Tonight
lBotanic Gardens hosts Music at the Lake, 9A Zikhale (Sydenham) Rd, with Gangs of Ballet and the Durban City Orchestra’s Valentine’s Concert. Pre-sale R120 at www.webtickets.co.za and tickets on the day R140. Children aged between 8 and 12: R50, children under eight: free. 7pm. Call 031 322 4021.
lThe Litchi Orchard, Seaforth Rd (off Basil Hullet Drive) uMhlali, presents Ard Matthews and his band, Steve Murray of Stealing Love Jones and Mike Goddard of Perez. 7pm. R80 to R250 at www.webtickets.co.za. Call 032 525 5118.
lThe Upstairs at Spiga, 200 Florida Rd, Morningside, presents The Hinds Brothers and Mickey Burns. 6pm. Bands start from 8pm. R60. Call 031 303 9511.
lBAT Centre, 45 Maritime Place, Small Craft Harbour, Margaret Mncadi Ave (Victoria Embankment), presents Evening Roses, celebrating love with jazz, R&B and soul music. 7pm. R180. Call 031 332 0451.
lSalty Dog at Durban Wanderers Club, Benson Rd, Montclair, from 6pm. Free. Call 031 462 2320/8217.
lJimmy’s Killer Prawns, 46 Ashley Ave, Glenashley, presents acoustic singer and songwriter, Shannon Connolly. 6.30pm to 10pm. Free. Call 031 562 3333.
lTokio Nightclub, 18 Harvey Rd, Stamfordhill, presents Be My Valentine with Kyle Worde (Jhb), Greg Watson, Jaz-E and more. 9pm. Free before 10pm. Call 031 312 9255.
lWahroonga Freedom Festival at Wahroonga Farm, off the R617, near Pietermaritzburg, with Jack Mantis, Steve Fataar, Shomon, Aury Livingstone, Ant Cawthorn-Blazeby, Super Llama and DJs Evil Mekon, Dael, Afroviking featuring Xephyr, Illuminaartjie. Noon. R100 at the gate.
lThe Winston Pub, 9 Clark Rd, Umbilo, presents Metal Valentine’s with Carnage Carnival, Iraqi Death Police and Your Cynical Sanity. 8pm. R30. Call 031 201 2652.
lThe Origin, 9 Clark Rd, Umbilo, presents The Anti-Valentine’s Day Party with PH Fat (CT), Veranda Panda, Night Vision, Icarus, Rain, Jay Tweek, Madlove and Amigo. 8.30pm. R60 before 10pm, R80 thereafter. Call 083 775 3300.
lBeginners djembe drumming at Lifestyle Market, 9 Jacko Jackson Drive, Morningside. 4pm to 5pm and 6pm to 7pm. R50 adults, R25 under-12s. Also on Sunday and Wednesday. Book with Jonathan at 083 704 4879.
lUber Zulu, 295 Florida Rd, Morningside, celebrates old-school with guest DJs. 8pm. Call 031 303 5708.
lMeercats Pub and Grill, 12 Forest Hill Drive, Waterfall, presents Sea Level featuring Lance Goldman. 8pm. Free. Call 031 776 3872 or 079 878 8051.
lZack’s, North Beach, OR Tambo Parade (Lower marine Parade), presents DJ Amigo and various guest DJs. 7pm. Free. Call 031 368 6800.
lZack’s, Lilian Ngoyi (Windermere) Rd, presents acoustic sets with Steve Fataar. 7.30pm. Free. Call 031 312 0755.
lKaraoke at the Horse ‘n’ Hound, Kenneth Kaunda (Northway) Rd, Durban North, with DJ Tony. 8pm. Free. Call 031 564 5827.
TOMORROW
lDurban ICC, 45 Bram Fischer (Ordnance) Rd, presents international singing sensation, Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. 8pm. R200 to R3 000 at Computicket. Call 031 360 1000.
lThe Origin, 9 Clark Rd, Umbilo, presents Veranda Panda, Mark E Mark, Justin Miller (Jhb), Blind Faith (Equinox), Brent Crude, Sybo, Amigo, Nemesis, Night Vision, Donny Long, Kallisto, Park, Warwick French, Jamie K, Starfire, Slim Beats, Dizzy Kunt, Dash (Jhb) and more. 8.30pm.R50 to R80. Call 031 201 9959.
luShaka Marine World’s Wahooz, Bell St, presents brothers Rob Warren on guitar and vocals and Garth Warren on bass and vocals. Noon to 4pm. Call 031 328 8000.
lCrusaders Sports Club, Ranleigh Crescent, Durban North presents Leon (ex-Ballyhoo). 4pm. Free. Call 031 564 4621.
lZack’s, North Beach, OR Tambo Parade (Lower Marine Parade), presents Tropical Beats reggae and R&B band. 3pm until late. Free. Call 031 368 6800. lAlliance Francaise of Durban, 22 Sutton Crescent, Morningside, presents live jazz with lunch. 11.30am to 1.30pm. Free. Call 031 312 9582.
lRockin’ Back: one-man band with Jeff playing. rock at The Galley, Ballito, 17 Compensation Beach Rd, Dolphin Coast. On the deck, weather permitting. From noon. Call 032 946 2546.
