Alex’s Weekender: Johannesburg

 

My favourite thing about writing these weekenders is that it reminds me that no matter how bad a week I’ve had it’s almost the weekend and there are so many amazing things to do in and around our wonderful city.
This week we have the Jozi Film Festival happening at the Bioscope.
The Fourth Annual Jozi Film Festival, taking place from this evening until Sunday 22 February, will highlight the very best in filmmaking, presenting a multi-genre slate of films from emerging and established filmmakers, exploring a broad range of topics that affect our communities and stir our hearts and minds. An exciting line up of South African and international films will be screened over a three-day period.
The festival will also offer provocative Q&A sessions with the filmmakers in attendance, as well as workshops and networking events. If film is your thing this is definitely something you don’t want to miss.

DETAILS
Jozi Film Festival
19-22 February
The Bioscope 286 Fox Street
Tickets R40 Rand
Information about screenings and tickets available online.

Friday 19 February 2015
Friday night Joburg theatre is playing host to the monthly comedy event space dot comedy. A showcase of both established and up and coming comedians, and after the spectacle that is our current political situation I’m sure we could all use some comedy of a less serious nature.
The Lineup for this months event:
Hosted by Karmen Naidoo
Zakkiya Khan
Robby Collins
Donovan Goliath
Rachael Neary
Snooze
Loyiso Madinga
DETAILS:
Space Dot Comedy 
20 February, 8pm
Joburg Theatre, 163 Civic Boulevard Braamfontein

Saturday 20 February 2015
Saturday is the exhibition opening of the Thuthuka Jewellery Awards. The exhibition is taking place at the FADA Gallery on the University of Johannesburg Campus. South Africa is full of young exciting creative minds and this is a great opportunity to see what the possible next big thing could be.
The 2014 competition focused on the fashion industry and in particular on accessories, in this instance shoes, aptly captured in the theme ‘Sho! Shoe Jewellery?’ Students have been challenged to construct multifunctional contemporary pieces inspired by the South African insect.
DETAILS:
21 February, 10:30am
7 Bunting Road, FADA building Johannesburg
Free Entrance

Sunday 21 February 2015
Sunday We have the ever popular Ice Cream Sunday. It’s actually become so popular my love for ice cream is now locked in mortal combat with my hatred for standing in long lines. I really recommend you get to this one early. Serenading you while you gracefully or not so gracefully stuff yourself full of the frozen goodness will be soft rock band Pacawa.
DETAILS:
Ice Cream Sunday
22 February, 11am
Unit 8 16 High Road Bramley

It’s also Chinese New Year at the moment and if you haven’t yet made a visit to the Nan Hua Temple in Bronkhorstspruit now would be the perfect opportunity. The day starting off from around 10am will include multicultural performances from martial arts to Spanish and Indian dancing, Delicious Chinese, Cantonese, and Taiwanese food, Lantern painting various displays. It should be a wonderful day out with something for everyone to appreciate. Get there early because all the most interesting stuff generally happens before lunch time.
DETAILS
Chinese New Year
22 February 10am
27 Nan Hua, Cultural Park, Bronkhorstspruit
Tickets: Free entrance, but bring cash to buy lunch etc atms will most likely not be available.

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