What's On in Pretoria?

FRIDAY

Rooted, The Capital City Night Market @ Irene Dairy Farm, Centurion
An evening filled with incredible food, live music, shopping, good drinks, and the best atmosphere under the trees. No pets. Starts 16:00–21:00. Enquiries: 012 667 4822.

Winterkuiermark @ NG Skuilkrans Gemeente
Zoid Psalm kom na Skuilkrans NG Gemeente toe! Kaartjies beskikbaar op Quicket. Kom vroeg vir eet- en drinkgoed by die heerlike Winterkuiermark! Navrae: 012 804 7787. Saterdag se vertoning reeds uitverkoop.

SATURDAY

Christmas in August @ Husky Heaven Rescue, 188 Bodley Road, Laezonia, Centurion
Come support a worthy cause: food, beverages and merchandise for sale. Proceeds go towards organisation and rescues. Bring one tin of food for entrance. Starts 10:00–15:00. Enquiries: WhatsApp Jade 084 256 2245 or Brenda 076 643 1482

Country Rodeo Mandjie Dance @ 264 Glover Avenue, Centurion
Bring your own basket, braai facilities available. Fun activities: mechanical bull. Book your spot via WhatsApp 083 879 0958. Starts 18:00 for 18:30.

Emergency Services Kids Day @ Delmas Park, corner of Delmas & Piering Road, Elardus Park
LS4 CPSF presents: the event aims to bring emergency services to the community, allowing children to interact with those who protect and keep them safe in an informal setting. With K9 demonstrations, helicopter fly-bys, exploring police vehicles and other fun activities. Starts 09:00–12:00. Enquiries: Shawn Fouche 082 461 6935

Flames for Africa @ Lavender Kontreimark, Wonderboom – Sat & Sunday
Braai competition, classic car show, open-air market, live music by Steve Hofmeyr and other artists. Starts Saturday 09:00–17:00; Starts Sunday 10:00–14:00. Enquiries: 083 262 1947

Potjiekos Competition @ 515 Meerlust Crescent, Roodeplaat
Head judge is Ronel Bezuidenhout from The Capital Hotel School. There will be great food and great company for a greater cause. Proudly supporting animals and raising awareness for cancer.

The Medieval Fayre @ Village Waldorf School, 98 Burger Avenue, Lyttelton Manor
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! By Royal Decree, all good folk, noble knights, fair maidens, merry minstrels, crafty merchants, and hearty villagers are summoned to the Medieval Fayre. The day includes traditional medieval games, children’s activities and crafts, music, delicious food and sweet treats, and even a potjiekos competition. Starts 10:00–15:00. Enquiries: 012 345 3771 or admin@villagewaldorfschool.org.za

Winter Festival @ Casablanca Manor Wedding, Function and Conference Venue, Plot 121, Donkerhoek – Sat & Sunday
A full weekend of potjiekos competitions (Aug 1), cake displays (Aug 2), live music, food & craft markets, and family fun. Every ticket you buy helps fund work supporting families and individuals living with Down syndrome. Get your tickets on Quicket.

SUNDAY

Free Aerobics & Self Defence @ Rockfalls Ranch, Erasmia
Fun workout for all fitness levels. Learn practical skills to build confidence, awareness and safety. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes, bring a water bottle, a towel and positive energy. Starts 11:00–12:00. Enquiries: 082 572 9540

Fundraising Dog Walk @ Smuts House Museum, Irene
All breeds welcome, dogs on leash please, poop bags will be provided. Dog rescue organisations will have stands selling goodies. Distance: 1.8/2.6km trail. Register between 08:00–10:00 and walk at your own pace. Stay for breakfast afterwards at dog-friendly Ouma Isie’s Tea Garden. Enquiries: Gill 082 493 6639

InsideOut Winter WineFest @ InsideOut Rockfields, Lenchen Avenue, Rooihuiskraal North, Centurion
Featuring 20+ exceptional wine farms, artisan stalls and live music. Kids’ play area. Starts 10:30–17:00. Enquiries: 012 880 5181

Waterkloof Fun Run @ Villa Barranco, 198 Long Street
Distance: 5/10km. Post-run brunch, complete with a complimentary glass of bubbly or a freshly pressed juice. Dress code: Colourful. Starts 08:00. Bookings: WhatsApp 066 064 5228

MONDAY

Night with Julita Lambrechts @ Loftus Park, Presidential Suite
An inspiring evening where an author, speaker, and music industry leader shares the remarkable story of her solo Cape to Cairo journey and the birth of the MamaLita Foundation. For tickets and enquiries, contact Julanie on 082 855 6920.

