What's on in Durban

What's on in Durban

It looks like another banger of a weekend here on the east coast. There’s loads of live music and even a famous author in town.

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THURSDAY 19 FEB

Dan Patlansky @ The Dutch

This beautiful venue will be hosting the talented Dan Patlansky this Thursday night.

After ending 2014 on high note being voted #1 Blues and Rock Album in the world by Blues Rock Review/USA, he’ll be kicking off his South African tour at The Dutch.

It’s R200 per person and if you haven’t booked already, best you get down there ASAP.

FRIDAY 20 FEB

Barbara Kingsolver @ The Oyster Box 
Meet the incredible and thought provoking author Barbara Kingsolver at a cocktail lunch at the picturesque Oyster Box. Her career spans 14 books that focus on topics like social injustice, biodiversity and the interactions between communities and their environments. She’ll be on hand to sign your novels and her books will be on sale. What better way to meet this captivating author? It’s R290 per person, including lunch. To book call (031) 514 5000 or email [email protected]

SATURDAY 21 FEB

A-Cross-Dress The Universe @ The Winston
Some of the country’s freshest bands are in town for a gender bender. Super-group Fantasma - consisting of Spoek Mathambo, DJ Spoko, André Geldenhuys, Michael Buchanan and Bhekisenzo Cele fuse together electronica, hip-hop and Zulu maskandi music while Black Math, Hours, Meth Breath and Fearless Communist add some Durban flavour. All you have to do is cross dress. So girls go as guys, and guys go as girls. Sounds like absolute chaos and pure sensational South African fun. See their Facebook page for more deets. 

50 Shades of Grey 
If you still haven’t seen the most anticipated movie of the year, get your A into G and book now. Be part of the hype and see for yourself if Christian Grey is truly all that. The Pavilion have tickets for you to win, so if you’re feeling it, click here. Good luck.

SUNDAY 22 FEB

Salim Washington @ Bertoua, Musgrave 
Jazz fans are in for a serious treat this weekend as Salim Washington headlines the line-up at Bertoua. This forms part of the Jazz sounds every Thursday and Sunday. The good vibes start at 4 and bookings are advisable. Now that’s how you end a weekend. 

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