calendar what’s on in and around Joburg this FEBRUARY 1 FEBRUARY
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VALENTINE’S PICNIC BOTTOMLESS BEER DAY
COTTON FEST
Hosted by event founder, Riky Rick, this one-day urban music festival will showcase the very best of South African hip hop. Set to take place at the Station in Newtown, this festival is unmissable for hip hop fans and will feature both known and unknown artists. Showgoers can expect over 100 unique acts across three different stages When: 1 February Where: The Station, Newtown Cost: R100 to R300 Book: www.webtickets.co.za
In celebration of South African National Beer Day 1 Fox street will be hosting a bottomless beer day! Visitors can enjoy endless glasses of delicious beer, brewed specially for the occasion including Sho’t Left which is a New England style pale ale and Jack Black Mega Ale. Captain Ginger Pink will also be available on tap for the non-beer drinkers. Online tickets are available for R 220 which includes entry, lamb on the spit and a portion of samp bread or potato wedges When: 1 February Where: 1 Fox Street, Newtown Cost: R220 to R250 Book: www.ticketrush.co.za
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Whether you’re keen on having a romantic picnic for two or a family outing there’s no better place to relax and soak up nature than Rietvlei Zoo Farm. Visitors can bring their own picnic baskets or make use of the braai areas and there will also be loads of fun activities for the kids including pony and tractor rides, mini ziplines and more. When: 15 February Where: Rietvlei Zoo Farm Cost: R40
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VALENTINE’S GIN AND CHOCOLATE PAIRING
Keen to do some a bit different this Valentine’s Day? Well, this unique Mirari Gin and Chocolate pairing, plus distillery tour at Time Anchor Distillery are sure to do the trick. The three-hour tour will be hosted by Shanna-Rae who is the founder of the distillery and includes a tasting of three Mirari Gins, paired with artisanal chocolates and tonic. Guests will also receive a 50ml bottle of Gin to take home. When: 15 February Where: Time Anchor Distillery, Maboneng Cost: R250 Book: www.quicktickets.co.za
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ELVIS – THE GREATEST TRIBUTE SHOW
Both new and old fans of the king of rock n’ roll are guaranteed to be completely captivated by this high energy tribute show set to grace the stage of the Theatre of Marcellus. The mega-talented cast will once again breathe life back into the memory of Elvis taking theatre goers on a journey of the stars career and honouring his legacy in a fun and entertaining way. When: 16 February Where: Emperors Palace Cost: R120 to R390 Book: www.computicket.com
MAGICAL SEA AND THE WONDERLAND
This highly interactive exhibition promises to be a fun filled day out for the entire family. The premise of the event is a digital fish tank, which will enable kid’s drawings of their own sea creatures to come to life through a digital wall screen. The screen will also be interactive, making it the ideal place for kids’ parties, family outings and school group excursions. Visitors can also expect a fun play zone with Lego, jumping castles, symphony discs as well as various food and gift stalls. When: 21 to 23 February Where: Ticketpro dome Cost: R80 to R100 Book: www.magicseatickets.com
