Afrosoulful pop: Singer and song writer Ami Faku released her debut album Imali six months ago. (Supplied)
Watercolour florals workshop: Learn the basics of watercolour and mark making techniques that can be used on canvas or cloth. Patrons who take the class have the option of buying a material kit (with watercolour paint, brushes, pens and paper) that they can take home or they can use the materials provided for use on the day. Details: The workshop will take place on March 7 at The Hay Store, Albert Terrace & Camperdown Road, Durban. The workshop costs R580 to R780. For more information or to book a ticket visit fathimasstudio.com or email [email protected]Â
X: With the letter X representing a variety of things like variability, the unknown, gender fluidity, incorrectness, and the Roman numeral for ten, this exhibition demonstrates the many ways in which visual expression can exist. Details: The exhibition takes place until March 29 at the KZNSA Gallery, 166 Bulwer Road Glenwood. For more information visit www.kznsagallery.co.za or call 031 277 1705.
Every Pearl: Mia Darling discusses issues surrounding love rituals, mysticism and the idea of beauty as a form of magic using her plasticine paintings. Details: The exhibition takes place until March 21 at 99 Loop Gallery, 99 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre. For more information visit www.99loop.co.za or call 021 422 3766
The Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert: This picnic style concert invites the entire family out for a day in the sun. bring a blanket and picnic basket while enjoying entertainment from Sho Madjozi and Prince Kaybee. Children under 6 do not require a concert ticket to enter the premises. Details: The concert takes place onMarch 8 at the Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden, Rhodes Drive, Newlands. Tickets cost R220 and can be purchased from www.webtickets.co.za. For more information visit sanbi.org or call 021 799 8783
Sober Sex comedy show: Comedian Ntosh Madlingozi uses his personal experiences and observations of how others interact with each other to bring an audience his hilarious lessons about things he has had to learn and unlearn in intimate relationships. Details: The comedy show takes place on March 6 and 7 at the Auto & General Theatre on the Square, Nelson Mandela Square, Corner Sandton Drive and Rivonia Road, Sandton. Tickets cost R100 to R150 and can be purchased from Computicket. For more information visit www.theatreonthesquare.co.za or call 011 883 8606
The Linden Market: Once every quarter Johannesburg is invited to enjoy a day in the sun while supporting local artisans selling a variety of things like craft gin, organic honey, preloved clothing, handmade jewelry and body products. If you’re just there for the vibe, there will be an array of food trucks to buy a meal from, plenty of shade and seating, as well as local music acts. Details: The market takes place on March 7 at the Botanical Gardens in Emmarentia, 45 Thomas Bowler Street, Emmarentia, Randburg. Tickets cost R30. For more information or to book tickets visit thelindenmarket.com
Yoga in the Park: Start your Saturday morning with a ninety minute yoga session at the Botanical Gardens in Emmarentia followed by some local shopping at the Linden Market. All levels of experience with yoga are welcome. Patrons are asked to bring their own yoga mats. Details: The session takes place on March 7 at the Linden Market’s autumn edition, 45 Thomas Bowler Street, Emmarentia, Randburg. Tickets cost R150 and can be purchased from www.yogaworks.co.za. For more information visit thelindenmarket.com or call 079 509 6446
Habitat: Angolan artist Pedro Pires uses paper, fire and sculpture to visualise his research into migration, nationality and identity construction. The works come from two past bodies of work: Doppelganger (2018) and Six (2019). Details: The exhibition takes place until March 7 at Gallery MOMO, 52 7th Avenue, Parktown North. For more information visit gallerymomo.com or call 011 327 3247
The Kwani Experience: In their comeback year, the muthaland band will be previewing the new singles they have been working on alongside favourites from their 2005 and 2007 albums, The Birth of the Mudaland Funk and Live After Birth. Details: The performance takes place on March 6 and 7 at the Untitled Basement, 7 Reserve Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Tickets cost R180 and can be purchased from www.quicket.co.za. For more information call 0113391647
Ami Faku ‘Sincerely Yours’: With a set that’s said to be over an hour long, the Xhosa songstress is bringing the live experience of her album to an intimate Johannesburg crowd. Details: The performance takes place on March 12 and 13 at the Untitled Basement, 7 Reserve Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Tickets cost R230 and can be purchased from www.quicket.co.za. For more information call 0113391647