WHAT’S ON IN
DURBAN
APRIL & MAY 2011
GALLERY EXHIBITIONS
AFRICAN ART CENTRE: 94 Florida Road, opp Quarters Hotel. 031 312 3804
Until 10 April: African Art Centre Artists and Crafter of the year exhibition. Paintings by Victor
Shange and sculptures by Widus Mtshali
13 April – 15 May: Transformation and Innovation: New trends in traditional Zulu beaded
jewellery and a unique new range of jewellery by Fiona Simmons
ANDREW WALFORD POTTERY EXHIBITION:
22 – 25 April: 10:00 Annual exhibition at the Pottery Studio overlooking Shongweni Dam and
Nature Reserve. Follow signboards
031 769 1363
ANTON BENZON @ THE CROUSE ART GALLERY: Michelle 083 385 0654
April & May: The gallery showcases excellent works of art by inspirational South African artists
and deals exclusively in original South African fine art.
artSPACEdurban: 3 Millar Road, Next to Waste Centre, Umgeni Road
Until 16 April: “Inspiration” – DAG Archive Show
18 April – 7 May: WO.MAN – Coral Spencer Domijan, Di van Wyk, Jane Oliver and Michele Silk
9 – 28 May: Ceramics Southern Africa KZN Regional Exhibition titled “Rhythms In Clay” – Main
Gallery; Photogarage 2011 – a group exhibition of photographers by Angela Buckland – Middle
Gallery
031 312 0793
BAT CENTRE: Tel 031 332 0451
Until 15 April: Human Rights Exhibition
DURBAN ART GALLERY:
Until end April: Home & Away: Art against Apartheid
Until 15 April: Louis Maqhubela
Until 8 May: Pitika Ntuli
031 311 2262
DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY ART GALLERY:
30 April – 27 May: Photographic Masters Student Exhibition
Nathi 031 373 2207
FAT TUESDAY: Bellevue Road, Kloof
Until 16 April: Domestics – a new exhibition by Lesley Magwood Fraser
18 – 30 April: Collective exhibition by photographer Lesley Goodman, Harry Lock and artist Jeff
Rankin. Acrylics by Paul Mazufani and ceramics by Helen Vaughan and Catherine Brennon
2 – 14 May: Portraits and Poetry photographic competitions entries on display
Shannon 031 717 2785
KZNSA GALLERY: 031 277 1705
Until 9 April: Andrew Verster – Main Gallery; Paul Painting – Mezzanine Gallery
12 April – 7 May: Yvette Dunn – Mezzanine Gallery and Multimedia Room
10 - 28 May: Home(less) – Main Gallery, Mezzanine and Multi Media galleries
www.kznsagallery.co.za
LA LUCIA MALL: 031 562 8420
Until 10 April: Art Givers Art Exhibition
@home Passageway
OFF THE WALL GALLERY: Heritage Market, Hillcrest:
Every Sunday: 10:00 – 15:00 Art Amongst The Roses
Gail or Harry on 031 765 7606
NATURE NOTES
NATURE TRAILS & TALKS
Every Tues, Thurs & Sat: 09:00 & 11:00 Umhlanga Lagoon nature Reserve Walk. Suitable for
children. R30 adults, R15 for children under 13. 031 561 2271
Every Fri: 09:00 Hawaan Forest Walk, Umhlanga. More suitable for adults and children over 13.
