April 2020 - Joburg North

A hot date!
Fabulous fun to be had … and that’s no April Fool joke
Songs from girl and boy bands,
Take a squiz through your
02 something for the rock fans 04 wardrobe for the fanciest
and ballads to make the heart flutter.
These – and more – are what you can
expect in 80s vs 90s: Two Decades
Collide with the Hottest Hits. Let
the 10-member cast take you on a
musical roller-coaster ride! Barnyard
Theatre Rivonia. Runs on selected
dates throughout April until May 30.
R140. Details: 087-236-3088.
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If you’re looking for a laugh
this month then Mel Brooks’
musical comedy, The Producers,
is just what you need to watch. A
fading Broadway producer and an
accountant ally aim to make money
by producing the worst musical ever
– but they end up creating a huge hit.
Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre.
Until May 31. From R120.
Details: Bookings at the Theatre Box
Office, 011-511-1818.
blue and white ensemble … because
it’s what you’ll need to wear as you
indulge in some seriously sweet
sipping at the Johannesburg Cap
Classique & Champagne Festival.
Groove to live music and enjoy a few
tasty treats too. Inanda Club. April 4
and 5 from noon to 5pm. R395.
Details: webtickets.co.za
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For the first time since its
inception five years ago, the
MTN Business Opera Jewels gala
concert will feature an international
soloist … which means opera fans
need to pencil in this one. American
tenor Lawrence Brownlee will share
the stage with Khayelitsha-born
mezzo-soprano Bongiwe Nakani as
well as Palesa Malieloa. Wits Great Hall.
April 4 at 7.30pm. From R250.
Details: tickets.computicket.com
Showtime for green-fingered gardeners
Enjoy a blooming good time at the Autumn Garden Show 2020, in partnership
with GP Lawnmowers. There’ll be plants and herbs galore, gardening tips from
gurus plus many goodies to buy. Kick back on the MayFord tipple terrace while
the littlies enjoy the kids’ zone. The Herb Farm at 264 Summit Road in Midrand.
April 3 to 5 from 9am to 5pm. R80 for adults, R65 for children under 12 years (or
R20 if they fit under the giant daisy). Details: gardenshow.co.za
04 Get It Joburg Northern Suburbs April 20
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Easter in Joburg
is pretty much
synonymous
with the Rand
Show … and this year’s no different
as the iconic show promises to
entertain. Expect a brand new journey
of discovery with loads to enjoy,
like a Disney Frozen 2 experience for
kids, or learn farm-to-table meal
prep at the Organic Farmers’ Market.
Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec.
Until April 13. R150 for adults, R80 for
kids. Details: randshow.co.za
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This might make you feel
shaky… The Austin-based,
Americana musician, Shakey Graves,
is heading to SA for the very first
time. Also see Australian duo Pierce
Brothers and Shadowclub front
man, Jacques Moolman, perform. It
promises to be a show to remember
as you top off your Easter weekend.
Barnyard Theatre Rivonia. April 13 from
5.30pm. R395. Details: 087-236-3088.
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Prepare for a musical
extravaganza when SA’s top
performers commemorate the life of
an iconic musician. Johnny Clegg
– The Tribute Show will see Prime
Circle, the Soweto Gospel Choir,
Yvonne Chaka Chaka and so many
more perform. Emmarentia Botanical
Gardens. April 25. From R360 for
adults, R225 for kids under 12 years.
Details: tickets.computicket.com