What’s happening in and around town?
Got nothing to do during the weekend or the upcoming week? Don’t look any further than the Herald’s What’s on in and around town guide …
MOTHER’S DAY 12 MAY/ MOEDERSDAG 12 MEI:
• Uitstalling by biblioteek in die Randfontein CBD
Vandag is Moedersdag en die openbare biblioteek in Randfontein poog om dié dag ekstra spesiaal te maak. Volgens Michelle Devadasan, biblioteekassistent, het hulle ‘n uitstalling by die biblioteek se ingang spesiaal vir ma’s. Die uitstalling gaan die hele maand by die biblioteek in Sutherlandlaan te sien wees.
• Mother’s Day Market in Bedfordview
Grab mom by the hand and head to Jeppe Quondam, 79 Boeing Road East in Bedfordview for a Mother’s Day Market just for her! It’s said mom can look forward to over 100 craft and food stalls, showcasing the many cultures and heritages of the people who live in the area and as usual, there will also be tons of live entertainment and activities to keep the kids busy as well. Entrance is free. Visit the website for more information.
• Mother’s Day At The Ivy Garden, Bedfordview
It seems Bedfordview is the place to be on Mother’s Day as yet another event will take place in the area this time at The Ivy Champagne Garden. According to joburg.co.za ‘This premium rooftop venue offers some of the best views in the city, plus a great atmosphere, divine food and drinks. Treat mom to day out at the Ivy Garden this Mother’s Day – you will enjoy their selection of Afro-Asian inspired dishes and quirky drinks’. Entrance to the restaurant and bar is free. Of course, you pay for your meal and drinks. Booking is essential. Visit their website for more information.
Visit joburg.co.za for more Mother’s Day entries.
• 11 to 12 May: Wêlakapêla Kids Festival/ Kinderfees in Ruimsig
The Wêlakapêla Arts Festival is a children’s festival driven by Mariaan du Plessis and Wynand van Vollenstee in association with the Roodepoort Record and Roodepoort Northsider. The sole purpose of the Wêlakapêla Kids Arts Festival is to create a unique event that has never been seen in South Africa. This festival will focus mainly on children and children’s productions, and stalls will only sell interesting children’s items. This festival has it all – from live entertainment, children’s theatre, huge inflatable park for all ages, food stalls, puppet theatre, children’s beauty salon, haunted house, flea market with all children’s products, adult wine and dine area as well as hours of fun. Tickets cost R175 per person. Visit https://www.welakapelafestival.co.za for more information.
• 16 May: Brendan Peyper in Krugersdorp
Don’t miss Brendan Peyper at the Barnyard Theatre, Silverstar from 8pm on Thursday, 16 May. Brendan will be performing songs from his much-anticipated new album Dis Nie Sonde Nie. Visit https://www.tsogosun.com/silverstar-casino for more information.
• 18 May: Concert in the park in Roodepoort
Don’t miss the Concert in the Park with Wonderboom, Rubber Duc and The Mark Beling Band at Eagle Canyon Golf Estate at the soccer park. Pack a picnic basket and join the fun. DJ and music from noon. Free entry for kids under the age of 6. Contact 011 795 2799 for more information.
• 23 May: Play a round of golf for charity in Ruimsig
The Roodepoort Northsider, in conjunction with Ritmia Gemeente, is proud to present its welfare golf day, which will take place at the Ruimsig Country Club. Caxton is committed to improving the living standards of the people in the community by handing out clothes and food parcels, among other activities – that is why the focus of this golf day will be to generate money for a number of these welfare projects. The format will be Better-ball Stableford with a Shotgun tee-off at 11.30am. The registration fee, which includes the player fee, use of a golf cart, dinner and prize-giving, is R800 per person. A four-ball will cost the players R3 200, and R5 000 to sponsor Hole 1 to 13. All other sponsorships will cost R3 500, and will include the sponsor’s display on the day and exposure in the Northsider, which boasts a distribution of 30 000 copies on a weekly basis. For more information, queries, entries or sponsorship, contact Darius Prinsloo on 011 246 7013 send an email to info@ritmia.org.za.
• Until 26 May: Killer hit musical CHICAGO in Johannesburg!
A nightclub singer, a double-murderess, a smooth-talking lawyer and a cell-block of sin surrounded by the razzle dazzle of the world’s sexiest musical returns in 2019! You’ve Got It Comin’ as the story of the award-winning Broadway and West End musical CHICAGO unfolds to show-stopping songs including All that Jazz, Cell Block Tango and Mister Cellophane. The multi-talented all-South African touring cast, band and crew begin rehearsals in Johannesburg ahead of an international tour to New Zealand and China. CHICAGO is on at Montecasino’s Teatro from Saturday, 20 April to Sunday, 26 May. Visit https://www.chicagothemusical.com for more information.
• 26 May: West Side Craft and Food Market in Ruimsig
The West Side Craft and Food Market will be hosted at Ramkiki Country Restaurant from 10am to 3pm. It is the perfect family outing. No entrance fee, secure parking and pet-friendly. Contact 081 500 6884 for more information.
• 25 and 26 May: Groves & Vineyards Festival in Muldersdrift
Be sure to clear your diary for the weekend of 25 and 26 May as the Groves & Vineyards Festival takes place at Casalinga in Muldersdrift. Down the years, the event is said to be the perfect festival formula: great food, amazing wines, top local musical talent and a relaxed vibe all add up to an unmissable celebration of flavour and rhythm. Tickets – including exclusive VIP packages, with extra sparkle provided by Hendricks Gin – are on sale now, and just like last time around, they’re already selling quickly. If you’re a Groves & Vineyards regular, you know what to expect: the very best of everything that can be made from grapes and olives, artisanal food stalls, blue skies, brilliant company and SA’s best live acts. If you’ve never been to one of their Festivals, then you really haven’t lived. But you can make amends – and find out what everyone else is talking about – by getting your tickets today. So, stir yourself, buy a ticket, and add yourself to the mix for the 11th edition of Groves & Vineyards! Book your Groves & Vineyards tickets today, visit https://www.casalinga.co.za.
What will you be up to this weekend and beyond? Let us know via email at randfonteinherald@caxton.co.za.