R30 adults. 031 561 2271
3 April & 1 May: 08:00 6 hour guided trail at Krantzkloof Nature Reserve. R30pp. Booking
essential. Johan van Meulen 031 764 3515
6, 10 April, 8 & 11 May: 08:30 Walk through Springside Hillcrest Nature Reserve followed by
tea/coffee at the Resource Centre. Sue 031 765 6809
10 April & 8 May: 08:00 Guided Trail through New Germany Nature Reserve. Lynette Bingham
083 300 3274
16 April & 21 May: 08:00 – 13:00 Walk through Beachwood Mangroves. Amanda 083 644 3767
or risiamanda@gmail.com
17 April & 15 May: 08:00 4 hour guided trail at Krantzkloof Nature Reserve. R30 pp. Booking
essential. Johan van Meulen 031 764 3515
17 April & 15 May: 10:30 Friends of Virginia Bush – walk through the bush. Meet at entrance in
Kensington Drive. Jean 083 303 3377
HIKING
AMBLERS HIKING CLUB:
3 April: Krantzkloof Nature Reserve
10 April: Bartlett Estates
17 April: Marianhill Monastery
24 April: Thornridge Farm
1 May: Nkutu Falls
8 May: Umbilo D’Moss
15 May: Umhlatuzana Valley
22 May: Historical City Centre hike
29 May: Stainbank Nature Reserve
David 072 615 0559 or 031 266 8602
DURBAN RAMBLERS HIKING CLUB:
Every Wed: Wednesday Walk
2 April: Alverston
9 April: Kloof Beacon/Crack
16 April: New Germany
23 April: Assegai Meander
30 April: Giba Gorge
7 May: Stainbank Nature Reserve
14 May: St Helier – Giba
21 May: Umbilo Moss
28 May: Mariannhill Monastery
Shorter, easier hikes on Saturday afternoons and longer all-day hikes on Sundays for the more
physically energetic. The Saturday afternoon hikes normally start at 13:45 and end with a social
get-together. Visitor’s welcome. www.durbanramblers.co.za
CLIMATE DATA FOR APRIL & MAY:
Average Maximum & Minimum Temperatures in °C:
April: 26°C & 17°C
May: 25C° & 14°C
Average Rainfall:
April: 73mm
May: 59mm
Average Sea Temperatures in °C:
April: 23°C
May: 21°C
HIGH TIDE TIMETABLE
April
1: 02:50 15:01
2: 03:16 15:27
3: 03:40 15:53
4: 04:05 16:18
5: 04:30 16:44
6: 04:55 17:11
7: 05:22 17:39
8: 05:51 18:10
9: 06:23 18:46
10: 07:05 19:36
11: 08:11 21:10
12: 10:23 23:25
13: 2:14
14: 00:50 13:15
15: 01:39 14:01
16: 02:21 14:42
17: 02:59 15:22
18: 03:38 16:01
19: 04:17 16:39
20: 04:54 17:18
21: 05:32 17:56
22: 06:09 18:36
23: 06:49 19:21
24: 07:36 20:22
25: 08:50 22:16
26: 10:57
27: 00:03 12:27
28: 01:01 13:19
29: 01:40 13:57
May
02:41
03:09
03:36
04:05
04:34
05:06
05:40
06:19
07:07
08:12
09:47
11:25
00:05
01:03
01:51
02:35
03:18
03:59
04:40
05:20
05:59
06:38
07:20
08:10
09:22
10:57
12:18
00:47
01:31
14:59
15:27
15:55
16:25
16:55
17:28
18:05
18:47
19:43
21:03
22:45
12:36
13:31
14:19
15:03
15:46
16:27
17:08
17:48
18:28
19:09
19:57
21:01
22:29
23:50
13:14
13:56
30: 02:12 14:29
02:07 14:32
31:
02:41 15:05
Low Tides: Approx. 6h15 after high tide
Information supplied by the Hydrographer SA Navy – The Hydrographer is not responsible for
any transcription errors
SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS
AQUATICS:
17 April: Annual 1 Mile Swim – uShaka Pier
ATHLETICS:
ROAD RUNNING:
