Markets
Windermere Antiques Fair: (today) Catch the first fair of the year at the Windermere Centre from 8.30am to 2pm. Around 20 dealers with a wide selection of antiques, vintage and collectibles, including porcelain, glass, crystal, jewellery, silver, records, books, paintings, linen, old toys etc. Interesting treasures of yesteryear at prices to suit all pockets. Call Helen Clementz on 084 241 0241.
Shongweni Farmers and Craft Market: (today) Fun and safe family outing in the country from 6.30am to 12.30pm. Full Covid-19 protocols. Fresh produce, crafts, ready-made foods, decor items, furniture, pet products, outdoor goods, nursery and jewellery. Call 031 777 4686.
Musgrave Market: (today) Under the trees at Berea Park for food, music and stalls selling arts and crafts, clothing, accessories, confectionery, baked goods, books, toys, plants, good quality second-hand items and more. From 9am to 2pm.
Golden Hours Market: (tomorrow) A relaxed family friendly market under the mango trees at Golden Hours School from 10am to 2pm. Live music and food stalls. All Covid-19 protocols in place. Call Lyn at 083 262 3693.
uMhlanga Farmers Market: Autumn Drive, Prestondale, every Wednesday from 8am to noon. Call Ethel at 060 303 3957.
La Lucia Antiques Fair: Opening market of the year featuring a range of exciting vintage and antique collectibles and quirky items from yesteryear. February 6 at La Lucia Mall from 9am to 3pm. Call Sandy Day at 082 705 4882.
Shows
Rhumbelow, Durban: (today and tomorrow) Rhumbelow Classic Cinemas offers a Cinema Wind-up featuring a final showing of the musicals, and stage shows that featured in December. Ends tomorrow. Shows include The Three Tenors, An American in Paris, Funny Girl, Kinky Boots, Cliff Richard, 42nd Street and The King and I. See https://events.durbantheatre.com/ for details. Tickets R100 from Computicket or call 082 499 8636 or email [email protected]
Rhumbelow, Tina’s: (today and tomorrow) The Chain ‒ The Fleetwood Mac Story starring Barry Thomson, Dawn Selby, Mali Sewell, Andy Turrell, Colin Peddie and Marion Loudon. Today at 7pm, tomorrow at 2pm. Tickets R180 from Computicket or call 082 499 8636 or email [email protected]
Parkview Hotel: (today) It's Comedy O'Clock with Laughter Therapy. Featuring Pius Xulu, Flymotion, Nonto R, Mmangaliso Mhlongo, Annie Botha and Melissa Jhinku. At 7pm. Tickets R120 from Quicket.
Barnyard Theatre: (today and tomorrow) Money and Men, Celeste Ntuli's most recent one woman show where she shares her funny take on the Covid pandemic. Today at 7pm, tomorrow at 1pm. Tickets at barnyardtheatre.co.za
Rhumbelow, Durban: Rhumbelow Classics Cinema shows one of the world’s best loved operas, Tosca filmed at the Royal Opera House in London in 2021. February 8 and 9 at 6pm. Tickets R100 from Computicket or call 082 499 8636 or email [email protected]
Rhumbelow, Durban: Rhumbelow Classics Cinema shows The Rocky Horror Picture Show starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Richard O’Brien and Meat Loaf. February 11-12 at 7pm, February 13 at 2pm. Join two crazy Durban actors as they guide you through all the moves for this cinema party. Prizes for best dressed. Tickets R150 from Computicket or call 082 499 8636 or email [email protected]
Music
Music Revival: (today) Pianist Christopher Duigan livestreams classical concerts at 6pm every Saturday and a more intimate playlist in his Piano Hour on Wednesdays at 6pm on https://www.youtube.com/c/ChristopherDuigan.
KZNSA Gallery: Singers songwriters Nosihe and Khokho Madlala perform at 6pm. Tickets R60 from Webtickets.
