Looking for the best way to end the month? Here’s your weekend guide
Pretoria is vibrant with events this weekend, from soulful live music and outdoor art exhibitions to rose pruning tips and creative fundraisers for furry friends. This weekend guide has something special for everyone.
Close your month-end weekend on a high note with this engaging ultimate winter guide:
Art in the Piazza-Open-Air Exhibition @ Shere Lifestyle Centre – June 28
Ready to explore the traditional walls of a gallery?
Art in the Piazza is a celebration of creativity, community, and the beauty of South African art.
The event promises a rich and varied display, from contemporary paintings and sculptures to mixed-media creations, ensuring something to captivate every eye. It is a perfect opportunity for seasoned collectors to discover new talent and for first-time buyers to find a piece they truly deserve.
Admission is free and all are welcome.
The exhibition runs from 12:00 to 19:00.
Paint for Paws @ Valley Farm Animal Hospital Boardroom – June 28
Love animals? Love art? Then Paint for Paws is the event for you!
This isn’t just another paint event, it’s a chance to celebrate our love for animals while supporting a worthy cause.
The event is raising funds and awareness to give rescue animals the care and second chances they deserve.
Whether you’re painting a beloved pet or selecting a pre-printed design, every brushstroke helps make a difference.
How it works:
– Pick your canvas: Choose between a custom paint-by-number portrait (send us a photo) or one of our five stunning pre-printed designs.
– We prepare everything: If you select a custom canvas, we’ll turn your photo into a paint-by-numbers outline. There are five pre-printed options available for those without a specific picture request.
– Arrive and get creative: Your canvas, paints, and brushes will be waiting for you. Just grab a drink, settle in, and start painting!
– Enjoy the atmosphere: Sip on refreshments, snack on delicious food, and enjoy live music while you paint.
– Take your masterpiece home: Whether you’re painting your pet or a pre-selected design, you’ll leave with a beautiful, one-of-a-kind artwork to treasure.
The event starts from 10:00–13:00.
Centurion Family Market @ Eco Boulevard Shopping Centre – June 28
Don’t miss an unforgettable day out with family and friends at the market, enjoying incredible food, drinks, deli, dessert, and craft vendors showcasing the best Pretoria has to offer.
Let the kids enjoy the kiddies’ area while you indulge in the incredible live music, sipping on your favourite drink.
The market is pet-friendly, so bring the whole family along to enjoy an unforgettable day in the sun.
Entry is free and the market is from 12:00–19:00.
KUNYE, @ Pretoria National Botanical Gardens – June 28
For those craving rhythm, KUNYE brings together artists and fans as a music family, combined in our celebration of what is innately ours, proudly South African and supportive of each other. Together as one!
KUNYE is raising global recognition for the rich South African musical heritage, with a focus on the development of our talented African producers.
The event starts at noon.
Winter Rose Pruning @ Ludwig’s Roses Pretoria east – June 28
Join the winter rose pruning event for an in-depth demonstration about how easy winter pruning your roses really is.
Booking is not necessary and attendance is free.
The event will share a guide on tips and tricks about what to do to ensure your roses flourish in spring and supply you with many magnificent blooms! You are welcome to bring your gardener.
You will leave with the confidence of how to tackle pruning your own roses and with the knowledge of what to do to ensure they flush like crazy in spring.
Aftercare is a very important part of winter pruning, and the required products are available. Pruning tools may be handed in for service and sharpening at the same time.
The event starts from 10:00–12:00.
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