3 April: 06:00 Queensburgh Mine Shaft – Queensburgh Sports Association. Dean Wight 031 562
0774
10 April: 05:30 Chatsworth Freedom Marathon – Chatsworth Stadium. Dees Govender 083 785
4333
17 April: 06:00 Dick Kings 21.1km run/15km walk – Hutchinson Park. Amanzimtoti. Desmond vd
Merwe 082 806 0348
1 May: 06:30 Eskom Gijimas 21.1km run/walk – Camperdown SAPS. Sarah 082 976 7199
1 May: 05:00 Checkout Marathon and Half Marathon – Verulam Recreation Ground. Krish 073
594 5448
8 May: 06:00 Starling Plumbers 2 in 1 – Mount Edgecombe. Ritesh 083 500 2265
15 May: 06:45 Sun Rise Run Series Race 1 – North Beach Durban Surf Lifesaving Club. Billy
Harker 082 654 6542
21 May: ECR Mini Big Walk – uShaka Marine World
22 May: 09:00 Discovery East Coast Radio Big Walk – uShaka Marine World to George Campbell
School. 021 685 3333
23 May: 09:00 Youth Run – Durban Exhibition Centre. 031 312 9374
29 May: 05:30 Comrades Marathon – Durban City Hall to The Cricket Oval, Pietermaritzburg.
033 897 8650
KZN CROSS COUNTRY LEAGUE:
9 April: Cycle Stadium
7 May: University KZN
14 May: Verulam
031 312 9374
TRACK & FIELD:
15 – 16 April: Yellow Pages SA Senior Championships
29 – 30 April: SA Masters Championships
Both events at Kings Park Athletics Stadium
031 312 9374
BMX:
17 April: Super Class 3 – Giba Gorge
1 May: BMX Natal Points 4 – Highstakes, Cato Ridge
15 May: BMX Natal Points 5 – Queensburgh
22 May: BMX Natal Points 6 – Giba Gorge
29 May: BMX Natal Points 7 – Highstakes, Cato Ridge
www.gibagorge.co.za
CANOEING:
9 & 10 April: KZN Sprints 3 & 4 – Nagle Dam
3 May: SA Sprint Trials – Nagle Dam
5 May: BMX Series Reg (8km) – Kingfisher Canoe Club, Blue Lagoon
6 – 8 May: SA Sprint Championships – Nagle Dam
www.canoesa.co.za
CLIMBING:
7 April: KZN NBL Open Final (National Climbing Federation) – University of KZN Durban
CYCLING:
15 April: 06:30 KZN Series – van der Merwe’s Circuit, Camperdown. Kelvin 082 446 9833
29 April – 1 May:
2011 aQuelle Tour Durban Cycle Race:
 29 April: Criterium for Pro Elite Top Riders – Gateway Theatre of Shopping
 30 April: MTB Challenge (45km, 20km, 5km fun ride) – Gateway Theatre of Shopping
 1 May: Tour Durban Cycle Race 125km (Pro Elite Top Riders Club), 105km, 45km – Start
and finish at Moses Mabhida Stadium
www.tourdurban.co.za
DEEP SEA ANGLING:
23 – 24 April: Durban Ski Boat Club Festival – Durban
28 & 29 May: Umhlanga Ski Boat Interclub (prov) – Umhlanga
031 337 6931
EQUESTRIAN:
2 – 3 April: C & S Shows – Cyril Geoghegan Stadium. Sue 082 898 0149
2 – 3 April: Driving – Shongweni Shows – Shongweni Club
16 – 17 April: Wenton Greys Shows – D98 Hawkstone Road, Summerveld
30 April – 1 May: Shongweni Shows Festival – Shongweni Club
7 – 8 May: SANEF Schools 4th Qualifier – Shortlands Riding Centre, Mt Edgecombe
7 – 8 May: Dynamic Dressage – Durban Shongweni Club
21 – 22 May: Equestrian Sports Productions Showjumping – Durban Shongweni Club
21 & 22 May: Comsol Series Legs 3 & 4 – Durban Shongweni Club
28 May: Compendium MTB Derby – Shongweni Polo Club
031 768 1220
FRESH WATER FISHING:
30 April – 1 May: Inanda Bass Classic – Inanda Dam
Ken Ainsley 031 301 0404 www.inandabassclassic.co.za
GOLF:
4 April: Prentice Memorial – Royal Durban
11 April: Duke of Edinburgh Championship – Durban Country Club. www.dukeofedinburgh.co.za
25 – 29 May: Golf: KZN Amateur & Civic Centenary Plate – Beachwood Golf Club
031 202 7636
HORSE RACING:
Greyville Racecourse: 031 3141500
April: 19(n), 26(n) May: 3(n), 8, 17(n), 24(n)
Clairwood Racecourse: 031 469 1020
April: 3, 12, 17, 24 May: 15, 22
N = Night Racing
Correct at time of going to press
LONGBOARD:
23 – 29 May: SA Longboard Championships – North Pier and New Pier
MOTORCYCLE FED:
