It’s a melting pot of events this weekend
Get your calendar out and make the most out of your weekend with these local events.

Dan Patlansky Album Launch, Lynnwood Manor, March 7
Internationally acclaimed blues icon Dan Patlansky is ready to share his 11th studio album at Atterbury Theatre on Thursday.
Movin’ On has been a year in the making as Patlansky started writing for the new album in January last year, alongside Andy Maritz and Greg van Kerkhof.
The album comes after the release of his previous album, Shelter of Bones in 2022, which was voted #2 Best Blues Rock Album of 2022 by Blues Rock Review USA.
Voted the #4 Best Guitarist in the world, Dan – alongside Joe Bonamassa – remains the only artist in the world with two worldwide #1s, as well as two worldwide #2 Best Blues Rock albums to his name, as voted by Blues Rock Review USA.
Catch the album launch from 19:00.
Scheppel, Lynnwood Manor, March 8
Multi-award-winning violin virtuoso Scheppel is back at the Atterbury Theatre for his first theatre production of 2024: Classics & Rock.
Experience the magic as he takes you on a sonic journey, seamlessly transitioning between timeless classics and electrifying rock anthems.
The show starts at 19:00 on Saturday.
Charity Dog Walk, Clubview, March 9
Get active and get those tails wagging at a morning walk for charity at Zwartkop Country Club in partnership with Wierdabrug Animal Hospital.
The walk will be to raise funds for Ground Search And Rescue South Africa, an NPO of volunteers and their search and rescue dogs.
Registration for the walk opens at 08:00 with the event beginning at 09:00. Bring your pet along, or come for the vibes and support the charity.
RiRi Rouge and LouLou Blu, Centurion, March 9
Get ready for a Drag Show Extravaganza like no other at Taste of Tennessee.
In-store will be an unforgettable performance by the sensational RiRi Rouge and LouLou Blu, plus a bonus cocktail included.
Space is limited for the show starting at 19:00, so bookings are essential to ensure you don’t miss out on this fabulous event.
Remember, drag rules are in play, so tip those queens!
All White Picnic Vibes, Fountain Valley Resort, March 9
Grab your gazebos, camp chairs and cooler boxes and head on down to Fountain Valley Resort for an All-White party picnic.
With DJS Young, T Bose (Kaya FM), Paul Mtirara (Metro FM), Janie Boy, Owen Phasha Nomali, Gugu da DJ, Thulz Soul, DJ Grant, and MC Lady Vee.
Gates open from 11:00 with the picnic going on till late at 23:00.
Dewald Steyn, Môregloed, March 9
Ready for dinner and a show in the heart of the Moot?
Look no further than Oppiplaas restaurant as it hosts Dewald Steyn for an intimate show.
Entrance is free with the event running from 16:00 to 20:00.
Versus Fight Night 8, Centurion, March 9
Heartfelt Arena is coming alive this weekend with an MMA event like no other.
Versus Fight Night 8 is a do-not miss Amateur MMA event that will delight all South African MMA fans.
The day will be kicked off with a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu competition in the early morning hours, where some of the top grapplers in the country will battle it out on the Versus mats.
Hard-hitting punches, super kicks and the best submission moves this side of the equator are in store from 09:00 to 23:00 on Saturday.
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