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• 27–29 December: Explore the Cradle of Humankind
The Cradle of Humankind is one of eight spectacular World Heritage Sites in South Africa. It is lush, it is brimming with history, it is beautiful. On this three-day, two-night tour, you will delve into the history of humankind by visiting the Sterkfontein Caves and revel in other magnificent archaeological finds. Visitors will have the privilege and pleasure of walking with rhinos as well as get the chance to meet a talented local sculptor. You will experience the amazing local culture and spend the night in the town of Mamelodi. Other highlights include a visit to Freedom Park, the Voortrekker Monument and the Union Buildings before winding down at the hotel with sundowner cocktails at the pool. There will be various activities on offer during the course of the tour that will get your adrenalin pumping. Think zipline and bungee jumping, and a hot-air balloon ride. Visit www.soultraveller.co.za.
• 30–31 December: Afropunk Fest Joburg 2017 in Braamfontein
For many years, Afropunk has been defining culture in the music world, bringing a triumph of multiculturalism and diversity for individuals of all races, genders, colours, creeds and tastes to the host city. This will be their first Joburg adventure, which will be mixing and offering homegrown and international musical talent from all genres, as well as plenty of art, culture, food and style.
• 31 December: New Year’s Eve with Mesh in Rosebank
What are you doing on New Year’s Eve? Nothing? If so, then why don’t you join MESH Bar & Upstairs for a celebratory dinner, drinks and dance to ring in 2018. In collaboration with Kaya FM 95.9, champagne from GH Mumm, and Soul Traveller Tours, spend your evening tucking into good food, sipping on bubbly and dancing the night away to the live jazz band as well as DJs TRS, Ben Fonnix, Mo and Nope. They will literally party the night away on the rooftop – so bring anything you may need to freshen up. Mingle and dance off 2017 in Rosebank on New Year’s Eve. Everyone who’s anyone will be at this rooftop party, toasting to everything that was and wishing in 2018. It’s the party of the year! The dress code is Jozi Swank.
The Randfontein Show committee members have finalised preparations for the upcoming Show at the Greenhills Stadium next year. The theme for the four days of fun, food and entertainment that the Randfontein Show is so well-known for is ‘Glasses’. The full programme will be available on the show’s website, www.randfonteinshow.co.za, from early January. Show visitors are encouraged to ‘Like’ the Randfontein Show Facebook page as updates about ticket specials, events etc. will be posted daily from January. Anyone who wants to be included on the list to receive emails regarding events and specials on entrance tickets can send an email to joy@randfonteininfo.co.za. • Details: Contact 011 412 2878/ 1562.
• 19 October–30 December: 80s Rewind at the Barnyard Theatre, Silverstar, Krugersdorp
Get ready for the most daring 80s rock show ever to hit the Barnyard Theatre stage. Yes, we are talking retro fashion, dance and of course music that will bring you an evening packed with the most delightful surprises, featuring a colourful versatile cast that will rewind to synth pop, new wave and arena rock in the most authentic 80s style. Do you remember songs like The Safety Dance by Men without Hats, Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley, Just Can’t Get Enough by Depeche Mode and Sweet Dreams by the Eurythmics? If you don’t, this rewind will refresh your memory and get you dancing the Robo Cop, the Moon Walk and the Boogie Down like never before! 80s Rewind features music from Tears for Fears, The Pet Shop Boys, Wham!, Prince, Yazoo, and UB40 and iconic tributes to Michael Jackson, Axl Rose, Tina Turner, Lionel Ritchie, Bon Jovi and Bryan Adams. Soon, you will be rushing off to wear your shoulder pads, leg warmers, parachute pants, huge earrings, short skirts, fingerless gloves, members-only jackets and colourful stretch pants – to have you ready to PARTY 80s style! The 1980s is the most favoured tune decade of the last 60 years – so join the 80s Rewind cast to make this a party bash you will never forget!
• 12–23 December: Crafters Fair at Emperors Palace, Kempton Park
The Crafters Fair will be taking place at a wonderful new venue – The Red Roman Shed at Emperors Palace! Visitors can expect lots of exhibitors at this fun and exciting crafting event. All products on sale at the market are pre-selected to ensure variety, excellent quality and, of course, reasonable prices. You’ll find everything you need for your crafting needs – from scrapbooking goodies, jewellery and toys to décor items, gifts and much more. And to set the scene, there will also be live entertainment to keep the good vibes going. And if that’s not enough to get you into the festive spirit, the Garden of Lights will also be on display!
The world-famous Imperial Ice Stars are back to thrill us once more with their brand-new production, Cinderella on Ice. Experience the wonder of this exciting new take on a classic tale with a cast of 25 world, European and national championship skaters, all renowned for innovative skating and storytelling. And they continue to break new ground in the genre of ice dancing with daring and graceful feats never attempted before, performed in the intimacy of a frozen theatre stage. You can expect lavish sets, special effects and opulent costumes in this sophisticated new interpretation.
• 30 October to 24 December: ‘Shrek The Musical JR.’ at The People’s Theatre in Braamfontein
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and adapted for the stage featuring top professionals, Shrek JR. will capture new audiences in this dazzling adventure story. In a faraway kingdom, the green ogre Shrek finds his swamp invaded by fairy-tale characters who’ve been cast out by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wise-cracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s handed a task – if he rescues feisty Princess Fiona from the dragon-guarded tower, he will get his swamp back.
• 9 to 11 February 2018: Dino Expo coming to Randfontein!
A Dino Expo is coming to town. It starts at 10am every day and is held at the Greenhills Stadium. The expo promises a not-to-be-missed experience. Get to see realistic, life-size, accurate-to-science animatronic dinosaurs that capture the imagination with their life-like demeanour and movements. Get lost in this phenomenally realistic, artistically landscaped, captivating forest with natural trees canopying a misty pathway. The expo is often referred to as ‘the Jurassic tour’. It is a mystifying environment, ideal for people of all ages from diverse cultures and walks of life. For more information, contact 076 327 0392 or email info@thedinoexpo.com.
Tickets for WWE LIVE SOUTH AFRICA in Cape Town, Johannesburg and, for the first time, Pretoria, are now available. The WWE LIVE SOUTH AFRICA tour begins at the Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town on Wednesday, April 18, before debuting at the Sun Arena, Time Square, Pretoria, on Friday, April 20. The tour concludes at the Ticketpro Dome, Johannesburg on Saturday, April 21. The family-friendly events will feature WWE Superstars Braun Strowman™, Seth Rollins™, Dean Ambrose™, Intercontinental Champion Roman Reigns™, RAW Women’s Champion Alexa Bliss™, Sasha Banks™, Asuka™, RAW Tag Team Champions Cesaro™ and Sheamus™, and more. According to Stefan Kastenmüller, Senior Vice President and General Manager, WWE Africa, Europe and Emerging Markets, following the overwhelming demand from fans in South Africa, WWE is excited to return to Cape Town and Johannesburg, and to bring the show to Pretoria for the first time. WWE fans in South Africa can look forward to spectacular, non-stop, family-friendly entertainment featuring their favourite WWE Superstars.
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