TONIGHT
l AKA, Pro and Khuli Chana, featuring Morafe, Major League with the twerkers, Ifani, Sizwe Dhlomo, DJ Mpako, My Boba, Skilo, Katz, 617 Squadron, Zan D, the Medunsa DJ Society and TBO Touch as MC at Medunsa, Ga-Rankuwa Unit 2, Pretoria. 7pm. R50. Tel: 011 844 1009.
l Flourish at Amuse Cafe, cnr 4th Ave and 5th St, Linden. 8.30pm. R40. Tel: 084 555 5252.
l 2sidesofthebeat: Kid Fonque and Friends album launch at Kitchener’s Carvery Bar, 5 De Beer St, Braamfontein. 7pm. R50. E-mail [email protected]
l The Black Cube Sessions at The Alexander Theatre, 36 Stiemens St, Braamfontein. 8pm. Admission TBA. Tel: 011 403 0413.
l Randy Orton, Sheamus and The Big Show at WWE Live World Tour at Coca-Cola Dome, cnr Olievenhout Ave and Northumberland Rd, North Riding. 8pm. R295 to R600. Tel: 011 794 5800.
l Afterglow: a post-Afrika Burn celebration at MiHouse, 36 Roger St, Selby. 8pm. Admission TBA. Tel: 079 957 5161.
l Love the Eighties Party, featuring Dean “the Wolfman”, Stevie B and Pistol Pete at Passion the Club (ex- Recess), Southlake Centre, Lenchen North Ave, Centurion. No under-30s. Pre-sale tickets R60 at dwolf@ myconnection.co.za, R80 at the door. Doors open 7.30pm. Dress code is Eighties style or smart casual. Laser and light show from 9.15pm to 9.30pm and prizes for the best dressed and the best party animals. Tel: 012 663 7862.
l The Great Gatsby (themed party) with DJs Naked, Timo, Slip Inc and Deck Burna at Moloko Pretoria, 525 Duncan St, Hatfield. Tel: 012 363 8888 or 012 362 8889.
l Jan Blohm at Café Barcelona, shop 24, Elardus Park Shopping Centre, cnr Delmas Rd,Barnard St, Elardus Park, Pretoria. R100. 8.30pm.
Tel: 012 345 3602.
l The Radium Jazz Trio at The Radium Beer Hall, 282 Louis Botha Ave, Orange Grove. 8.45pm. Free. Tell 011 728 3866 or Andy at 083 542 1044.
l Alternativev Akoestiese Afrikaans at Asbos Theatre, cnr 141 Lynnwood Rd and Albeth St , Pretoria East. R80. 7.30pm. Tel: 076 063 9648.
l Inner Empire, Rest of the Wicked, Lesse op Vrydae, Sweating Blood, Divine Plague, Adorned in Ash and Monkeys in Boots at Schivas Rock, cnr Hillside and Rodericks sts, Lynnwood. Free. 8pm. Tel: 083 481 4987.
l Robbie Wessels at Firkin Pub, cnr Hendrik Verwoerd and Embankment drives, Centurion, Pretoria. 9pm. R80. Tel: 012 663 4213.
l December Streets, Jed James and Diamond Thug at Arcade Empire, The Grove Mall, 256 The Highway Street, Equestria. R40. Tel: 087 980 3531.
l Ayanda Sikade (drums), Nduduzo Makhathini (piano), Vuyo Manyike (bass) and Sisonke Xhonti (saxophone) at Niki’s Oasis, 138 Bree St, Newtown. 8.30pm. R100. Tel: 011 838 9733.
