Markets
Shongweni Farmers and Craft Market: (today) Fun and safe family outing in the country from 6.30am to 12.30pm. Full Covid-19 protocols. Fresh produce, crafts, ready-made foods, decor items, furniture, pet products, outdoor goods, nursery and jewellery. Call 031 777 4686.
Musgrave Market: (today) Under the trees at Berea Park for food, music and stalls selling arts and crafts, clothing, accessories, confectionery, baked goods, books, toys, plants, good quality second-hand items and more. From 9am to 2pm.
Golden Hours Market: (tomorrow) Family-friendly market under the mango trees at Golden Hours School from 10am to 2pm. Live music and food stalls. All Covid-19 protocols in place. Call Lyn at 083 262 3693.
uMhlanga Farmers Market: Autumn Drive, Prestondale, every Wednesday from 8am to noon. Call Ethel at 060 303 3957.
Shows
Rhumbelow, Tina’s: (today) Go Big! starring Aaron McIlroy and Lisa Bobbert has been extended by popular demand. Today at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets R200 from Computicket or call 082 499 8636 or email [email protected].
Rhumbelow Theatre, Durban: (today and tomorrow) Rhumbelow Classics Cinema shows The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Today at 7pm, tomorrow at 2pm. Audience encouraged to dress as any of the characters and join two crazy Durban actors as they guide you through all the moves for this cinema party. Prizes for best dressed. Tickets R150 from Computicket or call 082 499 8636 or email [email protected].
Rhumbelow, Durban: Movie Magic is a fun Valentine’s quiz for you and your partner. Thirty cartoon drawings at the venue represent 30 movie titles. Walk around with your partner, guessing the titles in between having something to eat and a drink from our bar. Some fun prizes. February 14 at 6.30pm. Tickets R100 a couple from Computicket or call 082 499 8636 or email [email protected].
Rhumbelow, Durban: Les Misérables ‒ The Staged Concert. Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular production of the legendary musical in London's West End. February 18 and 19 at 7pm, February 14 at 2pm. Tickets R120 from Computicket or call 082 499 8636 or email [email protected].
Rhumbelow, Northlands: The Reals bring you Rock Guitar Legends II paying tribute to some of the greatest guitar players of all time. February 19 at 7pm. Also at Durban February 25-17. Tickets R180/ Northlands Bowling Club members R150 from Computicket or call 082 499 8636 or email [email protected].
Playhouse Drama: We Are Still Marching explores the struggles faced by women in South Africa from the apartheid era until present day. February 17-19 at 7pm. Tickets R80 from Webtickets.
Playhouse Drama: Nandi The Musical is the tale of Queen Nandi, the mother of King Shaka. February 24-27 with shows at 6.30pm and 2pm. Tickets R150 from Webtickets.
Comedy
Empangeni Country Club: (tomorrow) Sifiso Nene brings his friends and their comedy to his hometown. At 5pm. Tickets R200 from Webtickets.
Beachwood Country Club: Join Aaron McIlroy and Lisa Bobbert in a Valentine’s comedy special Go Big! Three-course meal and show. February 14 at 6.30pm. Tickets from R340 at Quicket.
Protea Fire & Ice, uMhlanga: Marc Lottering in Uncle Marc. "I am now at the stage of my life where complete strangers are calling me UNCLE! I'd like to chat about this, and some other stuff please," he says. February 18-20 at 8pm. Tickets R150 from Quicket.
Gateway Hotel: Simphiwe Shembe and friends Skhumba Hlophe, Churchboy, Flymotion and DJ Wonder. February 19 at 7pm. Tickets R200 at Webtickets/R250 at the door.
Linglela Lodge, Estcourt: Mainous On Tour comes to 10 towns across KZN. Starring Carvin H Goldstone, Andrew Hughes and rap/hip hop artists Chuckie & Paul. All shows at 7pm. Estcourt February 18, Newcastle February 19, Pietermaritzburg February 20, Matatielle February 25, Margate February 27, Empangeni March 4. Tickets R250 from Webtickets.
Music
The German Club, Westville: (today) Three music acts will share the bill from 6pm at Musketeers: Parable Fifteen, Inter-Alia and singer songwriter Zazz. Gates open at 5pm. Tickets R80 from 031 266 0836 or WhatsApp 064 774 6375.
