19 August
Ladies’ Nite-Out: The North Event Centre in Bloemendal will host Ladies’ Nite-Out on Friday (free before 21:00). On Saturday, 20 August it is Cecelia’s fund-raiser with old school music by DJ Ash ‘he Bash (entry is R30), and on Sunday, it’s bring and braai with soul and jazz for the matured. No under 25s allowed. For more info, contact Diano at 083 391 0755.
For the people party: MixLab presents For the People part at La Coco from 18:00 till late. Tickets are R50 pre-sold on Quicket, or R80 at the door. For more information contact Ricardo on 076 762 2176.
20 August
Gospel Show: Disciples of Christ Ministries will present a ‘Guns is Opad’ Gospel Show with Gershwin Riddles, Chedrico Mankopan, and Pastor Fernando Fredericks at the Gelvandale Community Centre from 18:00. The price is R80. For more info, contact Riaan Haigh at 064 229 6229, Renaldo Bosch at 064 276 1934 or Nathan Warren at 061 705 4180.
21 August
Boot Sale: The Forest Hill community will have a boot sale at Clover Crescent, Forest Hill (open ground by Donkin Hospital) from 07:00 to 13:00. For more info, contact Ian at 081 468 5077.
26 August
Decades party: The Music Kitchen will host a decades party with all the hits from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and 00’s, featuring DJ Duncan Crisp. Doors open at 18:00 and the party starts at 19:00. Tickets cost R50 on Quicket or R70 at the door. Food and bar is available.
27 August
Park and align: Polo Nation presents a park and align at Supaquick Overbaakens from 09:00 to 17:00. Get your alignment done and receive a free wors roll courtesy of Supaquick Overbaakens. When purchasing your park and align ticket, you could stand a chance to win a R2 000 Supaquick voucher or a one-night stay for two people at The Paxton Hotel. Lucky draws will be done at 11:00 and 14:00. Tickets are R180 – limited tickets available until 26 August. If you are unable to join on the day, be sure to purchase your ticket by 26 August as the ticket will be valid until 15 October.
80’s Disco: Magnetic Storm is celebrating their 40th birthday with an 80’s Disco from 19:00 at the Hellenic Hall. Tickets cost R100 and can be purchased on Quicket.
Boot Sale: Westway Bethel Community Church, 7 Woltemade Street, Kabega Park, will have their very first boot sale from 07:00 to 12:00. Entry for sellers is R50 (sellers to set up from 07:00 to 08:00). It’s open to the public from 08:00. Come and sell all your unwanted goods. For more info, contact Rosita at 083 556 8959.
Saturday Market: African Sky’s Venue will host their monthly market from 12:00 to 16:00 at 120 Nassau Avenue, Theescombe. There will be live music, great food and entertainment for the little ones.
Beach Clean-up: The Algoa Bay Branch of WESSA and Zwartkops Conservancy will join forces for a beach clean-up at Bluewater Bay swimming beach from 09:30 to 10:30. To get there, driving from the city side along the N2, take the Bluewater Bay off-ramp and then turn right at the stop sign where it meets with Weinronk Way. Drive straight to the end and then into the swimming beach parking area. They will supply bags. Remember to bring a hat, sunscreen, water and gloves if possible. For more info contact Jenny (Zwartkops Conservancy) at 082 853 0700 or Gary (WESSA) at 071 610 2884.
Boot Sale: The Knights of Da Gama will hold their monthly boot sale at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Grounds in Cape Road, Kabega Park. Gates open to the public at 07:00. For more info, contact Duncan at 083 357 2238.
28 August
Art in the Park: Art in the Park will hold a market at St George’s Park, Central, from 09:00 to 14:00. There will be art, crafts, food and bric-a-brac, as well as live music. Stalls are free for children and charities. For more info contact Maureen at 082 257 4691.
Re-Seconds Market: The market will celebrate its 6th birthday at the Walmer Town Hall from 09:00 to 14:00. There will be clothing, food stalls, fresh produce, lifestyle products, home decor, antique collectables and jewellery, as well as a jumping castle and live music. Entry to the public is free. Bring your own shopping bag. For more info contact 083 588 5823 or theresecondsmarket@gmail.com.