7 May: Motorcycle Fed: Wicked Willy Winter Bash – Military Base, old Whaling Station, Bluff.
083 285 0815
MOTORSPORT:
14 April: Regional/Club Karting – iDube Raceway
Percy van Staden 033 343 5275
RUGBY:
1 – 3 April: Annual Glenwood High School Rugby Festival for Primary Schools – Glenwood High
School. Hannelie Erasmus 031 274 4448 www.glenwoodhighschool.co.za
2 April: 17:05 Sharks vs Stormers
9 April: 19:10 Sharks vs Lions
21 – 25 April: Easter Rugby Festival – Kearsney College, Botha’s Hill. Sue 083 222 5211
23 April: 17:05 Sharks vs Hurricanes
7 May: 19:10 Sharks vs Brumbies
21 May: 19:10 Sharks vs Bulls
28 May: 17:05 Sharks vs Waratahs
All matches at Mr Price Kings Park unless otherwise state
031 308 8400
SAILING:
Every Wed: 17:30 Twilight Series – Bay
031 301 4787
SOCCER:
16 April: 14:00 AmaZulu vs Mamelodi Sundowns – Moses Mabhida Stadium
30 April: 14:00 Golden Arrows vs Santos – Chatsworth Stadium
7 May: 15:00 Golden Arrows vs AmaZulu – Chatsworth Stadium
21 May: Soccer: 15:00 AmaZulu vs Kaizer Chiefs – Moses Mabhida Stadium
www.psl.co.za
SURFING:
Every Tues: 12:00 – 17:00 Roxy Learn To Surf (7 years and older) – Suncoast Beach. Allan
Wallace 076 877 5143
Every Sun: Surf School – Suncoast Beach. Slu Msweli 031 328 3000
22 – 24 April: Quiksilver Pro Junior – North Beach. Dane Patterson 082 444 5333
SUNFIT:
Every Monday to Saturday: Yoga on the Beach – Sundeck Lawns. Variety of free fitness
programmes – pilates, kickboxing, kettleball, zamba and yoga. Louise Howell 031 328 3000
SURFSKI:
8 May: New Balance Season Starter (12 or 16km) – Marine Lifesaving Club. Trevor Martin 083
556 4941
15 May: PowerAde on Dairy Beach (14 or 7km) – Durban Surf Lifesaving Club. Wayne
Thompson 082 772 3317
22 May: McCarthy Toyota King of The Bay – Stella to Marine. Neels Meyer 083 231 0919
29 May: Hansa 5 Beaches (20km) – Finish at Toti. Mark Pontes 083 281 2007
DURBAN DIARY
EVERY MONDAY
Open Mike Session – Zack’s Wilson’s Wharf. 031 305 1677
EVERY TUESDAY
Blues Train – Zack’s Wilson’s Wharf. 031 305 1677
EVERY TUESDAY – FRIDAY
19:00 – 22:00 Musician Adrian Beecham performs a wide variety of popular songs – The
Lighthouse Bar, The Oyster Box
EVERY WEDNESDAY
17:30 Overeaters Anonymous – St Thomas Anglican Church Hall, St Thomas Lane off Essenwood
Road. 083 409 8309
EVERY FRIDAY
22:00 Bhangra Evening – Krakatoa at Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom. 031 580 5170
EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY
19:00 – 22:00 Free Live Music – Palm Court, Gateway Theatre of Shopping (weather permitting).
031 566 2332
EVERY SATURDAY
 Dinner dance to the sounds of “The Simon Kerdachi Trio” – The Grill Room at The Oyster
Box. Booking essential. 031 514 5000
 22:00 Club Night featuring DJ Chunky Charles – Krakatoa at Sibaya Casino &
Entertainment Kingdom
EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY
 09:00 – 16:00 Traditional Entertainment – Park Entrance, uShaka Marine World. 031 328
8000
 13:00 – 14:00 Parade – Park Entrance, uShaka Marine World. 031 328 8000
EVERY SUNDAY
 12:00 – 15:00 Guitarist Adrian Beecham – The Ocean Terrace, The Oyster Box
 Rock The House – Café Vacca Matta, Suncoast Casino. www.vaccamatta.com
MONTH OF APRIL
Science On A Farm Holiday Program. A series of activities, which is fun and interactive and aimed
at all ages – Old Mutual-MTN ScienCentre, Gateway Theatre of Shopping. 031 566 8040
UNTIL 2 APRIL
Cricket World Cup live screenings – The SUNZone, Suncoast Casino. www.suncoastcasino.co.za
UNTIL 3 APRIL
 Durban Shoppex – Durban Exhibition Centre. Watch press for further details
 Tongaat Child Welfare Charity Fair – Outspan Ground, Tongaat. 032 944 1514
UNTIL 11 APRIL
Festival of Boat Rides – Wilson’s Wharf. Ahmed Karodia 083 395 2786
UNTIL 8 MAY
Silly Circus: Interactive kid’s show – Cast-Aways Stage area, uShaka Marine World. Saturdays
13:00, Sundays 11:00. 031 328 8000
1 – 3 APRIL
KZN Floral Assoc of Flower Arrangers: Floral Fantasia – Crowhurst Place, Everton Road, Gillitts.
