5 awesome things to do in SA this week

01 May 2016 - 02:00 By Staff Reporter
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Here are five entertaining events worth diarising...

Remembering Brenda in Newtown on May 5, 2016.
Remembering Brenda in Newtown on May 5, 2016.
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1) Joburg: Music

Mother's Day Concert

Johannesburg Zoo, May 8

Take your mom and the kids, pack a picnic and celebrate Mother's Day at the zoo. Enjoy soulful sounds by Zonke, jazzy melodies by Sibongile Khumalo and be serenaded by the Johannesburg Chamber Orchestra. Tickets at ticketpro.co.za. From R90-R120 for adults, R60-R80 for kids.

2) Cape Town: Sightseeing

Mother's Day Outing

Cape Town, May 8

Dads and kids, do something special for mom this Mother's Day and treat her to a trip on the red bus. You can make use of the 3-for-1 kids' special which entitles a maximum of two children under 18 to ride for free with every one-day adult bus ticket bought. For info and tickets, go to

www.citysightseeing.co.za

3)Joburg: Art

SEX

Stevenson Gallery, until June 3

SEX, a group show curated by Lerato Bereng, explores responses to the question "sex?", which was offered to artists as a curatorial proposition. Includes works by FAKA, Steven Cohen, Simon Gush, Nicholas Hlobo, Lady Skollie and many others. Parents: Note explicit content, including live art and porn. www.stevenson.info

4) Joburg: Icon

Remember Brenda

Newtown Junction Mall, May 5

Marking 12 years since her passing, Bongani Madondo, editor of I'm Not Your Weekend Special will read from the book and interview contributors and friends of MaBrrr. Hear stories from those who knew and loved her at the first Newtown Junction Literary Evening. 6.30pm newtownjuctionmall.co.za

5) Cape: Food

Riebeek Valley Olive Festival

Various venues, May 7-8

Take olives, olive oils and olive-inspired produce galore, then add artisanal beers, local wines, an abundance of food and live entertainment. Your R125 Olive Passport gives you access to it all. Kids under 18 free. Book online at www.webtickets.co.za, or at venues on the day. Call 022-448-1545 or olivefestival@gmail.com.

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