What to do this weekend

Is it us or did this week fly-by quickly? Either way, we aren’t complaining, as a matter of fact, we’re really excited and ready to hit the hottest events on offer this weekend.

Check out our top five things to do this weekend:

7 June: Market on Main @ 44 Stanley

Market on Main is returning to 44 Stanley on 7 June for another night market pop-up. Dress up warmly and come and enjoy food, drink, music and more! Your favourite market vendors will be scattered around the centre and all the shops and restaurants will be staying open late too.

8 June: Fête de la Musique

On 8 June, the Newtown Cultural Precinct will again come alive as the annual Fête de la Musique festival returns for its eighth edition. From 11 am – 7 pm, French, South African and international music acts will perform at the free music event that has steadily grown in stature and popularity over the years. Headliners include Tidal Waves, Msaki, Darkie Fiction and many more exciting acts. Entrance is free for all.

8 June: World Gin Day

An event not to be missed! This World Gin Day, Ginologist bring you an event to celebrate all things Gin and music on 8 June. Headlined by Mi Casa and hosted by J-Something, you can expect a line-up of musicians that will keep you dancing from 12 pm until you can’t anymore. All of this together with over 10 gourmet food stalls and some of South Africa’s most loved ginsat 1Fox, there is no better way to celebrate world gin day in Joburg! Tickets are available from R80 – R330 on www.ticketrush.co.za

9 June: The GrumpStars Deep Sunday’z

The GrumpStar brings you a once a month Deep House affair and just the way to end your weekend with those soulful vocals and phat baselines as we journey with pure bliss of Dance into the night. With tantalizing cuisine and fantastic drink specials The Social Pride prides itself in giving the ultimate week end vibe. Every month Jozies finest Deep House Fundi’s and Deep Heads to bring the vibe alive. Email for table bookings on graeme@entertainworx.co.za.

9 June: Strange Land

Starring Renos Nicos Spanoudes and directed by Jade Bowers, Strange Land follows the story of Dimitri Tsafendas, who in 1966, assassinated Prime Minister Henrik Verwoerd, the founder and architect of Apartheid. The thoroughly researched production is showing at the Market Theatre and presents the possibility that the deeply troubled Tsafendas may have been a sane man living in a strange land. Book your tickets on 0832464950