Durban gig guide: fun things to do this weekend & next week
Here are some great events coming up in Durbs
MUSIC
BLVCK Crystals Fundraiser (wav 1)
The band are off to tour Cape Town next month and are getting together the funds for the trip with help from friends Missu, Oudskul, Red Robyn and Victoria Raw.
When: Saturday, June 24, 6pm to 11pm
Where: Open Plan Studio, 39 Station Drive, Durban. R40 at the door.
Beatmaker's Trenchcoat: Rawkidd and Skatter Brain
A chilled afternoon of drinks and beats on the balcony.
When: Saturday, June 24, 3pm to 6pm
Where: Khaya Records, 48 Florida Road, Windermere.
Umkhumbane Jazz Ensemble
The 11-piece band launch their albumEzintabeniwith a one-off performance.
When: Sunday, June 25, 2pm
Where: The Rainbow Restaurant, 23 Stanfield Lane, Pinetown. R80, webtickets.co.za or at the door.
Liberty Corporate Music at Makaranga featuring Freshlyground
Stocked bars, wine and food stalls to complement a performance by one of South Africa's best-loved bands.
When: Sunday, June 25, 12pm
Where: Makaranga Garden Lodge, Kloof. Tickets R120 at computicket.com.
Comedy
The Next Comedy Generation
Richelieu Beaunoir hosts, and show founder Carvin Goldstone headlines.
When: Saturday, June 24, 8pm
Where: The BAT Centre, 45 Maritime Place, Durban. R100 pre-sale through quicket.co.za.
Lifestyle
Burgers, Beer and Selfies
Get your face printed on a burger bun and try out the latest craft beers, ciders and gin-and-tonics alongside other food lovers.
When: Saturday, June 24, 1pm to 5pm
Where: INK Foods 031, Big Box Co. 20 Malandela Road, KwaMashu.
Welcoming of the Whales Festival
The first-ever Durban event celebrating whales on their migration along the East Coast. Expect food stalls, beach activities and educational talks.
When: Saturday, June 24, 9am to 3pm
Where: Ansteys Beach, Foreshore Drive, Durban.
Something Afrikan
Photography, art, food, music and pop-up shopping.
When: Saturday, June 24, 3pm
Where: Habesha Café, 124 Helen Joseph Road, Durban. Free entry. Book Now
Fact Durban Rocks 2017
One of the biggest parties of the year returns with a line-up including Cassper Nyovest, AKA, DJ Tira, Riky Rick, Babes Wodumo, Jaziel Brothers, Cndo and other artists.
When: Saturday, July 1, 6pm until late
Where: People's Park, Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban. R200 to R2,000, computicket.com
Dinner in the Dark
Comedy, dinner and dance to raise awareness for the blind.
When: Saturday, August 26, 7pm
Where: Sharks Board, Umhlanga. R500 per person. Book through Shamila Surjoo on 083-775-4991 or director@bdskzn.org.za.