Durban gig guide: fun things to do this weekend & next week

Here are some great events coming up in Durbs

15 June 2017 - 06:55 By Siphiliselwe Makhanya
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HA! John Vlismas is among the comedians lined up to, in his words, 'raise money for drugs that an actual doctor prescribed'.
HA! John Vlismas is among the comedians lined up to, in his words, 'raise money for drugs that an actual doctor prescribed'.
Image: Alon Skuy

MUSIC

The KZN Youth Orchestra

A Youth Day celebration in music and dance.

When: Friday, June 16, 11.30am

Where: Blue Roof Life Space, 178 Austerville Drive, Austerville. Free entry. Contact Cathy on 082-349-8362 for details.

International Jazz Extravaganza

Fine food, happy people and soulful music. International artists Monty Alexander and Kurt Elling, as well as locals Nduduzo Makhatini and Thandi Ntuli, perform.

When: Saturday, June 17, 7pm until late

Where: International Convention Centre. R600 to R1,600, computicket.com

ART

Trajectory

Abstract paintings by Jennifer Morrison, with a focus on scale, form, colour and texture.

When: 9am to 5pm Tuesdays to Fridays; 9am to 4pm Saturdays; 10am to 3pm Sundays and public holidays. Until Sunday, July 2

Where: KZNSA Gallery, 166 Bulwer Road, Glenwood. Free. 

Perceptions and Prejudices

A solo exhibition by Kristin NG-Yang.

When: Thursday, June 15, 6pm to 9pm

Where: TheOtherRoom Durban, 48 Florida Road, Morningside. Free entry.

Saturday Sessions

Dane Stops guides you through portrait-drawing techniques.

When: Saturday, June 17, 9am to noon

Where: KZNSA Gallery, 166 Bulwer Road, Glenwood. R200 per person, includes materials and refreshments. Book through 031-277-1705 or gallery@kznsagallery.co.za

COMEDY

Don't Pillay with Us

Neville and Mervyn Pillay share the comedy stage as a duo for the first time.

When: Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17

Where: iZulu Theatre, Sibaya Casino and Entertainment World, R120, computicket.com

FATHER'S DAY

Father's Day Celebration

Bring and braai, so take along some meat. Jack Daniel's promotion and specials for special men. All welcome.

When: Saturday, June 17, 9am to 1.30pm

Where: Harley-Davidson Durban, 329 Umhlanga Rocks Drive, Umhlanga.

Gentlemen's Tea

Savoury treats and whisky for the fatherly types in your life.

When: Sunday, June 18, 2.30pm to 5pm

Where: Palm Court, The Oyster Box, 2 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga. R390 per person. Book through restaurants@oysterbox.co.za or 031-514-5000

Father's Day Weekend

Beer fountain, lamb on a spit and a salad bar.

When: Sunday, June 18, noon to 4pm or 6pm to 10pm

Where: Café la Plage, 12 McCausland Crescent, Umhlanga. Reservations through cafelaplage.co.za/reservations or 031-561-9999

LIFESTYLE

Wine, Beer & Food Festival

When: Thursday, June 15, 6.30pm

Where: Eat Local Ballito, 12 Library Lane, Ballitoville.

The Many Faces of Diving Roadshow

Diving safety-focused entertainment, with prizes up for grabs.

When: Thursday, June 15, 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Where: Durban Undersea Club, Browns Road. Free entry.

Teenage High Tea

When: 2.30pm to 5pm

Where: The Oyster Box, 2 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga. R350 per person. Book through restaurants@oysterbox.co.za or 031-514-5000

Children's Reading - How Many Ways Can You Say Hello?

A story in rhyming verse.

When: Saturday, June 17, 10am to 11am

Where: Exclusive Books, Gateway, Umhlanga. Free. RSVP to gateway@exclusivebooks.co.za or 031-566-5901

Stimela Saturdays

Music, poetry, art and dance.

When: Saturday, June 17, 10am to 4pm

Where: The Station, 39 Station Drive

BOOK NOW

 An Evening of Chemody

John Vlismas, Aaron McIlroy and Jem Atkins raise funds for Durban theatre stalwart Themi Venturas's cancer treatment.

When: Monday June 26, 7.30pm

Where: Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, UKZN Durban campus. R225. Book at computicket.com

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