Open Friday from 11:00, Sat & Sun from 10:00. R50 includes tea. Fay Fenn 031 767 3903
1 – 5 APRIL
Umhlanga Tourism Easter Festival – Umhlanga Main Beach. 031 561 4257
1 – 10 APRIL
Dancing With The Legends – Suncoast Casino & Entertainment World. 031 328 3000
2 APRIL
 08:00 – 12:30 Go Green Day – Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust, Old Main Road, Hillcrest.
Plant specials, jumping castle, creativity corner, tranquil Tea Garden and arts and crafts.
031 765 5866
 19:00 Kala Darshan Institute of Classical Music & Dance: Parikrama – Solo dance recital
performed by Manesh Maharaj at Rajput Hall, Chatsworth. Manesh 082 422 6865
2 – 3 April
Durban World Music Festival – New Beach Durban. Celebrating the different genres of music in
spectacular fashion. The distinctive artistic content is split into themes (Legends, Rock da Beach,
Jazz) and includes international and local bands. Dan Chiorbali 082 301 1888
2 & 30 APRIL
08:00 Open Saturday. Jumping castle, jungle gym, bargains, food – Kloof & Highway SPCA,
Village Green, 29 Village Road, Kloof. Barbara 031 764 1212/3
3 APRIL
11:30 KZN Philharmonic Orchestra Sunday Sinfonia – St Thomas Church, Musgrave. 031 369
9438
3 APRIL & 1 MAY
09:00 Coastal Horse Care Unit Country Market & Dog Walk – Cato Ridge. Gill 073 550 3061
3, 24 APRIL, 1, 29 MAY
The Eat Greek Sunday Lunch Buffet – Hellenic Hall, Durban North. Booking essential. 031 563
3877
4 APRIL
12:15 Free lunch hour concert: Carnatic Music – Howard College Theatre. 031 260 3353
4 – 7 APRIL
SASAD Dance Congress 2011 – Danville Park Girls’ High School, Durban North. 031 303 8737
4 – 8 APRIL
10:00 – 12:00 Kids Holiday Activities – Kloof SPCA, Village Green, 29 Village Road, Kloof. Barbara
031 764 1212/3
5 APRIL
20:00 Neil Diamond Live in South Africa – Moses Mabhida Stadium. Booking through Computicket
6 APRIL
12:15 Free lunch hour concert: African Music and Dance Ensemble: The Pride of Identity –
Howard College Theatre. 031 260 3353
7 APRIL
 Epicurian Wine Event with Bayede Wines – Beverly Hills Hotel, Umhlanga Rocks. 031 561
2211
 Cruise Liner Pacific Princess arrives in Durban Harbour
8 APRIL
12:15 Free lunch hour concert: KZNPO campus concert – Howard College Theatre. 031 260 3353
9 APRIL
 19:30 Derek Gripper – classical guitar and string music of Africa. R60 pp – Howard
College Theatre. 031 260 3353
 20:00 Annual Belly Dance Showcase “Visions From The Nile” – Izulu Theatre, Sibaya
Casino & Entertainment World. Booking through Computicket
10 APRIL
14:30 Old Mutual Music at the Lake Concert with Chris Chameleon – Durban Botanic Gardens.
