What’s on in and around town?

• 1 May: JM Busha 54 Peace Pledge Marathon in Greenhills

The JM Busha 54 Races for Peace and Unity will be hosting a Peace Pledge Marathon on Tuesday, 1 May at the Greenhills Stadium in Randfontein. Runners will be running in three categories, namely 42, 10 and 5,4kms, under the banner of #Iampeace.
Participants will also stand a chance to win prize money of R100 000. Prize money for the 42 km race for men and women will be between R1 000 and R8 000, while prizes in the 10km race for men and women will range from R1 000 to R2 000. There will also be great vouchers as prizes for the fun run. The prize-giving will take place at 10:30 am. The most outstanding runners will also qualify for the Comrades Marathon which takes place on Saturday, 9 June. There will also be great entertainment such as art, music, sports, and African cultural exhibitions. Entry fees for the races are as follows: 42km – R200; 10km – R120; and 5,4km – R80.

• Until 29 April: Peoples’ Theatre presents Alice in Wonderland

The Peoples Theatre is bringing Alice in Wonderland to Johannesburg. What an idea – a crazy, mad, wonderful idea. Travel down the rabbit-hole and join Alice, one of literature’s most beloved heroines, on her madcap adventures. The ever-curious Alice’s journey begins innocently enough as she chases the White Rabbit. Her adventures become increasingly more strange as she races the Dodo Bird, gets tied up with Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, raps with a bubble-blowing Caterpillar, is shrunk, stretched, scratched and stuffed into a teapot, and beats the Queen of Hearts at her own game! Think it’s impossible? Only if you believe it is. The characters are not crazy, their reality is just different to yours. But you’ll love it. From the Mad Hatter to the Cheshire Cat, the eccentric personalities add to the colourful, psychedelic world of Alice in Wonderland. For more information, call 011 403 1563/2340.

• 26 April to 6 May: Lusito Land Festival in Johannesburg

The 2018 Lusito Land Festival is fast approaching, and lovers of Portuguese cuisine and culture are in for a treat at the festival’s new venue on Cayman Road, Alewynspoort. This festival promises to be a celebration of exceptional food, music and fun. Lusito Land is the ultimate nine-day cultural experience, perfect if you’re looking to enjoy a day out and about with the whole family. There’s entertainment for all ages, from Portuguese folk dancing and top local artists to mouth-watering food, all celebrated at leisure under an African sky. There’s no better place to experience that carnival feeling and indulge in the taste of Portugal than at Lusito Land Festival. For more information about this event, visit their website at https://www.lusitoassociation.org.za/.

• From 26 April: Madame now in cinemas

The charming romantic comedy Madame is set for release on Thursday, 26 April at South African cinemas nationwide. SEE TRAILER BELOW

• 27 April: Freedom Day celebrations in Johannesburg

The Good Luck Bar in Johannesburg is celebrating 24 years of freedom in South Africa, so round up a group of friends and make sure you join in for this amazing event. Everyone deserves to spend the day in the best possible way, with entertainment, fun, and music and delicious food, at the Good Luck Bar, where three bands (Urban Village, Motel Mari and The Brother Moves) will entertain you with their amazing performances. Of course, there will also be several amazing DJs in the line up. Visit their Facebook page at for more information.

• 27 April: Fairy Dust – A Family Magic Show in Roodepoort

Family fun this coming Freedom Day with the Fairy Dust magic show! Featuring magician Vicus Cruywagen and Twinkle the pesky but loveable fairy. Join in and bring the whole family to be entertained and share the memories together. Visit this website for more information

• 27 April: A Dusk Market for Freedom Day in Johannesburg

I say, let’s all head to this event and celebrate Freedom Day the best way we know how. Through a fun time of course. The Bedfordview Dusk Market is kindly inviting you to their first Dusk Market, which will start the weekend with a festival of food, activities and crafts. There also will be hundred unique stalls, live entertainment, kids activities and a full bar on-site. Sounds great? Then let’s go! Visit their Facebook page for more details.

• 27 April to 5 May: Screening of Wonderlus in Johannesburg

Come get tangled up on the amazing screening of the Wonderlus movie at the Bioscope Independent Cinema. Bring the whole family or just your friends to come watch this great movie, directed by Johan Cronjé. I hope to see you there! I’ll be there with both my popcorn and my tissues, just in case it gets too emotional. Visit their Facebook page for more information.

• 24 April to 29 April: Diamonds & Pearls at Cresta Barnyard

Cresta Barnyard proudly presents a world-class tribute to two of the most successful recording and performing artists of all time, in an extravaganza of music and song. The phenomenal Diamonds & Pearls features an assortment of Neil Diamond and Celine Dion’s greatest hits, such as Sweet Caroline, Beautiful Noise, America, My heart will go on, The Power of Love and many more familiar favourites!

• 28 April: Mohlakeng family fun day

The West Rand Game Changers will host another Family Fun Day on Saturday, 28 April at the Mohlakeng tennis court, between 9am and 10pm. During this packed day, families and children will be able to enjoy activities such as games, rides, face-painting, a car show and more. Other activities of the day will include a fun walk and aerobics, go-karts, jumping castles, local food stalls, local clothing stalls, live performances, a DJ line-up, indigenous games and a paralympic basketball match. The day is aimed at uniting the West Rand in promoting local businesses and also creating a platform for the communities in the area by showcasing their work and art to the public. The coordinators of the Family Fun Day said this is the second event they’re hosting, and there are many more to come throughout the whole area. • Details: Contact Neo Kunene on 061 489 3585; Fatso Kele on 065 962 2384 or Pitso on 063 016 8605.

• 28 to 29 April: Taste Destination Italy in Randburg

Buon Appetito! Make your way over to Eataly with your taste buds at the Choo Choo Junction, simply because Italian food is life! Book your spot and entice your taste buds with some mouth-watering food, which will be prepared for you with love, because no food is as romantic as Italian food. You will also be able to indulge in some of the finest Italian wines. So, join in and have yourselves an amazing time. See you there! Visit their Facebook page for more details.

• 29 April: Petrol Head Sundays in Johannesburg

Petrol Head Sundays are events for every petrolhead out there. You are kindly invited to come join them for the best dreamcars, track action, rally, and animation for all your family. Come dream away in a world made for petrolheads. There will also be live bands, beer gardens, food markets, flea markets, kids’ entertainment and of course go-karting. Come on petrolheads, this event has all your names written on it. Come get entertained with cars at the Weekend Market in Ridgeway, Johannesburg. Visit their website.

• 1 May: Pai Tula Annual Community Picnic in Sandton

Grab your scarf, your blanket, your yummy snacks, your kids and even your dogs and join our annual picnic. We have so many new features for you to witness, so come along and meet someone new friends, hang out with them and enjoy the last of our beautiful country’s Autumn. There will with lots of give-aways, somake sure you do not miss it. For more information, visit their Facebook page.

Visit www.joburg.co.za for more events.