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What's On in Joburg: Sep 27 - Oct 3
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Photo of Lemmy 'Special' Mabaso by Siphiwe Mhlambi from his exhibition Expressions at Foto ZA Gallery
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This week's highlights:
Thu Sep 27: Head to Maboneng for a night market edition of Market On Main.
Until Sep 29: Kids' fun days and a concert end off the Dibuka Library Festival.
Until Sep 30: Last chance to catch Expressions a photo essay of Africa's jazz greats.
Last Fridays: Enjoy epic views on a Sunset Picnic on the Ramparts of Constitution Hill.
Sep 27-30: Join the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz pre-party at Nelson Mandela Square.
Sat Sep 29: The Fak'ugesi Bloc Party takes over the streets of Braamfontein.
Sat Sep 29: Flying Cows of Jozi and Gauteng Opera host a fundraiser walk and concert.
Oct 5-14: Joburg Ballet kicks off their Spring Season with The Nutcracker.
Sat Oct 6: Book for The Bioscope's new gaming and film experience Late Night Arcade.
Sat Oct 6: SA favourites Freshlyground and The Soil take to the Lyric Theatre stage.
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Spring gardens
Joburg's secret gardens in spring
Spring is finally here and some of Joburg's most beautiful private gardens open their gates to the public as part of the annual Gardens of the Golden City celebration. From the glorious Beechwood Gardens (pictured) to the festive Glenshiel Christmas Fair, here's our guide to spring's best open gardens.
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Party
Afrikaburn Afterglow party
The free and alternative spirit of AfrikaBurn (Africa's answer to America's Burning Man festival) is recreated in Joburg at the Jozi Burners' after-party Afterglow on Sat Sep 29. Featuring two dancefloors, two bars and a chill lounge, expect some very creative costumes, art installations and even fire dancers.
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Art auction
Strauss & Co Cape Town auction
South Africa's esteemed private collections like the outstanding Labia Family Collection open up for new buyers and collectors at Strauss & Co's annual Cape Town auction on Mon Oct 15. Highlights include rare oil paintings by Namibian masters and antique Victorian jewellery (pictured Cat and Pumpkin Maggie Laubser).
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Theatre
Bantu
Showing at Joburg Theatre until Oct 5, Bantu is a new play and reflection on the writing, legacy and untimely death of Black Consciousness leader Steve Biko, featuring LGBT activist, performance artist and sangoma Albert Khoza.
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#DiscoverJoburg
Explore Braam's public art
In Braamfontein, art is not restricted to its many galleries, instead it spills onto the streets with colourful graffiti and sculptures like Clive van den Berg's Eland (pictured). Here's our guide to some of Braam's best public art.
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Markets
Monthly markets
Find a four-legged friend with Date-a-Dog at the Linden Market's Spring Edition (pictured) this Sat Sep 29, or head to Rosebank for eco-friendly shopping and artisanal treats at Keyes Art Mile's Pantry Market.
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Film
Jozi Film Festival 2018
Now in its seventh year, Joburg's longest running multi-genre film festival Jozi Film Festival returns to The Bioscope from Sep 28-30. Highlights include Kenyan superhero film Supa Modo (pictured).
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