Markets
Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market: (today) Fresh produce, arts and craft, clothing and jewellery, artisanal food and live entertainment. From 7am to 1pm. The Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market also trades on the last Sunday of each month, from 8am to 1pm.
Musgrave Market: (today) Berea Park for food, music, arts and crafts, clothing, accessories, confectionery, baked goods, books, toys, plants, second-hand items. From 9am to 2pm.
Glenwood Street Market: (today) Every Saturday at this community market: organic fruit and veg; sourdough loaves; sauces and pickles; books, records, movies, coffees and cakes, tarts, and biscuits. 106 Bulwer Road from 8am to 2pm. WhatsApp 061 663 9430.
Buzz Market: (today) Weekly community market for organic vegetables, funky clothing, treats, boerie rolls, Indian delights and home-crafted sauces, decor and jewellery, second-hand books and coffee. 38 Pitlochry Road, Westville, from 9am to 2pm.
Ballito Farmers Market: (today and tomorrow) More than 150 traders offering fresh farm produce, fresh cut flowers and a nursery, local retail, outdoor and casual fashion, kid’s entertainment, art and sculptures, hobbies, crafted goods and lifestyle products. R103 at Umhlali. From 7am to 2pm.
Rotary Uvongo Flea Market: (today and tomorrow) Crafts, toys, beadwork, wire work, clothing, and food, every Saturday, 8.30am to 1pm and Sunday, 9am to 2pm, opposite Douglas Mitchell Sports Grounds. Call Brian at 082 829 0059.
Macnut Farm: (tomorrow) Macnut Farm in Lello Road, Assagay, hosts a Sunday Fresh Produce Market for locals to buy and sell home grown produce. Sunday lunch, drinks and a bar available. From 11am to 2pm. Call 031 765 2572 / 074 603 0000
Golden Hours Market: (tomorrow) Family-friendly market at Golden Hours School from 10am to 2pm. Live music and food stalls. Call Lyn at 083 262 3693.
uMhlanga Farmers Market: Autumn Drive, Prestondale, every Wednesday, from 8am to noon. Call Ethel at 060 303 3957.
Shows
Barnyard Theatre: (today and tomorrow) The Hollywood Walk of Fame features the greatest music from the greatest movies. Until October 1. Tickets R220 from https://www.barnyardtheatre.co.za.
Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre: (today and tomorrow) Final weekend of the Jomba! Contemporary Dance Experience, hosted by the Centre for Creative Arts. “(in)tangible heritages” is this year’s theme, and Jomba! honours South African Nyamza as this year’s Legacy Artist. Tickets R80/ R50 (students, scholars, pensioners) or R350 for a full festival pass from Computicket.
Playhouse Opera: (today) Rhythm and Dance features work from the teachers and students of the Royal Academy of Dance in KwaZulu-Natal. At 1pm and 4pm. Tickets R100 from webtickets.
Westville Theatre Club: (today and tomorrow) Charley’s Aunt is an evergreen farce set in Oxford during the 1890s. The imminent visit of Charles Wykeham’s millionaire aunt from Brazil, Donna Lucia, is an excuse for Charles and Jack to invite their young ladies to meet the aunt so she can be their chaperone for their marriage proposals. When Donna Lucia’s visit is postponed, they persuade their friend Babbs to impersonate the aunt. But what happens when the real aunt shows up? Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7pm, and Sunday matinees at 2:30pm until September 16. Tickets: R100 and R80 for club members, pensioners, and students from Dorothy on 083 776 1754 or email: dorothyannoneill@gmail.com
ICC: (today and tomorrow) Savanna Premium Cider presents global comedy heavyweight Trevor Noah for a long overdue South African Tour. At 6.30pm. Tickets from R202 at Quicket.
Playhouse Opera: Dance extravaganza Shall We Dance, from September 15-17. Spotlights Durban’s diverse dance scene, including ballroom, Latin American, ballet, Irish, Bollywood, smooth tap, Spanish and some elegant show dancing. Guest artists are Cape Town’s Keanan McClune and Chantelle Le Roux, the undefeated South African Amateur, Ballroom and Latin Couple.Tickets R120-R180 from webtickets.
Events
Durban Botanic Gardens: (today and tomorrow) One of the city’s longest running plant fairs, the BotSoc KZN Coastal Indigenous Plant Fair, returns to its roots next weekend, ready to spread the message that local is best. Gardeners will find all the plants and expertise needed to freshen up the garden this spring. From 9am to 4pm both days.
1860 Heritage Centre: The centre presents a Heritage Food Festival on September 16 from 9am to 4pm. Tours of the centre from 9am to noon. Food stalls open at 11am. Heritage food demonstrations by Priyanka Chanderdeo, Selvan Naidoo, Prem Pather and Simmi Ramnarian. Live entertainment and radio broadcasting. Seven different food stations. Entry R10, pensioners free. Enquiries Yatin Singh at 072 331 4017.
CraftFest: A special Heritage Day themed CraftFest at the Shongweni Farmers and Craft Market offers you the best in craft beers and drinks, top local musicians and superb artisanal food. Prizes for the best heritage gear. Join the family fun in the country on September 24, from 10am to late. Tickets R180 from Quicket.
Umgeni Steam Railway: Ride a fabulous vintage steam train through the rolling Valley of a 1000 Hills – departing from and returning to Inchanga Station. September 23 at 9am; 11.30am, 2pm, September 24 at 9am, 11.30am. The Inchanga Craft Market, with a food garden offering light meals and snacks, a play area and picnic site. The Inchanga Railway Museum and the model railway, Thomas & Friends, will be open. Booking at www.umgenisteamrailway.com or enquiries to 082 353 6003.
Natal Sharks Board, uMhlanga: The Verulam Child and Family Welfare Society’s dinner and dance on September 16 from 5:30pm includes exciting entertainment, a three-course dinner, an auction to raise funds and a formal programme which will detail the services rendered by the society. To book contact AN Sukuram at 032 533 1046 or mail info@vews.co.za
Fish Eagle Cafe, Scottburgh: For art lovers and aspiring artists, join a Brushes & Breakfast session on September 23. Tickets R275 includes breakfast, tea or coffee, and all painting materials. Bookings essential by WhatsApping Kirsty on 083 255 5736.
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