5 awesome events happening around SA this week

From music festivals to magical children's shows, here are five great events happening around the country this week

1) KwaZulu-Natal Music

5FM Concerts

Salt Rock Main Beach, June 30-July 2

The concerts will showcase a diverse mix of musicians, from urban and dance to hip-hop and alt rock. Acts include Desmond and the Tutus, Shortstraw and Das Kapital. The concerts start at 4pm and continue till late; food and drink are on sale. Visit www.theballitopro.com for more information.

2) Cape Town Magic

Children's Magic Festival

College of Magic, Claremont, June 29-July 2

The College of Magic hosts its annual children's magic festival during the school holidays. More than 50 magicians, jugglers, clowns, escapologists and tricksters will captivate audiences; or try a hands-on training workshop. Tickets R80, www.collegeofmagic.com/tickets

3) Joburg Art

Writing The City

Hazard Gallery, 264 Fox Street, until July 3

Hazard Gallery hosts David Lurie's solo exhibition, Writing The City, in which he focuses on the placards, banners, billboards and posters "which inform and direct us". Lurie also explores the tensions exposed by graffiti and murals in public spaces. Visit www.hzrd.co.za for more information

4) Joburg Theatre

The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe

POPArt, 286 Fox St, June 27-28

Wickedly funny, wildly satirical and bravely poignant, this classic is brought to life by Steven Feinstein directing Michelle Douglas. Meet a rich tapestry of characters like Chrissy the gym bunny and Trudy the homeless sage. Tickets R100 online through https://popartcentre.co.za

5) Grahamstown Jazz

Standard Bank Jazz Festival

June 30-July 9

Taking part in South Africa's oldest jazz festival are 150 innovators from 14 countries, including Grammy-winners Trio Corrente from Brazil, Norwegian saxophonist Petter Wettre and local musicians such as Caiphus Semenya and Simphiwe Dana. See www.youthjazz.co.za for the full line-up.