SUNDAY
lRockin’ Back: one-man band with Jeff playing. rock at The Galley, Ballito, 17 Compensation Beach Rd, Dolphin Coast. On the deck, weather permitting. From noon. Call 032 946 2546.
lMeercats Pub and Grill, 12 Forest Hill Drive, Waterfall, presents Lance Goldman. 12.30pm to 5pm. Call 031 776 3872 or 079 878 8051.
lMeercats Pub and Grill, 12 Forest Hill Drive, Waterfall, presents Sea Level featuring Lance Goldman. 8pm. Free. Call 031 776 3872 or 079 878 8051.
lZack’s, North Beach, OR Tambo Parade (Lower marine Parade), presents Sensations FM house music from 2pm. Free. Call 031 368 6800.
lZack’s, Lilian Ngoyi Rd, Windermere, presents jazz and R&B, hosted by Too Close. 4pm to 8pm. Free. Call 031 312 0755.
lZack’s, Wilson’s Wharf, presents Tony Rezac on saxophone. 2pm to 5pm. Call 031 305 1677.
MONDAY
lHorse ‘n’ Hound, Kenneth Kaunda (Northway) Rd, Durban North, hosts one-man band Robbie Dalton. 7pm. Free. Call 031 564 5827.
lOpen mic at Harlequins Sports Club, Garcin Place, The Bluff, from 7.30pm. Free. Call 084 446 3581.
TUESDAY
lDurban Jewish Centre, 44 KE Masinga (Old Fort) Rd, presents a Friends of Music Recital with Peter Bruns (cello), Annegret Kuttner (piano), Amy Diack (recorder) and more. Programme: Schumann, Chopin, Brahms. 7.45pm. R60 for members, R70 for non-members, R20 for orchestra, students at Computicket. Call Vera at 083 253 7387.
WEDNESDAY
lLive entertainment at Cafe Goa, 6B Purity Lane, Malvern, with Justin Snyman on guitar playing music from the ‘60s to today’s hits. 7pm. Call 031 464 7292 or 083 301 3396.
lHorse ‘n’ Hound, Kenneth Kaunda (Northway) Rd, Durban North, hosts Rockin’ Back: one-man band with Jeff. Classic rock music. 6pm to 10pm. Call 083 660 8012.
THURSDAY
lDurban City Hall, Pixley Ka Seme St (West) presents cellist Peter Bruns with the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra with conductor, Daniel Boico. Programme: Prokofiev – Sinfonia Concertante for cello and orchestra, Tchaikovsky – Symphony No 6. 7.30pm. R50 to R210 at Computicket. Call 031 311 1111.
lOpen Mic Night at Harlequins Sports Club, Garcin Place, The Bluff, from 7.30pm. Free. Call 084 446 3581.
lHorse ‘n’ Hound, Kenneth Kaunda (Northway) Rd, Durban North, hosts live music with one-man band, Robbie Dalton. Call 083 660 8012.
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GIG OF THE WEEK
Lloyd Cele
Golden Horse Casino
(Tonight)
IF you’re looking for a novel way to spoil your other half this Valentine’s Day, you could do so at the Valentine’s Day Concert tonight with Idols star, Lloyd Cele, at The Golden Horse Casino. It is said it will be an evening of sensual sounds with one of South Africa’s acclaimed musical talents.
Besides his show at the Golden Horse Casino, Cele will perform
at the Pavilion Shopping Centre in the afternoon to pledge his support to the Valentine’s Unlock Your Heart’s Desires promotion and its charity.
To show your support head to any of the Pavilion Shopping Centre kiosks, pledge R30 for a lock and all the proceeds will be donated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and you will stand a chance of winning amazing prizes.
Be sure to look out for any of the heart-shaped standalone sculptures at the kiosks and attach your padlock to it to show your love for that special someone while also pledging your support for the Heart Foundation.
There is an opportunity to be selected as a one of the lucky winners at the end of the campaign.
• Catch Lloyd Cele at Pavilion Shopping Centre at 5pm at the Edgars upper level for the Unlock Your Heart’s Desires charity. See www.thepav.co.za. Then he heads to Golden Horse Casino in Pietermaritzburg for his Valentine’s Day Concert at 7pm. R120. Call 033 395 8136.
– Tonight Reporter