Events to keep you entertained in Rosebank and surrounds
These are lovely events to attend this August.
August 20: Women’s Month Collaboration
Artist Souls and BailaAfrika Afro Latino Dance Family invite you to celebrate Women’s Month with us, by participating in a fun-filled family-friendly morning of dance. We have an amazing lineup with some of Jozi’s finest female dance teachers ready to get you moving and shaking what ‘yo mama gave ya’, and get your blood pumping.
When: 10:00 to 13:00
Where: Radisson Red Hotel, Rosebank
August 12: The Turquoise Harmony Institute Refugee Concert
This August the Turquoise Harmony Institute (THI) will once again bring hope awareness and advocacy to the country’s and continent’s refugees in their third award-winning concert. THI aims to raise awareness of the plight of the numerous people on the African continent and around the world who have been chased from their homes, and forgotten and misplaced by others, and to celebrate those who superhumanly overcame the challenges of being forced to be a stranger in another’s country.
When: 19:00 to 21:30
Where: Linder Auditorium in Johannesburg
Cost: R200
Tickets: https://allevents.in/johannesburg/the-turquoise-harmony-institute-refugee-concert/80003411330583#:~:text=be%20booked%20here.-,Get%20Tickets,-Performances
August 26 to 28: 2nd World Sound Concert
The concert features Khanyisile Mthetwa accompanied by Peter Cartwright on piano. Khanyisile is a highly-skilled multi-award-winning classical flautist who is nominated in three categories in the 28th South African Music Awards.
When: From 20:00 (August 28: 15:00)
Where: Mandela Theatre at Joburg Theatre
Costs: R200 to R300
Tickets: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1512327057
August 27: 9th Independent National Gospel Music Awards (INGOMA)
Annual Gospel Music Awards celebrating upcoming and independent gospel artists across Africa.
When: From 17:00
Where: Red Conference Centre, Greenstone
Costs: R300 to R500
Tickets: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1515254035
August 27: Die Gat in die Donker
One piano, one voice, one cello, 20 years of music. Niel ‘Berg returns to the stage with his latest production Die Gat in die Donker. For the first time, the performance will only consist of compositions written by Niel over the past 20 years. Natalie Bentley provides the soulful cello accompaniment, giving songs and melodies that had previously only been performed on the piano a completely new dimension.
When: From 18:30
Where: Foxwood Theatre, 13 5th St, Houghton Estate
Costs: R150
Tickets: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1517375062
August 6: THE GODBODY EXPERIENCE by LORD STRIDER
The Godbody experience is a fusion of storytelling, poetry, music, and dance. It speaks of the remarkable achievements one can achieve when one’s mind, body and soul are in sync. Narrated by @lord_strider_ alongside @napotron_bx & @xolisile76
When: From 15:00
Where: space.com at Joburg Theatre
Costs: R100
Tickets: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1517306316
August 6: Music for two pianos in Melville
Jill Richards and Michael Watt present a concert of two-piano music by Brahms, Debussy, and Rachmaninov. Come and spend a wonderful hour on a Sunday afternoon enjoying some of the most glorious music for two pianos.
When: From 19:30
Where: 84 7th Avenue, Melville
Costs: R150
Tickets: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1516640277
August 9: Malibongwe – A Tribute To Women
Magula Productions is excited to welcome you all to Malibongwe – A Tribute To Women. The annual Women’s Day festival celebrates the best South African entertainment with a lineup that boasts Zonke, Zakes Bantwini, Simmy, Sun-El Musician, Ami Faku, Nomfundo Moh, and Uncle Waffles.
When: From 9:30
Where: Emmarentia Botanical Gardens
Costs: R250 to R345
Tickets: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1516605725
August 5: FROM TRANSKEI VILLAGE TO VIENNA STAATSOPER
In the spiritual splendour of St George Anglican Church, Parktown, From Transkei to Wiener Staatsoper! A Mezzo on her way, with Bongiwe Nakani (mezzo-soprano) and Marnus Greyling (piano).
When: From 18:30
Where: St George’s Anglican Church, Sherborne Road, Parktown
Costs: R230 to R250
Tickets: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1516961027
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