Things to do this weekend

The Butler – Opens Friday 8 November

Precious director Lee Daniels presents The Butler, a story about White House butler Eugene Allen (Forest Whitaker) who served eight American presidents over three decades. From the civil rights movement to Vietnam, the film traces the dramatic events that shaped American society at this time, and their effects on Allen’s life and family. This film boasts an impeccable cast like no other. Starring Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, Jane Fonda, Alan Rickman, Robin Williams, Terrence Howard and Vanessa Redgrave.

Showing at all good cinemas.

Mary Poppins at Promusica Theatre – 8 and 9 November

“In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun, and – SNAP – the job’s a game!”

This is a children’s ballet based on the original Disney classic, performed by students of Michele’s School of Classical Dance.

WHERE: Promusica Theatre (Roodepoort Theatre), Civic Centre, 100 Christiaan de Wet Road, Florida Park, Roodepoort

WHEN: Saturday 9 November and Sunday 10 November at 7pm

COST: R110

DETAILS: Book at computicket

Bongeziwe Mabandla and BANDA at Amuse Café – Saturday 9 November

Bongeziwe Mabandla brings his own style to an audience that perhaps have never heard anything like it. Like sonic ancestors Busi Mhlongo, Vusi Mahlasela or Tracy Chapman, his message pivots on a search for hope, inspiration and affirmation to keep the emotional abyss at bay.

BANDA is a five-piece eclectic band from Jozi, combining various music styles when creating their music: African, jazz, alternative rock, pop, and even trip-hop to come up with a unique fusion style, which they refer to as “chilled hardcore”.

For an experience that will change your perspective on local music and something that perhaps falls out of your usual comfort zone pull in to Amuse Café this weekend.

WHERE: Amuse Café, corner 4th Avenue and 5th Street, Linden

WHEN: Saturday 9 November at 6pm

COST: R50

DETAILS: amuse@lantic.net, 0845555252