031 202 5819 office hours
10, 24 APRIL, 8, 22 MAY
11:00 – 16:00 Model Train Rides – Kellaway Hall, Hinton Grove, Virginia. Gerald Hall 031 205
1089
11 APRIL
12:15 Free lunch hour concert: Filip Kormuth – Howard College Theatre. 031 260 3353
12 APRIL
 Cruise liner Crystal Serenity – Durban Harbour
 19:30 Renee Reznek – concert pianist. R60pp – Howard College Theatre. 031 260 3353
 19:45 Friends of Music: Emmanuel Bach (violin) and Jennifer Stern (piano) – Durban
Jewish Centre, 44 Old Fort Road. Booking through Computicket
13 APRIL
12:15 Free lunch hour concert: African Music and Dance Ensemble: AfriZulucan – Howard College
Theatre. 031 260 3353
14 APRIL
 18:30 Senior’s Talent Contest (Sing, Dance, play an instrument or entertain in any way)
– V C Hall, Flame Lily Park, 565 Stella Road, Queensburgh. 031 464 5640
 19:00 SA Military History Society: Talks – Jasper Maskelyne – the War Magician; The
Rhodesian War – Murray Theatre, Dept of Civil Engineering, University of KZN Howard
College Campus. Ken Gillings 031 702 4828 or 083 654 5880
16 APRIL
FNB Dolphin Dash – uShaka Marine World. 031 328 8000
17 APRIL
 07:30 Annual Salt March from Ghandi Settlement, Phoenix, along Umgeni Road and
ending at Kings Park Athletics Stadium


11:00 Public Kavady Procession – Temple, 535 Umgeni Road. 031 312 5069
St George’s Day Celebration – Greensleeves Medieval Kingdom, Camelot, Hillcrest. 031
202 6174
17 APRIL & 15 MAY
09:00 Antiques Fair – Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Umhlanga. James Thomas 082 821 9031
18 APRIL
12:30 Free lunch hour concert: Music for Wind Quintet – Howard College Theatre. 031 260 3353
20 APRIL
 12:30 Free lunch hour concert: Violin Students – Howard College Theatre. 031 260 3353
 Wine Makers Table with Moreson Wines – Beverly Hills Hotel, Umhlanga Rocks. 031 561
2211
21 APRIL & 19 MAY
17:00 – 21:00 The Sunset Food Market: Mouth watering homemade food – The Norwegian Hall,
St Thomas Road. Listen to Colin Penn and his Pennants in the tea garden. Barbara 031 564 5135
22 APRIL
 05:15 Diakonia Good Friday Service: “The Cross of Transformation” – Durban Exhibition
Centre. 031 310 3500
 06:00 Easter Sunrise Service – CityHill Church, Hillcrest. Focus on Ithemba. 086 1122
331
22 – 25 APRIL
 Verulam Charity Fair – Verulam Recreation Grounds. Jacqui Munien 032 533 1046
 Hare Krishna Festival of Chariots – Drive-Inn Site. Chumpard 082 824 2203
 Easter Xperience – A beach lifestyle and adrenaline event including stage activities,
beach sports, buskers and other fun activities for kids - Dairy, Wedge, New Beach, South
and Addington. Julian Chetty 082 417 7726
22 APRIL – 2 MAY
Andrew Young – Sax, Blues & Rock ‘n Roll – SUNZone, Suncoast Casino. 031 328 3000
www.suncoastcasino.co.za
24 APRIL
 Easter Sunrise Service – uShaka Marine World. 031 328 8000
 Easter Sunrise Service – Howard College steps. 031 205 3717
24 APRIL & 29 MAY
 08:30 & 12:30 Umgeni Steam Railway Inchanga Choo-Choo departs from Kloof Station
traveling through The Valley of A Thousand Hills, to Inchanga, where the Inchanga
Community Craft Market takes place on the station. 082 353 6003
 09:30 Guided walk through Botanic Gardens. 031 309 1170
27 – 30 April
Tour Durban Registration and Exhibition – Expo Xplore Court, Gateway Theatre of Shopping. 031
566 2332
29 & 30 APRIL
09:00 – 16:00 Durban Easter Knife Show – Umhlanga Ridge Hotel, opp The Wavehouse,
Gateway. Beatrice 082 908 0064
30 APRIL
 Mr & Miss uShaka Marine World Finals – uShaka Marine World. 031 328 8000
 South Coast Highland Gathering – Hutchinson Park, Amanzimtoti
 Durex Battle of the Bands Semi Final – Unit 11, 190 Stamfordhill Road
30 APRIL & 28 MAY
 08:00 – 14:00 The Food Market – Hellenic Community Centre, Durban North. Featuring
purely KZN grown products (pork, coffee, nuts, ice cream, cheese, wine, herbs, pate,
nougat, breads, pestos etc). Karen 083 777 5633
 SPCA Antiques & Collectables Fair – Dogs Park, cnr Willowvale & Inanda Road,
Springfield Park. Leanne 031 579 6500
 08:30 – 12:00 Mini Fair Days – Kloof & Highway SPCA, 29 Village Road, Kloof, 031 764
1212/3
 11:00 Guided tour of Crow – Coedmore Avenue, Yellowwood Park. 031 462 1127
1 MAY
South Coast Highland Gathering: Solo Piping and Drumming Championships – Amanzimtoti.
