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"contents": "<h4><b>WESTERN CAPE</b></h4>\r\n<b>Comedy</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.baxter.co.za/aunty-merle-things-get-real\"><b>Aunty Merle: Things Get Real</b></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marc Lottering, one of South Africa’s most recognisable comedians, takes on the persona of Aunty Merle in a new show. Audiences will get the chance to catch up with the character as she tackles life after the Covid-19 pandemic, ongoing rolling blackouts and married life. The show has a musical format and features the performances of an equally talented cast. Tickets cost between R180 and R260 and are available from </span><a href=\"https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1517898184\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webtickets</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where:</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Baxter Theatre Centre, Main Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town\r\n</span><b>When: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29 November 2022 to 21 January 2023</span>\r\n\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1470994\" src=\"https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/AV_00079783.jpeg\" alt=\"JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA FEBRUARY 07: Marc Lottering and fans during the Aunty Merle The Musical at Joburg Theatre on February 07, 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The event is a brandchild of comedian Marc Lottering and his husband Anwar McKay. (Photo by Gallo Images / Sunday Times / John Liebenberg)\" width=\"720\" height=\"478\" /> Marc Lottering and fans during the Aunty Merle The Musical at Joburg Theatre on February 07, 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The event is a brandchild of comedian Marc Lottering and his husband Anwar McKay. Image: Gallo Images / Sunday Times / John Liebenberg</p>\r\n\r\n<b>Theatre</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.artscape.co.za/event/one-in-three/\"><b>One in Three</b></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cape Town Opera will shed light on gender-based violence in a series of performances, with extracts from </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Porgy and Bess</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by George Gershwin, </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amagokra </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by Sibusiso Njeza and </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Die Kortstondige Raklewe van Anatasia W </span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by Marlene van Niekerk. The show’s title, </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One in Three</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, reflects South Africa’s staggering sexual assault statistics. Tickets cost R150 a person and are available from </span><a href=\"https://tickets.computicket.com/event/one_in_three/7203632\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computicket</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Artscape Theatre, DF Malan Street, Foreshore, Cape Town</span><b>\r\nWhen: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 November to 11 December</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Art</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/lisa-linnow-gallery/ceramic-art-fair/770656774228043/\"><b>Ceramic Art Fair</b></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore the works of 20 ceramic artists including Sarah Walters, </span><a href=\"https://lisalinnowgallery.co.za/product/smoke-fired-vessel-4/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shane Mayongo</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Sinethemba Xola, </span><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/udakatribe/?hl=en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abongile Ntsane</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Alessandro Pappada and Cape Town-based potter </span><a href=\"http://ckhoceramique.org/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ckho Mququ</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There will also be food and wine stalls. Entry is free. The event will run from 10am to 3pm.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where:</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The Old Castle Brewery, 6 Beach Road, Woodstock, Cape Town\r\n</span><b>When: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 December </span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://iseeyou.capetown/activities/see-festival/#top\"><b>See Festival</b></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creatives from various fields will discuss how to “bring about representational equity in the public life of cities shadowed by colonialism and apartheid”. The festival’s programme covers a wide range of activities and topics — look out for artwork, tours and talks on subjects such as botany, filmmaking, Cape Town’s history, migration, language and meaning and more. Iranian artist </span><a href=\"https://www.norvalfoundation.org/uncover-kamyar-bineshtarigh/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kamyar Bineshtarigh</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will discuss his latest body of work, </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uncover</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Conference tickets are R550 a person and are available from </span><a href=\"https://www.quicket.co.za/events/198299-see-festival-conference/?ref=organiser-profile#/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quicket</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh7wnSGYb2o\r\n\r\n<b>Where:</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cultivate, C3 Salt Orchard, 45 Yew Street, Salt River, Cape Town\r\n</span><b>When:</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 22 to 27 November</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Dance</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://capetowncityballet.org.za/\"><b>Cape Town City Ballet – The Nutcracker</b></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In celebration of 130 years of the classic Christmas tale, </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Nutcracker</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will return to the stage, performed by the Cape Town City Ballet. The story follows Clara, a young girl who is taken on an adventure through the Kingdom of Sweets after her present, a nutcracker doll, comes to life as a royal prince. Audiences are encouraged to dress up for the festivities. The dancers will also be joined by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra at select shows. Tickets cost between R175 and R495 and are available from </span><a