TONIGHT
• Zack’s in North Beach host DJ Amigo Santana and guest DJs to provide a unique party atmosphere. 7pm. Free.
Call 031 368 6800.
• 47th Avenue Lounge, 47 Intersite Ave, Springfield, presents old-school Fridays with DJ Preggie and the band Fearless. 9pm. R80. Call 071 515 4995.
• 10AK, 33rd Floor John Ross House above Roma Revolving Restaurant, Margaret Mncadi (Victoria Embankment) presents Haute Fridays with residents Sash and Darli. Free before 9pm. Open from 5pm to 2am. Call 082 662 5030 or 082 777 8654.
• Zack’s, Lillian Ngoyi (Windermere) Rd presents acoustic sets with Steve Fataar. 7.30pm. Free. Call 031 312 0755.
• Krakatoa Show Bar, Sibaya Casino, Sibaya Drive, uMhlanga Rocks, hosts bhangra music with DJ Elvis and the Durban Desi Crew, featuring DJs Sandesh, Reckless and Anesh. Ladies must be over 21 and gents over 23. 10pm. R60.
Call 031 580 5170.
• Karaoke at the Horse ‘n’ Hound, Kenneth Kaunda (Northway) Rd, Durban North, with DJ Tony. 8pm. Free. Call 031 564 5827.
TOMORROW
• uShaka Marine World,The Promenade, 1 Bell St presents Afritude. Noon to 5pm. Free. Call 031 328 8000.
• 10AK, 33rd Floor John Ross House above Roma Revolving Restaurant, Margaret Mncadi (Victoria Embankment) features resident DJs. Free before 9pm. Call 082 662 5030 or 082 7778654.
• Harvey’s Restaurant, Berea, presents jazz dinners with Amanda Tiffin and Dave Ledbetter. 6pm. R290. Call 031 434 2351.
• Rockin’ Back: one-man band with Jeff. Classic rock music at The Galley, Ballito, 17 Compensation Beach Rd Dolphin Coast – on the deck.Weather permitting. From noon. Call 032 946 2546.
• Of Sound Mind, an electronic evening, at Origin, 9 Clark Rd, Lower Glenwood. 8.30pm. R40 to R80. Call 031 201 9959.
• Hours, Meth Breath, Roachy and the Rock Coaches, DJs Jol Stransky and Fuego Heat at Jack Rabbits, 302 North Ridge Rd, Morningside. 8pm. First band at 8.30pm. Call 031 207 6735.
• Superduke & The Silver Pennies The Dutch, cnr Lighthouse and Chartwell sts, uMhlanga, Durban. 8.30pm. R100. Call 031 561 6969.
SUNDAY
• The Chantecler Hotel, 27 Clement Stot Rd, Botha’s Hill, Hillcrest, presents Mike Goosen and Sandy Lawrence. Noon. R85.
Call 031 765 2613.
• 47th Avenue Lounge, 47 Intersite Ave, Springfield, presents karaoke with resident DJs. 2pm. Free. Call 071 515 4995.
• BAT Centre, Afriportico Jazz Lounge, Margaret Mncadi Ave (Victoria Embankment), presents jazz sundowners with the George Mari band. 3pm to 5pm. Free. Call 083 477 3171.
• Yossi’s Café, 127 Helen Joseph (Davenport) Rd, presents live jazz. 4pm to 8pm. Free. Call 031 201 0090.
• One-man Jeff band with classic rock at Gordons uMhlanga. 4pm to 8pm.
Call 083 660 8012.
• Club 101, Monty Naicker Rd (Pine St), presents jazz with Maskandi musician Bongani Nkwanyana. R40 plus one free drink. From 2pm. Call 082 488 4009.
• Karaoke and open mic by Murphy at Merseyside Pub & Tavern, the Queensmead mall, Umbilo Rd off Hillier, Teignmouth, Rosenmead, Westwood rds. Noon. Free. Call Sandro at 031 205 3131 or 072 625 4893.
• Meercats Pub and Grill, 12 Forest Hill Drive, Waterfall, presents Lance Goldman from 12. 30pm to 5pm.And Sea Level features Lance Goldman from 8pm. Call 031 776 3872 or 079 878 8051.
• Zack’s, North Beach, OR Tambo Parade (Lower Marine Parade), presents Sensations FM house music from 2pm. Free. Call 031 368 6800.
• Zack’s, Lillian Ngoyi (Windermere) Rd presents jazz and R&B hosted by Too Close. 4pm to 8pm. Free. Call 031 312 0755.
MONDAY
• Open Mic Night at Harlequin’s Sports
Club, Garcin Place, The Bluff. 7.30pm. Free entry, but R5 per car parking fee for non-members. Call 084 446 3581.
WEDNESDAY
• Oyster Box,The Lighthouse Bar, Lighthouse Rd, uMhlanga, presents Zaffa. 6.30pm. Call 031 514 5000.
• It’s Taboo, 226 Matthews Meyiwa Rd, presents live music. 7pm, band from 8pm to 10pm. R50. E-mail
• Live entertainment at Cafe Goa, 6 B Purity Lane, Malvern with Justin Snyman.
7pm. Call 031 464 7292 or 083 301 3396.
• Horse ‘n’ Hound, Kenneth Kaunda (Northway) Rd, Durban North, hosts one-man band Jeff. 6pm to10pm.
Call 083 660 8012.
• Zack’s, Lillian Ngoyi (Windermere) Rd presents acoustic sets. Hosted by John Carmier. Free. 7.30pm.
Call 031 312 0755.
• Mykonos Restaurant, Umhlanga Rocks, presents The Crescendos with hits from the ‘70 and current music. 6.30pm. Booking essential. Call 031 5667031.
THURSDAY
• pen Mic with Salty Rits at Harlequin’s Sports Club (Garcin Place, The Bluff) from 8pm. Free entry, but R5 per car parking fee for non-members. Call 084 446 3581.
• Manteca salsa and Afro-Cuban Band at Bertoua Cafe Lounge, 221A Musgrave Centre, 115 Musgrave Rd, Durban. Booking is advisable: 031 828 1979.
• To be featured in Gig Guide, e-mail all gig-related details to [email protected]; subject: gig guide, by 9am on Wednesday for print on Friday.
GIG OF THE WEEK:
ABBA!
Sibaya Casino
(Thursday to Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 3pm)
WITH more than 3 200 international performances in 23 countries, Showtime Management brings The Abba Show to Sibaya Casino!
With a discography that spans eight albums, 42 singles and an industry longevity that has captured countless fans, Abba have become a modern musical marvel.
The Abba Show is a tribute that captures the essence of the Swedish pop phenomenon with flawless musician- ship and breath-taking theatricality. Presented by the team that produced the international hit tribute shows Michael Jackson History II, Beatle mania – On Tour and The Greatest Love of All – The Whitney Houston Show, The Abba Show is sure to be a fun night out, suitable for all the family. – Tonight Reporter
• Show times: Thursday to Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 3pm. Tickets are R250 a person, available at Computicket.