TUESDAY

Eve Song: A Happening – Lecture Recital @ 2-1 Gallery, University of Pretoria
Immersive gallery viewing and performance centred on Jake Heggie’s song cycle Eve-Song, which interprets the biblical figure of Eve through a contemporary feminist and postmodernist lens. The performance will be held against a backdrop of visual and multimedia artworks which explore Eve as a multifaceted character: woman, (m)other, over, and child. Starts 13:30. RSVP for access code: Zita Oranje, rsvp.upstudentgallery@gmail.com

COMING SOON

Karnaval @ Ons Plek Derdepoort, Swaanstraat 17 – Aug 8
Kosstalletjies, kunstenaars, vermaak, speletjies en kompetisies. Navrae: Elize 082 772 1821 of elize@helpendehand.co.za. 09:00–17:00

Quagga Centre Race @ Quagga Shopping Centre, corner of WF Nkomo and Quagga streets – Aug 8
Distances: 5km/10km/21.1km/32km. Medals to all finishers within the cut-off times. There will also be a lucky draw. Store and online entries close on July 31. Late entries only on August 7 between 12:00–17:00 and on race day 05:30– 06:30 at the venue. Enquiries: 078 220 5783 or 083 379 9830

Galpalooza @ Railways, Irene – Aug 9
Unique festival celebrating & honouring the incredible Women in the SA Music & Creative scene. Lineup: Jodie Reid, Maddy Behrens, Just Mia, iSandi, Tuin, Takhaar, Cynthesizer, Swandy, Sarah Jade, Black Heidi and After Agatha. Starts 12:00–23:00.

Women’s Day Celebration @ Pretoria Botanical Garden – Aug 9
Shopping and exhibitors, live music and entertainment, delicious food and drinks, inspiring talks and wellness experiences, as well as amazing prizes and giveaways. A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to CANSA. Starts 09:00–15:00. Tickets at Howler.co.za. Enquiries: Roshnie 079 058 2669

Grease Lightning Music Day Jol @ Irene Village Mall – Aug 10
Step back into the fabulous ’50s for a day of music, dance, and old-school fun. Enjoy live performances, American-style food stalls, community vibes, and plenty of good times and great tunes! Dress-up theme: Grease/1950s. Enquiries: 063 237 0373.

Lig en Ritme Fees @ NG Tygerpoort – 12–14 Aug
Maak reg vir die jaarlikse hoogtepunt op Pretoria se sosiale kalender: ’n fees van musiek, gemeenskap, kreatiwiteit en hoop waarin ons die Here se Li gen Lewe vier. Vrydag se feesdag vind op Laerskool Tygerpoort se sportvelde plaas. Vermaak: Nataniël, Saxby Twins, Arno Jordaan en Riaan Benadé. Vanaf 17:30 tot 22:30 elke aand.

Messy but Mighty @ Rockfields Theatre, Sereletsa Street, Centurion – Aug 15
A powerful morning for ladies designed to remind women that the most chaotic seasons often reveal the strongest version of ourselves. In the middle of the confusion, pressure, and broken pieces, courage is born, faith grows deeper, and strength rises. Inspiring speakers: Lynette Beer, Ivy Sutton and Maretha Bruwer. Starts 08:00–13:00. Tickets on tixsa.co.za. Enquiries: 072 282 2203

Trails for Trunks @ Hedianga Farm, plot 85 Achilles Drive, Olympus AH – Aug 16
HERD’s World Elephant Day Fun Run. Distances: 2/5/10/15km, dog-friendly. Every step on the trails helps support the rescued Jabulani Herd and contributes to their ongoing care and well-being at HERD. Register here: https://www.entryninja.com/…/83674-trails-for-trunks… Enquiries: 082 455 1075. Starts 08:00

Kunsuitstalling @ Sunrise View Aftree-oord

Inwoners stel hul talent ten toon. Party is bekende kunstenaars. Een Prof se werke word internasionaal verkoop. Sanger/kunstenaar Piet Smit se werke ook deel van uitstalling. Alles ten bate vir fondsinsameling vir aftree-oord. Opening is kaas- en wyngeleentheid. Navrae: 074 045 9325.

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