Durban's weekend buzz: a hive of activities to keep you thriving
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Craft Workshop
Award-winning crafters Robin Opperman and Ujala Sewpersad from Umcebo Design are hosting a workshop where you can learn to craft beautiful roses in various styles and sizes.
Whether you want to create memorable homemade gifts or enhance your crafting skills, this is the ideal opportunity.
Where: The Glenwood Village Centre.
When: Saturday, June 28, from 9am to noon.
East Coast Radio House + Garden Show
East Coast Radio House + Garden Show kicks off at the Durban Exhibition Centre this weekend.
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The East Coast Radio House + Garden Show is back to transform Durban into a vibrant hub of creativity and enjoyment.
This annual event provides home and garden inspiration. The gathering will also include culinary delights and family-friendly activities.
Where: The Durban Exhibition Centre.
When: Saturday, June 28, until July 6.
Nagara Festival Durban
Get ready for an electrifying evening as two talented rising stars take the stage at the Nagara Festival Durban.
The event aims to celebrate the incredible culture, passion and raw talent of our local youth. Attendees can show their support by dressing up in easternwear.
Where: The iZulu Theatre at Sibaya Casino.
When: Friday, June 27, at 8pm.
Dance X2 Dance Festival
Dance X South Africa invites dancers and enthusiasts from all over the country to immerse themselves in an extraordinary celebration of talent and diversity.
This all-style dance festival showcases unique dance styles in a vibrant, high-energy environment.
Where: The iZulu Theatre at Sibaya Casino.
When: Saturday, June 28, from 9am to 8pm.
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What's On: July 5
Clive Sithole with one of his ceramic works. He is among artists exhibiting with the Durban Art Gallery at the House & Garden Show this weekend. Image: Supplied MARKETS Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market: Spend time with family (pets included) and friends outdoors. Traders sell everything from fresh produce and deli food to arts and crafts. Walk the short nature trail or have a zipline adventure. Open rain or shine, and wheelchair accessible from 7am to 1pm. Musgrave Market: Head to Berea Park for food, music, arts and crafts. From 9am to 2pm. Buzz Market: Community market at 38 Pitlochry Road, Westville, 9am to 2pm. Ballito Farmers Market: More than 150 traders offer fresh farm produce, cut flowers and a nursery, retail, fashion, kids' entertainment, art, hobbies, crafted goods and lifestyle products. R103 at Umhlali. 7am to 2pm. Harlequins Flea Market: Every Saturday from 8am to 1pm. New vendors welcome. WhatsApp 083 595 7033 or email harlequinsmarket@ Rotary Uvongo Flea Market: Crafts, toys, bead work, wire work, clothing and food every Saturday from 8.30am to 1pm and Sunday 9am to 2pm, opposite Douglas Mitchell Sports Grounds. Call 082 829 0059. Golden Hours Market: (tomorrow) Family-friendly market at Golden Hours School, 10am to 2pm. Live music and food stalls. Call 083 262 3693. uMhlanga Farmers Market: Autumn Drive, Prestondale, every Wednesday from 8am to noon. Call Ethel at 060 303 3957. SHOWS Playhouse Opera: (today and tomorrow) KZN Young Performers Project presents the musical, Annie, the story of the plucky youngster and her quest for a bright new life outside of the walls of Miss Hannigan's dreary orphanage. Directed by Daisy Spencer; with musical direction by Des Govender; and choreography by Evashnee Pillay. The cast comprises 120 performers. Until July 13. Tickets R150-R280 from Webtickets and Pick n Pay stores nationwide. Playhouse Drama: (today and tomorrow) Little Shop of Horrors comes to the Playhouse. A ridiculous and hilarious horror-spoof, in which a plant, which has a desire for world domination, grows by eating people with all the lead characters falling prey to its voracious appetite. July 5 at 2pm 7.30pm and July 6 at 3pm. Tickets R50-R100 from webtickets. Milkwood Theatre: (today) Shri Manesh Maharaj presents his students in an offering of Hindustani classical and modern music titled Swaranjali. Sitar, Tabla, Harmonium and vocal music come together in a spiritual experience in a delightful evening of North Indian music. July 5 at 6pm. Tickets R100 from webtickets. Rhumbelow Theatre, Durban: (today and tomorrow) Rock Across America features Barry Thomson & The Reals celebrating America's top rock hits in the 1970s. This is a genre of rock music characterised by a straightforward, often roots musical style, often with a focus on blue-collar workers, and a conviction that rock music has a social or communal purpose beyond just entertainment. July 5 at 7.30pm, July 6 at 2pm. Tickets R200 from webtickets. MUSIC Durban Jewish Club: (tomorrow) An afternoon of music featuring world-class soloists, pianist Christopher Duigan and guitarist James Grace. Their programme includes many of their own arrangements on classic melodies, jazz standards, Latin milongas and Spanish classics. Sunday July 6 at 2.30pm. Tickets: R140 at the door. Contact or 071 505 1021 The Barn at Westown Square: (tomorrow) Catch Sunday Sounds every Sunday from noon to 3pm featuring a line-up of Durban's finest musicians. FILM Rhumbelow Theatre Film Club: With cinemas closing or really expensive, and Netflix becoming stay-at-home-predictable, enjoy the notion of an old-fashioned movie night out with friends… with a drink in your hand (an adult beverage – at club prices) and affordable snacks and light meals (other than popcorn). The club opens its doors every Wednesday for a smorgasbord of films from vintage and classics to more modern and interesting films. Membership is R300 for six months, with a WhatsApp group informing you of what's on and what's coming. SASSA grant recipients can join for free. Call Roland on 082 499 8636 or email: roland@ ART KZNSA: The gallery hosts its annual Members' Award Show. The theme of the exhibition is Imisinga (Currents) with submissions thinking about how water holds memory, movement, and meaning. It is a source of life, ritual, conflict, and celebration. 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OUTDOORS Amblers Hiking Club: (tomorrow) At 2pm July 6 we hike New Golf Driving range at second Hillcrest off-ramp from M13. An interesting hike to the top waterfalls of Giba Gorge. Pizzas after at Hayways. Call David 072 615 0559. Recycles Group: Meet at 9am on Tuesdays at the parking area behind Pirates life saving club. For a 20 km ride on the promenade. Open to beginners, sociable, safe and an option for a breakfast at Pirates coffee shop. Call Ian to join on 083 675 2125. Retreads walking group: Join for a 3 or 5 km social walk on Tuesdays at 9am on the promenade followed with an option of breakfast at Pirates. Call Michele on 083 779 7443 Mountain Biking Rides: Saturdays at 6am, meet at Dura Cycles, Uvongo. Call 039 315 7359.
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