Markets
Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market: Spend time with family (pets included) and friends outdoors. Traders sell everything from fresh produce and deli food to arts and crafts. Walk the short nature trail or have a zipline adventure. Open rain or shine, and wheelchair accessible from 7am to 1pm. Today on the main stage is Carmen Rodriguez. Also open on the last Sunday of every month.
Musgrave Market: Head to Berea Park for food, music, arts and crafts, clothing, accessories, confectionery, baked goods, books, toys, plants and second-hand items. From 9am to 2pm.
Glenwood Street Market: Community market at 106 Bulwer Road, 8am to 2pm. WhatsApp 061 663 9430.
Buzz Market: Community market at 38 Pitlochry Road, Westville, 9am to 2pm.
Ballito Farmers Market: More than 150 traders offer fresh farm produce, cut flowers and a nursery, retail, fashion, kids’ entertainment, art, hobbies, crafted goods and lifestyle products. R103 at Umhlali. 7am to 2pm.
Harlequins Flea Market: Every Saturday from 8am to 1pm. New vendors welcome. Christmas market on December 21. WhatsApp 083 595 7033 or email [email protected]
Rotary Uvongo Flea Market: Crafts, toys, bead work, wire work, clothing and food every Saturday from 8.30am to 1pm and Sunday 9am to 2pm, opposite Douglas Mitchell Sports Grounds. Call 082 829 0059.
Golden Hours Market: (tomorrow) Family-friendly market at Golden Hours School, 10am to 2pm. Live music and food stalls. Call 083 262 3693.
Macnut Farm, Assagay: (tomorrow) Fresh produce market for locals, 11am to 2pm. Sunday lunch, drinks and bar. Call 031 765 2572 or 074 603 0000.
uMhlanga Farmers Market: Autumn Drive, Prestondale, every Wednesday from 8am to noon. Call Ethel at 060 303 3957.
SHOWS
Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre: (today and tomorrow) Final performances of KickstArt’s rollicking family panto Puss in Boots this weekend. Set on an enchanted Caribbean Island, the show features sumptuous sets, colourful costumes, song, dance and jokes a-plenty. Starring the ‘fur-midable’ Rory Booth in the title role. Show times vary between 11am, 2.30pm and 3.30pm, please check on webtickets. Tickets R160-R270.
Rhumbelow Theatre, Durban: Local is Lekker is a mime show to raise funds for the Westville Country Club Bowls Section. Under new producers Bridget and Dylan Mathews they have incorporated more musical numbers. With a cast of enthusiastic bowlers, the show received rave reviews January 25 at 7.30pm and January 26 at 2pm. Tickets R120 from webtickets or email [email protected] or call 082 499 8636.
Barnyard Theatre, Suncoast: Forever Legends pays tribute to the timeless music of legendary icons who have left an indelible mark on the world. This thrilling 10-piece cast takes you on a journey through the decades, reviving the unforgettable sounds of Jimi Hendrix, Michael Jackson and Tina Turner, alongside South African icons like Brenda Fassie and Johnny Clegg. Thursday to Saturday at 7pm, Sunday at 2pm. Ends February 2. R200-R240 from ticketpro.
MUSIC
Durban Botanic Gardens: A day out with two amazing international artists, Hollow Coves and Amistat joined by local favourite Matthew Mole with more local announcements to come. February 15 from 11am to 6pm. Food and drink vendors available. Tickets R295-R395 from webtickets. Under 5s Free.
FILM
Rhumbelow Theatre, Durban: (tomorrow) Catch the Royal Ballets magnificent performance of Cinderella and step into the magic before the clock strikes midnight. Sunday January 12 at 2pm. Tickets from webtickets or email [email protected] or call 082 499 8636.
Rhumbelow Theatre, Durban: Film Club starts the year with The English Patient starring Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche in the blockbuster the scooped 9 Academy Awards. Thursday January 23 at 6.30pm. Tickets from webtickets or email [email protected] or call 082 499 8636.
ART
KZNSA Gallery: (today and tomorrow) Final days of BUZZART, the KZNSA’s annual Christmas Fair. Expect art, homeware, textiles, fashion and accessories, jewellery, local art books, stationery and cosmetics, plus a huge range of decor – all produced in KZN or Southern Africa by independent makers.
The Gallery, Ballito: New exhibition Unwrapped, opened this week and runs until February 2. Featuring a wide variety of prominent local artists.
OUTDOORS
Amblers Hiking Club: (tomorrow) At 2pm on Sunday hike Delvillewood Station along the train tracks and tunnels to the beautiful waterfall on mainline. Meet at Assegai Hotel verge at 2pm. Car guards R30 per person. Early supper at Hayways. Awesome beginners hike. Call David at 072 615 0559. On the weekend of January 17-19 an exciting away hike. Stay at Sani Pass Backpackers. Limited space. Easy hiking to Cobham on Buttercup trail or Saturday hike to Twelve Apostles.
Recycles Group: Welcome to meet at 9am on Tuesdays at the Mini Town car park on North Beach for a safe and casual approx 20km ride on the promenade. Call Ian on 083 675 2125
Mountain Biking Rides: Saturdays at 6am, meet at Dura Cycles, Uvongo. Call 039 315 7359.
EVENTS
Umgeni Steam Railway Train Trips: (today and tomorrow) Old Faithful Maureen is back on track for an amble through the 1000 Hills from Inchanga Station to Botha’s Hill. No card facilities or ATMS, so bring cash. Arrive 30 minutes before departure. Next train trips schedules for January 26 at 9am, 11.30am and 1.30pm. Spaces limited, so book seats at www.umgenisteamrailway.com
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