Durban gig guide: fun things to do this weekend & next week
Here are some great events coming up in Durbs
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