www.pbasa.co.za
4 MAY
12:15 Free lunch hour concert: African Music and Dance Ensemble: Cosi Cosi Yaphelo –
Nangomso Sobe Sigiya – Howard College Theatre. 031 260 3353
6 May
18:30 The Sunflower Fund’s “Heroes of Hope” Charity Ball – Elangeni Hotel. Stephanie 078 207
9041
7 MAY
08:00 – 12:30 Cash In The Attic – Tea Garden, Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust. Tel 031 765 5866
Rising Stars Career Expo 2011 – Docklands Hotel. Fezekisa 072 910 9378
7 – 10 MAY
Indaba 2011 – International Convention Centre. www.indaba-southafrica.co.za
8 MAY
14:30 Old Mutual Music At The Lake concert with KZN Philharmonic Orchestra – Durban Botanic
Gardens. www.durbanbotanicgardens.co.za
9 MAY
12:30 Free lunch hour concert: Opera Extracts – Howard College Theatre. 031 260 3353
10 – 12 MAY
Seatrade Africa Cruise Forum – Fairmont Zimbali Lodge & Resort. www.africacruiseforum.com
10 MAY – 10 JUNE
C2C4CANSA – KZN. From Mozambique to Namibia on a jetski to raise funds for CANSA. 031 303
9341
11 MAY
Sonia Choquette – Speed Of Love – Sun Coast Conference Centre. Booking through Computicket
12 MAY
 Ladies Luncheon: 3 course luncheon, Domaine Des Diex bubbly, speaker and gifting –
Beverly Hills Hotel. 031 561 2211
 19:00 SA Military History Society: Talks – The Tokyo Raid; My Father – Lord Elworthy –
Murray Theatre, Dept of Civil Engineering, University of KZN Howard College Campus.
Ken Gillings 031 702 4828 or 083 654 5880
17 MAY
19:45 Friends of Music: Andrey Baranov and Maria Baranova – Durban Jewish Centre, Old Fort
Road. Booking through Computicket
16 MAY
12:30 Free lunch hour concert: UKZN Big Band/UKZN voices – Howard College Theatre. 031 260
3353
18 MAY
 Wine Makers Table with Man Vinters – Beverly Hills Hotel. 031 561 2211
 12:15 Free lunch hour concert: African Music and Dance Ensemble: Drum the MangalaMa-Liboko and Africa My Home – Howard College Theatre. 031 260 3353
19 – 21 MAY
Mr Price introduces the 031 Collection. Some of Durban’s best designers and emerging talents to
head for the catwalk – 33 Cobham Grove behind Moses Mabhida Stadium. Booking through
Computicket
19, 26 MAY
19:30 The KZN Philharmonic Orchestra 2011 World Symphony Series Winter Season concerts –
City Hall. Booking through Computicket
20 – 21 MAY
Durban Tattoo Dolphin Show – uShaka Marine World. 031 328 8000
21 & 22 MAY
09:00 – 16:00 15th Annual Bridal Fair – The Heritage Market, Hillcrest. Free entrance.
www.heritagehillcrest.co.za
23 MAY
12:30 Free lunch hour concert: KZNPO workshop – Howard College Theatre. 031 260 3353
26 – 28 MAY
2011 Bonitas Comrades Expo – Durban Exhibition Centre. Liezle Bothma 031 564 0808
27 – 29 MAY
Sauvignon Blanc Festival – Beverly Hills Hotel, Umhlanga Rocks. 031 561 2211
29 MAY
10:00 – 17:00 Mind Body Soul Fair – Westville Civic Centre. Shalini 072 428 3431
31 MAY
19:45 Friends of Music: Anzel Gerber and Rinko Hama – Durban Jewish Centre, Old Fort Road.