href=\"https://tickets.computicket.com/event/the_nutcracker/6993526\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computicket</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where:</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Artscape Theatre Centre, DF Malan Street, Foreshore, Cape Town\r\n</span><b style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">When: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 to 23 December</span>\r\n\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1470997\" src=\"https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/0000101922.jpeg\" alt=\"PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - 20 November 2009: Ballet dancers from the Youth Dance Company of Tshwane perform in the ballet, The Nutcracker at the Pretoria State Theater. (Photo by Gallo Images/Foto24/Theana Calitz)\" width=\"720\" height=\"449\" /> Ballet dancers from the Youth Dance Company of Tshwane perform in the ballet, 'The Nutcracker', at the Pretoria State Theater. Image: Gallo Images / Foto24 / Theana Calitz</p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>***</b></p>\r\n\r\n<h4><b>GAUTENG</b></h4>\r\n<b>Comedy</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Loyiso Gola presents Comedy & Song Live</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comedy and music come together in a show presented by stand-up comedian Loyiso Gola, who has been in the industry for longer than two decades. Gola will be joined by fellow comedians Ndumiso Lindi the Roosta and Tats Nkonzo. Tickets cost R200 a person and are available from </span><a href=\"https://www.quicket.co.za/events/195581-loyiso-gola-presents-comedy-song-live/?ref=events-list#/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quicket</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The show begins at 7pm.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Untitled Basement, 7 Reserve Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg\r\n</span><b>When: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27 November 2022</span>\r\n\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1470992\" src=\"https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ED_386778.jpeg\" alt=\"JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 24: Comedian Loyiso Gola during the Mpho Popps Birthday Special with Friends event at Emperors Palace on June 24, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Comedian Mpho will host an ensemble of his comedy friends to celebrate his birthday. (Photo by Gallo Images/Frennie Shivambu)\" width=\"720\" height=\"706\" /> Comedian Loyiso Gola during the Mpho Popps Birthday Special with Friends event at Emperors Palace on June 24, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Image: Gallo Images / Frennie Shivambu</p>\r\n\r\n<b>Fitness</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Yoga and Brunch with Tertia D</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This hour-long yoga flow, led by movement specialist </span><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/tertia.d/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tertia D</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, offers you a chance to unwind, meet new people and network over brunch and mimosas. The event begins at 9am and ends at 11.30am. Tickets cost R400 a person and are available from </span><a href=\"https://plankton.mobi/Events/EventBooking/f7020bf5-2b60-ed11-9715-00155d636701\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plankton</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Javett Art Centre, University of Pretoria, 23 Lynnwood Road, Elandspoort 357-Jr\r\n</span><b>When: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 December</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Music</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Sit the Folk Down presents Stelth Ulvang with Jon Shaban</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EoKE25P37EuEU2VcBbZUE\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stelth Ulvang</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, American musician and touring member of </span><a href=\"https://www.thelumineers.com/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Lumineers</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, will perform live, supported by South African muso Jon Shaban. Ulvang, a self-proclaimed “barefoot-wanderer”, is known for intimate, confessional style lyrics and performances. Folk music fans should mark their calendars for this upcoming show. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets cost R200 a person and are available from </span><a href=\"https://plankton.mobi/Events/EventBooking/88a6414f-595b-ed11-9715-00155d636701\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plankton</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where:</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sowaar Bar, Shop 1 Atterbury Boulevard, Atterbury Road, Faerie Glen, Pretoria\r\n</span><b>When:</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3 December</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Sports</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.gautengsummercup.co.za/tickets/\"><b>Betway Summer Cup 2022</b></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This family-friendly sporting event has a programme filled with food, fashion, live music and horse-racing. All eyes will be on the thoroughbred horse-racing jockeys, such as S’manga Khumalo. The winner will walk away with R2.5-million. General access tickets cost R75 a person and are available from </span><a href=\"https://www.gautengsummercup.co.za/book-tickets/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TixSA</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turffontein Racecourse, 14 Turf Club Street, West, Turffontein, Johannesburg\r\n</span><b>When: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26 November</span>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>***</b></p>\r\n<b>LIMPOPO</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Running</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Meropa Colorful Run and Market</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usher in the weekend with a 5km run, followed by activities attendees of all ages can enjoy, such as go-karting, face painting and a dance competition. There will also be a market, a selection of food and drink, as well as a beer garden. Tickets cost R20 a person and are available from </span><a href=\"https://computicket-boxoffice.com/e/meropa-colorful-run-and-market-sesason-2-GI29fz\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quicket</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The event kicks off at 7am.