What’s On in Pretoria?

THURSDAY

Noot vir Nood Koorfees met Jannie du Toit @ NG Kerk Monumentpark, 70 Elandweg
Deel van GIGS FOR GOOD, ’n dinamiese nasionale inisiatief van die National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) wat kunstenaars, kore, gehore en gemeenskappe saambring om deur die uitvoerende kunste ’n betekenisvolle verskil te maak vir persone met gestremdhede in Suid-Afrika. Deelnemende kore is SingFonix Mans-ensemble, Prinshof Koor, Laerskool Wierdapark Senior koor, Laerskool Garsfontein Senior koor, Laerskool Constantiapark Junior koor en Laerskool Constantiapark Senior koor. Kaartjies by tixsa.net. Begin 18:30. Navrae: 060 619 7973.

Oktoberfest @ Deutsche Internationale Schule Pretoria, Simon Vermooten Road, The Willows – Sep 10–12
Celebrating true German tradition with an Oompah band, draught & craft beer, German fair. Tickets: oktoberfest-pretoria.co.za. Enquiries: 066 179 7828.

FRIDAY

Barnyard Fundraiser Final Countdown @ Menlyn Barnyard, Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, Atterbury Road & Lois Avenue
Maak gereed vir ’n aand vol nostalgie, energie en die grootste treffers van alle tye! Van Elvis Presley en Tina Turner tot die Backstreet Boys, Jennifer Lopez, Village People, Beyoncé en vele meer. Ter ondersteuning van Gereformeerde Kerk Rooihuiskraal. Begin 19:30. Besprekings en navrae: Liza 072 460 7779 en/of Magda 082 822 9247.

SATURDAY

Bikes vs Horses @ Roughstock Rodeo Club, Plot 15, Graham Road
Bikes vs Horses challenges, food & drink stalls, pony rides, axe throwing, mechanical bull, live music by Piet Rischmuller (Piet Pompies) & Band. Starts 08:00–17:00. Tickets on Quicket. Enquiries: Jolene: 061 554 5062; Anton: 079 814 0479.

Bosveld Acoustics @ Die Bosveld, h/v Dr Swanepoel & N1, Doornpoort
GRATIS toegang tot Die Bosveld se roetes met elke kaartjie – stap, hardloop of MTB. Braaigeriewe beskikbaar – bring jou eie vleis, kampstoel, kombers en piekniekmandjie. Live vermaak: Scheppel, Pedro Barbosa, Mitha Lubb &Tian Nienaber. Vertoning begin 11:00. Kaartjies op iTickets. Navrae: hello@bosveldacoustics.co.za

CINEMANIA @ Unisa, ZK Matthews Hall, 330 Preller Street, Groenkloof
Step into the unforgettable world of cinema as the Pretoria Symphony Orchestra brings some of the greatest movie soundtracks of all time to life in a spectacular evening of music and film. With conductor Eddie Clayton and vocalists: Zita Pretorius and Monde Msutwana. Fundraiser for Hamba Nawe Project, supporting children in palliative care and their families. Come dressed as your favourite movie character. Starts 17:00. Enquiries: 084 326 2221.

SAAF Museum Training Day @ Swartkop Air Force Base, Mobile Deployment Wing
Step back in time and witness aviation history in motion. See vintage South African Air Force Museum aircraft, such as Cessna C185, Harvards, Alouettes & more, take to the skies in an unforgettable display of heritage and skill. Food stalls. Gates open 08:00. Flying starts 09:00.

Sammy Marks Family Spring Market @ Ditsong: Sammy Marks Museum, Old Bronkhorstspruit Road, Donkerhoek
Starts 09:00 Historic Mile Walk, live music, vintage cars, food & craft stalls, kids’ entertainment (jumping castle, Bluey appearance), house tours, lawn games. Sammy’s Secret – A Haunted History Haunt. Teams of 2–5 people enter into a race against time to unravel riddles, puzzles and hidden clues in different rooms of the Sammy Marks Museum. A maximum of five teams can enter the competition. Tickets on Quicket. Starts 16:00–18:00. Enquiries: 012 492 5769.

You Matter Walk @ The Big Red Barn, 7 Nelson Road
Fifth annual walk in support of mental health and suicide awareness. Distances: 2.5/5/10km. With stalls and informative talks. Tickets on www.youmatterwalk.co.za Starts 07:00–12:00. Enquiries: youmatterwalk@gmail.com

SUNDAY

Kit Kat Marathon @ 327 WF Nkomo Street, Kit Kat Plaza
Distances: 5/10/21.1/42.2km R1-million prize purse! Goody Bag worth R350, R100 Shopping Voucher, Official Event T-shirt for Every Entrant. Register at www.entrygeek.co.za. Starts 06:00. Enquiries: 078 208 5183.

Launch of Open Pages @ Karoo Café, 141 Lynnwood Road
An afternoon for writers, poets, readers and story lovers. Come to listen, read and share. Starts 13:00. Enquiries: 074 834 4414.

