Scheduled Events in and around Randburg

EVENT INFORMATION

05 August
Decorex Joburg 2010: The ultimate roundup of what’s hip and happening for consumers and trade alike, with hall after hall filled with the most up to date styles and the latest trends shaking up the décor scene. Decorex 2010 takes the lead to guide you through the maze of design trends & introduce you to our comprehensive collection of trusted décor companies & gifted designers exhibiting only the very best.	Midrand
A World Without Collisions: All in the name of Art! This event offers you a great chance to spend your afternoon viewing the magnificent pieces that our beautiful country beholds, when the Averred Read Gallery, Johannesburg, introduces young artist, Nicola Taylor, to the art scene. This is a solo show titled ‘A World Without Collisions’.	Johannesburg
Joburg Arts Alive International Festival: In its 18th year running, this festival is looking more alive than ever! With hundreds of events, across more than 30 venues spread throughout the city, the Joburg Arts Alive International Festival really lives up to its billing as a true arts festival that encompasses different genres and reaches into every corner of the city’s seven regions.	Johannesburg-Rosebank, 6 Jellicoe Avenue,
06 August
OppiKoppi Festival: The 16th annual OppiKoppi Festival is coming soon. This year it is called “the sexy crooked teeth festival”, just for the fun of it! This amazingly fun music fest has the bushveld, the music and the beautiful madness that we all love. Tickets are available at Ticket Break for R450 (including all service fees). And if you’re one of the first 2000 to buy a ticket you’ll also get a free Levi’s t-shirt!	Full Details at www.oppikoppi.co.za.
07 August
National Marimba Festival: Making its debut in 2006, the National Marimba Festival accommodated close to 100 marimbas of varied shapes and sizes and hosted 450 participants. The Marimba Festival is set to continue this exciting trend. Living up to its reputation of being a truly South African gathering, the Festival will welcome participants from Gauteng, Cape Town, Grahamstown, East London, Port Elizabeth, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Swaziland, the North West and Mafikeng. Events include a Marimba Competition, Massed Marimba items, Drumming workshops and many more.	St Dominic’s School, Kruger Street in Boksburg
Jozi Book Fair: Khanya College in association with Botsotso Publishing proudly presents the first of the soon to be annual Jozi Book Fair. The Jozi Book Fair is set to be an annual affair, aimed at small progressive publishers, publishers of indigenous works, independent writers and publishers with a social justice agenda. So, if you’re a reader with a passion, this one is not to be missed!	Museum Africa, Newtown, Johannesburg Contact: Lerato on +27 (0)11 336-9190
Truth Celebrates Woman’s Day with Divas on Decks: Lady Lea, Thalia, Missred, Emma X, Deepcandy, Chezleigh Rose, Natasha Alexis and Twisted Sistas reveal the sexy side of dance inside TRUTH’S winter main floor, the GREENROOM. Fully heated and transformed into a seductive LADY LAND in celebration of the WOMEN of the WORLD. FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL THE LADIES, ALL NIGHT LONG. Gents pay R50 at the door.	Old Pretoria Road, Midrand, Johannesburg
08 August
Rhythms on the square with Timothy Moloi: Timothy Moloi will be performing a free concert for the patrons of Sandton Square on the 8th of August 2010 to celebrate Women’s Day. Moloi was recently seen singing in the Fifa World Cup opening ceremony where he helped kick off the biggest celebration this country has seen since 1994, so join him in celebrating the beautiful women that make South Africa the breath-taking country that it is, as he lends his soulful voice to this essential day.	Sandton City, 5th Street, Sandton, Johannesburg
Celebrating Life: Party with a purpose as all door proceeds go to charity. R70 before 12pm LADIES ARE FREE BEFORE 11PM!	Shop no. 66, Montecasino, Fourways, Johannesburg
09 August
The locust Festival: The Locust Festival is designed to be an exceptional family day out. Themed with international foods and drinks from around the world alongside games and big competitions, the debut festival is taking place this Woman’s Day in Greenside, Johannesburg. The Locust Festival is one entirely unique concept, never previously seen or hosted in South Africa. Taking place on the 9th of August at Pirates Club, Greenside, The Locust Festival is jam-packed from morning to night with excitement. Beer Tents, Games, Huge Competitions, Top live bands, Mr and Ms Cicada Karaoke Competition, Kid’s games, Cuisine from around the world, Arts and crafts and Comedy. Picnic hampers will be also be on sale. Tickets are well priced at Computicket at only R70 for adults, kids under 12 years old are half price and kids under 5 years get in free of charge!	Contact: Nancy Hillary on+27 (0)11 646-6467 Greenside, Johannesburg
10 August
Thriller-Live Show & Stay: The Show & Stay Packages are available at all three Southern Sun Monte casino Hotels-valid from 10 August – 5 September on Friday & Saturday nights. The package for two people includes a two course dinner in the hotel restaurant, theatre ticket, stay-over in a standard room and full English breakfast.	Monte Casino Boulevard Fourways, North Johannesburg.      Bookings: 0861 100 5511 or email ernestine@southernsun.com for more information.
