What's on in Durban this weekend
THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER
Ard Matthews @ Bush Tavern
South African singer/songwriter Ard Matthews (also front-man for the iconic band Just Jinjer) has recently put down roots in Umdloti.
Ard will be doing a series of special shows at the equally iconic Bush Tavern. A sizeable portion of the proceeds from entrance fees will be handed to prominent Umdloti security initiatives which Ard feels strongly about, in a bid to make the area and its surroundings safer.
Entrance includes a complimentary Smirnoff Ice Double Black, Amstel Draught or Windhoek Draught. R100 gets you in.
FRIDAY 3 OCTOBER
Pecanwood Oktoberfest, Feat Jeremy Loops
The Midlands presents the Pecanwood Oktoberfest and this time it is bigger and better than ever before! Catch Jeremy Loops, along with other top SA acts such as Veranda Panda, Amigo Santana, Ryan Stylz, Chris Wigens Oompah, Red light Stereo, Angus, Snuggie, DJ Mike Birkett and many more. Attended by over 5000 people last year, with the option of free camping included in your ticket, the Pecanwood Oktoberfest is now the biggest beer fest in KZN. Pre-booked tickets are available at Computicket for R150 or at any Checkers or Hyper stores. Tickets will be more expensive at the gate.
Brawl of the Bands @ The Winston
The Winston Pub will host its first leg of the Brawl of the Bands on Friday. The competition will feature 16 Bands over seven weeks, and there is some serious cash as well as professional equipment to be won. Get there before 8pm. More details here.
Day Of the Dead Party @SAM
South African Made Store is hosting a Day of the Dead party at the Umhlanga Centre. Come dressed up in ghoulish attire and join them for drinks and candy! Best dressed gets a prize, plus you can browse some awesome clothing and accessories - all of which is South African made - with a cocktail in hand! The fun starts at 6.30pm and runs until 10pm.
John Ellis @UpMarket
Craft beer, delicious food … and John Ellis live! It’s all happening at UpMarket from 6pm. Even if there’s rain, the market goes ahead – because it’s all undercover at Umhlanga Centre.
SATURDAY 4 OCTOBER
I Heart Market
Crafters and creatives are getting busy for this month’s I Heart Market. Make your way down to the Moses Mabhida Stadium between 9am and 2pm for your fair share of creative goodness.
Groove Delight @ Absolute
Groove Delight is a musical project created by a young Brazilian artist from Sao Paulo and he’s hitting Durban this Saturday. His electrifying beats should keep you up all night so get ready for take-off. Tickets are R50 before 10am and R70 after.
(Thumbnail photo via facebook.com/iheartmarket)