Morningside: (tomorrow) Musician Naresh Veeran hosts an afternoon sax and flute concert in his garden at 5pm. Bring a picnic and blanket and something cold. Tickets R100 from 082 376 0799. Space is limited.
St Agnes Auditorium, Kloof: Songs of Love is a Valentine’s concert featuring the entertainer and conductor Richard Cock, and talented vocalists from Hilton College Music Department. Refreshments available. February 16 at 6pm. Tickets R180 from Webtickets.
40 Alan Paton Avenue, Pietermaritzburg: Love n Soul Session with Msizi Shembe on February 19 at 2pm. Tickets R100 from Webtickets.
Jewish Club: Friends of Music present Sbani Sings Verdi. Durban’s Sbanisenkosi Innocent Mwelase is joined by Nokulunga Dlame (soprano), Zamokwakhe Zungu (tenor), Musa Magwaza (bass) and Khayakazi Madlala (soprano) with Ashan Peiris on piano in a programme that takes in Macbeth, La Traviata and Nabucco. Bring your own picnic lunch while bar service is available. February 27. Doors open at 1pm, concert starts at 2pm. Tickets: R120 members/ R140 non-members from [email protected] or call Bernice on 083 253 7935 or Keith at 071 505 1021.
Art
KZNSA Gallery: eBhish', a solo exhibition by Luvuyo Equiano Nyawose features photographs and a video installation taken on the eThekwini beachfront between 2018 and 2020. Open Tuesday to Sunday. Until February 27.
The Green Gallery: (today) New artworks by Nicole Pletts, and watercolours by Barbara Siedle, Pam Benborath, Thelma Buzzard, and Maureen Dixon, and new oil artist Mandy Kok. Sculptures by Owen Llewellyn Davies and Sarah Richards. Flanders Mall, Mount Edgecombe. Call 031 502 2757.
The Gallery: Array of visual arts by new and well known artists from KZN. Call 072 245 8691.
Outdoors
Amblers Hiking Club: (tomorrow) At 2pm hike Winston Park circular from the end of Jan Smuts Avenue for views over monastery and Pinetown. Fairly level hike along the edge of the escarpment. Call David at 072 615 0559.
Cycle Club: Meet every Tuesday at the Mini Town car park on North Beach at 9am for a cycle on the promenade. Call Ian at 083 675 2125.
Events
Inchanga Steam Railway: (today and tomorrow) Enjoy a romantic train ride for Valentine’s weekend from Kloof Railway Station through the Valley of 1000 Hills to Inchanga; discover railway artefacts in the museum in the Old Station Master's House, look for Thomas & Friends in the Modeller’s Shed and other “mini” trains and shop at the Inchanga Station Craft Market. Today at 12.30pm, tomorrow at 8.30am and 12.30pm. Booking essential at http://umgenisteamrailway.com/
Legacy Yard, uMhlanga: (today) Self-Love Saturday is a self-love-focused wellness morning at Legacy Yard. Doors open at 7am, ends 10am. Tickets R290 from Quicket.
Talloula, Botha’s Hill: (today) Beneath the Chords features Nic Olsen and Matt Wilkinson as Holiday, combining their catalogues and introducing new material, while you enjoy good food and fine wine. At 6pm. Limited to 50 tickets at R550 from Quicket.
Macnut Farm: (tomorrow) Enjoy a Valentine’s picnic on the lawn in the heart of the 1000 Hills. Hannah and Paul Paine invite you for a meal for two to be enjoyed in the trail gardens – either on a picnic blanket by the river, under a tree, or a shady table for two. February 13 at lunchtime. Call 074 603 0000 or email [email protected].
Durban Country Club: Bring a blanket and snuggle up for Valentine’s Day movie and picnic on the lawn. February 14 from 6pm with the movie showing at 7.30pm. Tickets R560 a couple includes a picnic basket for two with a bottle of wine. Tickets from Quicket.
Doppio Zero, uMhlanga: Same Love Toti is hosting a Valentine's Dinner for LGBTQI couples and allies. Spoil your “One-and-Only” with welcome drinks, a three-course meal and some lovely prizes. Proceeds go to Same Love Toti which provides help for LGBTI people and their families under the banner “Different families, Same Love”. February 14 from 6.30pm. Tickets R300 from Quicket.