Our December issue just hit the shelves and to celebrate the festive season we’re bringing you a round up of the best events happening around the country this month.
Out From Africa
#OFA2013 is a 3-day street fashion show and exhibition in Pretoria.
Are you a developing designer without funds and access to our major fashion weeks?
The Pretoria OUT FROM AFRICA (OFA) Street Fashion Show gives the ordinary youth a chance to be on the same kind of runway platform as the big players!
OFA provides activities and opportunities for up and coming street designers to meet principal designers, celebrities, musical talent, media and fashion buyers.
Activities at the show include:
Street designer fashion shows and designer previews.
Live entertainment including after parties each night with big name artists and local musicians.
Business of fashion seminars and talks.
Photography, interiors, accessories, arts & crafts and hair shows.
When: December 5-8 2013
Where: The DTI Campus in Pretoria, corner Nelson Mandela and Francis Baard.
For more information regarding the event, please email busta@gushima.co.za or call Gilbert ‘Busta’ Madiba at 082 3032041
ELLE and #OFA2013 are giving away 50 double tickets to the event! To enter leave a comment below telling us why you deserve to win.
Lira
To celebrate her first decade in the music business as well as five studio albums and multiplatinum sales, Lira will be performing her greatest hits at Carnival City in Joburg on Friday 20 and Saturday 30 November 2013.
Get your tickets: computicket.co.za
Mahikeng Jazz Festival
The Mahikeng Jazz Festival, founded in 2011, has become an unmissable event in the North West and across South Africa. Swing along to Afro-Jazz musicians and revel in the talent of jazz greats. The lineup includes Darius Brubeck Quartet, Marcus Wyatt and Franco & Afro Musica.
Get your ticket: computicket.co.za
Gugulethu Beer & Whiskey Festival
Enjoy a fusion of the finest beers and whiskeys at the Gugulethu Beer & Whiskey Festival. From 30 November to 1 December people from all walks of life will come together to celebrate local passion and creativity at Mzoli’s in Cape Town. Keep an eye out for local performers Mahoota vs Vetkuk, Oskido and Busiswa.
Where: Mzoli’s Cape Town
When: 30 November to 1 December
Find out more: gugulethubeerwhiskeyfest.com
Maxwell Tour in SA
The Grammy Award-winning soul superstar is in SA and his fans are in for a treat! Don’t miss out on the performances by this R&B legend as he tours SA.
When & Where?
The Coca Cola Dome, Joburg, 7 December
Grand Arena, Grand West, Cape Town, 5 December
The Wave House, Gateway, Durban, 9 December
Freshlyground
The homegrown Afro-fusion band continues to take centre stage during the festive season.
Where and Where?
Emperor’s Palace in Joburg on 1 December
Mahikeng Jazz Festival at the Lotlamoreng Dam on 15 December
More details: www.freshlyground.com
Summer Concerts at the Water’s Edge
These free acoustic music performances featuring well-known names offer wonderful views and tunes that will get you into the festive groove. Taking place during the whole month of November, spend you summer evenings watching the yachts pull in at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront while listening to great acoustic sets.
Where: V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre in Cape Town
For the full lineup: www.waterfront.co.za
Park Acoustics
It’s the final Park Acoustics for 2013 and Mango Groove is closing it off with a bang! This band have over 12 number-one hits in South Africa and will be supported by the likes of aKING, The Rudimentals, Napalma and Matthew Mole.
When & Where: 24 November, Voortrekker Monument, Pretoria
Find out more: parkacoustics.co.za
The Old Mutual Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts
Grab your picnic baskets, it’s time for the Kirstenbosch Summer concerts! Taking place in Cape Town’s historic botanical gardens, these open-air concerts are a Sunday tradition for locals and tourists alike. The popular outdoor live music event returns this year with a varied line-up for December.
