You've spent the past winter nights grumpily hibernating beneath a mound of blankets like a recently divorced Winnie The Pooh and now it's time to be free. Spring is here and these heady days are pregnant with the prospects of poor (but highly entertaining) life choices made beneath the ruddy glow of Johannesburg's street lights.Dust off your summer sandals and go out into the world to find romance while perusing the best design and art the city has to offer.Nothing is done in half measures in Joburg in spring, so to shock yourself out of your cold-induced isolationism the Johannesburg Art Week has 32 different events for you to sink your party teeth into.These are the best ones:ROSEBANKKEYES ART MILEThe official street party bash for the opening of what promises to be Johannesburg's hottest new art destination.Nab some home-made leather goodness at Missibaba, local luxury bag makers; marvel at the glory of Athi-Patra Ruga's tapestries at the new Whatiftheworld and Southern Guild collaborative site, and then finish off with a glass of sparkling wine at David Higgs's Marble bar.19 Keyes AvenueGOODMAN, 'Dreamers'Face your inner anxieties by taking in this exhibition of three video installations by Iranian-born artist Shirin Neshat.She explores the world of dreams through a single female protagonist navigating the line between madness and sanity.163 Jan Smuts AvenueDAVID KRUT PROJECTS, 'Clocking In'Witness live performances by artists Chad Cordeiro and Nathaniel Sheppard III as they meticulously press and roll prints, allowing the viewer to get a first-hand look at the behind-the-scenes process of printing .142 Jan Smuts AvenueGOETHE-INSTITUT, 'Fantastic'Engage with the fanciful in an exhibition put together by curators Nomusa Makhubu and Nkule Mabaso, who have brought together 10 artists to exhibit video and photographic interpretations of "the fantastic", all of which form a kaleidoscope of social experience.119 Jan Smuts AvenueBRAAMFONTEINFAK'UGESI DIGITAL AFRICA FESTIVAL, Alight Street PartySee the city centre of Joburg shine with sculptures made of architectural light installations, light-based games and projection mapping, all transforming the intersection of Juta and Henry streets.The evening will culminate in an "enhanced performance", showing off great new tech in the form of collaborations between top electronic and hip-hop musicians and technologists.Intersection and surrounds of Juta and Henry streetsTHE POINT OF ORDER, Wits Young Artist AwardThe ceremony aims to engage with what it means to be a pan-African university by breaking down the stale ideas of what an art award is, aiming to describe a new wave of ideas that will destabilise ''exhibition practices".I'm not completely sure what that means but I'm excited to find out.Noswal Hall, corner Bertha & Stiemens streetsWITS ARTS MUSEUM, 'Off The Wall: An 80th Birthday Celebration with Linda Givon'Celebrate the birthday of the Goodman Gallery founder Linda Givon. She will give us a sneak peek of her private art collection.You may also want to catch up on the more than 700 extraordinary Walter Battiss works on display if you haven't gotten to the exhibition yet.University Corner, corner Jorissen and Bertha streetsA MAZE./JOHANNESBURG 2016, Glitchface and Superfriendship ArcadeGet your game on with this international independent gaming and "playful media" festival. Dive into a virtual reality world or use custom game controllers to speed-date your way to your perfect partner with the indie game Wrestling With Your Emotions.Fun for all ages.47 Juta StreetNEWTOWNWORKHORSE BRONZE FACTORY, Live Bronze CastingExperience the age-old art of lost-wax bronze casting. Watch the process from beginning to end after meandering through the various departments of the foundry filled with a menagerie of beautiful sculptures in various stages of the process.2 Grahamstown Street, MarshalltownHELLO AMBASSADOR, Creative FestivalLearn from the city's creative industry greats at the annual conference which this year pays homage to food, film, art and content creation. Enjoy a masterclass with DJ legend Black Coffee. The three-day event features a conference, workshops, VIP events, awards, an expo, street festival and after-party.Sci-Bono Miriam Makeba and Helen Joseph streets1 FOX PRECINCTMURAL EXHIBITIONStare in wonderment at the expressive style of South African-based muralist Nomads. Watch him work as he plays with spray cans, chipped plaster and books to create four new murals in the popular Urbanologi restaurant space. Grab a craft beer from the Mad Giant brewery on site while you're at it.14 Alexander Street, FerreirasdorpROGUE ARTS AT CARFAXMeander through the open studios of the emerging cultural entrepreneurs programme at the home of three fashion designers, theatre wardrobe specialists, a performing art company, scriptwriters, a studio photographer, seven fine artists, wedding planners, a music producer, a ceramist, a gelato factory and tequila blenders.39 Gwigwi Mrwebi StreetFor more about today and the rest of the events this week go to artweekjoburg.co.za..