Events

The critically-celebrated international entertainment group Cirque du Soleil will perform for the first time ever in South Africa with its vibrant signature production Saltimbanco in March 2011. This timeless Cirque du Soleil opus hits new territories with a series of exclusive shows in Johannesburg from March 9 to 13 at the Coca-Cola Dome.

As the summer season hits its peak so does the festival circuit. RAMfest is upon us once more, taking place at Riversands Farm in Fourways on March 12, 2011 from 9.30am.

This year, RAMfest, boasts 3 venues, Spanning 3 cities, over 5 days, across 6 stages. That’s right! RAMfest will be visiting 3 major cities in 2011. This helps to cement the events reputation as South Africa’s Ultimate Rock Festival.

There will be a full production this year, Massive GearHouse Main Stage, a Sound & Lights Spectacular, 2 x 60m Bars as well as a Dance Stage hosted by Jozi's own Science Frikshun. There will be an array of creature comforts, international food stalls and world class facilities.

Winner of the 2008 SAMA for Biggest Selling Artist, Lianie May is an unstoppable rising force currently exploding in SA’s music industry.
Join the beautiful and gifted songstress for a live performance of contemporary pop with an underlying country element.

The Duo Zappa-Mainolfi will tour South Africa over this month and the next, combining public piano and cello recitals with a schools outreach programme.

The King of Waltz is back! André Rieu, the biggest Touring Classical Artist in the World will once again be entertaining South African audiences nationwide in this highly anticipated second tour in March, 2011.

Meet Snowflake the Muffin Man at the Hillfox Market for loads of fun with baking demos from 11am to 3pm on Sunday March 20 and Monday March 21, 2011. Spoil your taste buds with free muffins for all the grown-ups, free cupcakes for all the kids to decorate; and free lucky draw give-aways for sumptuous Snowflake Hampers!

Meet Snowflake the Muffin Man at the Hillfox Market for loads of fun with baking demos from 11am to 3pm on Sunday March 20 and Monday March 21, 2011. Spoil your taste buds with free muffins for all the grown-ups, free cupcakes for all the kids to decorate; and free lucky draw give-aways for sumptuous Snowflake Hampers!

Joburg Theatre, in association with MJB Co-ordination, presents Sibongile Khumalo in A Spirit Ascending on The Mandela stage, for one show only, on March 21, 2011.
Sibongile Khumalo occupies a space in South African music that only jazz can create – a space which bridges cultures.

Celebrity MC, Generations actress and cooking enthusiast, Bathabile Mashigo, and internationally trained chef Patrick Goldberg, will be cooking up a storm with appetizing Tastic rice dishes in the Main Promotional Court at Cresta Shopping Centre, corner Beyers Naude Drive and Weltevreden Road, Cresta, Randburg on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 March 2011.

On Saturday, March 26, 2011 Prime Circle takes to the stage from 8pm. Prime Circle, one of South Africa’s leading rock bands, is buoyed by several explosive live performances, gold-selling albums and significant radio play. They will ignite the stage and rock the audiences with their impressive catalogue of material drawn from their trio of albums – ‘Hello Crazy World’, ‘Live This Life’ and ‘All or Nothing’.

You are invited to Tea on April 2, 2011 from 2pm to 4pm at 67 5th Street Parkhurst with event hostess Debbie Smith. All proceeds from the tea will go to the Sunflower Fund.

Love, Loss, and What I Wore is an intimate collection of stories by Nora and Delia Ephron, based on the best-selling book by Ilene Beckerman as well as on the recollections of the Ephron’s friends.