KwaZulu Natal

This #Weekend in Durban Flavours of India: Basics of Indian Cooking Where: Spice Emporium - 31 Monty Naicker Road, 4001 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal When: Saturday September 2 nd  at 10 AM - 1 PM Tickets: https://goo.gl/Dvv3E8 The 2nd in our series of cooking classes, we are delighted to collaborate with Niru's Food. Together with Niru, we have designed a class that will teach you some of the best basic Indian dishes using a selection of The Spice Emporium's authentic spices and products. With over 20 years of cooking experience, Niru will demo a series of classic staples and will also be available to answer all your questions you may have about cooking Indian. In this class we will cover the following items: - Authentic Indian Chilli Bites - Potato Casserole using Niru's blend of spices - Mugh (Green Mung Bean Curry) - Butter Paneer - Perfect basmati rice, using The Spice Emporium's onion & rice spice - Atta Roti: how to make

This #Weekend in Durban Durban International Blues Festival Where: The Plant - 5 Station Drive, 4001 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal When: September 1 – September 2 Tickets: https://goo.gl/6Ui96y Blues Fest is BACK! Here's what you need to know: Performing: FRI 01 SEP 2017 | 19h30 The Smoke andLiquid Band (Jhb) Black CatBones (Jhb) Charlie Love (USA) SAT 02 SEP 2017 | 19H00 Cinnamon Blue (Dbn) Rusty Red Trio (Dbn) Gerald Clarke (CT) Dan Patlansky (SA/INT) SAT 02 SEP AFTERNOON | 2 PM – 5 PM (FREE) GlenwoodVillage Music will again host the ever popular and well attended FENDER CONCERT which sees a picking of Durban’s finest blues musicians and which is always an exciting program. Add to this, the excellent musicianship of Callie Housdon Thompson on keys, Andy Turrell on drums and Llewellyn Chetty on bass as they back Charlie Love on Friday night. • Don’t want to drink and drive- the Uber Shuttle service is avai

This #Weekend in Durban Seafood themed dinner Where: Aha Riverside Hotel - 10 Kenneth Kuanda Road (Previously Northway), 4065 Durban When: Saturday September 2 nd at 6:30 PM - 9 PM Tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/1558907914167943/ Seafood Themed Buffet Saturday Night 02 September 2017 Starters Prawn cocktail with avocado Marinated Mussels Smoked fish platter. Smoked Mackerel, rollmops, smoked trout pate Build your own salad station Mixed lettuce, peppers, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, sliced onion, feta cheese, olives, dressings and olive oil Main course Grilled Prawns Seafood Curry with sambals, puppadums Grilled Yellowtail with a lemon butter sauce Seasonal vegetables Basmati rice Roasted Potatoes Dessert Fruit salad Ice cream White Chocolate Mousse tartlets Malva Pudding with custard Tea and Coffee R225.00 Complementary glass of Sparkling Wine.

This #Weekend in Durban   Weber Grill Academy Gourmet Braai Class Where: GECKO Culinary Adventures - 596B Musgrave Rd, 4001 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal When: Saturday September 2 nd at 10 AM - 1 PM Tickets: http://geckoschool.co.za/event/gourmet-braai-weber-grill-academy-class/ Weber Grill Academy Gourmet Braai DURATION    1 Lesson PRICE R565.00 pp EMAIL cooking@geckoevents.co.za CALL 031 209 4555 Master your gas or charcoal braai with our hands-on, fun and informative group cooking class. Email us for the menu and to book. Booking is essential as space is limited.

This #Weekend in Durban A2A Seafood Mania Where: Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom - 1 Sibaya Dr, 4320 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal When: August 25 – August 27 Tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/159881901239343/ We’re shining the spotlight on seafood on the A2A Buffet. Go forth, savour the delicacies of the ocean and put your mind at rest that it won't burn a hole in your pocket in the process! To the current weekly buffet we have included: Seafood paella, Calamari Stir fry, Fish casserole, Tin fish samosas, Grilled prawns with lemon butter and peri peri sauce, Fish curry cooked in tamarind sauce, Seafood pasta and a delicious Crab curry. R250: Adults R125.00: 6 -11yrs R62.50: 3 - 5yrs No reservations required, first come, first served. Restaurant trading hours: Friday: 17h30 – 22h00 Saturday: 12h00 – 15h30 & 17h30 – 22h00 Sunday: 12h00 – 15h30 & 17h30 – 21h00 Contact 031 580 5168 restaurantsibaya@sunint