Rotary Art Festival: The Rotary Club of Rosebank hosts its now legendary annual Art Festival in the Centre Court of Hyde Park Shopping Centre. At the grand opening on Tuesday 10 August at 18:00, visitors and guest celebrities will be able to enjoy a glass of wine while viewing over 150 fine artworks by 37 local artists.	Hyde Park Shopping Centre
11 August
Discovery Invest Leadership Summit: Speakers include Rudy Giuliani, TIME 2001 Person of the year and former mayor of New York, as well revered business people Johann Rupert, Adrian Gore and Dr. Mamphela Ramphele.	Sandton Convention Centre
13 August
National Boat Show 2010:  Now in its 6th year, the National Boat Show once again brings the industry leaders together in a spectacular 360 degree display of literally almost anything that is able to float on water! Be it power boats and yachts, water and adventure sports, fresh and saltwater fishing, and of course featuring scuba diving through the Dive Expo – all the latest and greatest you have come to expect. Consider yourself an ‘aquafanatic’? – Then this is the place to be.	Coca Cola Dome, North Riding
Lucky Fonz Live: Lucky Fonz’s quirky yet engaging body of songs and lyrics has gained him a dedicated international following. Lucky Fonz is known as much for his distinctive live-act as for his two records: ‘Lucky Fonz III’ (2005) and ‘Life is Short’ (2007). Lucky will be touring across South Africa throughout the month of August.	5 Park Road, Cnr Park and Menton Roads, Richmond, Johannesburg
14 August
Dachshund Show & Fun Day: The event will be presented by the Miniature Dachshund Club of the Rand.  There will be four categories into which Dachshunds can be entered – Dachsie Stars for dogs that can do tricks; the Dachsie Dash for the fastest dog on the day, Golden Oldies for dogs over the age of 7 and the Dachsie Fancy Dress for the best dressed dog.	Republic Road
Matric Fairwell Spectacular: The “Matric Farewell Spectacular Expo 2010” will be a three-day event showcasing the products and services of beauty, and the fashion enhancement industry, including fashion designers, suppliers and service providers. The event will provide an opportunity to engage directly with industry role players and providers, thereby empowering oneself with the knowledge that will enable you to make the right decision.	Fire & Ice- Melrose Arch – Johannesburg Contact Leon on +27 (0)11 404-1503
Mad Hatters High Tea: Join this delightful Mad Hatters Tea Party celebration with Sparrow Schools and the Oppenheimer Conference and Banqueting centre at Gold Reef City in support of the Educate-a-Child programme. Specialised schooling is expensive. Children from places of safety or child-headed households often cannot access relevant specialized education if they need it. Together with sparrow Schools you can provide them with access to affordable quality schooling, vocational skills training and intensive learner support.	The Oppenheimer Conference and Banquetinng Centre, Gold Reef City. Contact: +27 (0)11 673-4410 / 9
18 August
Encounters South African International: Corporate Greed, Our Rugby Heroes, Berlusconi, Jozi, Afrikaans and Township kids are all at the Encounters South African International Documentary Festival this August.	286 Fox Street, Johannesburg  Monty Python
19 August
SARCDA Christmas 2010: A mixture of international as well as local exhibitors will take part in SARCDA Christmas 2010, to be held over four days in August 2010. SARCDA Christmas 2009 saw a total of 429 exhibitors taking part in a highly successful exhibition. The show attracted in excess of 22 000 trade buyers.	Gallagher Estate, Midrand  Telephone: +27 (0)11 728-6668
21 August
Tracy Gold – Mini Makeover Workshops: Due to the increasing popularity of these fun and interactive workshops, we now have two unique and equally fabulous workshops for you to choose from. The workshops will be run by fashion designer, personal stylist and published fashion writer, Tracy Gold, and her expert teams. Both workshops will give you great practical tips on how to create a look that best suits your body shape, lifestyle, personality, life stage and budget.
