May 05: The blue-eyed singing sensation Brendan Peyper is coming to town, and you won’t want to miss him! Known for his hooky mix of modern country and dance-orientated pop, he’s sure to get your feet stomping in no time. Catch him at the MeiMootMakietie at the Tom Frates Park in Rietfontein. From 7.30pm. Tickets from R100 per person from quicket.co.za
May 06: If you’re a fitness fanatic, you won’t want to miss this VTM fun walk! Take your friends and family for a refreshing morning walk at the beautiful hub of Afrikaans culture. Participants can choose between a 2km and 5km walk. You can even fill up your tummy with a delish breakfast and some hot coffee afterwards! From 8am to 9.30. Registration opens 7am. Tickets are R50 per person at the Voortrekker Monument entrance.
May 13: Treat your mom to a colourful Mother’s Day event with an exciting pressed floral workshop. You’ll learn how to arrange preserved flowers in a unique way, and get all the tools and training from floral expert, Elisma van der Merwe to create your own work of art. A special way to spend time with your mom while creating lasting memories! The workshop will include welcome drinks, a Mother’s Day photo booth and lunch. 10am to 2pm at the Fever Tree Restaurant bistro in Woodhill. Tickets cost R850 from quicket.co.za
May 24: Francois van Coke fans are in for a treat! This will be the first, and quite possibly the last, time Francois and his band, Die Gevaar, will be performing their newest album Kanniedood from start to finish. The show will also end with a few of his most popular hits! 7pm at the Atterbury Theatre in Lynnwood Manor. Tickets from R300 per person from seatme.co.za
May 26: Klopjag will be performing again for the first time since the pandemic, and for one night only you can be a part of an evening filled with great music and stories. Fans can expect a lively concert with a few of their well-known hits South Africans came to know and love. 7pm at the Atterbury Theatre in Lynnwood Manor. Tickets are R230 per person from seatme.co.za
May 27: Are you a blind mole or a wise owl? Or, maybe a mole-ish owl, or a mole with a few down feathers? Susan Coetzer invites you to join her ladies morning where she will chat about the metaphorical mole and owl, and how they relate to you. She also shares, with humour, how you can live each day with great integrity. Feel free to bring glasses, a blindfold and a boa with feathers for great fun. From 9.30am to 2pm at the Blou Hond Theatre in Lynnwood Manor. R360 per person from casatoscana.co.za
May 27: Love gin? Of course you do! Join in the GINovation Trail for a spectacular morning trailblazing in the country surrounded by wide open plains, forests and fields, followed by a few ice cold, well-deserved complimentary G&Ts. There will be a chill zone with live music at the end where you can savour a multitude of the country’s finest hand-crafted gins. Walkers and hikers can choose between a 5km, 10km and 15km trail. From 7am at the Lion and Safari Park. From R260 per person. Tickets can be found on wildafricaexperiences.co.za
