May really is full of marvellous dates for your diary.
May 01 – May 31: The Pantry (which may well be our favourite store in Joburg) has just invited customers (that’s us) to revolutionise their croissant cravings with their new circular croissants. Available all week, with a new flavour introduced every Friday. Just go. You can thank us later. Cnr Keyes and Jellicoe avenues, Rosebank.
Details: 010-594-5404
May 06: Artist William Kentridge commemorates the millions of Africans who fought in and lost their lives in the First World War in The Head & the Load. Through music, dance, projections and shadow, the untold story of the role that Africa played in World War I will be revealed. Until May 6 at the Nelson Mandela Theatre. Tickets R250 to R600 from webtickets.co.za
May 09: You are going to want to put on a fabulous little number for this one … The Dress Code – a stylish musical revue. Ever since Eve grabbed that fig leaf, humankind has been obsessed with what we wear, why we wear and how we wear it … join Stephanie Baartman, Lorri Strauss and Sharon Spiegel Wagner on the catwalk as they sing, talk and strut The Dress Code at Theatre on the Square. May 9 to 28. Tickets from R150 at tickets.computicket.com
May 21: Send your imagination on a voyage with J.R.R Tolkien’s The Hobbit, a story of Bilbo Baggins, a simple home-loving hobbit, whose life takes an exciting turn when he is summoned to prepare for a trip by the wizard Gandalf. A family-friendly performance with loads of adventure, fantasy and humor at National Children’s Theatre (Inspiration Theatre), Parktown. Until May 21. Ages seven and up. Tickets R140 adults, R120 children from quicket.co.za
May 24: Five-time Grammy award winners, 63 years in the music industry and a group who has performed with world music icons, including Paul Simon, The late Michael Jackson, Steve Wonder, The Winnans and Dolly Parton. Have you guessed who will be gracing us with their presence? Yip. Ladysmith Black Mambazo is here for a national tour celebrating its journey in the music industry and thanking South Africans for the love and support they have shown for the past six decades. The tour kick starts at Joburg Theatre from May 24 to May 28. Tickets from R130 from webtickets.co.za Details: joburgtheatre.com
May 26: The Portuguese Festival 2023 is here again and is promising loads of fun for the whole família … helicopter rides, drifting, kids play area and the usual flea market stalls with popular Portuguese food, drinks and entertainment. Live music from international artist João Quintino, Joburg trio Mi Casa, DJ Miki plus dancers to liven up the crowd. R120 a ticket for adults and R80 for children. 26, 27 and 28 May at the Nasrec Expo Centre. Details: For more info, call 060-524-3767, tickets available at computicket-boxoffice.com
May 26: A new art experience in Joburg … stroll through the gorgeous Shepstone Gardens and feast your eyes on a curated celebration of art from across Africa at the RMB Latitudes 2023. The three-day event will feature traditional art fair booths from leading galleries and unique exhibition spaces designed by curators and artists. The RMB Young Artists’ Playground will have activities, art and workshops for children to explore. Prices from R200, kids R50. May 26 to May 28. Friday 12pm to 7pm, Saturday 10am to 7pm, Sunday 10am to 5pm. Book your tickets through quicket.co.za Details: latitudesartfair.com
May 28: ‘Oh Boy’, get ready to rock and roll over to The Teatro at Montecasino where the vastly popular hit Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story jukebox musical will be live on stage. Leading an all-South African cast is singer-songwriter Jethro Tait playing as Buddy Holly in this tribute musical following the journey of him (with his band The Crickets) and his rise to the top of the record charts, only to die tragically in a plane crash aged just 22. Also killed on that fateful flight were Ritchie Valens (La Bamba) and JP Richardson (The BIG Bopper). That date – February 3, 1959 – shook the world and became forever known as The Day the Music Died. It might be doom and gloom for them but you are sure to be on an unstoppable high. April 21 to May 28. Tickets range from R150 to R500 at webtickets.co.za
