Eat Street from 6.30-9.30pm.

-Punk band All This for Nothing performs at Loop Evolution Records, La Montagne from 7pm. Tickets R100 from Quicket.

19 September – ‘Women Behind the Smile’ women’s empowerment day at Cynthia’s Hive, KwaDukuza from 8.30am-4pm. Guest speakers and training. Tickets R500, includes two meals from 076 345 7321.

-Breakfast at The Studios with Keith Austin from 10.30am-12.30pm, ahead of Qadasi & Maqhinga at The Market from 12.30-3.30pm. Rene Tshiakanyi takes over at The Market from 6-9pm, while Jason Hartman performs on Eat Street from 6.30-9.30pm.