Gig guide: fun events coming up in Durban

MUSIC

Nina Mkhize Live

The jazz vocalist sings in tribute to Chief Albert Luthuli as part of a 50-year celebration.

When: Saturday, July 22, 11am

Where: Groutville Market Grounds. Free entry.

The Intimate Tour with Msa Mahlangu

The Afro-pop musician performs up close for his Durban stop of a three-province tour.

When: Saturday, July 22, 7pm.

Where: The Jazzy Rainbow, 93 Smiso Nkwanyane Road, Morningside. Tickets R120 including a drink.

BBC Beats: Rusty Red

An evening of bowling followed by blues musician Rusty Red.

When: Monday, July 24, 4pm to 9pm

Where: Berea Bowling Club, Ferguson Road, Glenwood. R50. Food and drinks will be on sale.

Bandish

Kala Darshan students present an evening of classical Kathak dance and music.

When: Saturday, July 22, 6pm

Where: The Rajput Hall , 9 Trishula Avenue, Unit 6, Chatsworth. R50 at the door.

THEATRE

The Echo of a Noise

Pieter-Dirk Uys presents a memoir about his life and life's work.

When: Tuesday, July 25, until Sunday, August 6, 7.30pm 

Where: Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, Durban. Tickets R150 at Computicket.

COMEDY

Simphiwe Shembe Comedy Connection

Bilingual stand-up comedy featuring Mojak, Ntshebe the Comedian, Maqhude, Master and others.

When: Thursday, July 27, 7pm to 10.30pm

Where: The BAT Centre, 45 Maritime Place, Durban. Tickets R130 at Computicket. 

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A Night Down in New Orleans at Egyptian Ella's

Old-fashioned New Orleans-inspired jazz evenings.

When: Saturday, July 29, and Sunday, July 30

Where: The Prep Room at Glenwood Preparatory School. Contact 083-794-5875 for bookings and additional information.

Johnny Clegg - The Final Journey

Your last chance to see Clegg perform all his hits live, with many special guests from his past.

When: Saturday, 29 July, 8pm

Where: Durban ICC Arena. Tickets R275 to R975 at Computicket.