What's On in Joburg: Aug 23 - Aug 29
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Artwork by Mmabatho Montsho from her new exhibition Manyano at Constitution Hill.
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This week's highlights:
Thu Aug 23: It's exhibition launch night at Circa, Everard Read and David Krut Projects.
Until Aug 26: Don't miss your last chance to see The Color Purple at Joburg Theatre.
Until Aug 26: Florence at Market Theatre is an outstanding one-woman show.
Sat Aug 25: Shop for delicious organic produce at The Pantry Market at Keyes Art Mile.
Sun Aug 26: Find second-hand treasures at the Vintage and Artisanal Market.
Sun Aug 26: SA's hip hop stars come together for a tribute to the late rapper ProKid.
Wed Aug 29: Southern Sun Hyde Park hosts the Sommeliers Selection Wine Festival.
Thu Aug 30: The Fairway Hotel hosts a wine tasting dinner with Hartenberg wines.
Thu Aug 30: Drop in for Calexico's beer and motorbikes night The Night Ride.
Sun Sep 9: Book your place on the charity fundraising Four Seasons Run For Hope.
Read on for more and check out our NEW home page for the full picture.
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Art
Mmabatho Montsho - Maynano
Actress Mmabatho Montsho's first solo art exhibition Manyano is a heartfelt to tribute to the history of the Methodist Women’s Prayer and Service Union (or Manyano), with her beautiful oil paintings revealing the deep symbolism of this unique organisation. On show at Constitution Hill until Aug 31.
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44 Stanley Competition
WIN a copy of the Secret Johannesburg book
Part of a global series, the new guidebook Secret Johannesburg, written by locals CL Bell and Lisa Johnston, is an indispensable guide to finding weird and wonderful secret corners of this incredible city. On Sat Sep 8 at 14:00, The Atelier at 44 Stanley hosts the launch of the Secret Johannesburg book and we are giving away two copies worth R249 each! Enter our Facebook competition here to win.
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New Review
Saint Pazzo
Star chef David Higgs’ newest restaurant, Saint Pazzo Italiano at The Marc in Sandton Central, must rate as one of the world’s most impressive-looking pizza restaurants. Of course there is plenty more on offer including sublime seafood dishes, grilled meats and delicious bruschetta. Read our review here.
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#DiscoverJoburg
Victoria Yards launch party
Save the date for the official launch of Victoria Yards, one of Joburg's most exciting new arts developments, on Sun Sep 1. The launch event includes live music, art exhibitions, a new market and the opportunity to visit the studios of the many amazing artisans and artists who work here (photo by James Delaney).
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Braamfontein
Digital Innovation in Braamfontein
From Aug 25-Sep 29 Braamfontein becomes Africa's tech-central as the annual Fak'ugesi Digital Innovation Festival returns to the Tshimologong precinct. Highlights of this year's festival include international digital art exhibitions, digital art and coding workshops and the Fak'ugesi Beats Bloc Party.
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Art
Haroon Gunn-Salie wins FNB Art Prize
This year's winner of the prestigious FNB Art Prize is artist and activist Haroon Gunn Salie. See his work at the FNB Joburg Art Fair 2018 from Sep 7-9 where he is presenting his ongoing project Senzenina, a powerful and immersive installation centred around the Marikana Massacre. Read more about Senzenina here.
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Jazz
Zarcia live at The Orbit
On Sat Aug 25 August soulful singer-songwriter Zarcia performs tracks from her R&B influenced new album Therapy at The Orbit, accompanied by a full jazz band including celebrated pianist Luyanda Madope and drummer Tlale Makhene.
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Film
The Fun's Not Over
A major hit at the 2018 Encounters Festival, The Fun’s Not Over relates the incredible life story of James Phillips, the original 'Boere punk', whose anti-establishment music became iconic in 1980s South Africa. Showing at The Bioscope until Aug 30.
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