Events to remember
ROSEBANK – Check out these hot dates to keep you busy this autumn.
8 May: Into the Baroque: The Africa-Renaissance Ensemble in Concert
The delightful programme traces the development of vocal and instrumental music in Europe from the start of the 16th century through to the end of the Baroque period in 1750.
When: 7pm–9pm
Where: St Francis Anglican Church, 46 Tyrone Avenue, Parkview
Cost: R120 pre-sale from dillondavie@gmail.com or R150 cash at the door, subject to availability
10 May: Autumn Fête
The occupational therapy resident group at Park Care Centre will have their beautiful handmade wares on display and for sale.
When: 9.30am–12.30pm
Where: Park Care Centre, 36 Escombe Avenue, Parktown West
10 May: Charity Quiz Night
The inaugural quiz night will see 160 contestants battling wits in teams of four or eight in aid of the Nicarela Charity.
When: 6pm
Where: St Columba’s Presbyterian Church, 45 Lurgan Road, Parkview
Cost: R200 per person including a prego roll
Details: www.nicarela.org
11 May: South African Fine Art Print Fair Pop-Up ’19
Join the celebration of the richness of printmaking from South Africa’s top print studios, printmakers and artists.
When: 9am–5pm
Where: Parktown High School for Girls, 55 Tryone Avenue, Parkview
Details: www.fap-online-fair.com
11 May: Zoo Lake Family Braai Picnic and Colour Festival
South Africa’s biggest braai and picnic travel event promoting family social activities and fun is coming to Joburg. Tickets include a braai stand with coal, music, water slides, jumping castles and access to the picnic area.
When: 10am–5pm
Where: Zoo Lake, corner Jan Smuts Avenue and West World Street, Parkview
Cost: Children R70, adults R80 and families/groups of four R260
Details: info@mzansifestivals.com or 076 327 0392/ 071 834 1958.
11 May: Bosom Buddies Support Group
Join the public support meeting for all breast cancer survivors.
When: 9.30am
Where: Hazeldean Hall, 13 Junction Avenue, Parktown
Details: Breast Health Foundation Facebook page
12 May: Mother’s Day Concert at Johannesburg Zoo
In the spirit of celebrating great mothers, Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo invite the public to their Mother’s Day Concert at the zoo.
When: 11am–3pm
Where: Johannesburg Zoo, Jan Smuts Avenue and Upper Park Drive
Cost: Children R70, adults R120
Details: www.webtickets.co.za
12 May: Joburg Half Day Cycle Tour
Join the guided tour of the vibrant City of Joburg every Sunday. The tour begins in Parktown and runs through places of interest including Mandela Bridge, Gandhi Square, Carlton Centre and Ellis Park to name a few. The tour covers 13km in total.
When: 10am–4pm
Where: Park Lane Village, Parktown
Cost: R550 for lunch, bike rental and drinks or R450 if you bring your own bike
Details: info@microadventuretours.co.za
16 May: Democracy Works Book Launch
Join the launch of the book Democracy Works: Rewiring Politics to Africa’s Advantage with special guests Dr Greg Mills and Zimbabwean former minister of finance Tendai Biti.
When: 6pm–8pm
Where: The Brenthurst Foundation
25 May: Tour of 1904 Northwards Mansion
Tour the house of prominent couple Colonel John Dale Lace and Josephine Dale Lace (Jose in short). Jose was a socialite of note in the early Joburg of Randlords – the mining magnates of the early gold rush. The three to four-hour tour takes guests through the 52-room home designed by Sit Herbert Baker.
When: 1pm–5pm
Where: 21 Rock Ridge Clos, Parktown
Cost: R300 per adult and R150 for children under 12
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