22 August
BMW International Polo Series: The BMW International Polo Series, against a touring international team, is played in July / August each year. The first Test (always on a Sunday) is played at Shongweni, near Durban and the second Test, played a week later, is held at the Inanda Club in Sandton. Join in on this event for the whole family to enjoy!	Contact the SA Polo Association for more information on: 031 303 3903.
Just Jinjer: The great SA band Just Jinjer will be performing at Barnyard theatres across the country over the next month. Fans will be able to enjoy the bands new and old music in an intimate setting.	Barnyard Theatre, Cresta Shopping Centre, Beyers Naude Drive, Randburg, Johannesburg     Bookings: :  011 280 4370
23 August
Kevin Bloody Wilson: A sure-fire hit with anyone with a sense of humor, Kevin Bloody Wilson promises a no-holds-barred night out – but only for those who can cope with strong language, knee-slapping song parodies and some very, very funny home truths. You have been warned – no under 18’s allowed! Tickets are available from Computicket and are priced between R149 and R289, depending on seating areas and venues.	Montecasino Boulevard (Cnr William Nicol and Witkoppen) Fourways, Sandton.
26 August
Standard Bank Joy of Jazz: Celebrating its 11th anniversary in 2010, The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz has a fantastic line up of top international and local artists. This year international artists hail from America, Sweden, Spain and the Netherlands and will be joined by top performers from South Africa and the African Diaspora.	Further details can be obtained from Computicket.
27 August
Natural and Organic Products Exhibition: Positioned as the leading green industry trade and consumer information platform in South Africa, the Natural and Organic Products Exhibition is currently in its 5th year and is the only consumer and trade show dedicated to showcasing the widest range of natural and organic products and services in the country.	Randburg, Johannesburg
The Women’s Show Johannesburg: The Women´s Show is South Africa´s only exhibition and lifestyle event dedicated entirely to Women and is held in both Cape Town and Gauteng annually. This isn’t just another expo as it promises to be informative, jam packed with fun, inspirational and will empower you, reminding you of your magnificence.	Coca Cola Dome, North Riding
Baba Indaba Soweto: BABIES, BABIES, BABIES! Impossible not to love the little bundles of joy! And this is a show dedicated entirely to them, and their parents. South Africa’s premier baby show is the baby, toddler and parenting exhibition, held annually in the cities of Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg. This truly South African baby show inspires you, the parents and moms-to-be to enjoy your baby and pregnancy and have fun while being a good parent.	Jhb Expo Centre (Nasrec)
Nightlife & Bar Expo:  This event is specifically dedicated to growth within the relevant industries, public awareness, new products launches and top quality night life, covering events, restaurants, nightclubs and bars all under one roof!	Centre Court, Emperors Palace Contact: 086 – 038 – 3689
28 August
Capital Arts Festival: The Capital Arts Festival at the State Theatre will feature talents from South Africa and the globe. There is so much more to offer this year including performance events from some of the following countries: Russia, Germany, Spain, Argentina, Pakistan and more. There will also be a large variety of the arts on display such as poetry, jazz, dance, music, exhibitions and drama.	The SA State Theatre, Pretoria
VaalWed Wedding Expo: It is time for the annual VaalWed Wedding Expo at the Emerald Casino in Vanderbijlpark, now running for over 10 years. Here you can find out about venues, flowers, catering, hair and beauty and of course photography and videography to capture your special day.	Emerald Casino in Vanderbijlpark
29 August
Professional Beauty Africa 2010: The biggest beauty event in Africa, Professional Beauty Africa 2009 will captivate you with up-to-the-minute beauty trends and fresh ideas. Key players in this ever-evolving industry showcase their latest treatments, equipment and services, exposing you to great opportunities to develop your business.	Gallagher Estate