This #Weekend in Durban Shisa Nyama Experience Where: Durban Country Club - 101 Isaiah Ntshangase Rd, 4001 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal When: Friday August 25 th at 5 PM - 8 PM Tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/477477895947317/ Come through to the Durban Country Club on the 25th August and indulge in some of the most delectable Shisa Nyama offerings prepared by Chef Xanthos and his team... Tickets are R250 for Members and R300 for Non-members. For bookings contact the Durban Country Club via 031 313 1777. About The Country Club Established in 1922 Durban Country Club boasts a proud history. Home to one of the top one hundred golf courses in the world - not to mention the best third hole in the world - seven all weather tennis courts, six squash courts, a bowling green, swimming pool, a variety of restaurants and a children’s entertainment centre, the Club is the perfect retreat for families and sporting enthusiasts. They’ll do more than just

This #Weekend in Durban Eat Greek Sunday Lunch Buffet Where: Greyville Convention Centre - 150 Avondale Road, Greyville, 4001 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal When: Sunday August 27 th at 12 PM - 4 PM Tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/1912695805654771/   Join us on the last Sunday of every month (unless otherwise stated) for a feast fit for royalty! Our Buffet Lunches are fantastic and the spread is suitable for everyone, whatever your age, whatever your dietry requirements... A fun afternoon and a perfect gathering for friends and family. Contact Zinhle on admin@eatgreek.catering  for all bookings and enquiries. About Greyville Established to provide an open-plan exhibition and conference space at one of Durban’s most recognizable landmarks, the multipurpose Centre is equally adept at hosting corporate functions, weddings, conventions, concerts and sporting events. Located at the historical grounds of the Greyville Racecourse, the Greyville Conve

This #Weekend in Durban The Indian Comedy Kings Where: Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom - 1 Sibaya Dr, 4320 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal When: August 25 – August 26 Tickets: https://goo.gl/Q16Loi Bringing together some of the hottest names in local comedy for a spicy side splittingly funny, laugh a minute extravaganza, unlike anything you`ve ever seen before. Expect lessons on lightning-fast Indian accents, advice on dealing with the mother-in-law and tales from exotic lands like Phoenix, Chatsworth, and Newlands. The Indian Comedy Kings show takes place at the Sibaya iZulu Theatre on 25 & 26 August 2017 at 8pm. Tickets are R150.00 from Computicket , Shoprite/Checkers or Sibaya Box Office . The show carries an age restriction of no under 13s. Book your seat by calling 0861 915 8000 or email sibayainfo@suninternational.com    https://www.suninternational.com/sibaya/events/indian-comedy-kings-show-in-durban/

This #Weekend in Durban Rivertown Night Market Where: Rivertown Night Market - 130 Stalwart Simelane Street, 4001 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal When: Friday August 25 th at 5:30 PM - 10 PM Tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/804923743015120/ Come join us for a night filled with great food, good people and live music. Kiddies entertainment for the little ones. Bring the whole family. The Rivertown Night Market, opposite the ICC, is a brand new venture from Wholefood, a Durban based events and catering company, in partnership with Propertuity, which will take place on the last Friday evening of every month at the Rivertown Precinct.. Darryl Hofmann from Wholefood is a entrepreneurial innovator and veteran market organiser having facilitated similar lifestyle markets on the Point, in Musgrave, Pietermaritzburg and Glenwood’s Bulwer Park over the years. He says that the idea is to experience this part of the city in a new light and create a family and commun

This #Weekend in Durban Sketchy Bongo Live Where: Tiger Tiger DBN - 67 Walter Gilbert Rd, 4001 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal When: Saturday 19 th August at 8 PM - 4 AM Tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/324816207979115/ On Saturday we welcome back the one and only Sketchy Bongo to Tiger Tiger DBN! We can't wait! Check out these killer specials below; ***DRINK SPECIALS *** >> R5 house spirits and mix till 10pm >> Buy 1 get 1 free shooters 10pm -11pm ***ENTRY *** >> R50 entry before 10pm >> R70 entry after 10pm AGE: Girls 19 // Gents 21 No Shorts, Slops, Vests or Caps

This #Weekend in Durban NAHYSOSA SYHS Taverna Evening Where: Hellenic KwaZulu-Natal - 6 High Grove, 4051 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal When: Sunday August 20 th at 10 AM - 3:30 PM Tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/457126137993980/ See you all at our Taverna Evening on the 19th of August where the mezethes and souvlakia complimented with Ouzo, Whisky and Krasi will be flowing, whilst enjoying Greek music, to be followed by traditional Greek dancing. Tickets are R80 per person! Contact Angelo Constantinou or Zoe Mesaritis for reservations and information ! 🔥🇬🇷️🇨🇾️🔥 #Ώπα #OPA (TICKETS ARE LIMITED, BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT)

