FRIDAY 12 MAY
Somerset West: The Lourensford Market takes place tonight from 17:00 to 21:00 with live performances by Llevando at 18:00; tomorrow (Saturday) from 11:00 to 16:00 with Sister Sister on stage at 12:00; and Sunday between 10:00 and 15:00 with Forever in Debt bringing down the house at 12:00 on Sunday. For more information, visit https://www.lfhm.co.za/.
Rooi Els: See Craig Vee live at The Drummond Arms, 40 Anemone Street, from 18:00 to 21:00. For more information, call 072 381 2471.
SATURDAY 13 MAY
Somerset West: The Country Craft Market at Southey’s Vines, 186 Main Road, takes place from 09:00 to 14:00. The market offers best-quality handmade arts and crafts. The Country Kitchen offers plenty to eat and drink, with safe parking behind Southey’s Vines. The market is child- and pet-friendly and wheelchair-accessible. For more details contact Lesley on 021 843 5002 or visit www.countrycraftmarket.org.
Somerset West: The Family Band brings its hit show The Family Band – a Queen experience to The Drama Factory stage. The band, comprising eight members, has garnered a reputation for being one of the best tribute bands in the country, with a line-up of seasoned musicians and a dynamic, professional frontman. This highly-acclaimed rock show, with its multiple sold-out performances and rave reviews, features all the big hits such as “Another one bites the dust”, “The show must go on”, “Who wants to live forever” and “One vision”. Audiences can look forward to an old-school queen experience, with all the flaming hot Brian May guitar hooks, featuring Ian Smith on lead guitar as well as all the music, moves and trademark vocal harmonies of the family band, and a rock-star frontman, Dewald Louw (winner of Afrikaans Idols 2006) who, with his stellar vocals, brings the house down every time! The show starts at 19:30 and tickets ranging from R220 to R250 can be securely booked online at www.thedramafactory.co.za. For more information, contact the theatre located at 10 Comprop Square, Henry Vos Close, Asla Business Park in Strand on 073 215 2290.
Somerset West: Marius Swanepoel will keep patrons on their feet and grooving to the beat at Harley’s on Main on the corner of Main Road and Victoria Street, from 21:00 until late. A cover charge of R30 is payable at the door.
Strand: Springbok Blues at 24 Tradelink Centre, on the corner of Fabriek and Potgieter Street, Gants Centre, hosts a Pre-Mother’s Day Party with Theo Watt, Band Solfamadink and DJs Randall (from Goodhope FM) and Latino spinning the decks. Doors open at 20:00. Prizes for Best Cocktail Dress are up for grabs. Ladies free until 22:00, and afterwards an entry fee of R50 is payable. Table bookings are available. For more information, call 065 302 0148.
Van der Stel: Alex on Fire at 3 Columbus Street presents live performances by Strings Augmented (and an a la carte menu) at 19:00 tonight followed by a Mother’s Day lunch with entertainment by Willie Strang tomorrow (Sunday). For enquiries, call 072 090 5538.
SUNDAY 14 MAY
Strand: Rivers of Revival Ministries implores locals to celebrate their moms by bringing the whole family down to 266 Main Road at 10:00 for a free coffee and muffin. For more information call 064 846 0291.
Sir Lowry’s Pass: Treat mum to the relaxing vintage farm setting and delectable food which Goedeverwachting Estate is renowned for. In addition to the relaxed atmosphere for mum, there will also be fun for the family including free jumping castles for the children, pony and tractor rides at R25, hikes, animal petting and feeding (parcels at R10), as well as a jungle gym. Bookings are welcome for 10:00, 13:00, 16:00 and 19:00. The menu comprises three different three-course a la carte options. For more information or bookings, call or WhatsApp 084 782 6511 or 061 539 3016.
Somerset West: In celebration of Mother’s Day, Saggy Stone Brewing Co. at Somerset Lakes, Heritage Park, offers a Sunday Roast comprising all the favourites including roast beef, rice, potatoes and a side of vegetables as well as a free dessert for mom. The cost is R150 per person.
Gordon’s Bay: Moms can enjoy a free welcoming drink and the mellow tunes of Lukin Joshua performing live at Locals Pub & Grill at 1 Link Road from 15:00. Patrons can also order any two pizzas for R150 and two burgers and chips for R110. For enquiries, call 082 696 8708.
