Who says there’s nothing to do in Joburg? The Beard will tell you what’s going on and keep you up to date with new music, events, gigs and exhibitions in and around our city. Wanna know what the best Joburg events are? Well here you go.
This week: Yo Grapes at Wolves, Night Beats live in SA, and Phorestry.
Yo Grapes @ Wolves
What: Wolves’ last HOWL for the year (Wolves closes on the 15 December and reopens on the 7 January, 2014).
When: Thursday (12 December, 2013).
Where: Wolves, Illovo.
Who: Yo Grapes
How much: Free, with compulsory tip jar.
Happy December In The City
What: Christmas specials at selected stores (see above), dinner, drinks and a street braai under city lights.
When: Every Thursday from 5 December to 19 December.
Where: 70 Juta Street, Braamfontein.
7 POISON WONDERS (Night Beats Pre-party)
What: The official pre-party for ‘Psych Night & Vans present: NIGHT BEATS live in SA’ (see below).
When: Thursday (12 December, 2013).
Where: Kitchener’s, Braamfontein.
Who (DJ sets): Wild Eastern Arches (CT), The Very Wicked (CT), Psych Night (CT), Make-Overs (PTA), The Stella’s (JHB), and Dead City Radio (JHB).
How much: R40.
Psych Night & Vans present: NIGHT BEATS live in SA
What: Psych Night alongside Vans is hosting their first international band, who will be supported by the cream of the crop of the local band community.
When: Friday (13 December, 2013).
Where: Town Hall, Newtown.
Who: Night Beats (USA).
How much: R140-R160 here, or R180 at the door.
Phorestry (Chapter I)
What: Picnics in the forest with live music. Food stalls and a cash bar will be available.
When: Saturday (14 December, 2013), doors open at 12:00.
Where: Toadhall Farm, 96 Hilton Road, Linbro Park.
Who: Naming James, Bye Beneco, Hey, River!, and Rob May.
How much: R50 for you, R20 for your car.
Fourways Craft Beer Festival
What: Another craft beer festival, with 40 craft beers from all over the country as well as craft food to accompany the many different types of alcoholic, non-alcoholic, and flavoured brews on sale. There will also be live music, a photo booth and a beach bar.
When: Saturday & Sunday (14-15 December, 2013).
Where: Outer Limits, Broadacres.
How much: R20 here, or R40 at the door.
Hi5! presents Motèl Mari & Ampersand!
What: Hi5!, Joburg’s home of handclaps, hugs and high fives, is back for one last night of guitar antics.
When: Sunday (15 December, 2013). The next day is a public holiday, woo!
Where: Kitchener’s, Braamfontein.
Who: Motèl Mari, ampersand, Plaat Japie, Nathan Scott Phillips, and Sassquatch.