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meropa Casino and Entertainment World, 59 Prov Roodepoort Street, Ivypark X14, Polokwane\r\n</span><b>When: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26 November</span>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">***</span></p>\r\n<b>KWAZULU-NATAL</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Market</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://durbanbotanicgardens.org.za/events/public-events/durban-botanic-gardens-trail-of-lights-2022/\"><b>Durban Botanic Gardens Trail of Lights 2022</b></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover the magic of Durban’s Botanic Gardens through the lens of festive season cheer. 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Tickets cost between R180 and R260 and are available from </span><a href=\"https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1517898184\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Webtickets</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where:</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Baxter Theatre Centre, Main Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town\r\n</span><b>When: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29 November 2022 to 21 January 2023</span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1470994\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"720\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-1470994\" src=\"https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/AV_00079783.jpeg\" alt=\"JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA FEBRUARY 07: Marc Lottering and fans during the Aunty Merle The Musical at Joburg Theatre on February 07, 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The event is a brandchild of comedian Marc Lottering and his husband Anwar McKay. 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Tickets cost R150 a person and are available from </span><a href=\"https://tickets.computicket.com/event/one_in_three/7203632\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computicket</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Artscape Theatre, DF Malan Street, Foreshore, Cape Town</span><b>\r\nWhen: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25 November to 11 December</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Art</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/lisa-linnow-gallery/ceramic-art-fair/770656774228043/\"><b>Ceramic Art Fair</b></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore the works of 20 ceramic artists including Sarah Walters, </span><a href=\"https://lisalinnowgallery.co.za/product/smoke-fired-vessel-4/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shane Mayongo</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Sinethemba Xola, </span><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/udakatribe/?hl=en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abongile Ntsane</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Alessandro Pappada and Cape Town-based potter </span><a href=\"http://ckhoceramique.org/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ckho Mququ</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There will also be food and wine stalls. Entry is free. The event will run from 10am to 3pm.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where:</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The Old Castle Brewery, 6 Beach Road, Woodstock, Cape Town\r\n</span><b>When: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 December </span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://iseeyou.capetown/activities/see-festival/#top\"><b>See Festival</b></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creatives from various fields will discuss how to “bring about representational equity in the public life of cities shadowed by colonialism and apartheid”. The festival’s programme covers a wide range of activities and topics — look out for artwork, tours and talks on subjects such as botany, filmmaking, Cape Town’s history, migration, language and meaning and more. Iranian artist </span><a href=\"https://www.norvalfoundation.org/uncover-kamyar-bineshtarigh/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kamyar Bineshtarigh</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will discuss his latest body of work, </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uncover</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Conference tickets are R550 a person and are available from </span><a href=\"https://www.quicket.co.za/events/198299-see-festival-conference/?ref=organiser-profile#/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quicket</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uh7wnSGYb2o\r\n\r\n<b>Where:</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cultivate, C3 Salt Orchard, 45 Yew Street, Salt River, Cape Town\r\n</span><b>When:</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 22 to 27 November</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Dance</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://capetowncityballet.org.za/\"><b>Cape Town City Ballet – The Nutcracker</b></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In celebration of 130 years of the classic Christmas tale, </span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Nutcracker</span></i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will return to the stage, performed by the Cape Town City Ballet. The story follows Clara, a young girl who is taken on an adventure through the Kingdom of Sweets after her present, a nutcracker doll, comes to life as a royal prince. Audiences are encouraged to dress up for the festivities. The dancers will also be joined by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra at select shows. Tickets cost between R175 and R495 and are available from </span><a href=\"https://tickets.computicket.com/event/the_nutcracker/6993526\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computicket</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where:</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Artscape Theatre Centre, DF Malan Street, Foreshore, Cape Town\r\n</span><b style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">When: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 to 23 December</span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1470997\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"720\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-1470997\" src=\"https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/0000101922.jpeg\" alt=\"PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - 20 November 2009: Ballet dancers from the Youth Dance Company of Tshwane perform in the ballet, The Nutcracker at the Pretoria State Theater. (Photo by Gallo Images/Foto24/Theana Calitz)\" width=\"720\" height=\"449\" /> Ballet dancers from the Youth Dance Company of Tshwane perform in the ballet, 'The Nutcracker', at the Pretoria State Theater. Image: Gallo Images / Foto24 / Theana Calitz[/caption]\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>***</b></p>\r\n\r\n<h4><b>GAUTENG</b></h4>\r\n<b>Comedy</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Loyiso Gola presents Comedy & Song Live</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comedy and music come together in a show presented by stand-up comedian Loyiso Gola, who has been in the industry for longer than two decades. Gola will be joined by fellow comedians Ndumiso Lindi the Roosta and Tats Nkonzo. Tickets cost R200 a person and are available from </span><a href=\"https://www.quicket.co.za/events/195581-loyiso-gola-presents-comedy-song-live/?ref=events-list#/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quicket</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The show begins at 7pm.