AWEH! What's happening in Durban
Whether you're a foodie, bargain hunter, art lover or theatre fan, there's something for everyone this weekend across Durban and surrounds.
Markets mania
The Queensburgh Night Market is back on June 7 at Queensburgh Civic Centre from 17:00 to 21:00.
Get all your favourites from burgers, wors rolls, hotdogs, fish and chips, breyani, savouries and bunny chows to fresh pancakes and koeksisters and freshly baked sweet treats. Spices, fresh vegetables, toys, jewellery, books, clothing, shoes and other items will be on sale. After you are done shopping you can enjoy the evening spending time around the famous firepit with your family and friends.
The next I Heart Market at Northlands Primary on June 7 is going to be a full-on feast for the senses. The KwaZulu-Natal Spirit Festival will host a mini Sensorium experience – a powerful, immersive sound journey led by vocalist and healer Anne-Marie Clulow. Expect conscious touch, and a sensory soundscape experience that includes theta and beta waves, binaural beats, vocals, saxophone and soul-shifting energy. There will be a fresh line-up of local makers and artisans, and delicious eats and treats. The market runs from 09:00 to 14:00.
Walk it off
St Benedict's School at 31 Mariannhill Road will host a 5km and 2km run on Saturday, June 7. After the run you will be able to join a variety of exercise classes. Bacon and egg rolls, coffee and tea will be on sale as well as a variety of home industry goods. Tickets are available from www.stbenedictschool.co.za. Walk starts at 08:00.
Creativity corner
Unleash your inner artist with a hand-drawn art session at The Westville Warehouse, 48a Buckingham Terrace, Westville on June 7. Choose from nine unique images and create your masterpiece. Event starts at 13:00. R300 per person. WhatsApp 063 448 9165 to book.
Book worms
The SPCA Book Sale takes place at The Crescent in Umhlanga on Sunday, June 8. A wide range of books and magazines will be on sale. All proceeds go to the Durban & Coast SPCA.
031 Festival at Seabrooke Theatre
031 Theatre Festival welcomes the acclaimed Cape Town actress Erika Breytenbach with her one-woman show, I Can Buy Myself Flowers. Taking its name from Miley Cyrus' song that became an anthem for single women the world over, I Can Buy Myself Flowers is a one-person comedy drama telling the story of Natalie Jackson, an estate agent in her fifties, who entertains as she reflects on the ups and downs of relationships, children, professional life and her women friendships. It takes place on Friday, June 6 at 18:00.
On Saturday, June 7, Lisa Bobbert presents Ethel, her latest one-woman cabaret tribute to the Queen of Musical Theatre – the incomparable Ethel Merman, whose voice defined Broadway. The one-woman musical celebrates her life, legacy, powerful voice and iconic performances in classic Broadway musicals. Show starts at 14.00.
Join Aaron McIlroy as he revisits one of his favourite one-man shows – ADHD! Facts and theories are turned on their heads as we get a bird's eye view into the chaotic and beautiful mind of Aaron McIlroy, who has lived with this 'gift' for the last half century. The show takes place on Sunday, June 8 at 14:00 and 16:00.
Ben Voss will tour Becoming Benno on his home ground, South Africa. In this internationally acclaimed heartfelt comedy, Voss is detained by border officials at Sydney Airport due to an issue with his Permanent Residency Visa. Will he be admitted or sent back to SA? The show takes place on Friday, June 6 at 20:00 and Saturday, June 7 at 18.00.
The improv show Comedy Games, quickly developed a cult following and became THE thing to do on a Friday evening. Now the original theatre show starring Patrick Kenny as MC is back with a hot new team of fine young actors, all from the International School of Performing Arts. The show takes place on Saturday, June 7 at 20:00.
The 031 Theatre Festival is set to conclude on a high note with the hilarious musical comedy, Date Night, starring Aaron McIlroy and Lisa Bobbert. This side-splitting show will take place on Sunday, June 8 at 18:00 at The Seabrookes Theatre at Durban High School and promises to leave audiences in stitches.
All tickets for 031 Theatre Festival can be booked through Webtickets.
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