From art to comedy, here are some fun ways to keep yourself entertained in the coming week JOBURG: THEATREEl Blanco: Tales of the MariachiOCTOBER 14-18 2015, POPART, MABONENGOne of only two Gold Standard Bank Ovation Award winners at this year's Standard Bank National Arts Festival, 'El Blanco' (The White One) is a gripping, unpredictable and hilarious one-man, one-hour show told in story and song, written by Gwydion Beynon ('The Epicene Butcher', 'Amateur Hour') and performed by James Cairns ('Dirt', 'The Three Little Pigs', 'The Snow Goose'), with sound design by João Orecchia. Tickets R120 from popartcentre.co.za.CAPE TOWN: COMEDYNando's Presents Mass HysteriaOCTOBER 15-24 2015 (SELECT DATES), ARTSCAPE THEATREHaving swept Joburgers off their seats in puddles of laughter, the bestselling annual comedy show returns to Cape Town, ideal location for the ministers of the comedy parliament (John Vlismas, Tumi Morake, Mpho Popps Modikoane, Alan Committie, Chester Missing, Loyiso Gola and Marc Lottering) to challenge their real-life counterparts. Get ready for disorder in the house. Tickets R185-R270 from Computicket. #NandosMassHysteriastory_article_left1KRUGERSDORP: COMEDYComedy Central International Comedy FestivalNOVEMBER 26-DECEMBER 5 2015, SILVERSTAR CASINOA chance to see South African hero Trevor Noah in person makes a trip to the West Rand almost compulsory. Noah will kick off the festival from November 26-28. Even if you miss him, there are many more reasons to book, including US stand-up legend and Comedy Central "Roastmaster General" Jeff Ross, South Africa's Schalk Bezuidenhout, Nigeria's Basketmouth, Uganda's Salvado, and loads more. Tickets from R120 to R650 from Computicket.DURBAN: ARTPulp FictionOCTOBER 12-31 2015, ARTSPACEPulp fiction was a popular movement consisting mostly of comic books or photo stories printed on "pulp" paper and bound in glossy covers featuring lurid artwork. Crime, romance, Westerns, horror and fantasy were all staples for the pulps. Painters and illustrators created original works to adorn the covers and attract readers. In this exhibition, contemporary South African artists have produced works that evoke the golden age of SA photo magazines such as 'Tessa', 'Grensvegter' and 'Kid Colt'.JOBURG: FUNSlide Jozi10AM-8PM OCTOBER 17 2015, WEST STREET, SANDTONIf you need some fresh air after hours cooped up watching rugby on TV, go to the Sandton CBD on Saturday, follow the sound of shrieking - and you may find yourself unable to resist a go on a 300m slip-and-slide. There is also live entertainment, food and a beer garden. To prevent slide-crowding, you need to buy tickets for allocated time slots. From R125 for entry and two rides, which can be topped up on the day. Visit slidejozi.co.za for information and bookings...