What to look out for in Pretoria this weekend
Check out this list to see what what's going on in and around Pretoria.
Fridays @ The Collection
Venue: The Collection
Date: 16 October 2015
Times: 16:00 – 20:00
“Fridays @ The Collection – in market style” is an evening venue created for a perfect Friday night outing!
No more take-aways or visits to your regular children friendly restaurants – but rather a night out in the garden with fun for everyone! This unique market experience is in the hub of Pretoria East – with live music, a vibrant atmosphere, divine food stalls, a fully licensed bar, selected craft stalls, children’s activities and fun play area.
The Collection is on Garsfontein Road, just after Woodlands Shopping Centre. Look out for the red DKW car or blue vintage Dodge. Join us on your way home from school or call in after work! It’s the place to be!
We look forward to welcoming you – often! Visit our Facebook page for regular updates and info about each week’s events.
Entrance is free.
For more information: https://www.thecollection.co.za/
SABS Jacaranda City Challenge 2015
Venue: SABS
Dates: 17 October 2015
Time: 05:45
The Jacaranda City Marathon Challenge is the “City Marathon” for Pretoria. It will be presented for the 18th time in 2015 and the event remains one of the prestigious running events in Gauteng.
10 km: R 50 pre-entry, R 70 late entry.
60 – 69 years: R 30 pre-entry, R 40 late entry.
5 km run/walk: R 30 pre-entry, R 30 late entry.
70+ years: Free
Blind runners: Free
Allegaartjiemark Centurion
Venue: Plantland
Dates: 17 October 2015
Time: 09:00
Join the market every first Sunday of the month and the middle Saturdays of each month.
For more information, email: allegaartjiemark@yahoo.com
Voortrekker Monument Parkrun
Venue: Voortrekker Monument
Dates: 17 October 2015
Times: 08:00
Booking Website: https://www.parkrun.co.za/register/
Voortrekker Monument parkrun, Pretoria is a free weekly 5km event for runners of all standards, which takes place every Saturday at 8:00 at the Voortrekker Monument Heritage Site, Eeufees Road, Groenkloof, Pretoria.
It offers an opportunity for all the local community, male or female, young or old, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy this beautiful park and get physically active into the bargain.
We want to encourage people to jog or run together irrespective of their ability – this event is truly open to all and best of all it really is free! Taking part is easy – just register before your first ever parkrun. The great thing is that you only ever need to do this once! Then just set your alarm for Saturday morning and get yourself there!
Entrance is free.
For more information: https://www.parkrun.com/
Montana Family Market
Venue: Montana Traders
Date: 17 October 2015
Times: 09:00
Montana Family Market is a unique shopping facility that provides fun and excitement for all ages, and with more than 500 stalls there is plenty of variety.
Cost: R2 per person
Entrance Fee only on Weekends and Public Holidays.
For more information: https://www.montanafamilymarket.co.za/
Fundraising for Breast Cancer Awareness
Venue: Forever Hotel
Dates: 17 October 2015
Times: 09:00 – 12:00
Cost: R250 per person (Includes fashion show, goodie bag and refreshments).
For more information: https://www.centurionhotel.co.za/
Douvoordag in Konsert
Plek: Atterburyteater
Datum: 18 October 2015
Tyd: 16:00
Douvoordag stel vir die eerste keer hul outentieke klank met hierdie unieke vertoning aan die Atterburyteater bekend.
Die man-en-vrou duo, Jattie en Ilse de Beer, bring met die nuwe Afrikaanse musiekgroep jare se afsonderlike ervaring in die musiekbedryf saam in `n vars akoestiese aanslag, toonkrul harmoniee en eerlike lirieke wat beloof om aandag te trek.
Buiten hulle oorspronklike musiek (soos onder andere gehoor in die Mooirivier film), kan gehore ook verwag om bederf te word met nuwe akoestieke verwerkings van bekende liedjies.
Koste: R130 – R160 per persoon
Vir meer inligting: https://atterburytheatre.co.za/
Wag A Walk
Venue: Jan Smuts House Museum
Dates: 18 October 2015
Times: 07:00
Bring your four-legged-friend for a long or short walk.
Costs: R20 per person and R10 per dog
For more information: admin@spcapta.org.za
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