Get your tickets: webtickets.co.za
24 November: Prime Circle
1 December: Jack Parow, Francois van Coke and PH Phat
8 December: Tailor, Matthew Mole and Nakhane Toure
22 December: Mango Groove
29 December: Oliver Mtukidzi
31 December: Goldfish, Yoav, Tailor
Wavescape Surf Film Festival, Cape Town
Surf-inspired art exhibitions, outdoor movie screenings and slide nights – that’s the lineup for Wavescape and it lands in Cape Town from 27 November to 16 December. Set at various places throughout Cape Town, the festival presents a range of film, music and art events all geared at promoting ocean conservation and, of course, creating a killer experience for beach bums.
Find out about the line-up of films and events: wavescapefilmfestival.co.za
Gangs of Ballet and Zebra & Giraffe at Café Roux
On 14 December, these popular bands will perform live at Café Roux in Cape Town’s Noordhoek Farm Village. Think hot summers days, plenty of wine and festive cheer.
For more information: info@caferoux.co.za | 021 789 2538
The Galileo Open Air Cinema at Kirstenbosch
Cape Town’s historic botanic gardens give you the opportunity to enjoy classic film screenings under the stars. They take place every Wednesday evening from November 2013 to April 2014.
Find out more: thegalileo.co.za/kirstenbosch
27 November: Mamma Mia
4 December: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
11 December: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
18 December: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
25 December: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
TEDxJohannesburgWomen
There are more than 150 TEDx communities around the world, but this specific event will celebrate women and the powerful role they play in our society.
When: 6 December
Where: Gordon Institute of Business Science, Illovo campus, Johannesburg
Holi Festival of Colours in Durban
After the success of the festival in Cape Town and Joburg, the Festival of Colours is coming to Durban. The line-up includes Locnville, Pascal & Pearce and DJ Fresh in a celebration of colour you’ll never forget.
When: 28 December 2013
Find out more: holifestival.com
Synergy Live Johannesburg
A full day of music and fun in the sun, Synergy Live returns to Johannesburg for its second year. The lineup includes Gangs of Ballet, ISO, Zebra & Giraffe, Desmond & the Tutus and more.
When: 1 December 2013
Get your tickets: gettickets.co.za
Lanzerac Ready to Run
Spend a fun day at the races, dress up to the nines and feast on a tasty array of food for a day to remember. Women are encouraged to wear hats and their very best daywear dresses. Remember to place your bets!
When: Saturday, 23 November 2013
Where: Kenilworth Racecourse
Time: 11h00 onwards
Riverside Picnics at Delheim
The Delheim Wine Estate in Stellenbosch is bringing together good food and nature with its Green Picnics at the river’s edge. The eco-friendly picnics will be set on the banks of the water, under towering oaks at this historic wine farm.
When: Throughout the week
Find out more: delheim.com
Cape Town Festival of Beer
The Mother City’s favourite festival of beer is making its comeback. There will be more than 200 beers to taste including local, international, craft and mega brewers. Delicious food & beer pairings, a giant Beer Pong tournament and brewing demonstrations are just some of what you have to look forward to.
Where: Hamilton’s Rugby Club in Green Point
When: 22 to 24 November
Get tickets: webtickets.co.za
Night Market on Main – Food + Design
Enjoy a variety of food, unique design products, fresh farm produce and beer from independent breweries at this night market in Johannesburg at Arts on Main.
When: 5 December 2013
Find out more: artsonmain.co.za
Moonlight Market
The Moonlight Market in Bryanston runs until 17 December. Buy your Christmas gifts while enjoying a fun supper with live music and entertainment.
Find out more: bryonstonorganicmarket.co.za
StyleSociety Pop Up Boutique
Don’t miss out on your chance to get the trendiest pieces for summer with StyleSociety’s Pop Up Boutique! This exclusive one-day shopping experience will have the best of local and international designers. They also have a “Styling Room” where shoppers can get a quick make-over by Estée Lauder and style sessions by experts.
Where: Victoria & Alfred Hotel in Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront
When: 30 November 2013 from 9am to 5pm
Tickets: R50 each
Find out more: stylesociety.co.za
We’re giving away 10 double tickets worth R50 each! To stand a chance to win, just tell us why you deserve a day of shopping in the comment section at the end of this post.