Our pick for the weekend
It's another busy weekend here on the East Coast. Between documentary film screenings, the Discovery East Coast Radio Big Walk and Jack Parow, come Sunday afternoon we’ll all need some serious couch time.
It looks like it’s going to be another busy weekend here on the East Coast. Between documentary film screenings, the Discovery East Coast Radio Big Walk and Jack Parow, come Sunday afternoon we’ll all need some serious couch time.
Hori Smoku @ Upstairs
The gorgeous space Upstairs is above Spiga D’Ora in Florida Road. It’s played to host to some incredible artsy events in its time and this Friday 24 May is no exception. You definitely want to head through to catch the screening of Hori Smoku. It’s a feature length documentary exploring the roots of American tattooing through the life of its most iconoclastic figure, Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins.
Considered by many the foremost tattoo artist of all time, Collins is the father of modern day tattooing, whose uncompromising lifestyle and larger than life persona made him an American legend.
Through rare interviews, photographs and hours of archival footage, Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry: The Life and Times of Norman Keith Collins, explores the past, present and future of the global tattooing phenomenon.
The coolest bit is, entrance is free! Be there around 7pm. For more info mail [email protected] or join the Facebook Group.
Jack Parow @ Live – The Venue
Never has the South African youth been so in love with an Afrikaans boy from the suburbs who drives a shot out VW and has a penchant for thug life. Jack Parow is a cultural super star and us Durbanites get to hang out with him and watch his jam at Live -The Venue this Friday 24 May for R100. Unfortunately it's an over 18s jol so no school kids. Get there around 8pm and get ready for an opskop julle!
Discovery East Coast Radio Big Walk
Over 33 000 Durbanites will join together and set off on this year’s Discovery East Coast Radio Big Walk though our incredible city on Sunday. If you’re one of the over 33 000 all the registration details are here, and if you want to support the healthy folk out there check out the route map and cheer from the sidelines.
Wonder Market
If you're not Big Walking, there's nothing like a bit of a craft market stroll with a food stand brekkie on a Sunday morning. This Sunday 26 May head to the Chris Saunders Park in Umhlanga to support our local creative and craft talent. There are loads of young ladies’ wear designers trading as well as awesome home décor stands. There’s vintage furniture, revamped goods and general items of coolness on show. It’s the perfect way to end off a weekend. Happy strolling.
Also on in KZN this weekend:
The Royal Show, Pietermaritzburg
The Royal Show gets underway in Pietermaritzburg on Friday and runs until June 2. Don't miss the Music Extravaganza on Saturday night, featuring Toya Delazy, Graham Watkins Project and Lonehill Estate. If classical is more your style, then catch the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra at 11am on the Royal Show's Main Arena Stage for 'A Royal Symphony: The orchestral concert'. Later on Sunday, Elvis Blue, Die Heuwels Fantasties and Nadine are among the acts lined up for the RSG concert from 2.30pm.
African Renaissance Africa Day Concert
Mafikozolo, Lira and Professor are set to perform on Saturday from 6.30pm until late at the ICC Arena in Durban.Tickets are R100. Book through Computicket.
Theatre: The Ladykillers
Don't miss this classic black comedy: a sweet little old lady, alone in her house, is pitted against a gang of criminal misfits who will stop at nothing… West End hit the Ladykillers is on at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre from 26 May until 16 June.Booking is through Computicket.
Glenwood morning market
Darryl Hofmann and his Whole Food team have arranged a morning market in Bulwer Park on Sunday 26 May from 10am until 2pm.The focus will be on fresh and fabulous food. Hofmann has carefully chosen stall holders to create a deli-vibe, allowing visitors to purchase produce from the stalls and assemble a meal picnic style
- Miss Buttons