Aweh! Find out what’s happening in Durbs
Here's your guide to what's buzzing in the 031! From comedy shows to exhibitions to markets, here's what you can expect this weekend.
DURBAN always delivers when it comes to comedy shows, miniature events or steam train rides. Get out and enjoy some of the events listed below for this weekend.
Discover a world of miniature wonder [Saturday, May 30]
THE Durban Association of Miniature Enthusiasts will host the World of Miniatures Show on Saturday, May 30.
The show takes place at the Westville Country Club (1 Link Road) from 09:00 until 15:00.
The entry fee is R10 and children U2 enter for free. There is free parking on-site.
The event is great for the whole family and there will be dollhouses, dioramas, miniature art, model railways, Barbie apparel and other displays.
For more information contact Jutta du Plessis on 072 221 7171 (WhatsApp only) or email durbanminiatures@yahoo.com.
Don’t miss plant fair [Saturday, May 30]
The Drummond Conservancy’s winter edition of the Drummond indigenous plant fair will be held on Saturday, May 30 from 09:00 to 14:00 at 3 Duiker Drive, Drummond.
This has become a firm favourite in most Upper Highway gardeners’ timetables with a massive range of good quality, beautiful indigenous plants sourced directly from local wholesalers at great prices.
Due to the massive roadworks on the N3, motorists are advised to take a leisurely trip up Old Main Road, through Botha’s Hill and then onto Drummond where they will find signboards leading to the fair.
Entry is free.
Enjoy soothing jazz show [Saturday, May 30]
JAZZ musician Richard Ceasar with The Nu Savoys and Will B will perform at St John’s Hall, Rippon Road, Sydenham on Saturday, May 30.
Kicking off the show is Durban’s Supa Nova’s, the youngest band on the show.
Ceasar will also be joined on stage by gospel artist Amina Juel..
Doors open at 18:00 and the dress code is ‘Jazz with sass’.
Tables of 10 are reserved and allocated on a first book first served basis and tickets are available through Webtickets.
For more information, contact Flo of Flojo Events on 076 349 0677 or email info@flojo.co.za.
All aboard the steam train [Sunday, May 31]
IF you’re looking for the perfect outing to celebrate the end of the month look no further as the Umgeni Steam Railway is back in full swing with a vintage steam train through the rolling 1000 Hills on Sunday, May 31.
There are seats available for the 09:00 and 14:00 train rides. With the ongoing repairs to the railway line, all trains will depart from Inchanga Railway Station to Botha’s Hill.
Tickets cost R250 for adults and R195 for children U12 and pensioners.
Bookings are essential, visit www.umgenisteamrailway.com.
The Sunday train ride has three time slots, 09:00, 11:30 (fully booked) and 14:00.
Exhibition showcases Gogolympics [Runs until June 23]
AN exhibition honouring the ‘gogos’ from the Valley of 1000 Hills opened at Woza Moya in Hillcrest last weekend.
The Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust (HACT) has partnered with Hello Poppy, a non-profit company headed by Jane Linley-Thomas in support of the dignity, joy and emotional-well being of elders.
In the lead-up to this year’s event, Hello Poppy has partnered with photographer Brett van Dort to capture images of gogos preparing for competition.
This special exhibition celebrates their resilience and community spirit, with all proceeds going directly to support the Gogolympics.
The exhibition is supported by 1000 Hills Tourism, and will be featured as Woza Moya’s artists wall for June on site at HACT (26 Old Main Road, Hillcrest).
Photographs and cards are also available for purchase.
The exhibition opened on Friday, May 22, and runs until June 23.
Theatre festival to bring the laughs [Thursday, June 4 until Sunday, June 14]
A RUGBY-MAD superfan, a teacher suspended from school, a woman growing old disgracefully, and a Bollywood-loving roti-making wife – these are some of the characters one can meet at the fourth annual family-friendly 031 Theatre Festival at the Seabrookes Theatre at DHS from June 4 until June 14.
There are 11 productions on the programme for this year’s festival which promises a vibrant celebration of South African theatre, featuring a dynamic mix of comedy, drama, music, and solo performances.
The festival is spearheaded by Lisa Bobbert and Aaron McIlroy (Macbob Productions) and features an exciting and eclectic programme of shows – this time including shows from out of town.
Tickets are available through Webtickets and if you buy five tickets or more for a show, you get a 10% discount.
There is a curated mini festival market, and a bar and refreshments are available.
There is also off-street parking.
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