This #Weekend in Durban The Morning Trade Weekly Food Market Where: The Morning Trade - 5 Station Drive (The Plant), 4001 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal When: Sunday August 20 th at 8 AM - 1 PM Tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/855333121301719/ Durban's favourite weekly food market! ✔️ Farmers: Seasonal fruit & veggies ✔️ Butchers: Grass fed, organic meats ✔️ Food Artisans: preserves, pastries, breads, cakes, cheeses ✔️ Treats: Cakes, bakes, ice-creams & desserts ✔️ Vegan/Vegetarian: loads of vegan/veggie meals & desserts ✔️ Chefs: Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch offerings & takeout ✔️ Drinks: Locally produced ice teas, coconut cocktails, water, beers & coffee ➕ so much more Trader Applications: info@themorningtrade.co.za 🐶 Doggies welcome

This #Weekend in Durban Balkany  Where: S43 Home to That Brewing Co . - 43 Station Drive, 4001 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal When: Friday August 18 th at 6 PM - 1 AM Tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/1711296125843958/ ***18 August***Free Entrance***Limited to 250 People*** Dip your socks in Vodka and slap your buddy across the face! It's time for the second instalment of 'Balkany'! Durban's very own Electro-swing and Balkan banger get-together. Slap bang and served up hotter than Satan's samoosa's in the Station Drive Precinct at S43. Doing the DJ deed's for the evenings proceedings we present: Veranda Panda AKA Russian Bear Kevin Louw AKA DJ Krupa DJ Devushka DJ Barsik (DJ Big Cat) DJ Zaeko (DJ Rabbit) - Last one was wild. And we wanna make this one even WILDER. So feel free to dress up. Your best gypsy inspired get-up! GET KEEN GET LOW GET LOOSE... And heed the words of this majestic Russia

This #Weekend in Durban Sunday Times Eastern Bridal Fair 2017 Where: Durban Exhibition Centre - 45 Walnt Rd, 4001 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal When: August 18 – August 20 Tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/337878293260092/   The Sunday Times Eastern Bridal Fair is a trade & fashion fair that is held annually since 2000. An average of 10 000 patrons attended the fair each year. The 18th Annual Sunday Times Eastern Bridal Fair is scheduled to take place from 18th to 20th August 2017 at the Durban Exhibition Centre. A beautifully choreographed 60-minute fashion show & entertainment extravaganza is produced especially for the fair, that is performed 9 times over the weekend of the fair. Leading exhibitors are given an opportunity to participate in the fashion show. The show comprises of at least 100 local dancers and models who are specially trained and rehearsed to perform in the show by various choreographers. In recent years, we have i

This #Weekend in Durban   GOLDEN HOURS FAMILY MARKET Where: cnr uitsig road and radar drive - Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 4051 When: Sunday August 13 th at 9 AM - 4 PM Tickets: https://www.facebook.com/GOLDEN-HOURS-FAMILY-MARKET-121337227882/ A friendly, "rustic" market situated under huge mango trees, ample parking, clean ablutions, large adventure playground for kids-- "shop under natures umbrella in the market with a heart of gold" variety of traders(from fresh veg and eggs, bird and dog food to clothing, gifts plants, nuts, collectables), good affordable food includes, breakfast buns, curries, pancakes, pastas, chips,cafe pronto, wors rolls, burgers, prawns, calamari, prego rolls ,quiches and cakes etc, shady tea garden, live music every Sunday This market is a fundraiser for Golden Hours Special Needs School Trading Fees R100 per day PARTY VENUE AVAILABLE TO HIRE 7 DAYS A WEEK..10AM TO1PM OR 2PM TO 5PM COST R400 includes w

This #Weekend in Durban   Shadow Black Presents Disciples Chapter Two Where: Origin Nightclub - 9 Clark Road, 4001 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal When: Friday August 11 th  at 9 PM - 4 AM Tickets: https://goo.gl/d2nPNn "Both Light and Shadow are the dance of love" - Rumi We bring to you, the seeker, the second chapter of a story steadily unwraveling. As you grow, we grow. II/11 - now you know that the signs are there, we invite you to make your way down to Origin Nightclub on Friday, August 11 to expereince something that you've been wishing for, for a long time. Three floors // Live Hip Hop Pefomances & DJ Sets // 90's & Trap // Techno LIVE HIP HOP PERFORMANCES & DJ SETS 🔥🔥 - DJ Chuno - Asante - Bobo.K - Cavalry - SK SUPREME - Humphrxy - Trill.Gxd - Legendary - MANG$ 90's & TRAP 🔥🔥 - Nabz Khan - Sir Apex - TBA TECHNO 🔥🔥 - Black & White - Alex. M - Huck

This #Weekend in Durban Tinman Triathlon Where: SUNCOAST Durban When: Sunday August 13 th at 5 AM - 10 AM Tickets: https://goo.gl/4xvfV1 Tinman returns to Suncoast next weekend! Entries are still open for next weekend’s Tinman triathlon event. Remember to enter online as no entries are possible on the day. If you would prefer to be a spectator then come on down to Suncoast and watch rookies and elite athletes challenge themselves in the various events. SUNCOAST is the place to be, whether you’re splashing and dashing or just cheering from the side-lines.

