The weekend has arrived to briefly terminate the busy work week. With an endless amount of activities to experience, Johannesburg boasts a myriad of outlets that the local creative can enjoy. From art exhibitions, to live music performances, Johannesburg’s entrainment hubs are booming this weekend. Here is a list of events and exhibitions to check out in the city of gold.
PARTY
Bone Soda x Backyard z Haavy Rotation.
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Date : Friday, 14 January 2022.
Time : 8PM – 3AM.
Venue : Carfax, 39 Gwigwi Mrwebi St, Newtown, Johannesburg, 2113.
Damage: R80.00.
A Party like no other. Uk based creative collection Bone Soda that has hosted events long side the late Virgil Abloh, British rapper Slowthai and Amsterdam – based fashion abs lifestyle brand Daily Paper, is bringing out another pumped event for all the ragers. The event is collaboration with the two electric creative collectives Back Yard Group and Heavy Rotation who are notorious for throwing the most epic parties in the urban creative scene.
There are a couple of measures you need to keep in mind if you’re thinking of attending this event. Firstly, you will be in for a long night of dancing, raging and raving so absolutely consider wearing flat shoes — unless you’re a pro in dancing in heels. Secondly, the line up of DJs are known to have incredibly infectious sets so prepare to sweat a little (or a lot) because once the music takes over, there is no slowing down. Lastly, the event is a safe space for creatives to be free and comfortable, so no bad vibes are welcome at the door.
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LISTEN
BandaBanda Agency Presents Nduduzo Makhathini “Impicabadala”.
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Date: Saturday: 14 January 2021.
Time: 7PM – 10PM.
Venue: Leano Restaurant, 81 De Korte St, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001.
Damage: R300.00.
A man with many labels: pianist, composer, healer and the leading voice in African Jazz. Nduduzo Makathini has been a favourite for South African jazz fans for years and with a collection of 8 studio albums under his belt, he has managed to set a precedent of noir excellence in the African Jazz soundscape.
Kicking off the year with his first peformance of 2022, Nduduzo Makhathini will be performing what he pens and an, ‘opening ritual’ entitled Impicabadala at the renowned Leano Restaurant in Braamfontein, 15 January 2022.
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U’RE X Channel O.
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Date: Friday, 14 January 2022.
Time: 20:00 – 23:00.
Venue: (Virtual) Chanel O TV.
Damage: Free.
Event organiser and community U’RE known for their aesthetically pleasing parties, attended by the coolest and most fashion forward patrons, is teaming up with South Africa’s biggest music based channel: Chanel 0 — to unlock summer.
The collaboration boasts a line up of Johanneburg’s hottest DJs: Darque, Earful Soul, Kasango, Mat Elle, Sef Kambo & Kitty Amor and Vitoto to deliver tunes and “dance the night away”.
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WATCH
The Nutcracker – The Royal Ballet.
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Date: Sunday, 16 January 2022.
Time: 2PM – 5PM.
Venue: E John Butler Centre for the Arts.
Damage: R100.00.
A family favourite at Christmas time and is one of the most delightful ways to discover the enchantment of ballet. The story of Clara, a girl on a magical Christmas Eve adventure, is accompanied by sparkling music and even dancing sweets! Watch the full company of The Royal Ballet in this much-loved ballet classic.
Cast:
Akane Takada (The Sugar Plum Fairy), Cesar Corrales (The Prince), Christopher Saunders (Herr Drosselmeyer), Isabella Gasparini (Clara), Luca Acri (Hans-Peter/The Nutcracker).
Orchestra Of The Royal Opera House.
Conducted By Koen Kessels.
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ART
AM I A HERO NOW?/!
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Date: Friday to Sunday, 14 – 16 January 2022.
Time: 10AM – 2PM.
Venue: MMARTHOUSE, 1 Hillcrest Avenue, Craighall Park, Johannesburg.
“This recent body of work is a metaphorical representation of a personal research of observing my birthplace and current home in relation to the gender roles found in a home, and the knowledge that comes with creating and identity inspired by the dominant role of the Queen chess piece. Am I A Hero Now?/!, depicts the force of the observed characters in creating a new identity for the king through a subjective visual depiction of the observing King”.
Participating: Sizwe Khoza.
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Wycliffe Mundopa – Zva Nyadza at Johannesburg Art Gallery.
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Date: Friday – Sunday, 14 – 16 January 2022.
Time: 10AM – 1PM.
Venue: Johannesburg Art Gallery, King George St, Joubert Park, City Centre.
Zimbabwean painter Wycliffe Mundopa opened The grand Johannesburg Art Gallery with a new exhibition titled Zva Nyadza. The exhibition which has been open to public viewing for the past three months is a, “suite of more than fifteen monumental canvases elevating and celebrating the drama and exaltation of the lives of Zimbabwe’s women.”
“The captivating semi-abstracted characters in his paintings reflect the conflicts between tradition and the contemporary in modern Zimbabwean life, a clash of moral codes and economic strain, encompassing the good and bad, the beautiful and ugly.” – In Your Pocket.
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