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Untitled Basement, 7 Reserve Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg\r\n</span><b>When: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27 November 2022</span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_1470992\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"720\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-1470992\" src=\"https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ED_386778.jpeg\" alt=\"JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 24: Comedian Loyiso Gola during the Mpho Popps Birthday Special with Friends event at Emperors Palace on June 24, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Comedian Mpho will host an ensemble of his comedy friends to celebrate his birthday. (Photo by Gallo Images/Frennie Shivambu)\" width=\"720\" height=\"706\" /> Comedian Loyiso Gola during the Mpho Popps Birthday Special with Friends event at Emperors Palace on June 24, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Image: Gallo Images / Frennie Shivambu[/caption]\r\n\r\n<b>Fitness</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Yoga and Brunch with Tertia D</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This hour-long yoga flow, led by movement specialist </span><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/tertia.d/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tertia D</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, offers you a chance to unwind, meet new people and network over brunch and mimosas. The event begins at 9am and ends at 11.30am. Tickets cost R400 a person and are available from </span><a href=\"https://plankton.mobi/Events/EventBooking/f7020bf5-2b60-ed11-9715-00155d636701\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plankton</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Javett Art Centre, University of Pretoria, 23 Lynnwood Road, Elandspoort 357-Jr\r\n</span><b>When: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 December</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Music</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Sit the Folk Down presents Stelth Ulvang with Jon Shaban</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EoKE25P37EuEU2VcBbZUE\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stelth Ulvang</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, American musician and touring member of </span><a href=\"https://www.thelumineers.com/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Lumineers</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, will perform live, supported by South African muso Jon Shaban. Ulvang, a self-proclaimed “barefoot-wanderer”, is known for intimate, confessional style lyrics and performances. Folk music fans should mark their calendars for this upcoming show. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets cost R200 a person and are available from </span><a href=\"https://plankton.mobi/Events/EventBooking/88a6414f-595b-ed11-9715-00155d636701\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plankton</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where:</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sowaar Bar, Shop 1 Atterbury Boulevard, Atterbury Road, Faerie Glen, Pretoria\r\n</span><b>When:</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3 December</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Sports</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.gautengsummercup.co.za/tickets/\"><b>Betway Summer Cup 2022</b></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This family-friendly sporting event has a programme filled with food, fashion, live music and horse-racing. All eyes will be on the thoroughbred horse-racing jockeys, such as S’manga Khumalo. The winner will walk away with R2.5-million. General access tickets cost R75 a person and are available from </span><a href=\"https://www.gautengsummercup.co.za/book-tickets/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TixSA</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turffontein Racecourse, 14 Turf Club Street, West, Turffontein, Johannesburg\r\n</span><b>When: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26 November</span>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>***</b></p>\r\n<b>LIMPOPO</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Running</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Meropa Colorful Run and Market</b>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usher in the weekend with a 5km run, followed by activities attendees of all ages can enjoy, such as go-karting, face painting and a dance competition. There will also be a market, a selection of food and drink, as well as a beer garden. Tickets cost R20 a person and are available from </span><a href=\"https://computicket-boxoffice.com/e/meropa-colorful-run-and-market-sesason-2-GI29fz\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quicket</span></a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The event kicks off at 7am.</span>\r\n\r\n<b>Where: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meropa Casino and Entertainment World, 59 Prov Roodepoort Street, Ivypark X14, Polokwane\r\n</span><b>When: </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26 November</span>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">***</span></p>\r\n<b>KWAZULU-NATAL</b>\r\n\r\n<b>Market</b>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://durbanbotanicgardens.org.za/events/public-events/durban-botanic-gardens-trail-of-lights-2022/\"><b>Durban Botanic Gardens Trail of Lights 2022</b></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover the magic of Durban’s Botanic Gardens through the lens of festive season cheer. 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Marc Lottering and fans during the Aunty Merle The Musical at Joburg Theatre on February 07, 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The event is a brandchild of comedian Marc Lottering and his husband Anwar McKay. Image: Gallo Images / Sunday Times / John Liebenberg
Ballet dancers from the Youth Dance Company of Tshwane perform in the ballet, 'The Nutcracker', at the Pretoria State Theater. Image: Gallo Images / Foto24 / Theana Calitz
Comedian Loyiso Gola during the Mpho Popps Birthday Special with Friends event at Emperors Palace on June 24, 2022 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Image: Gallo Images / Frennie Shivambu