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What's On in Joburg: Oct 11 - Oct 17
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Graffiti legend Falko's new wildlife on Braam's streets. Read all about City of Gold here
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This week's highlights:
Until Oct 13: Take a tour with City of Gold Urban Art Festival on Braamfontein's streets.
Until Oct 13: Frances Goodman interrogates female beauty in Offstage at SMAC Gallery.
Oct 11-Oct 14: Beechwood Gardens opens up for another edition of their popular market.
Sat Oct 13: Bring the kids along and shop for local crafts at Sandton's Field Market.
Sun Oct 14: Spend a lazy Sunday at Nelson Mandela Square's Market on the Square.
Sun Oct 14: The Johannesburg Zoo returns with its monthly Zoo Trot.
Oct 17-Dec 2: Book ahead for the Royal Shakespeare Company's Matilda the Musical.
Until Oct 28: The Melrose Gallery hosts a group exhibition of Africa's emerging artists.
Read on for more and check out our NEW home page for the full picture.
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Competition
Win a picnic for two at Fairlawns
Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa 5-star gourmet monthly picnics Lazy Days and Lawn Blankets are back - with the next picnic set for Sun Oct 28. The decadent event includes a gourmet picnic hamper, a welcome drink and live entertainment, and we have a picnic experience for two worth R990 to give away!
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Contemporary Art
William Kentridge
One of the highlight artists of Strauss & Co's Cape Town auction on Mon Oct 15, William Kentridge is also the founder of the Centre for the Less Good Idea (don't miss the Centre's Season 4 from Oct 15-20), and has a new exhibition opening at Goodman Gallery on Saturday. Read about the month of William Kentridge.
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Joburg venues
Our pick of cool Joburg hot spots
As we enter the last quarter of 2018, it's time to start planning the office end of year party. From a picnic in a converted prison to dinner at the top of Ponte City, whether you're looking to host an intimate gathering or splash out, here's our guide to Joburg's coolest end of year venues for hire. (pictured Constitution Hill)
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Brunch
Calexico Boozy Brunches
Nurse Saturday night's hangover with spicy Mexican-inspired dishes or work your way to one with bottomless cocktails at Calexico's Boozy Brunches this Sun Oct 14. Menu highlights include the huervos rancheros, nachos with Calexico's signature hot artichoke and jalapeno dip and halva ice cream.
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#MyJoburg
Ask a Local - Ulrich Janse van Vuuren
We caught up with social media personality Ulrich Janse van Vuuren, founder of popular travel blog and digital media agency Meet My Mzansi, that documents his travels and celebrates South Africa’s diversity. Read what makes Joburg his favourite city in this week's interview.
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Competition
Win tickets to Gone Too Soon
Get nostalgic with music stars Joseph Clark, Timothy Moloi and Mariechan (pictured), accompanied by the Johannesburg Youth Orchestra, on Sat Oct 20. Gone Too Soon promises to be an unforgettable tribute to the world's late, great music icons. Enter our competition to WIN a pair of tickets valued at R600.
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New review
Parliament
We think we might have found the world’s best Parliament with the most honourable members, no points of disorder (unless you go too large on the cocktail menu) and expertly mixed drinks. We visited Parkmore's Parliament restaurant and bar just to make sure. Read all about it.
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Paint and Sip
Art on The Hill
Paint Joburg's 'purple bloom' with expansive views from Four Seasons The Westcliff's Flames' terrace this Sun Oct 14 at Art on The Hill. The evening includes a wine and chocolate pairing and all art supplies are provided.
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Fair
Sanlam Handmade Contemporary
The Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair takes over Hyde Park shopping centre from Oct 12-14. Sip on craft gin from premium gin label Flowstone Gin (pictured). Highlights include creative workshops at the Makers' Corner.
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Live Music
The Brother Moves On
Paying homage to the 'grandfathers of indie township free jazz' Batsumi and the Malombo jazz band, The Brother Moves On recreate their 2016 European tour and play the Batsumi songbook at The Orbit this Thu Oct 11 from 20:30.
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Film
The Big Night In
Get your goosebumps fix ahead of Halloween and dig into all-you-can-eat pizza at The Bioscope's October edition of The Big Night In. This month's feature on Fri Oct 12 is the 1996 slasher-horror classic Scream.
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