What’s happening in Gauteng this weekend – 27 to 29 January, 2012

27 January 2012

It’s the last weekend of January and we’ve lined up some exciting events, among them the celebration of the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Dragon.

Chinese New Year in Joburg

Celebrate the Chinese New Year at Brightwater Commons
The Brightwater Commons is giving you another reason to party at its Chinese New Year festival. Come celebrate the Year of the Dragon with the internationally renowned headline act, the China National Acrobatics Troupe, which incorporates music, dance, opera and Kung Fu into their acrobatics.
 
The opening ceremony will include a colourful display of dragon and lion dancing, with a variety of traditional dancers and singers. The China National Acrobatics Troupe was established 50 years ago and has performed in more than 80 countries around the world. Bring your own picnic or try the Chinese delicacies while you make yourself comfortable on the grass and enjoy the show.  
Date: 28 January 
Time: 11h00 to 17h00
Venue: The Brightwater Commons 
Call: +27 (0)11 789 5052
Price: Free
 
 
 
 
 

JoziFest pre-party

This Friday, Town Hall is hosting a pre-party to get you in the mood for JoziFest. The line-up features many amazing artists including 7th Son, Liver and Destrukto. JoziFest is happening in February and will feature 11 international acts and more than 40 of South Africa’s renowned performers. There will also be a carnival, food market and an exhibition of art, design, video and photography. 
Date: 27 January 
Time: 15h30
Venue: Town Hall, Newtown
Call: +27 (0)11 928 1000 
Price: R50, and R20 if you have already purchased your JoziFest tickets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Arno Carstens

Arno Carstens is live at Tanz Cafe. Image courtesy of www.bands.co.za
Award-winning South African singer-songwriter and guitarist, Arno Carstens, is performing live at Tanz Café. Carstens is the former lead singer of the popular band, The Springbok Nude Girls, and has released seven studio albums with 18 top 10 singles in his solo career. He has won five South African Music Awards.
Date: 27 January 
Time: 19h00 
Venue: Tanz Cafe, Johannesburg
Call: +27 (0)11 658 0277 
Price: From R100
 
 

Those Indian Guys 2

Go have a laugh with Those Indian Guys 2. Image courtesy of news.artsmart.co.za
Those Indian Guys 2 are back at the Globe Theatre at Gold Reef City Casino  for another side-splitting show. Kaseran and Sans deliver 75 minutes of non-stop laughter with their clever, witty and cheeky comedy sketches that explore Indian identity and culture. 
Date: 27 to 29 January  
Time: 20h15
Venue: Globe Theatre, Gold Reef City
Call: +27 (0)861 915 8000
Price: R120
 
 
 
 
 
 

International Mozart festival

Paul Hammer will be performing at the International Mozart festival. Image courtesy of Artslink.co.za
The fourth Johannesburg International Mozart Festival is back again to celebrate the anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s birthday. The festival, originally organised in 2006, has become a highly successful and well-loved annual classic music event. This year the theme is Quasi Improvisando and promises interesting contributions from musicians of diverse backgrounds. The Melodi Music project – an important music workshop – will run again this year but will form an intercultural education exchange scheme with a similar group of students from Germany. 
Date: 27 January to 19 February  
Time: 19h30
Venue: The Linder Auditorium, Parktown
Call: +27 (0)11 340 8000
Price: R30
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