March
Defending The Caveman – Tim Plewman
Dates: 08 – 29 March 2019
If you haven't seen Tim Plewman's
Defending The Caveman, then you're truly missing out! This show makes for one hilarious and somewhat educational night out with your special someone. This comical must-see is back by popular demand - a hilarious, affectionate and insightful production explains why men and women see the world so differently, and will have you looking at your partner with new eyes. After years of hearing that all men are jerks, the Caveman once again stands up to be counted.
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The Dino Kids Play Arena
Dates: 09 March 2019 – 28 April 2019
Something for the kids! Since March is school holiday season, here's the perfect way to keep them entertained and away from their tech gadgets. The Dino Kidz Play Arena is a unique dinosaur-themed children’s indoor play space that brings a prehistoric twist to traditional kid's entertainment. There are plenty of activities that’ll keep them busy for hours. It’s also educational with live performance interactive educational theatres that’ll delight the entire family.
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Sleeping Beauty The Ballet
Dates: 29 March 2019 – 07 April 2019
The grandest ballet classic of all comes to life at the Joburg Theatre this March!
The Sleeping Beauty will be returning to the Johannesburg stage after an eight-year absence. The fairy tale will be brought to life by the talented Joburg Ballet company and will be presented in collaboration with the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra. Get your tickets now and add a little bit of culture to your autumn to-do list with the Joburg Theatre.
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The Joburg Prawn Festival
Dates: 30 March 2019
With even more exciting entertainment and delicious seafood treats lined up (prawns, prawns and more prawns), the Joburg Prawn Festival is a must attend! Take your pick from a selection of moreish prawn dishes and other tasty meals while catching all the thrilling and adrenaline-pumping action on the tracks as the third leg of the Triple Crown and Wilgerbosdrift Triple Tiara takes to the racecourse! Experience racing at its finest and this fun and family-friendly event! Plus, entrance onto the course is free!
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April
Men In Tutus
Dates: 12 - 14 April 2019
How about some side-splitting comedy and a little bit of ballet with Men In Tutus, which will be taking centre stage at Montecasino this April? This is definitely a must-see. Ballet Eloelle, an all-male comedic ballet danced by 19 prima dancers, will be bringing hard-to-find humour to classic ballet. This is one reason for the popularity of this fabulous troupe of male ballerinas.
Men In Tutus is the most spectacular, talented and hilarious all-male comedy ballet, combining brilliant dancing technique and tongue-in-cheek humour with intentional foibles and dancing mishaps.
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The Johannesburg Cap Classique & Champagne Festival
Dates: Saturday, 13 April 2019 – Sunday, 14 April 2019
Proudly sponsored by Sanlam Private Wealth, this year’s festival will have a chic garden party feel with a blue-and-white dress theme and fabulous prizes, including magnums of champagne, fragrance vouchers and something special for the best dressed! This bubbly event is a must-attend, so make sure you get your tickets before it’s too late! As for the bubbly, you can expect to sample many exquisite brands, including L’Ormarins, Graham Beck, Silverthorn, Veuve Clicquot, Taittinger, Simonsig, Bon Courage, Luc Belaire and Valdo Prosecco.
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The Rand Show 2019
Dates: Friday, 19 April 2019 – Sunday, 28 April 2019
The Rand Show 2019 is back, celebrating 125 years with yet another fun-filled entertainment and lifestyle extravaganza perfect for the whole family. The 10-day event will inspire, entertain and offer top-notch exhibitions, including the Science Tech Zone; the Zip Zap Circus; the Flower & Decor Show; Fitness, Heath & Beauty Expo; South Africa’s Biggest Fitness Extravaganza and the SANDF featuring a spectacular show of demonstrations, drills, military band performances and many more. Some of the biggest drawcards this year include unforgettably thrilling rides for the most adventurous and plenty of adrenaline at the Adventure Zone, all things gaming, cosplay and dance, plus Joburg’s newest talent search competition.
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Lusito Land Festival 2019
Dates: Saturday, 20 April 2019 – Monday, 22 April 2019 (Easter weekend) | Friday, 26 April 2019 – Sunday, 28 April 2019
The
Lusito Land Festival is one of the most anticipated festivals of the year and promises an exciting day out for the whole family. You can expect everything from exceptional Portuguese cuisine and culture, good music and loads of fun for all ages, to Portuguese folk dancing, top local artists live on stage, a family-friendly fun fair to keep the
crianças busy and so much more. This event is hosted by the Lusito Association, a non-profit organisation, for Children with Disabilities.
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Back To The City Festival 2019
Dates: Saturday, 27 April 2019
Don't miss the 13th annual Back to the City Festival, taking place at Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown. You can expect an amazing lineup featuring talented artists, expressionists and performers representing only the best in creativity in both commercial and underground Hip Hop in Africa. It's a day filled with live music, street art, break-dancing, art installation, skateboarding, film, street fashion, gaming, speakers and panel discussions and much more. The inner city is going to come alive, converge and celebrate the experience of youth culture.
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May
MONSTER JAM®
Dates: 04 May 2019
One of the biggest action-packed live events on four wheels is coming to South Africa for the very first time and we cannot wait! Get ready for Monster Jam®, which will feature EIGHT four-meter tall, five-ton custom-made monster trucks, racing, revving and ripping up a racetrack full of obstacles. This is family-friendly show and is ideal for the young and young at heart, as well as lovers of motor and adventure sports. It’s definitely going to get your heart racing. Tickets are selling fast, so make sure you get yours ASAP.
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Huawei Joburg Day In The Park 2019
Dates: 04 May 2019
Joburg, it's time to get ready for the biggest day of the year! Huawei Joburg Day in the Park is back and it covers all bases when it comes to an unforgettable family day out. For your musical entertainment, you can expect to see some of the best in the industry, including TKZee, Mango Groove, Sun-El Musician, Micasa, Matthew Mole, Sho Madjozi, Prince Kaybee, Shortstraw and many more. Make sure you get your tickets ASAP!
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Discovery 947 Rhythm Run 2019
Dates: Saturday, 25 May 2019
The third Discovery 947 Rhythm Run is the coolest night run in Jozi, where you get to hit the track while listening to great tunes. Besides testing your endurance and pushing your limits while having a blast with friends and meeting new people, you’ll get to choose your timed route: 4.7km or 9km. And once you’ve crossed the finish line and felt the burn, the track will turn into a massive dance floor and host a rocking after-party, where you’ll get to celebrate, dance, party and mingle with 947 DJs and other local personalities.
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Design Joburg
Dates: 24 – 26 May 2019
Homeowners, designers and trendsetters, Design Joburg 2019 will be taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre this May! This is one of Gauteng’s premier, contemporary, decorative and highly-anticipated design shows, which has quickly established itself as the continent’s leading annual décor and design must-attend event. The event brings visitors a stellar collection of design brands under one roof, which will feature local and global pioneers and trailblazers of the design world. The 2019 show will be tailored under the curative eye of one of the continent’s most iconic design duos, Philippe van der Merwe and Greg Gamble, from retail atelier and design studio, Tonic Design.
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