Booking through Computicket
SHOPPING CENTRES
Gateway: 031 566 2332
Until 2 April: Lotus FM will be doing casual discussions with cricket personalities over this
period. Find out more www.gatewayworld.co.za
9 April: Track-A-Thon Charity Drive – Food Park Level
27 – 30 April: Tour Durban Registration and Exhibition – Expo Xplore Court
30 April: Tour Durban MTB, Comesse and Kiddies events
La Lucia Mall: 031 562 8420
Until 10 April: Art Exhibition - @home passageway. Proceeds to SPCA
Musgrave Centre:
2 – 10 April: Kids Easter Activities
Michelle 031 201 5129
JAZZ:
Every Friday: 18:00 – 20:00 Friday Jazz Sundowners – BAT Centre. 031 332 0451
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12:00 – 17:00 Jazz Sundowners – Upperdeck, uShaka Marine World. 031 328 8000
15:00 – 17:00 Jazz On The Deck – BAT Centre. 031 332 0451
15:30 Live jazz – Zack’s, Windermere Road. 031 312 0755
THEATRES:
BARNYARD THEATRE: 031 566 3045
Until 17 April: Rough Diamonds & Divas – A tribute to Neil Diamond, Joe Cocker, Bonnie Tyler
and Tina Turner
19 April – 29 May: Sixties Summer of Love – music from 60s and San Francisco
31 May – 10 July: Girls Wanna Rock – girls who have rocked the world
BOTANIC GARDENS: Tel 031 202 5819
2 – 8 April: 10:00 Children’s Theatre “Bushy Tales” – Amphitheatre
CATALINA THEATRE: 031 305 6889
Until 10 April: Gino Fabbri is Completely Nuts
26 – 29 May: Dan Patlansky & Gay Buttery
ELIZABETH SNEDDON THEATRE: 031 260 2296
Until 17 April: A Handful of Keys
21 April – 1 May: The Chili Boy
5 – 15 May: Monkey Nuts
17 – 29 May: Doo Bee Boobies
31 May – 12 June: National Creative Arts Youth Festival 2011
HERITAGE THEATRE: 031 765 4197
Until 3 April: Ballies and Babes
5 April – 1 May: Reality Bites
3 – 8 May: The Bats
10 May – 5 June: The Strat Pack
HOUSE OF THEATRE: Galleria Shopping Centre, Amanzimtoti
Until 10 April: A tribute to Bryan Adams show. Booking through Computicket
072 412 6390 or 084 630 0868
IZULU THEATRE: Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom
2 April: 20:30 Crazy Diamond – A Tribute to Pink Floyd
9 April: 20:00 Annual Belly Dance Showcase “Visions From The Nile”
15 – 17 April: Women of the 21st Century
19 – 24 April: Tina Turner – Simply the Best
23 – 25 April: Sibaya Easter Comedy Festival
29 – 30 April: A Melodious Golden Oldies Night
20 – 22 May: The Bollywood Show Band
27 – 28 May: The Michael Naicker Show
Booking through Computicket
RHUMBELOW THEATRE: Roland 031 205 7602 or 082 499 8636
8 – 10, 15 – 17 April: Rockin’ Thru’ Time
6 – 15 May: One Act – Elzabe Zietsman & Rocco de Villiers
SEABROOKE’S THEATRE: 031 277 1500
Until 3 April: Another Man’s Poison
STIRLING THEATRE: Marion 082 970 0002
1 – 3 April: Rocking It Gently
6 – 10 April: The Gee Jays
The Italian Club, Fairway, Durban North
SUNCOAST CASINO & ENTERTAINMENT WORLD: Tel 031 328 3000
1 – 10 April: Dancing With The Legends
THE PLAYHOUSE:
1 – 24 April: Durban Passion Play – The Drama
5 – 23 April: Sitting Around The Fire – The Loft
6 – 10 April: Mummenschanz – The Opera
12 – 23 April: A Plague of Heroes – The Loft
19 – 23 April: Uthembalethu – The Loft
Booking through Computicket
UPPER DECK: uShaka Marine World. 031 328 8107
Until 8 May: Every Thurs, Fri & Sat: Buccaneers – The Sequel
WESTVILLE THEATRE CLUB:
7 – 9 & 14, 15 April: “Hello, Is There Anybody Out There? “ A comedy by Ian Hornby. Tickets Coney 031 764 2559
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