10 things to do this weekend
JOBURG – The weekend is upon us, and there’s no shortage of exciting things to do.
Here are 10 suggestions to help you make your weekend a great one.
1. Go to the movies
Catch the last day of the Mzansi Women’s Film Festival on 9 August at the Human Rights Room, Constitution Hill, Braamfontein. The festival will highlight female filmmakers by sharing their works. The line-up includes films like Bambekile, Silent Cry, and As I Am.
Details: 072 635 0622; www.constitutionhill.org.za
2. Celebrate womanhood at ConHill
The Colours of a Woman Festival on 9 August at Constitution Hill will celebrate the many faces and forms of being a woman. From a recreation of the 1956 Women’s March, to an event that will feature an arts and crafts market, live music, poetry performances, and more.
Details: 011 381 3100; www.constitutionhill.org.za; info@gracefully.co.za
3. Join the craft beer revolution
Enjoy not only a host of locally-brewed artisanal beers, but gourmet street food like Longtom Foods and Reds Roasted Sandwiches as well on 9 August at the Craft Revolution Beer Festival at Montecasino, Fourways.
Details: Details: 011 463 0355; www.thecraftrevolution.co.za; www.itickets.co.za
4. A (women’s) day at the auction
Women can enjoy cake and champagne while bidding for art, jewellery, furniture, ceramics, silver, and collectable pieces on 9 August at a Stephan Welz & Co. auction at Shop L38, Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton, at 11am.
Details: 011 880 3125.
5. Enjoy sweet sounds
Musician Cameron Bruce will perform on 9 August at Floyd’s 99 Barbershop, Fourways Crossing Shopping Centre, Fourways, at 7.30pm.
Details: 011 467 1150.
6. Weekend market madness
Enjoy brunch and a browse at one of the city’s weekend markets. For an artisanal urban vibe, try Neighbourgoods Market, Juta Street, Braamfontein, on 9 August, or Market On Main, Main Street, Maboneng Precinct, on 10 August.
For calm, collected countryside vibes, visit the Bryanston Organic Market, 40 Culross Road, Bryanston, on 9 August, or the Fourways Farmers Market, Earth Outdoor Living Nursery, William Nicol Drive, Fourways, on 10 August.
Details: www.neighbourgoodsmarket.co.za; www.marketonmain.co.za; www.bryanstonorganicmarket.co.za; www.ffmarket.co.za
7. Help the animals
If you’d like to do something special for our furry friends, the Midrand SPCA, 6 Dale Road, Glen Austin, has encouraged people to lend a helping hand on Saturday mornings.
Details: www.midrandspca.co.za
8. Women’s month, women’s music
Kalawa Chikitas, the Bassline’s second annual Women’s Day celebratory concert on 9 August, will feature Nokwazi, Busiswa, Candy, Miss Pru, Lady T, Winnie Khumalo, Berita, Mpumi, Nkiyase, Uhuru, UDU, and Character. The concert will take place at the Bassline, 10 Henry Nxumalo Street, Newtown.
Details: www.bassline.co.za; www.computicket.com
9. Go science mad
Enjoy presentations, talks and science shows from distinguished scientists and organisations, as well as exhibitions and activities at National Science Week at Newtown’s Sci-Bono Discovery Centre. This is the last weekend of the event, and people will be given free entrance on 9 August.
Details: 011 639 8400; www.sci-bono.co.za; info@sci-bono.co.za
10. Take a walk on the wild side
Put on your walking shoes, sunscreen and a hat, and explore the flora, fauna, geology, archaeology and history of Melville Koppies Central on a guided walk on 10 August at 8.30am.
Parking will be available at Marks Park Sports Club, Judith Road, Emmarentia.
Details: 011 482 4797; fomk@mk.org.za
