1)Gauteng Concert
Requiem for the Living
Linder Auditorium, Joburg, August 27; ZK Matthews Hall, Unisa, Pretoria, August 28
A dramatic concert (oratorio) work written for a large instrumental ensemble. Composed by Dr Rexleigh Bunyard, this indigenous work was created for choirs, orchestra and soloists to raise awareness of Aids orphans. Computicket R120-R250. www.reqliving.org
2)KZN Agricultural show
The Sweetest Show on Earth
Beaumont Eston Farmers Club, August 27-28
A fun-filled family weekend, the Eston Show has been popular with agriculture enthusiasts for the past 62 years. It includes live music, including Gangs of Ballet, a crafts and flea market, a beer tent, a strongman demonstration and a skydiving exhibition. www.theestonshow.co.za
3) Cape Town Art
PORTRAIT
StateoftheART, 61 Shortmarket Street, September 1-17
A solo exhibition of new paintings by Mila Posthumus, her third solo exhibition with the gallery. The work is exclusively figurative. The portraits are situational rather than personal and the characters that inhabit the paintings reveal and conceal in equal measure. www.stateoftheart-gallery.com
4) Joburg Social
The House of Vans
94 Juta Street, Braamfontein, August 25-27
Music (including Mvelo, Ms Cosmo, Kid Fonque, DJ Maphorisa, KiD X, Al Bairre, The Make-Overs), skateboarding and art (learn to customise bags and mugs) meet at this three-day event. Tickets (free) from hovjohannesburg.queueapp.com.
5) Overberg Food & drink
Spring Weekend Pantry
Various venues, Sept 2-4
Welcome the new season with the winemaking community of Bot River, an hour's drive from Cape Town. Sample wine, olive oils, fresh produce, deli offerings, and more wine.
Try a sausage-making course, hike in the fynbos, enjoy a picnic, and don't miss the langarm sokkie. Go to www.quicket.co.za or e-mail Melissa@genevievemcc.co.za.
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