Most of us have only been back at the grindstone for about two weeks now and are probably already longing for another holiday – if you’re anything like me at least.
Luckily, we still have weekends – most of us do – and even more luckily here in Joburg. There is a smorgasbord of interesting and fun things to do here. So without further ado, here are my top picks of things to keep you entertained this weekend.
Friday, 22 January 2015
Friday night I recommend going to my least favourite venue to see my favourite local band. Bye Beneco is playing at Rumours Lounge along with the Anti-Retrovinyls and Atom Band. It really takes a lot for me to recommend somebody to endure the claustrophobia that is their dance floor so, when I recommend voluntarily going there without the aid of coercion by friends you should know its going to be one of the greatest nights.
DETAILS

Atom Band + The Anti Retro Vinyls + Bye Beneco

Time: Doors open at 19h30
Venue: Rumours Lounge, Cornelius Road, Weltevreden Park
Ticket Price: R40

Saturday, 24  January 2015
Saturday you can get your art snob on at the pop-up exhibition at the In Toto Gallery. For one day only you can go see the works of Leanne Shakenovsky, Yael Feldman, Audrey Anderson, Zwelethu Machepha and Ross Passmoor.
DETAILS
Pop-Up Exhibition
Time: 09h00 – 15h00
Venue: In Toto Gallery, 6 Bridhaven Centre, 66 St. Andrews Street, Birdhaven

Sunday, 25 January 2015
This Sunday is the first Ice Cream Sunday of the year! I know I include Ice Cream Sunday in every Weekender at the end of the month but it really is that amazing. Paul’s one off monthly flavours are simply a must for any ice cream lover (that’s the entire population right?).
They’re playing their cards close to their chest this month and haven’t released a menu yet, but Paul has yet to let me down on the great and innovative flavours front so, expect anything from cereal milk to savoury cream cheese ice cream with nachos.
DETAILS
Ice Cream Sunday
Time: 11h00 – 16h00 or until they run out
Venue: Unit 8, 16 High Road, Bramley

After you’ve indulged in your share of deliciousness why not spend the afternoon taking a walk through some of Joburg’s history with a walking tour hosted by Joburg Places?
See the best and most historic part of Johannesburg. Explore the incredible stories of Gandhi and Mandela – two world leaders who started their careers as lawyers in Johannesburg. We visit Gandhi Square and Chancellor House (original, 1952 law offices of Mandela & Tambo), as well as Joburg’s outdoor mining museum along Main Street.

DETAILS
Joburg Places – Inner City Tours
(download the PDF with tour itineraries)
Time: 14h00 – 17h00
Venue: Departs from The Sheds@1Fox
Tickets: R280 p/p
Bookings: e-mail [email protected] or phone 082 894 5216
 
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