This #Weekend in Durban SMARKET Where: Smarket - &, Albert Terrace & Camperdown Rd, Durban, 4001, 4000 Durban When: Saturday August 12 th at 5 PM - 9:30 PM Tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/833308086821890/ We fire it up this Saturday Night bringing you a Real Street Food experience in an amazing NEW venue! #Realindian #Street Food #TANDOORI ROTI & CHAI brings to you the authentic taste of Indian street food...it's what we like to call 'Real Indian street Food'. India's street food popularity has risen immensely, but what we have is something a little different. It's real. It's honest. It's simple. We're bringing you the ultimate taste of India through our unique menu of Tandoor Wraps or Naanwhich Rolls,Tandoor Chicken,Lamb,veg & Seafoods and a selection of traditional Indian drinks. 'CHAI CHAI' we hear you say! It's just as you would find on the bustling streets of Mumbai, Delhi, Calc

This #Weekend in Durban SA on Tap Festival Where: Kings Park Stadium - 12 Walter Gilbert Rd, 6410 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal When: Saturday August 12 th at 9 AM - 7 PM Tickets: https://www.ticketrush.co.za/event/sa-on-tap-craft-beer-music-fest-durban SA's Biggest Craft Brew Spectapular (see www.saontap.co.za) Bringing you the widest range of breweries from across SA, the old and the new with a selection that you will not find collectively anywhere else in the country in a theatre of excellence. All our festivals boast an excellent line-up of top SA bands in an environment made for good times with friends and family. Discover the art of brew from the alchemists of SA's finest brewmasters...

This #Weekend in Durban Roof Top Night Market Where: Roof Top Night Market - Musgrave Centre | Level 5 Parking Lot, Musgrave, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa When: Friday August 4 th at 5 PM - 9:30 PM Tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/1925497467725501/ We fire up this Friday from 5pm-9h30pm at the Musgrave Rooftop Night Market! #TANDOORIWRAPS #PANEERTIKKA #SEEKHKEBAABS Slow food and local craft stalls. Live music and great vibes. Come wanting, leave happy. The Roof Top Night Market is here for your entertainment.

This #Weekend in Durban The Morning Trade Food Market Where: The Morning Trade - 5 Station Drive (The Plant), 4001 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal When: Sunday August 6 th at 8 AM - 2 PM Tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/1561578087260962/   Because eating together makes everything better! ✔️ Farmers: Seasonal fruit & veggies ✔️ Butchers: Grass fed, organic meats ✔️ Food Artisans: preserves, pastries, breads, cakes, cheeses ✔️ Chefs: Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch offerings & takeout ✔️ Drinks: Locally produced ice teas, water, beers & coffee ➕ so much more Trader Applications: info@themorningtrade.co.za   🐶 Doggies welcome 

This #Weekend in Durban The Wedding Expo Durban Where: Durban Exhibition Centre - 45 Walnt Rd, 4001 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal When: August 5 – August 6 Tickets: https://goo.gl/7aHytd The Wedding Expo is the only event engaged couples need to attend to plan their wedding day! Everyone will be there with advice, products and services! Don't miss the fabulous Fashion Theatre fashion show, the Make Me a Bride Makeovers, the Cake Challenge, the Bubbly Bar and so much more! Bring your groom, your Mom, your bridesmaid, there is something for everyone! The Wedding Expo® is recognised nationally as the best known and reliable brand producing the largest and most prestigious bridal show in South Africa. From inception in 2002 with one show per year, the show has grown to two shows annually since 2005 and hosts up to 350 premier bridal suppliers per show. Visitor numbers have grown with the show now attracting up to 15000 visitors per show coming from all over So

This #Weekend in Durban Royal With Cheese #3 Where: S43 Home to That Brewing Co. - 43 Station Drive, 4001 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal When: Friday August 4 th at 7 PM - 1 AM Tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/106730876642263/ ***Friday 4 August***Free entrance***See you there*** DJ Kevin Louw will be joined by Huck Auben for this instalment of Royal with Cheese 3. Kevin is a well known DJ in Durban, and has 20 years’ experience as a club DJ, he strives to get any dance floor moving and keep them there with his unique mix of music styles, specialising in Retro, Rock & House music. he was a resident DJ at 3 of Durban’s top clubs in the 90’s called The Rift, Retros & CRASH He has worked with many International acts over the years and played in clubs in London & Dublin, and have done remixes for the likes of Goldfish, Anueal (UK) & Marten Horger (Germany) Free Admission