What's on this weekend in Durban
Art exhibitions, music, poetry, a birthday party and the Absa Currie Cup semi-final. It's all happening in Durban this weekend. Take a look at our pick of where to go and what to do, plus score yourself some tickets!
Threads @ THE FACTORY CAFÉ
R30 will get you into the super suave Factory Café this Friday night to be a part of one of Durban’s coolest art exhibitions, Threads. Forget canvas, this exhibit is all about art on all kinds of apparel, from flat peak caps to sneakers. It’s a great way to support local artists without getting too artsy…if you know what I mean. For more info check out the event on Facebook.
If it’s ‘that time of the month’ and you wouldn’t mind two free tickets, mail me at [email protected] with the subject line 'Threads tickets' to win!
Origin V.I.P Birthday Bash
If the thought of a little jog at sunrise on a Sunday morning makes you want to barf, then perhaps you need to get involved with Origin’s birthday bash. ‘Orrie’ will be celebrating her fourth funtabulous year of frivolous folly and fumbled fornication :D from about 8:30pm. You’ll be sure to rock the night away with Durban’s finest party pack. If you aren’t on “Orrie’s” VIP membership list then you might be stuck in a queue but I’m sure she’ll figure out a way to squeeze you in.
The 17th Poetry Africa – International Poetry Festival
According to the PR guys "this festival is a critical platform for self-expression that offers a space for cultural exchange in the city of Durban". R40 gets you in, R25 for students. The full programme and participant bio’s are available here. There’s a bunch of free activities and open mic sessions at the BAT centre and at the Sneddon Theatre. The festival finale on Saturday night at the BAT centre will include a performance by celebrated Canadian hip hop and spoken word artist Ian Kamau. Follow the event on Twitter @PoetryAfrica for all the updates.
Mid-season sale
There’s nothing like a mid season sale to cure the rainy day blues. Head directly through to TOPSHOP at Gateway and find your fix of marked down goods. Happy shopping.
Sharks vs Cheetahs
The Sharks take on the Free State Cheetahs in the Absa Currie Cup semi-final on Saturday at Growthpoint Kings Park Stadium. A fit-again Frans Steyn will start in the all-important game. Kick-off is at 5pm. Click here to get your tickets.
Japanese Film Festival
Film lovers are in for a treat this weekend as the 20th Japanese Film Festival gets underway with five free screenings at Gateway's Cinema Nouveau. More details on the line-up here.
- Miss Buttons