I have always said spring doesn’t really exist in South Africa and This week has definitely helped me back up that fact it has been stupidly hot here in the big smoke. The forecast for this weekend looks to continue that trend of bright and sunny. So what else to do but spend it outside soaking up some glorious South African Sun.

 

Friday 2 October

 

The first Friday night of the month is the new black, or so says the Backyard Pop-Up Bar. Hosted at one of our favourite micro-venues that is also the home of More than Food’s favourite Ice Cream event. The Back Yard Pop-up is the perfect way to kick off your balmy Friday evening after work.

 

The Backyard team is now also teaming up with Nevermore media who will be making sure we have a great lineup of live music at all their up and coming events -This Does however mean that a R20 entrance fee will now be charged at the door. Still a bargain by any standard though.

 

Detail

Friday 2 October; 6:30PM

Unit 8, 16 High Road, Bramley

R20 cash // card // snapscan

first come first serve

 

Saturday 3 October

 

A Blooming Affair is a yearly garden and craft market day organised by the South African Old Roedeanian Association.

 

Held in Roedean’s beautiful gardens, the school will turn into a beautiful craft market where you can enjoy scrumptious food, treat yourself to bespoke quality goods and enjoy an exclusive tour of the gardens. One of South Africa’s top film critics, Mr Digby Ricci, will also be giving a talk.

 

A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to Roedean Community Partners so you’ll be giving something back too.

 

Details

Saturday 3 October; 9:00am – 4:00pm

Roedean School, Princes of Wales Terrace, Parktown

R30

Groups of 10: R300, includes a complimentary bottle of bubbly (While stock lasts)

 

Sunday 4 October

 

This Sunday it is Vodacom in The City; although this year it is actually in the suburbs. You can call it the Joburg edition of Rocking The Daisies. We are getting most of the international acts barring the electronic influenced guys, and of course this years and last years Open In The City winners Grassy Spark and PH Fat respectively. Not to mention another local favourite: Albairre.

 

This year the Vodacom In the City line-up will feature international acts The Kooks, Milky Chance, and The Cat Empire.

 

Details

Sunday 4 October 10:00am – 6:00pm

R495 (ex. booking fee)

All ages welcome! Under 7’s are free.

Get your #VITC2015 tickets here

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