TOMORROW
l Make-Overs, Brown Spiders, Midget Submarine, Blood Donar Party and Swamphound Tritet at Greer’s Pub and Grill, cnr Hans Schoeman Drive and Phillip Le Roux St, Randburg. R30. 8pm. Tel: 072 789 2989.
l Reform Sound System at Kitchener’s Carvery Bar, 5 De Beer St, Braamfontein. 7pm. R20. Email: [email protected].
l Melktert Kommissie at Café Barcelona, shop 24, Elardus Park Shopping Centre, cnr Delmas Rd and Barnard St, Elardus Park, Pretoria. R80. 8.30pm. Tel 012 345 3602.
l Jack Parow at Presley’s, Frank Rd, Die Wilgers. 7pm. R190 (drink mania included). Tel 012 807 0690.
l Alter Irving (Cindy Alter, formerly of Clout) and Stewart Irving (formerly of Ballyhoo) at the Radium Beer Hall, 282 Louis Botha Ave, Orange Grove. 9pm. R90. Tel: 011 728 3866 or Andy at 083 542 1044.
l Rocco de Villiers (pianist) and five-piece band at The Atterbury Theatre, cnr Lynnwood Rd and Daventry St , Lynnwood. R130 to R150 at Computicket. 8pm. Tel: 012 471 1700.
SUNDAY
l Route 66 Band at Saloon Route 66, Hartbeeshoek Rd, Hartbeespoort Dam. 10am to 3pm. Tel: 083 372 8118 or 083 261 2602.
l Acoustic duo and Kevin Baker at Rafters Pub & Grill, B-House Centre, cnr Garsfontein and Blesbok rds , Pretoria. 11am. Tel: 071 610 2132 or 082 600 3469.
l Various jazz artists at Robertsham Hotel, 87 Harry St, Robertsham. 7pm. R150. Tel: 011 433 9412.
l Friendly Lemons, Clockwork Orange, Zoey’z Fallacy and Said Harvest in The Rock and Acoustic Sundays at Rumours, Shop 20, Palm Court, Cornelius St, Weltevreden Park. Tel: 079 825 7995.
TUESDAY
l Buskers’ Night at The Library at The Brazen Head, cnr Linden and Anne rds, Strathavon, Sandton. 8pm. Admission TBA. Tel: 011 783 6122.
WEDNESDAY
l Steyn de Wet at Tanz Café, Heathway Square Shopping Centre, Beyers Naude Drive, Blackheath. 7pm. R100. Tel: 082 464 1926.
THURSDAY
l FistFight with Beloved and Michael Canfield at Tanz Café, Heathway Square Shopping Centre, Beyers Naude Drive, Blackheath. RSVP to get on the guest list and get R10 off at the door. Tel: 082 464 1926.
• For inclusion in the Gig Guide, e-mail gig info to clare.braun@ inl.co.za or munyaradzi.vomo @inl.co.za by Wednesday for publication on Friday. Please put “Gig Guide” in the subject line.
GIG OF THE WEEK
NOKUKHANYA DLAMINI & MIMI MTSHALI
Fringe Theatre at Joburg Theatre, Braamfontein (tonight)
Nokukhanya Dlamini
Every month the Lion of Africa Music Expressions, which are brought to you by Lion of Africa Insurance and Swazitainment Productions, bring audiences some of the best music. The events are growing ever stronger in the fight for South African artists to be recognised by their own people.
Last month, the talented Asanda Bam and Lindiwe Maxolo gave us a memorable show. And this month we meet Nokukhanya Dlamini and Mimi Mtshali, who will try to outshine the previous musicians.
If you are tired of the same old music that radio stations keep serving up then this gig will be a great refreshment. Judging from the previous sold-out concerts, the Lion of Africa Music Expressions concerts are badly needed, as they cater for a market that enjoys anything outside hip hop and house music.
The Fringe Theatre at the Joburg Theatre (cnr Simmonds Street and Stiemens Road, Braamfontein) is one of the best-equipped venues in the city as it boasts professional lighting which will guarantee a memorable musical experience.
Witness the fourth instalment and see what all the fuss is about. – Munya Vomo
• Tickets cost R150 and can be purchased at the theatre. The show starts at 7pm. For more information call 011 877 6800.
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