May 31: What's on in Durban

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Ben Vos in Becoming Benno at the 031 Festival next weekend.
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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.
Hillcrest Antique Fair: (today) Dealers will be selling an array of antiques and collectables including: silver, linen, books, records, porcelain, beautiful murano glass, jewellery etc at Hillcrest Corner Shopping Mall. Saturday May 31 from 9 to 3pm. Call Helen Clementz on 084 241 0241.
Musgrave Market: Head to Berea Park for food, music, arts and crafts. From 9am to 2pm.
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. WhatsApp [phone] or email [e-mail]
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.
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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.
La Lucia Antiques Fair: Province's premier antiques fair offers a feast of fun, funky and forgotten treasures from yesteryear. From the gloriously grand to the quixotic and quirky. Sunday June 1 from 9am to 4pm on the lower ground floor of the La Lucia Mall.
SHOWS
iZulu Theatre, Sibaya: (today) KZN Bollywood Idol was founded in 2023 by Risa Raeanne Moodley to allow people to have their moment on stage showcasing their singing talent. A live band, GM Vikings, will back the contestants, as well as Raeanne and her co-singers. Saturday, May 31 at 7pm. Tickets R100 from Ticketpro.
Playhouse Opera: (today) Cape Town City Ballet and the KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra present Coppélia a true love triumph in this enchanting fairytale, which features three main characters - the young Franz, his fiancée Swanilda and the mysterious doll-maker, Dr. Coppelius, who creates the life-like doll, Coppélia. May 31 at 2pm at 7pm. Tickets R 150-R210 on webtickets.
The Seabrookes Theatre: The third annual family-friendly 031 Theatre Festival takes place from Fri June 6 to Sun June 8. The festival will feature various productions that are performing at this year's National Arts Festival in Makhanda / Grahamstown. The programme features two comedy / dramas (I Can Buy Myself Flowers; Becoming Benno) one improv show (Comedy Games), a cabaret (Ethel) and two musical comedies (ADHD; Date Night). Full programme and tickets from webtickets.
Rhumbelow Theatre: Barry Thomson & The Reals present SUGAR MAN – A Tribute to Rodriguez. Who would know that an unknown album from an unknown artist in 1970 would become a huge phenomenon in South Africa? Rodriguez himself, as well as most other Americans were never aware of his huge success. Saturday June 7 at 7.30pm and Sunday June 8 at 2pm. Tickets R200 from [e-mail] or webtickets
MUSIC
The Barn on The Square, Westown: (tomorrow) Make a date at Durban's hottest new entertainment venue. On June 1 from 11am to 2pm catch Trevor Don Jeany and then from 3pm-6pm The Kickstands take the stage.
All Souls Church, Salt Rock: (tomorrow) Pianist Chris Duigan presents Lives of the Piano, a thrilling and diverse selection of mostly classical piano. It features iconic pieces, such as Mendelssohn's 'Rondo cappricioso'' and Liszt's "Un Sospiro," as well as Chopin's Scherzo No 2. June 1 at 3pm. Also June 3 at 7pm at St Agnes Church Kloof. Tickets R150 from www.musicrevival.co.za
The Chairman: (today)Acclaimed South African pianist, composer, and scholar Sibusiso 'Mash' Mashiloane is set to release his eighth album, Isigqi, live at the bird's eye. The live launch event is at The Chairman on June 1, featuring a stellar line-up of celebrated musicians. Tickets from Quicket.
Durban Jewish Club: Friends of Music present An Afternoon of Song featuring rising soprano Nontobeko Bhengu, winner of the prestigious Fleur de Cap award accompanied by soprano and pianist Lisa Englebreght. Sunday June at 2.30pm. Tickets R140/ students R50 at the door. For more information contact [e-mail] or 071 505 1021.
Playhouse Opera: A two season Winter series by the KZNPO features in June. Both concerts at 7pm. On June 19 Maestro Daniel Boico returns with Qinisela Sibisi's Umnkenenezo (Serenade). Russian pianist Andrey Gugnin then takes centre stage in Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No 1 while Dvořák's Symphony No 7 is the finale. On June 26 Following a curtain-raiser by the KZN Youth Orchestra, Conrad van Alphen takes the podium and with celebrated Russian violinist Andrey Baranov puts his stamp on Édouard Lalo's virtuosic Symphonie Espagnole. Beethoven's Sixth Symphony ends the evening. For season tickets with a 15-20% discount mail [e-mail] or call 031 369 9438. Individual tickets from Quicket
ART
KZNSA: Exhibition groundWork: 25 Years of Activism for Environmental Justice is a collaboration with activists and professional workers from groundWork, offering a profound exploration of the organisation's rich and impactful history. Curated by Vaughn Sadie, drawing from the extensive resources of groundWork's archive, the exhibition is a powerful testament to community resilience, activism, and advocacy. Ends June 8.
Woza Moya Gallery, Hillcrest: The exhibition Behind Closed Doors opened last night. Features the work of artist Sinethemba Ndimande, and photographers Masibulele Nako and Manelisi Nene.
OUTDOORS
Amblers Hiking Club: (tomorrow) At 2pm on Sunday June 1 hike Palmiet Nature Reserve, Westville, to helicopter rock and Cascade. Meet at the reserve at Old New Germany road opposite the Westville Hotel, Westville. Call David on 072 615 0559.
Recycles Group: Meet at 9am on Tuesdays at the parking area behind Pirates life saving club. For a 20 km ride on the promenade. Open to beginners, sociable, safe and an option for a breakfast at Pirates coffee shop. Call Ian to join on 083 675 2125.
Retreads walking group: Join for a 3 or 5 km social walk on Tuesdays at 9am on the promenade followed with an option of breakfast at Pirates. Call Michele on 083 779 7443
Mountain Biking Rides: Saturdays at 6am, meet at Dura Cycles, Uvongo. Call 039 315 7359.
EVENTS
Pavilion Shopping Centre: (today and tomorrow) The annual East Meets West Bridal Fair comes once more to Durban's Pavilion Shopping Centre to assist and inspire those preparing for their dream wedding. Engaged-to-be-married couples can enter a phenomenal competition and stand in line to win fabulous prizes – the winner receiving a bespoke Durban wedding valued at more than R170 000.
Scottburgh: To celebrate World Ocean Day next month, the Ocean Festival will return to Scottburgh, from June 5 to 8. This epic event will include a new event this year – The Ocean Warriors National Series. Join several engaging outdoor events and activities suited to all ages. These include: Leatherback Rum Aliwal Shoal Surfski Challenge, The Ocean Warriors National Series, beach clean-up at Scottburgh, Aliwal Shoal scuba diving reef clean-up, Mahlongwa River paddle and clean-up, school education workshop presented by SAAMBR, ocean conservation science and research presentations, film screening at Cutty Sark Hotel, live music, Made for More adaptive surf therapy session and sunrise beach yoga. Full programme at www.oceanfestival.co.za
Shongweni Farmers and Craft Market: In conjunction with the Independent on Saturday, join us for CraftFest - a celebration of craftmanship and creativity. Enjoy a taste sensation with craft beer, spirits, artisan food and crafters showcasing their skills. Live local bands all day long and Under 18 tickets include access to the Kids Zone free of charge. Join us this Father's Day for a family celebration. June 15 from 10am to 6pm. Tickets R100 adults, R50 children from Quicket.
Kings Park Stadium: Don't rush off after you complete this year's Durban SPAR Women's 10/5km Challenge on Sunday 22 June, as two proudly Durban acts take to the stage in the finish area. Veranda Panda and DJ Dlala Thukzin are lined up to entertain participants and supporters on either side of the prize giving on race day.
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