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What's On in Joburg: Nov 8 - Nov 14
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Birds and Flowers by Walter Battiss, on sale as part of Strauss & Co's major live auction on Mon Nov 12.
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This week's highlights:
Until Nov 11: Shop for gifts at the gorgeous Travelling Circus pop-up shop at 44 Stanley.
Until Dec 1: Catch award-winning play The Revlon Girl at Theatre on the Square.
Nov 8-25: The Little Prince gets an African, multilingual makeover at Market Theatre.
Sat Nov 10: Photographer Jodi Bieber leads an exhibition walkabout at FotoZA Gallery.
Sat Nov 10: Find classic arcade games and a rooftop cinema at The Late Night Arcade.
Sat Nov 10: Take the kids to the family afternoon at Strauss & Co's auction preview.
Sat Nov 10: The Brother Moves On perform at Native Rebels in Soweto.
Sun Nov 11: Constitution Hill presents a free documentary film screening at 14:00.
Sun Nov 11: It's time for bottomless cocktails at Calexico's Boozy Brunches.
Sun Nov 11: The Sunday Edition party comes to Braam's Neighbourgoods rooftop.
Read on for more and check out our NEW home page for the full picture.
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Markets
Joburg's best fresh produce markets
From artisanal farmer's markets in the northern suburbs to bustling city market streets, the supermarket hasn't killed off Joburg's everyday fresh produce markets just yet. Here's our guide to great markets to shop for fresh produce in Joburg (pictured photo by Chris Kirchhoff for Media Club South Africa).
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#DiscoverJoburg
Cycling the city with Micro Adventure Tours
One of the most thrilling and energetic ways to explore downtown Joburg is by bike. We joined Kennedy Tembo of Microadventure Tours on a new guided bike tour of the city, the Jozi Coffee Cycle Tour, which follows a route through the heart of the city on the hunt for the best coffee. Read our review here.
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Art
An art lover's guide to Braamfontein
With its colourful street art and graffiti scene, youthful and edgy contemporary art galleries, bold public artworks and artist-run nightlife hotspots, Braamfontein is one of Joburg's most exciting art neighbourhoods. If you're an art lover we've got the guide to Braamfontein's best art destinations.
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Eating out
The Kitchen Party at Onenineone
Unlimited wine tastings, live music and a specially curated five-course gourmet menu, Onenineone's famous Kitchen Party is back on Thu Nov 15. Highlights of the Movember edition include a banana flambe, Peking duck and wines from Glenelly and Groot Constantia. See our interview with Chef Xavier Francis below for more.
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Ask a local
#MyJoburg by Xavier Francis
Xavier Francis, head chef of the Hyatt Regency's Onenineone restaurant, is an innovative and creative chef with a passion for farm-to-fork cooking and sustainably sourced ingredients. In this week's interview Xavier shares his take on life in Joburg beyond the kitchen.
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New review
The Fairlawns Spa
Unwind in style in a tranquil corner of Sandton at the newly revamped Fairlawns Spa at the Fairlawn's Boutique Hotel in Morningside, where luxurious new additions include a Japanese sentō bath and a decadent outdoor heated plunge pool. Read our full review here.
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Live music
Live music highlights
Start the weekend off with experimental jazz by Vuma Levin at the Sophiatown Jazz Encounters on Fri Nov 9 and look out for award-winning Swiss-South African contemporary jazz collective Skyjack (pictured) playing The Orbit on Nov 9 and 10.
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Film
Food Fighter
Follow the incredible story of 'accidental activist' and social entrepreneur Ronni Kahn as she goes from a high-profile career in catering to fighting global food waste in the documentary film Food Fighter, screening at The Bioscope from Nov 9-14.
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