Category Archives: Out & About

Rosebank Mall’s Spring Street Feast

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Get ready to groove to the rhythm of spring and indulge in a culinary and shopping adventure like no other at Rosebank Mall’s Spring Street Feast on Saturday, 7 September 2024.

From 10h00 to 19h00, the vibrant space adjoining the mall on Bath Avenue will come alive with the sights, sounds, and flavours of this festive celebration, offering an experience that promises to satisfy both your appetite and your desire for fun.

Spring is the season of renewal, and what better way to embrace it than by immersing yourself in an atmosphere brimming with live entertainment? Whether you’re looking to quench your thirst or simply soak in the lively ambiance, our selection of craft beverages will not disappoint.

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The Luxurious Marble Circus

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South Africans are in for a treat this summer as an out-of-the-ordinary food and music festival sets up stage at Ground The Venue in Muldersdrift on 26 and 27 October 2024.

Curated by some of the country’s most creative and disruptive minds, The Luxurious Marble Circus is a grand collaboration by the Marble Group, Grid Worldwide, G&G Productions and Investec. Straying from all that is usually expected at a festival, this two-day event fuses fine dining with an elaborate outdoor experience, exquisite entertainment, and spectacular theatrics. 

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Riaad Moosa at Emperors Palace this November

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Riaad Moosa invites along some of his comedy cohorts for a much-needed dose of laughter to help us cope with our daily grind in THE BEST MEDICINE SHOW on the 1st and 2nd November 2024 at Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors Palace (Johannesburg).  

With a knack for turning everyday struggles and national issues into hilarious stand-up routines, Riaad ensures that no topic is too serious to be laughed at.  Expect a night filled with sharp wit, side-splitting jokes and a fresh perspective. The line-up of guest acts will be announced over the coming weeks.

Get ready to laugh your stress away!  Tickets available at Ticketpro or your nearest SPAR Payzone kiosk.  Friday show starts at 8PM and Saturday show starts at 8h30PM.  The show is rated PG-13L.

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The FAME Shorts Film Festival Announces 2024 Programme

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The FAME Shorts Film Festival returns to Cape Town’s Labia Theatre from 4-7 September, bringing a dazzling array of African cinema. Featuring 31 thought-provoking films, the festival showcases innovative and creative filmmakers from across the continent, offering audiences a rich tapestry of stories from Africa and its diaspora. The eagerly anticipated programme was announced on https://fameshortsfilmfestival.com and bookings are open. 

Open to the public, the festival is a highlight of FAME Week Africa, an annual gathering and trade show for the entertainment industry. Martin Hiller, FAME Week Africa Portfolio Director, shared his excitement about this year’s line-up, “We’re absolutely thrilled with the FAME Shorts Film Festival programme! It’s brimming with personal stories, biographies, and tales of innovation, underscoring the rich diversity of African societies.” 

Over four captivating days, the programme explores themes of drifting through life’s challenges, the growing pains of coming of age, the complexities of love stories, and the preservation of cultural heritage.

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“Breaking Down Borders” – African TV Series Set To Launch on SABC 1

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Paul Modjadji’s 10 country African tour is chronicled in an enthralling new fourteen-part travelogue on SABC 1, called “Breaking Down Borders.”

Covering countries including Zambia, Namibia, Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria and Senegal, the documentary follows Modjadji as he explores Africa’s rich youth and dance culture. Each episode serves up a kaleidoscope of experiences showcasing Africa’s leading landmarks and heritage sites through the eyes of youth activists and artists on home soil.

Modjadji travels with close friends and family — sister Nthabiseng Modjadji, the tour coordinator, Sibusiso Mahlangu a filmmaker and photographer, and dancer Ginger Wensky. The 14-part series culminates with a two-part reunion hosted by Minnie Dlamini.  

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