Don’t Miss This: July 10 – 16

Johannesburg

• The Jozi (Pty) Ltd exhibition showcases talented young local sculptors whose work speaks to the theme “Jozi”. More than 30 artists are participating in the show and each interprets the theme differently through mediums ranging from glass pieces to ceramics. WHEN Until July 30. WHERE Art It Is, 11??Chester Road, Parkwood. INFO Call 011?880?6961 or email [email protected]

• Austrian jazz pianist David Helbock will perform with Raphael Preuschl on bass ukulele and Herbert Pirker on drums. The David Helbock Trio released its debut album, Aural Colors, in January. WHEN July 11. WHERE The Orbit, Braamfontein. TIME 8.30pm. COST R120. Tickets available at the door. INFO Visit theorbit.co.za or call 011?339?6645.

• Learn how to make good coffee at the third Annual Coffee & Chocolate Expo. The event will feature some of South Africa’s finest baristas who will discuss the origins, roasting and pouring of coffee beans. There will also be various workshops, including one on chocolate and another on pairing chocolate with wine and whisky. WHEN July 16 to 19 WHERE Montecasino, Fourways. TIME July 16 (4.30pm–9pm) and July 17 to 19 (9.30am–9pm). COST R100 a person and R80 for children and pensioners; children under 10 enter for free. Tickets are on sale at the entrance. INFO Call 011?465?2569 or email [email protected]

• Artist Raél Jero Salley interrogates the representation of “black and African people in relation to the Western society and pictorial tradition associated with it” in his latest exhibition, entitled Present. His work features drawings and paintings. WHEN Until August?3. WHERE Gallery Momo, Parktown North. INFO Visit gallerymomo.com

Pretoria

• Jazz musician Afrika Mkhize performs at the Jazz and African Music Nights session. Not only is he an esteemed pianist, but he has also produced albums for big names such as Miriam Makeba, Sibongile Khumalo, Themba Mkhize and Nokukhanya Dlamini. He was named the Standard Bank Young Artist for Jazz in 2012. WHEN July?10. WHERE South African State Theatre, Pretoria. TIME 8pm. COST R100. Tickets available at Computicket.

Afrika Mkhize (Suzy Bernstein)

Cape Town

• The classic story of The Three Little Pigs comes to stage with the Karoo as its backdrop. The production is adapted and directed by Elton John Duffy. The little pigs in this production have great ambition – to be a dancer, a singer and a businessman. The bad guy, aka the big bad wolf, is disguised as a travelling salesman. The cast includes Desle McConney, Monique Rockman, Liande Valentyn, Shaun Klaasen and Duffy. WHEN July 14 to 18. WHERE Concert Hall, Baxter Theatre. TIME 10am. COST R60. INFO Visit baxter.co.za

• Film production company Short & Sweet hosts a weekly short film series. The films are between two and 15 minutes long and are curated by Short&Sweet Connect, a dedicated portal for local films. WHEN July 14. WHERE La Bottega, Woodstock. TIME Doors open at 6pm and tickets are available through Quicket at R50 or R60 at the door. INFO Visit quicket.co.za

Lephalale

• Catch award-winning duo Black Motion at the second annual Lephalale Black & White Party. The event will feature hip-hop and house music. WHEN July 11. WHERE Marapong Stadium. TIME 6pm. COST R80 to R300. Tickets available at Computicket.