Don’t Miss This: October 30 – November 5

Johannesburg

• The Goethe-Institut’s African Futures consists of three interdisciplinary festivals in Jo’burg, Lagos and Nairobi, which will explore the future “following potential narratives and artistic expression in literature, fine arts, performance, music, film and various digital formats”. There will be panel discussions with film experts at the Goethe-Institut in Parkwood, film screenings at The Bioscope at 286 Fox Street, an exhibition at a pop-up gallery at 1354 Mncube Drive in Dube, Soweto, and a music concert at the Alex theatre. The concert features artists Spoek Mathambo, Keziah Jones, Just a Band and Gato Preto. WHEN October 30 and 31. COST Most of the events are free, except for the African Futures Music Concert and Party, which costs R120. Tickets from quicket.co.za INFO Visit Africanfutures.tumblr.com to see the full programme and dates. 

• The South African Music Awards-winning producer and artist PH will launch his From Giyani With Love album live on stage at the Koolest Sunday rooftop party at the weekend. Koolest Sunday is known for hosting some of the best live music acts in hip-hop. PH is an artist who delivers a highly entertaining performance. He has worked with artists such as Khuli Chana, Kabomo, AKA, Yanga, KO, Kid-X, Thandiswa Mazwai and Reason. Other music acts in the line-up include South Africa Got’s Talent 2014 semifinalists band, New Creation, featuring Ginger Breadman, DJ Cyrus Beats, DJ Zan-D (Y-FM), Javas Skolo and Ace of Spades. Butan Wear will also showcase their new collection from their spring catalogue. WHEN November 1. WHERE 77 Commissioner Street, Cornerhouse. TIME 2pm to 10pm. COST R60. INFO Visit koolout.co.za

Pretoria & Johannesburg

• Indie rock band Shortstraw will perform at Halloween block parties in Pretoria and Jo’burg at what they call “spooky” venues. The Youthless hitmakers will share the stage with 19 other music acts, including Zebra & Giraffe, Timo ODV, PHAT and Bittereinder. There will be four stages with live music acts and five bars. The public is encouraged to dress in Halloween costumes. WHEN October??30 in Jo’burg at 20 Solomon Street from 6pm to 2am, and on October 31 in Pretoria at the Arcade Empire from 3pm to 2am. COST R120 to R200. TICKETS From ticibox.com INFO See facebook.com/events/501838353301652

Durban

• The culinary and lifestyle event, Good Food and Wine Show, will feature up-and-coming and leading chefs and brands. Chef Peter Ayub, MasterChef South Africa finalist Claire Allen and TV personality Lorna Maseko will demonstrate their skills. Other attractions include lectures on organic grains by James Moffett and demonstrations of making yoghurt, cheese and ice-cream. WHEN October 30 to November 1. WHERE Durban Exhibition Centre. TIME 10am. COST R90 to R115. TICKETS From Computicket. INFO Visit goodfoodandwineshow.co.za

Cape Town

• Kiters from four countries – South Africa, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom – will showcase their finest creations at the 21st Cape Town International Kite Festival. The event encourages mental well-being and family time, and all its profits go to Cape Mental Health. Festivalgoers can expect to see creations such as a 30m worm and a family of octopuses, designed by Cape Town kite-maker Ian Islip, a 77m Chinese dragon kite built especially for the festival by local kite maker Philip Hattingh, and the traditional Cape Swaeltjie kites. This family-friendly festival will also offer free kite-making workshops for children, competitions, craft and food stalls, as well as live entertainment. WHEN October 31 to November???1. WHERE Zandvlei Nature Reserve, Muizenberg. TIME 10am to 6pm. COST R10 to R30. INFO and TICKETS Visit capementalhealth.co.za

• Rated as one of best sungura artists in Zimbabwe, Alick Macheso will perform in South Africa and will share the stage with Zimbabwean reggae, dancehall star Di Bigman Winky D in a one-night-only show. The music line-up also includes DJ King Themba and Ras Reggie. WHEN October 31. WHERE Martin Adam Hall. TIME 7pm. COST R150 (pre-sold) and R200 (at the door). TICKETS From Computicket. INFO Visit facebook.com/mhofupromotions