MAANDAG 15 MEI
Strand: Die Christelike Afhanklikheidsdiens of Christians Against Drugs nooi mense wat probleme met middelafhanklikheid het, na sy byeenkoms om 19:00 Maandag (24 April) in die kerksaal van die NGK Moedergemeente op die hoek van Birkenhead- en Faganstraat. Rig alle navrae aan Gerrit by 073 336 3119 of Werner by 082 826 0972.
Somerset West: The next meeting of the South African Depression and Anxiety Group’s (Sadag) support group will be held at the Coronation Avenue Methodist church at 18:00. Email Rudyard on rudyardh7@gmail.com for further details.
Somerset West: Grieving the death of a child? The Compassionate Friends are meeting in the chapel at Helderberg Dutch Reformed church in Firmount Road at 18:00. The group will explore “Neurographic Art: Mindfulness in Art”, a technique used in therapy. Not all people find solace in going to a psychologist. There are many avenues to investigate. This can be used at home at minimum cost. No charge. Enquiries: contact Alta Volschenk on 084 551 1349.
TUESDAY 16 MAY
Van der Stel: A Zen Meditation and Mindfulness Class takes place at an undisclosed address in the residential area every Tuesday at 18:00. The first session is free to interested individuals. There are only six seats per session. For bookings, WhatsApp Roux Malan on 084 679 5466.
WEDNESDAY 17 MAY
Strand: Hendrik Louw Primary School presents An Evening of Music featuring their piano, keyboard, violin and recorder learners in concert at the clubhouse at 18:30. Tickets at R20 are available from the school’s finance office. For more information, call 021 853 1045.
Somerset West: Parel Vallei High School presents the Mr & Miss Parel Vallei beauty pageant in the Gouws Hall at 19:00. Tickets costs R100 and is available from Room 512. For more information phone the school on 021 852 1228.
SATURDAY 20 MAY
Somerset West: The Southey’s Car Boot (Southey’s Thrift and Second-hand Market) takes place at Southey’s Vines, 186 Main Road, from 08:30 to 14:00. Locals can look forward to an exciting day of bargain hunting and browsing delight. For bookings, contact Hayley via WhatsApp on 076 335 5116.
WEDNESDAY 24 MAY
Strand: Strand Kunshuis presents a collaborative art workshop on charcoal drawing from 18:00 to 21:00 at its premises at 10 Beukes Street. The cost is R350 per person (all is included). For enquiries, call 084 548 5441.
FRIDAY 26 MAY
Strand: Parel Vallei Union (PVU) hosts a golf day at Strand Golf Club. Tee-off starts at 11:10. The format will be a four-ball alliance, preferred drive. Cost: R3 200 per four-ball for a team of four players; or sponsor a hole at R1 500. Bookings have opened. To enter, send an email to klaubscher@pvallei.co.za.
SATURDAY 27 MAY
Strand: The Strand Muslim Council (Female Section) presents a breakfast at the Iqra Learning Centre in Hammond Street from 08:00 until 12:00. A donation of R120 is welcome. Takeaways are also available.
SATERDAG 3 JUNIE
Strand: Huis Pam Brink hou basaar van 08:30 af! Spek-en-eier-broodjies sal van 07:00 af te koop aangebied word. Besoekers kan ook uitsien na al die basaar-gunstelinge, waaronder poeding, pannekoek, witolifant-items, tweedehandse klere, handwerk, tuisgebak asook ’n kinder- en geskenke-tafel. Wegneemetes van kerrie en rys, pampoenkoekies, braaibroodjies, boereworsrolle en hoenderpasteie sal te koop wees. Tee en ’n heerlike verskeidenheid tuisgebakte soet- en soutigheid kan in die teekamer gesmul word. Let wel, die feestelikheid begin al Vrydagmiddag (2 Junie) met verkope van beesvleiskerrie en rys teen R60 per 500 ml-bakkie en boepensbroodjies (jaffels met kerrie- of gewone maalvleis asook hoender-mayo) teen R25 elk vir afhaal vanaf 14:00. Vir bestellings en navrae, kontak Christine Combrink by 021 854 4579 of reception@strandsorg.co.za.
