It’s officially happened and I can’t think of an opening paragraph so instead I am just going to indulge my love for the 80s and leave this here.
Now that you are hopefully sufficiently excited for the weekend (as if you weren’t already excited on Sunday night when the last one ended). Here is a little taste of what I would be doing if I didn’t work on weekends
Thursday 14 May 2015
Thursday night we have the usual suspect of an exhibition opening. This one is at Circa and is actually a dual exhibition. The first is Tamlin Blake’s “Revelation – Stories and Secrets Disclosed”. a series of tapestries made from recycled newspaper that take influence from the 14th Century tapestry “Apocalypse Tapestry of Angersâ€, as well as the news articles and stories in the papers themselves.
The second exhibition is “Battlefields†by Francki Burger
This body of work investigates landscape and history and how politics, race and violence are embedded/layered within the landscape. Historically, landscape in South Africa acted as a symbol of intimacy, a layered network of meanings and a place where cultural identity could be inscribed and imagined.
While these two exhibitions may seem a little high brow for most I definitely think the exhibitions are worth going to for anyone that appreciates art and it’s unique manner of tackling with topics so current in our society (weekends can be for learning too).
DETAILS
Thursday, 14 May, 18:00 pm
Circa on Jellicoe, 2 Jellicoe Avenue.
Entrance: Free
Friday 15 May 2015
Friday night I recommend a trip up to Pretoria for the FNB Whisky Live Showroom. It will be a showcase of the widest range of whisky/whiskey (yes there is a difference) under one roof. Last year MTF sent me to the one in Soweto and have promptly decided not to send me again. Perhaps out of fear of me writing another pretentious article… or drinking too much whisky/whiskey and bringing our name into disrepute (again). I can the showroom will be loads of fun, and if you are friendly enough to the booth girls they will give you lots of free tastings. I do suggest pre organising a ride home, or a friends couch. Be safe out there folks.
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DETAILS:
Friday, 15 May, 12:00 pm
012 Central, 385 Helen Joseph Street, Pretoria.
Tickets online or at the door: R105 (driving yourself) R170 for everyone else
Saturday 16 May 2015
Saturday there is something really special happening that I recommend as many people as possible take advantage of: the Past Experiences tour of Liliesleaf Farm
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If there is one heritage site we recommend that everyone in Jozi visits…it is definitely Liliesleaf Farm in Rivonia. This exciting and interactive site brings to life an incredibly exciting time in Joburg’s history. Once the underground base of the ANC and the Communist Party, the events that took place here would change South Africa for ever
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Jo from Past Experiences will guide the tour of a site she is incredibly passionate about, which will focus on the history of the Liliesleaf, its famous residents and the amazing restoration and conservation project that took place at the site.
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DETAILS:
Saturday, 16 May, 10:00 – 11:30 am/ 12:00 pm
Meeting Point and Parking: Liliesleaf Farm, 7 George Avenue, Rivonia
Tickets: R220
To book or for more info, email or phone 011 678 3905
Sunday 17 May 2015
Finally on Sunday indulge your creative side by going to 1000 Drawings. 1000 Drawings is a unique fundraising exhibition, where drawings donated by anyone and everyone, are collected and sold to the public. The first of their events for 2015 will be happening in Maboneng. So maybe grab a bite at the market and continue on to an afternoon filled with music,drinks and creative Doodling.
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DETAILS:
Sunday, 17 May, 14:00 pm
OPEN Collaborative City workspaces, 4th Floor, The Main Change 20 Kruger Street Maboneng, Johannesburg.
Free Entrance.
Basic Stationery will be provided.
Words by Alex Bernatzky | Images from event organisers
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