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Out & About<br />
Must-attend events for the month of <strong>Oct</strong>ober<br />
04<br />
Want to enjoy good music<br />
and do something good?<br />
Then book your seats for the<br />
Droogtehulp Musiek Dag to be held<br />
at Moreletapark Congregation. The<br />
music show is paired with a golf day<br />
and in aid of farmers who need help<br />
during the drought. Did you know that<br />
the Western Cape has been hit the<br />
hardest with dam levels dropping to<br />
below 20% capacity? It’s crazy. The golf<br />
day is between 7am and 5pm and the<br />
music concert will run from 7pm untill<br />
10pm. Tickets are free, all you have to<br />
do is make a donation to the cause.<br />
Details: www.tickets.co.za<br />
04<br />
Love creepy crawlies? Between<br />
4 and 6 <strong>Oct</strong>ober, the Giant<br />
Creature World Expo will be held at<br />
the <strong>Pretoria</strong> National Botanical Garden.<br />
We’re talking giant insects – fifteen<br />
gigantic creatures that you really need<br />
to see to believe, and tons of activities<br />
for the whole family. Activities include<br />
a big bug exhibition, viewing bugs<br />
under a magnifying glass, a bug study<br />
centre and an interactive real bugs<br />
presentation. It’s perfect for a family<br />
outing, school group visits or kids<br />
party. Tickets sell for R95 per adult<br />
and R85 per child and are available<br />
at Howler ticketing. Only a limited<br />
amount of tickets are available per day<br />
so you better act fast. Gates open daily<br />
between 10am and 6pm.<br />
Details: www.giantcreatureworld.com<br />
05<br />
Smokin’ Folk Festival taking<br />
place at the Cowhouse Market<br />
is an event of a different kind. You<br />
can expect amazing local folk music<br />
and loads of low and slow-smoked<br />
food (vegetarian options available).<br />
The musical line-up will include<br />
Georgetown Band, Bad Peter, Roan<br />
Ash and more. Tickets sell for R165<br />
online or R200 at the gates. Kids under<br />
the age of 5 enter for free.<br />
Details: www.quicket.co.za<br />
06 Get It <strong>Pretoria</strong> <strong>Oct</strong>ober <strong>2019</strong><br />
18<br />
When the biggest hits of two<br />
decades collide at Menlyn<br />
Barnyard, you know you are in for a<br />
treat. Whether you’re an 80s fan or<br />
90s fan - you will love the playlist:<br />
Belinda Carlisle, Cutting Crew (80s); MC<br />
Hammer, Alanis Morissette (90s), Bryan<br />
Adams, Whitney Houston (Ballads); and<br />
more. The 80s vs 90s show is on until<br />
20 <strong>Oct</strong>ober and tickets sell for R175 on<br />
weekdays and R130 on Sundays.<br />
Details: www.barnyardtheatre.co.za<br />
03<br />
26<br />
It’s that time of the year again<br />
and we can’t wait - it’s GinFest<br />
<strong>2019</strong> taking place at Kleinkaap<br />
Boutique Hotel. Festivalgoers can look<br />
forward to about 20 craft gin stalls<br />
and eight craft food stalls to help curb<br />
the hunger pains. Tickets sell for R110<br />
per person and each ticket comes<br />
with a complimentary glass and two<br />
tasting vouchers. Please note that<br />
Kleinkaap Boutique Hotel is a cashfree<br />
zone. Details: itickets.co.za<br />
SA’s largest touring wine show, the TOPS at SPAR Wine Show,<br />
is back and bigger than ever. Taking place between 3 and 5 <strong>Oct</strong>ober<br />
at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre it will consist of a full-bodied<br />
‘POURformance’ offering you the opportunity to sample and buy wines<br />
from some of SA’s best cellars. Tickets sell for R185 (R200 at the door)<br />
for general access, R385 for couples combo and R280 for a weekend<br />
pass (Friday and Saturday session). Doors open at 5pm (Thursday and<br />
Friday – 3pm on Saturday) and close at 9pm daily. Go on, get tickets<br />
today! Details: www.wineshow.co.za
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