Met liefde vir Johann @ NG Gemeente Rietfontein-Suid, 16de Laan 615, Rietfontein
’n Aand van musiek, vriendskap en omgee. Fondsinsameling vir Johann se mediese uitgawes. Conwonnité en SingFonix-kore tree op saam met Marcel en Derryn Dednam (klavier en saksofoon). Begin 17:00. Navrae: 012 331 3531.

COMING SOON

Air Show Alert @ Tshwane SPCA Centurion Branch, Kruger Avenue, Lyttelton Manor – Sep 16–20
Practice flights for the air show. Donate calming meds for cats and dogs. Volunteers welcome to help keep the animals calm. Enquiries: 012 664 5644

Magda & Erhard: How Louw can you go? @ Die Blouhond, 5 Darlington Rd, Lynnwood Manor – Sep 16
Characters from popular TV show Magda Louw. Show starts 20:00. Tickets: www.casatoscana.co.za. Enquiries: 012 348 8820.

Candlelight: Feat. Vivaldi’s Four Seasons @ Voortrekker Monument, Eeufees Road – Sep 18
A live, multi-sensory musical experience under the gentle glow of candlelight. Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/cndlght-featuring-vivaldis-10. Starts 18:00. Enquiries: 012 326 6770.

Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo @ Waterkloof Air Force Base, Solomon Mahlangu Drive, Lyttelton – Sep 19–20
The premier exhibition of air, land and sea technologies. A trade exhibition and an air show. The Youth Pavilion is packed with flight simulators, model building, target shooting, first aid and hands-on activities designed to light a spark in the next generation. Starts 08:00. Tickets on Ticketpro.

Arbour Day @ Fleur Park – Sep 19
Join the Lyttelton Ratepayers Association (LRA) together with the Department of Parks to beautify and revamp park with tree and shrub planting. Starts 09:00. Enquiries: Sara 062 428 5600 or 084 729 1244.

Chamber Choir Festival @ Musaion Theatre, University of Pretoria main campus – Sep 19
Featuring performances by the Akustika Chamber Singers, Quava Vocal Group, SingFonix and the Pretoria Male Chorale. Tickets on Quicket. Starts 17:00. Enquiries: 012 420 6552.

Moon Festival Market @ Pretoria Chinese School, cnr of Dennil & Halse Street, Wingate Park – Sep 19
Family-friendly event packed with delicious food stalls, exciting entertainment, and a culturally rich experience you won’t want to miss! Starts 09:00–14:00. Enquiries: 012 345 2319.

Skud jou Vleis Braaikompetisie @ Die Eiland Pub & Grill, Montana – 19 Sept
Spanne van 4 mense kan inskryf. Ondersteuners is welkom om agter die braai kamp te kuier. Spanne mag hul stalletjies opstel tussen 05:30 – 08:00. Bestanddele sal voorsien word. Elke span moet die volgende voorberei: Voorgereg: van eie keuse, braaivleis, een bykos van eie keuse en nagereg. Skryf in by www.skudjouvleis.co.za.

SAICAS Indian Heritage Market @The Pro Patria Military Museum, Fort Schanskop – Sep 20
South African Indian Cultural Advancement Society is hosting the day with Indian clothing, Indian food, arts & crafts on offer. Many young Indian school leavers enlisted in the military and served in the Angolan Bush War. Starts 09:00–15:00. Enquiries: 084 450 4892.

Pretoria Boeremark Aandmark @ 655 Moreletastraat, Silverton – 23 Sept
Dis weer tyd vir lekker kos, koop en kuier. Begin 15:00–21:00.

Padstal Deli Boerewors Master Competition @ 102 Lloys Ellis Drive, Mnandi AH – Sept 24
Padstal Deli is firing up the braais on Heritage Day to find the first-ever Padstal Deli Boerewors Roll Master. Enter here: https://padstaldeli.co.za/products/brm-entry. Prize money up for grabs. Family-friendly event.

VINCENT – His Quest To Love and be Loved @ Fairtree Atterbury Theatre, 4 Daventry Street, Lynnwood Manor – Sep 24
The life and art of Vincent van Gogh is presented in a dazzling new light. Actor Daniel Anderson switches between a narrative voice and being Van Gogh himself, who speaks aloud as he writes letters to his brother Theo. By using reimagined versions of popular musical theatre, pop, rock and jazz numbers, this three-time Naledi Award-winning production creates a picture of a troubled man with a drive to create and a deep desire to love and be loved. Starts 14:00. Tickets on seatme.co.za. Enquiries: 012 942 5951.

Fijnwyn innie Lente @ Shokran Events Venue, Plot 99, Tierpoort – Sep 26 & 27
Enjoy all wine varietals from more than 35 wine farms. Starts 10:00–17:00. Tickets on iTickets. Enquiries: 082 335 5659.

Wollies Colour Run @ Wollies Animal Shelter, 101 Rooikat Street, Hestia Park – Sep 26
Wear something funky and colourful and walk a Wollies dog. Donations of dog and cat food welcome. Starts 08:00–10:30. WhatsApp Yvonne: 082 879 1964.

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