Our pick for the weekend
It's another busy weekend in Durban. Take a look at our pick of where to be and what to do, plus WIN tickets and a VIP experience at Tokio Nightclub. All the details here.
Thursday November 7:
“My Summer With Jane” Pop-Up shop is on the go at The Factory café. Jane Sews is a quirky South African designer who will be displaying and selling her Summer 2013 collection.
Expect classic tailored pants for the ultimate hipster with leather sandals and matching sling bags. There’s talk of complimentary gift bags, good vibes and snacks. Find out more about the Pop-Up Shop here.
Pop-Up Shops are the places to be as the notorious yet loveable professional surfer iAMWOK is launching his very own t-shirt range at Taco Zulu at 6pm. The collection is small but there are men’s and ladies tees. He has been kind enough to give me one already. Units are small so be sure to get down there to get your paws on one.
Carpe Durban @ The Winston. The cool kids are definitely going to kill me for sharing this event but it’s that good I couldn’t help it. If you’re up for Friday morning hangover then make your way to the Winston. Ian Ewok Robinson will be on the mic with some fresh material so it should be fun. They are going real hip-hop, Snoop Dogg vibes no Snoop Lion, which are ALWAYS the best kind of parties.
Friday November 8:
Last weekend Pascal & Pearce rocked the house at Tokio Nightclub and this weekend is set to be another banger. Tokio re-launched last weekend after a small hibernation and this weekend it’s all about homegrown talent. The Homegrown Heroes is a party to celebrate all our beloved local dj’s. My absolute fav Funk G and the gang will be on their new hip-hop dance floor taking us back to the old Tilt days. The boys at Tokio have agreed to give two special peeps VIP treatment and a bar tab for the evening. If you think this should be you, mail me at [email protected]. Tune in to Abi Ray’s The Pulse on Thursday night at 6:30pm for more details.
If all of this party talk is sending you into a hot flush then perhaps you need to book at Jimmy Killer Prawns Gateway. They are offering a five-course meal with promise of a mini fashion show. To book yourself into this indulgent night out call 031 566 1857 or visit the Gateway website
It’s Durban Folk Night at Upstairs (Spiga D' Oro) on Friday. Nick Pitman, Julien Van Rensburg, The Incidentals, Hours (Acoustic), DJ Ballie Mike as well as Cape Town based folk/punk singer-songwriter Cami Scoundrel. It’s R30 before 9pm, R40 afterwards.
The Hinds Bros: Having recently released their debut album 'Ocean of Milk' to much critical acclaim, The Hinds Brothers will perform an exclusive ‘Songwriters' set at one of Durban's most intimate and well-loved venues, St Clements. It will set you back R60. For bookings call 031 202 2511
Catch Deon Nel at Ollies Pub & Grill In Toti from 7pm. Entry is free.
Saturday November 9:
Rise Above This: catch the cancer awareness benefit show at The Winston, featuring The Cardinal Sinners, Die Wolwedans, Sangrael and Blackbird. The gig starts at 8pm, and the entry fee is what you want to pay! All of the funds will be donated to a cancer research foundation in Ray Strodl’s name.
DUT Fine Art and Jewellery Design Exhibition: Traditionally the exhibition of selected graduate work has been held in the departmental studios; however, this year the DUT Fine Art and Jewellery Design departments are making things a little more exciting. This year the powers that be decided to provide selected students with the opportunity of exhibiting in a professional and public space. I always love the DUT Fashion Shows at the end of each year to spot up and coming designers and I’m sure these Fine Art and Jewellery candidates will be just as exciting to see. Plus you can fit in a cuppa tea and cake at the same time. The exhibition opened on Tuesday night and will run till Sunday. Entrance is free, for upcoming exhibitions check out the KZNSA website.
Sunday 10 November:
Head on over to Sunday Braai Day at The Winston Pub with Cape Town based folk/punk singer-songwriter Cami Scoundrel, supported by Iris and the Tokolshe. Entrance is free. It promises to be an awesome afternoon of sunshine and blissful music.
Tuesday 12 November
Catch Matthew Mole at LIVE The Venue, supported by Rowan Stuart. Matthew had this to say: “I'm not the best at speaking, but through music it's natural. It takes up a lot of my time, it drives me, it makes me who I am.” 50 bucks gets you in. Doors open 7pm. No under 18s.
- Miss Buttons