What's on in Durban
FRIDAY 13 FEB
Passenger @ Botanic Gardens
After years of busking and singing in pubs, Passenger’s hit track Let Her Go became one of only four million-selling singles in the UK and he was nominated for a Brit Award. He now plays to sold-out shows all over the world. And especially for this Valentines Day what better place to see him? Under the stars in our beautiful Botanic Gardens. Durban Boy, Ard Matthews will be his supporting artist and gates open at 3pm. Bring your picnic kits, your Valentine and get set for a romantic evening together. Tickets are available through Webticket here.
Tickets are around R400 and there’s talk of pre-made picnic snacks. For all the deets check out the Facebook Event Page here.
AV Skateboarding: Issue 25 @ The Winston
If getting cuddles under the stars isn’t what you going for then head down to The Winston Pub for something a little more edgy. AV Skateboarding Video Magazine are showing off the Issue 25 with some Durban skaters featuring in as well as on the DJ decks. Sounds like a good round up for single ladies to meet a badass sexy skater #justsaying. Here’s a trailer.
And if you’re looking for more info visit the Facebook Page.
50 Shades of Grey @ Numetro
The much-anticipated film of the sensual novel 50 Shades Of Grey opens in Numetro Cinemas this Friday. Book your tickets online at Numetro here. Also Checkout the #ShareTheLove campaign @ThePavSA to see how you can win tickets to the premiere. Or follow me on Twitter @MissButtons4001 for all the compo deets.
SATURDAY 14 FEB
Khan @ Botanic Gardens
It’s a busy weekend for The Durban Botanic Gardens because on Saturday night (14 Feb). Khan Morbee, from the platinum selling South African band Parlotones will be performing a special something with the Durban City Orchestra for us romantics on the east coast. Tickets start at R60. Again you can book through Webticket here.
Girls Pop-Up @ The Design Factory
This one goes out to all the ladies in the house. Durban designer clothes, macaroons, cupcakes, pizzas, wine and more. This little Pop-Up Shop runs on Saturday and Sunday from 9am – 1pm. You’ll find it the at The Design Factory at the fourth floor of Open Plan Studio, 37 Station Drive. I pinky swear this is something you definitely don’t want to miss. Visit their Facebook Page for more details.
Madame Zingarra @ Suncoast
The Theatre of Dreams troops are still in full swing here in the 031. If you haven’t booked your tickets yet, you might have already missed out, as they are famous for their sell out shows. But, there are always cancellations so no harm in scouring through Gumtree to see if anyone needs to get rid of some, Now that would be a true Valentine’s Day special.
Valentine’s Day Dinner and Golf @ Selbourne Estate
Selborne Park Golf Estate will be hosting a spectacular three-course dinner – prepared with love by Chef Lawrence. Dinner begins at 8pm and will be accompanied with live music courtesy of the talented James Ellis. Couples are invited to the golf and dinner combination at a cost of R275 per person or the dinner only at R150 per person. Space is limited so make sure that you book early to avoid disappointment! To book call 087 135 0559 or 083 650 7761.