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Cape Town
- Artist Kendell Geers’s latest solo exhibition, AniMystikAKtivist, is described as “a meditation on the role of language in sculpting our perceptions of the world we live in”. The exhibition “recalls the activism of the young South African artist making his name in a full frontal attack against the conservatism of the apartheid institutions, but now fully developed into a transnational spiritual dimension”. WHEN December 13 to January 17 WHERE Goodman Gallery, Cape Town INFO visit goodman-gallery.com/exhibitions
- Exhibit S: Ode to Saartjie Baartman by a Black South African Woman is a performance piece inspired by the misrepresentation, art and story of Saartjie Baartman, told by performer Thola Antamu. “This is her story fused with mine and told through speech, skin, and movement,” says Antamu. The 30-minute show will be on for only three performances and there will also be a Q&A session afterwards. WHEN December 15 to 17, 7pm WHERE Alexander Upstairs Theatre, Cape Town COST Tickets are R70/R60 prepaid online at shows.alexanderbar.co.za or at the bar INFO For bookings and enquiries call 021 300 1652
- The music festival Sònar Cape Town, which hopes to expand electronic music in South Africa, is back. The line-up includes local names such as Fantasma, Spoek Mathambo, electro-rap duo PHFAT, Christian Tiger School and Fever Trails, as well as international acts the Bloody Beetroots and Jon Hopkins. WHEN December 15 and 16 WHERE Good Hope Centre COST R495 (December 15) and R595 to R1?350 (December 16) INFO visit sonarcapetown.com/en/2014
Johannesburg
- At A Taste of Sonar in Johannesburg and English electronic pop duo Pet Shop Boys will headline the satellite event. Other acts include 2manydjs, the Bloody Beetroots, Black Coffee, Jazzuelle and Thibo Tazz. WHEN December 12 WHERE Sandton Convention Centre COST General pass R595, PRO pass R895 and early bird pass R495 INFO visit sonarcapetown.com/jhb or facebook.com/SonarCapeTown
- DJs Shimza and Kenzhero, along with Sol Phenduka, will keep the crowd dancing at the inaugural JoziYaka Festival. Food will be available, as well as more music acts, and street-style clothing and T-shirt expo. WHEN December 13 TIME 9am WHERE Constitution Hill COST Free
- A replica tomb of Tutankhamun will be on display at Silverstar Casino as part of the Tutankhamun – His Tomb and His Treasures exhibition. The exhibition will feature more than 1?000 reconstructed burial treasures. WHEN Until March 1 2015 WHERE Silverstar Casino COST R80 to R160. Children of five years and younger are admitted free of charge. INFO The exhibition is open seven days a week, except for Christmas Day. Tickets are on sale at www.silverstarcasino.co.za and www.tut-exhibition.co.za
- Renowned local stand-up comedian, Barry Hilton, will let his fans know how he sees things in his new show, The Way I See It. Hilton, whose been in the comedy scene for 30 years, is known for pulling comical facial expressions that leave audiences in stitches. WHEN December 18 WHERE The Lyric at Gold Reef City Casino, Johannesburg. TIME 20:30 COST R80- R265 tickets are available at Computicket.
- Admiral and Jahsee, 340ML, Tidal Waves, along with many more artist, will be performing at the Mzansi Reggae Splash. WHEN December 15 WHERE Bassline, 10 Henry Nxumalo Street – Johannesburg TIME 15:30 till late COST R180 pre-sold tickets and R200 at the door. Tickets are available at Computicket. Follow https://twitter.com/mzansireggaespl
Rustenburg
- DStv iRock is set to light up the North West, with French DJ Rocco and United States vocalist Harrison Crump as the music festival’s headlining acts. The international acts will be joined by some of Mzansi’s finest DJs, including DJ Fresh, Black Coffee and Lulo Cafe. WHEN December 13 TIME 4pm WHERE Olympia Park Stadium, Rustenburg COST R150 to R400 INFO Tickets are available at Computicket, Shoprite and Checkers stores.
Durban
- Comedian and actor Aaron McIlroy tackles prejudice in his one-man musical comedy, The Ranga, directed by Steven Stead. The story is told through the eyes of a man tormented with pigmentation issues. The 70-minute stage production also stars Durban’s Andy Turrell, on musical accompaniment. WHEN Until December 14 WHERE Playhouse Drama Theatre COST Full price is R150. Children 10 to 18 years pay R120. INFO Contact [email protected] or call 031?369?9461
Butterworth
- The Mnquma Jazz Arts and Culture Festival will usher us into the festive season with a line-up that features local musicians, not just in jazz but in other genres as well. The line-up includes Simphiwe Dana, Zakes Bantwini, Tsepo Tshola, iFani, Berita and many more. WHEN December 16 WHERE Gcuwa Dam, Butterworth, Eastern Cape TIME midday to 4pm COST General R50 and VIP R250 TICKETS Tickets are available at Computicket, Shoprite and Checkers stores nationwide.