17 great ways to spend your Heritage long-weekend
With Thursday being a public holiday, that means organisers have gone into overdrive with events for Heritage long-weekend. We found some spectacular ways for you to spend it (If you're determined to leave the house, that is).
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Taste of Joburg
When: 24 – 27 Sept, Montecasino
How much: R100 - R200 a ticket
Food, food and more food! Spoil your tastebuds with some eats from 12 of the city's best restaurants and wash it down with drinks from great wineries and premium drink brands.
Standard Bank Joy of Jazz
When: 24 – 26 Sept, Sandton Convention Centre
How much: R500 - R1250 a ticket. Buy from Computicket
One of the biggest events on the SA music calendar, this year's Joy of Jazz features artists such as Hugh Masekela, Oliver Mtukudzi, The Yellowjackets, Simphiwe Dana and Marcus Miller.
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Sexpo 2015
When: 24 – 27 Sept, Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand
How much: R280 a ticket. Buy from Computicket
The sexuality, health and lifestyle expo is back, this time with a Rio Carnival theme (don’t worry, you don't have to dress up). Join adult film stars, sexologists and comedians in discussions on all things sex.
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Jeremy Loops
When: 25 Sept, Barnyard Theatre
How much: R175 a ticket. Buy from the Barnyard's website.
With a number one album on the iTunes chart and a European tour coming up, the Down South singer is one of the country's most popular musicians - and his live shows are also a hot topic.
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Blacks Only: The Expendables
When: 25 Sept, Emperors Palace
How much: R250 - R380 a ticket. Buy from Computicket.
David Kau's comedy event is back with a great line up: Chris Forrest, Joey Rasdien, Issac Gampu, Loyiso Gola, Skhumba Hlophe, Donovan Goliath and Tshepiso Mogale will join Kau on stage.
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BalconyTV Live
When: 27 Sept, 3 Desmond, Kramerville
How much: R95 a ticket. Buy from Web Tickets.
Live music on a rooftop on a Sunday? Sounds like a plan. Enjoy the sounds of Al Bairre, Majozi, The Motherland, HowieCombrink, Bad Peter and Match while soaking in beautiful views of the city.
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Jack Parow and Loki Rothman live
When: 24 Sept, Harley-Davidson Zambezi
How much: R175 a ticket. Buy from Web Tickets.
Music for a good cause: Parow and Rothman will perform in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Their show kicks off the Harley-Davidson Pink Glove Run, which aims to raise breast cancer awareness countrywide.
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Blackbird
When: until 26 Sept, State Theatre
How much: R80 - R100 a ticket. Buy from Computicket.
Don't miss the SA production of this critically acclaimed play, starring Lionel Newton and Robyn Rainsford McHarry and directed by Vanessa Cooke. It follows the reunion of 55-year-old Ray and 27-year-old Una, 15 years after he was imprisoned for his affair with her.
Park Acoustics Festival
When: 27 Sept, Fort Schanskop
How much: R120 - R150 a ticket. Buy from Plankton.
Headlined by Bittereinder, this year's festival features music from artists like Sutherland, Jamie MacDowell & Tom Thum, Thor Rixon and Andy Islands. There'll also be a comedy stage.
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Orpheus in Africa
When: until October 31
How much: R130 a ticket. Buy from Computicket.
David Kramer's raved about musical chronicles real-life African-American minstrel show impresario Orpheus McAdoo's tour of South Africa in the last decade of the 19th century.
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Hip Hop Pantsula live
When: 25 Sept, Casablanca
How much: R80 at the door
Known as Jabba to his fans, HHP is one of the country's top rappers and one of the originators of the Motswako sound. Catch the legend live as he performs some of his biggest hits.
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Shimmy's Luchador Party
When: 25 Sept, Shimmy Beach Club
How much: R120 a ticket. Buy from Shimmy Beach Club.
If themed parties are your cuppa, then throw on your mask and tights for Olmeca's luchador (i.e. lucha bilbre wrestler) party. If you don't have a mask, it's cool - the folks at Shimmy Beach have 100 free ones to give on a first-come first-served basis.
Hometown Series
When: 25 Sept, Mercury
How much: R100 at the door
Join South African Music Award-nominated electro band Goodluck and Heartboxing musician Jimmy Nevis for a night of cool tunes.
Oktoberfest
When: 27 Sept, Spice Route
How much: R60 at the entrance
Celebrate all things German: food, drinks, music and culture. There will be a live Umpah band and even a specially brewed Oktoberfest beer.
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Kwa-Mashu Festival
When: 26 Sept, Freedom Park, Kwa-Mashu
How much: R50 - R100 a ticket. Buy from Computicket.
The music fest features some of the biggest names in SA hip-hop and house. Get ready to jam to the sounds of K.O., Professor, Duncan, Zakwe, DBN Nyts and DJ Tira amongst others.
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Durban Street Food Festival
When: 24 - 27 Sept, 8 Morrison Street, Rivertown Precinct
How much: R50 for a day pass, R150 for all four days. Buy from the website.
Enjoy African, Indian and Asian cuisine and a load of great entertainment. Young designers will also be presenting clothes for you to spend some of your cash on.
White Mountain Acoustic Festival
When: 24 - 27 Sept, White Mountain Resort, Drakensberg
How much: R575 a ticket. Buy from Computicket.
The Drakensberg must be one of the most beautiful settings for a music festival. Performers include Jamie MacDowell and Tom Thum, Matthew Mole, Majozi and Kathryn Swain.