5 'must catch' events happening this week

08 May 2016 - 02:00 By STAFF REPORTER

These five awesome events are certainly worth clearing your diary for.1) Pretoria PhotographyAngela Buckland's Block A, Thokoza Women's HostelSouth Gallery, Pretoria Art Museum, until June 26Angela Buckland's Block A, Thokoza Women's Hostel is a poignant installation of photographic works that reflect the lives of the young and elderly women who inhabit Durban's oldest female hostel. Go to angelabucklandphotography.com2) Joburg TheatreThe Year of the BicycleMarket Theatre, Newtown, until May 22Written and directed by Joanna Evans, the play tells the story of friends Amelia (Amy Louise Wilson) and Andile (Aphiwe Livi) who, in separate accidents, lose consciousness at the same moment and meet in each other's confused minds. Tickets R65-R140 from Computicket.3) Joburg Salon SaleBag Factory Artist StudiosNewtown, May 20-22The three-day event will show affordable artwork from over 40 established and emerging artists, priced at under R10000. Artists include Audrey Anderson who won the SA Taxi Foundation Art Award, Danny Myburgh, Neo Matloga, Asanda Kupa, Tshepo Mosopa, Usha Seejarim, Vuyani Xundu. www.bagfactoryart.org.za4) Sandton DrinkTops at Spar Wine ShowSandton Convention Centre, May 12-14Do your taste buds have superpowers? Besides revealing who has talented taste buds, the show hosts a pop-up wine experience at its popular wine theatre, a jam-packed programme of tastings and talks. Tickets are R160 from www.wineshow.co.za or R180 at the door.5) Cape Town TheatreI See YouFugard Studio Theatre, until May 28Set in post-apartheid South Africa, the play by Mongiwekhaya is based on a true story and movingly addresses the questions of a new generation encountering their country's traumatised past. Tickets R120-R170 from Computicket or any Shoprite Checkers outlet...

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