The Werehouse: (today) Catch Fresh Cut live in a hip-hop and RnB event from 4pm. Tickets R100 from Webtickets.
Tatham Art Gallery, Pietermaritzburg: (tomorrow) Pianist Christopher Duigan plays an all-time favourite selection by Frederic Chopin, at 11am. Tickets R100 at [email protected] or SMS 083 417 4473. Secure parking.
St Thomas Church, Musgrave: (tomorrow) Aristide du Plessis (cello) Myfanwy Price (oboe) and Andrew Warburton (piano) will perform Beethoven, Bruch and Poulenc at 11am. Tickets R100/R80 pensioners and students. Must be prebooked from Patti on 079 564 5230.
KZNSA: Singers Zawadi Yamugu, Rowan Stuart and Neo Dube in concert on February 4 at 6pm. Tickets R60 from Webtickets.
Margate Municipal Art Museum: Catch Nozibusiso Vezi in concert on February 5 at 6pm. Tickets R50 from Webtickets.
The German Club, Westville: Three great music acts will share the bill on February 12 from 6pm at Musketeers as part of the “Welcome to the New” tour with Parable Fifteen, performing with special guests Inter-Alia, and opening act, singer songwriter Zazz. Gates open at 5pm. Tickets R80 from 031 266 0836 or WhatsApp 064 774 6375.
St Agnes Auditorium, Kloof: Songs of Love is a Valentine's concert featuring entertainer and conductor Richard Cock with Hilton College music department vocalists. Refreshments available. February 16 at 6pm. Tickets R180 from Webtickets.
Art
KZNSA Gallery: Opening of eBhish', a solo exhibition by Luvuyo Equiano Nyawose featuring photographs and a video installation taken on the eThekwini beachfront between 2018 and 2020. Open Tuesday to Sunday.
The Green Gallery: (today) New artworks by Nicole Pletts, and watercolours by Barbara Siedle, Pam Benborath, Thelma Buzzard, and Maureen Dixon, also featuring new oil artist Mandy Kok. Sculptures by Owen Llewellyn Davies and Sarah Richards. Flanders Mall, Mount Edgecombe. Call 031 502 2757.
The Gallery: Visual arts from new and well-known artists from KZN. Call 072 245 8691.
Outdoors
Amblers Hiking Club: (tomorrow) At 2pm hike the new gorge trail at Highstakes. R40 fee includes tea and famous chocolate cake afterwards. Call David at 072 615 0559.
Cycle Club: Meet every Tuesday at the Mini Town car park on North Beach at 9am for a cycle on the promenade. Call Ian at 083 675 2125.
Events
Umgeni Steam Railway: (today and tomorrow) Scenic trip from Kloof Railway Station on the Old Main Line through the Valley of 1000 Hills, including one of the oldest operating tunnels in South Africa in Drummond, to Inchanga with free entry to the Railway Museum on the Old Station Master's House, and into the Modeller’s Shed on the platform where Thomas & Friends can be found. The Inchanga Station Craft Market operates when the train runs. Leaves Kloof at 8.30am and 12.30pm. Ticket adults R290/pensioners and children (2-12) R200/ family package (2 adults & 2 children) R880 from www.umgenisteamrailway.com
Berea Bowling Club: (tomorrow) The Durban Caledonian Society will hold a Burn’s Lunch at 12.30 for 1pm. Cost R80 includes a three-course meal. Visitors welcome. Cash bar available. Call Molly on 067 269 9442.
Crocworld, Scottburgh: NPO 4 Paws and a Tale hosts its Valentine’s Day dinner at Fish Eagle Café on February 12 to feed and care for the area’s vulnerable strays. Chef Morné van Zyl will cook a three-course meal hosted in the open-air deck with captivating sea views. Fun spot prizes and an exciting auction. From 6 for 6.30pm. Tickets R180 from The Tale End shop in Scott Street. Bookings essential.