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Renowned multi-instrumentalist and producer Mpumi Dhlamini is celebrating his birthday with a special performance at the UKZN Centre for Jazz and Popular Music on Wednesday, September 18. Picture: Lefa Biya

Renowned multi-instrumentalist and producer Mpumi Dhlamini is celebrating his birthday with a special performance at the UKZN Centre for Jazz and Popular Music on Wednesday, September 18. Picture: Lefa Biya

Published Sep 14, 2024

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Markets

Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market: (today) Spend time with family (pets included) and friends outdoors. Over The Edge is on the main stage from 10am to 1pm. Traders sell everything from fresh produce and deli food to arts and crafts. Walk the short nature trail or have a zipline adventure. Open rain or shine, and wheelchair accessible. Every Saturday 7am to 1pm.

Musgrave Market: (today) Head to Berea Park for food, music, arts and crafts, clothing, accessories, confectionery, baked goods, books, toys, plants and second-hand items. From 9am to 2pm.

Glenwood Street Market: (today) Community market with organic​ produce, sourdough loaves, sauces and pickles, books, records, movies, coffee, cakes and so on. 106 Bulwer Road, 8am to 2pm. WhatsApp 061 663 9430.

Buzz Market: (today) Community market for organic vegetables, funky clothing, decadent treats, boerie rolls, Indian delights and home-made sauces, decor, jewellery, second-hand books and coffee. 38 Pitlochry Road, Westville, 9am to 2pm.

Ballito Farmers Market: (today and tomorrow) More than 150 traders offer fresh farm produce, cut flowers and a nursery, retail, fashion, kids’ entertainment, art, hobbies, crafted goods and lifestyle products. R103 at Umhlali. 7am to 2pm.

Harlequins Flea Market: (today) Every Saturday from 8am to 1pm, with stalls selling pre-loved items, crafts, food and more. New vendors welcome. WhatsApp 083 595 7033 or email [email protected].

Rotary Uvongo Flea Market: (today and tomorrow) Crafts, toys, bead work, wire work, clothing and food every Saturday from 8.30am to 1pm and Sunday 9am to 2pm, opposite Douglas Mitchell Sports Grounds. Call 082 829 0059.

Golden Hours Market: (tomorrow) Family-friendly market at Golden Hours School, 10am to 2pm. Live music and food stalls. Call 083 262 3693.

Macnut Farm, Assagay: (tomorrow) Fresh produce market for locals to buy and sell home-grown produce, 11am to 2pm. Sunday lunch, drinks and bar. Call 031 765 2572 or 074 603 0000.

uMhlanga Farmers Market: Autumn Drive, Prestondale, every Wednesday from 8am to noon. Call Ethel at 060 303 3957.

Botanical Society KZN Coastal: (today and tomorrow) Visit the Botsoc KZN Coastal Plant Fair for an array of indigenous plants at excellent prices to create a garden, balcony or flower box that hums with life. Fair supports BotSoc plant conservation projects. Durban Botanic Gardens Visitors Complex, Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15 from 9am to 4pm.

Music

Rhumbelow Theatre, Northlands Bowling Club: (today). The Black Lapels pay tribute to Van Morrison in Days Like This, Saturday September 14 at 7pm. Tickets R200 from 082 499 8636 or [email protected] or Webticket.

Music Revival: (tomorrow) Christopher Duigan plays at the new Chamberlain Music Centre at Hilton College. Programme includes Beethoven’s Sonata op. 26; Chopin’s Scherzo No.3; Bach’s Preludes and Fugues from WTC Bk I; Rachmaninoff’s Preludes Op. 23 Nos. 2 & 5. Tickets: R150 include tea and refreshments at interval. Booking preferred via Quicket.

Friends of Music: (tomorrow) Hear the future KZN music at the Rising Stars annual collaboration with the SASMT KZN feating the best students of the affiliated teachers. At the Durban Jewish Centre at 2.30pm on Sunday, September 15. Tickets R80 at the door.

UKZN Centre for Jazz and Popular Music: It’s Mpumi Dhlamini’s birthday and the renowned multi-instrumentalist and producer is celebrating with a special birthday performance on Wednesday, September 18. Joining him are Freeman Gumede on bass and Fundile Dlamini on drums. Dhlamini will present a dynamic set featuring music from his upcoming 12-track album. Doors open at 5pm, music starts at 5.30pm. Tickets: R110, R80 (pensioners), R50 (students). To book email [email protected]

Rhumbelow Theatre Durban: One-Step Productions present Abba: Thank You For The Music at 7.30pm on Friday, September 20, 7.30pm on Saturday, September 21 and 2pm on Sunday, September 22. Tickets R200 from 082 499 8636 or [email protected] or Webtickets.

Saints Music Academy On Tour: Music Through the Ages at Pumpkin Theatre, La Montage: 2pm September 22; Rhumbelow Theatre Durban: 2pm and 7.30pm on Monday September 23; noon at Mozambik on Tuesday September 24 and at Rhumbelow Northlands at 7.30pm. Book at Webtickets or email [email protected] or call 082 499 8636 for more info.

Durban Girls’ College: Durban Girls’ College presents will host an enchanting evening of diverse choral and orchestral music in collaboration with Kearsney College, on Wednesday, September 18 at 6.30pm in the DGC Centenary Hall in Musgrave Road. Tickets: R50 per person, on Quicket or on Zapper at the door.

Art

Botanic Gardens: The Decorative Arts Society’s presentation by Victoria Hathorn entitled Art Through A Lens on Tuesday, September 17, from 12.30pm to 1.30pm at the Visitors Centre, Durban Botanic Gardens. R50 for members and R80 for visitors. Tea and sandwiches served after the lecture. Contact Lynne on 083 281 2994.

Outdoors

Amblers Hiking Club: (tomorrow) At 2pm tomorrow hike Morewood farm trails through grassland and awesome pine forest, including the spooky bamboo forest. Contact David at 072 615 0559. Wednesdays at 8am at Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park for relaxed hikes for all levels of fitness. WhatsApp Mandy at 083 235 6123.

Recycles Group: Welcome to meet at 9am on Tuesdays at the Mini Town car park on North Beach for a safe and casual approx 20km ride on the promenade. Good exercise, socialisation and a breakfast option afterwards. Contact Ian on 083 675 2125

Mountain Biking Rides: Saturdays at 6am, meet at Dura Cycles, Uvongo. Call 039 315 7359.

Film:

Rhumbelow Film Club, Durban: (today and tomorrow) André Rieu’s 2024 Maastricht Concert ‒ Power of Love, a new cinema concert today, September 14, at 7pm and tomorrow, September 15, at 2pm. R150 a ticket. Booking via 082 499 8636 or email [email protected]

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