What's On in the Eastern Cape?

After a long and stressful week; thank goodness the weekend has finally arrived! Tonnes of events are lined up as August nears its end. So go out and enjoy what the Eastern Cape has to offer this weekend.

PORT ELIZABETH

Friday 26^th

• Music Kitchen will have an Open Mic Night hosted by Devon van Driel. Drink specials will be available and a bonfire. To make a booking contact this number 072 994 5096. For more information, check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/TheMusicKitchen/?fref=ts.
• Collegiate Girls’ High School will be hosting a Circus Carnival Charity Bazaar from 2:30pm till 5pm. You can expect food, games, crafts as well as a tea garden! All proceeds will be donated to charity. For more information, check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/173267286418542/.
• Hooters is hosting a PE Beach Body Contest from 7:30 till late. Registration forms are available at Hooters or you can contact them directly. Registration closes 26 August 1pm, contestant registration is R150. There is a compulsory contestants meeting 26 August 6pm. Cash prizes and lots more to be won. Tickets for the show are R80 and for sale at Hooters. Tickets will also be available at the door on the night. Contact Hooters at 041 581 0310. For more information, check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/1653346061652412/.
• Illusion Superclub in 5 De Villiers Street will be presenting 5FM’s DJ Dino Bravo and Ryan the DJ at 8pm. A special surprise celebrity guest will be making an appearance. Doors open at 8pm with a smart casual dress code. Cover charge is R60 for pre-sale tickets and R80 at the door before 10pm. For more information, contact Dexter Kannemeyer at 076 937 0933 or Email him [email protected] or check out their Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/events/599448006893536/.
• The Brazen Head is proud to present to you one of the heavy weights in the SA music scene SKETCHY BONGO. Taking place from 8pm till late, pre-sold tickets are R50 which are available from the Brazen Head. Entrance at the door is R50 before 10pm and R60 thereafter.
• Balizza is hosting their first ever themed R5 Fiesta: The Black Light and UV Laser Party. From 7:30pm till late, featuring top PE DJ's, Dayne Lee, Richard Saunders and Dean Upman, and entrance is R50 all night long. For more information, check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/1095964757160512/.
• Jamie Saint will be performing at the Black Box Theatre from 8pm till late. Entrance is R30 before 10pm. For more information, check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/1375862559094812/.

Saturday 27^th

• Join the PE Hobie Beach parkrun, which takes place every Saturday at 8am. This is a 5km run, and it is you against the clock. Register with them today and enjoy a fun run along the beach.
• The Elephant Walk Restaurant and Country Club is hosting a Medieval Banquet at the Elephant Walk Castle from 7pm. All guests must be in medieval attire and bookings must be made in advance. Call this number to make your reservations - 041 3721 470, for more information, check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/321900401486279/.
• The Family Day YAP (Young Animal People) Fun Run will take place at Alexander Road High School. Registration is from 6:30am and the race begins at 7:15am. The route is 5km and includes passing 4 Poke-Stops for any Pokémon GO hunters. Prize winners and the lucky draw will be announced after the race. Cost is R15 plus any donation of food where all proceeds go to Save-A-Pet. For more information, check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/1663619733958333/.
• The second Something Good Surf Classic is happening at Pipe from 7am till 10pm with the awards ceremony and after party at Something Good. Entry is R200 which includes a free t-shirt. Entries can be found online at http://www.nelsonmandelabaysurfriders.co.za/  or you can call Mervyn on 083 655 6925. For more information, check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/1826175640944068/.
• Pier 14 Shopping Centre will be hosting a Spring Fashion Show Extravaganza from 9am to 2pm. All fashion will be supplied by the PIER 14 fashion stores, with eXtreme Models & Promotions showcasing the spring outfits on the ramp. Join in the fun and be a part of the audience, and you could stand a chance to win some wonderful lucky draw prizes. For more information, check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/1670578659833715/.
• Sophisticate Models 5th Fashion Extravaganza will take place Saturday 27 August 2016 at 15h00 at the Feather Market Centre Port Elizabeth. All of Sophisticate's 168 models will be part of this 'Colour me Beautiful' Fashion Show. The entrance is R120 per person and tickets are available on the day at the door from 2pm. For more information, check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/1750777838534959/.

Sunday 28^th

• Die Train in Beach Road is having a Bring and Braai from 10:30am till 6pm. No entry fees or tickets. Just a fun day out, don’t forget to bring your own meat and drinks. There will be salads that can be bought as an extra. A tent will be put up and some music for dancing. For more information, check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/172124893193229/.
• Paws For A Cause is hosting a Port Elizabeth Animal Rescue (P.E.A.R.) charity dog walk at the Fairview Racecourse from 8am till 10am. Once you're finished walking you can relax with some breakfast rolls, doughnuts and drinks from gourmet girl. You can have a disc of photos taken by Precision Vision Photography for only R20 (all proceeds go to P.E.A.R.) and wait for the awesome lucky draw prizes. Entry is R20 per person and R10 per dog and child. For more information, check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/144611479303842/.
• The Re-Second Market will be taking place at the Walmer Town Hall from 10am till 3pm. Second Hand monthly Vintage Market that exhibits all local crafts and items that have been recycled or are ready to find their new homes. For more information, check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/1755362604749063/.

EAST LONDON

Friday 26^th

• Volvo Cars East London is hosting a launch for the new Volvo V40 from 10am at the Vincent Park Shopping Centre. This launch will go on during the weekend until 2pm on Sunday. The new Volvo V40 has been designed around your individualism. A car that goes beyond the everyday, from the city drive to a weekend away, every journey you make in the new Volvo V40 is one to be enjoyed. For more information, check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/182694662148657/.

Saturday 27^th

• The Three Silos Parkrun takes place every Saturday morning at 8am. This is a 5km run, and it is you against the clock. Register with them today and enjoy a morning in the fresh air.

GRAHAMSTOWN

Friday 26^th

• Til Sunrise Events in partnership with 37 on New is hosting an Ultraviolet party from 7pm till late at 37 on New. The biggest UV party Grahamstown has ever witnessed. Complete with lumo dancefloor, lumo beer pong, lumo glow sticks, and free lumo paint and lumo decor. Entrance is R20 the whole evening. For more information, check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/137139093396955/.

Saturday 27^th

• The Grahamstown Morning Market takes place every Saturday morning at the Old Gaol in Somerset Street. There are various stalls, including some who sell arts and crafts, plants, home-made offerings and much more!
• The Grahamstown Parkrun takes place every Saturday morning at the Makana Botanical Gardens from 8:00am. This is a 5km run, and it is you against the clock. Register with them today and enjoy a morning in the fresh air.

Sunday 28^th

• The Rhodes University’s School of Journalism and Media Studies in partnership with Corporate South Africa, development agencies and media associations is hosting the 2016 Highway Africa Conference. The event will take place from 7am and end on Monday at 7pm. For nineteen years the Highway Africa conference has been at the centre of Africa’s debates on journalism, media and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The conference has over the years become the largest annual gathering of African journalists in the world. Tickets are available at this link http://highwayafrica.ru.ac.za/. For more information, check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/259498154427080/.

JEFFREY’S BAY

Friday 26^th

• The Chicken Run Golf Day takes place every Friday from 7am to 3pm. You pay for and play nine holes, and then get nine free. There are Rotisserie chicken vouchers from Woolworths up for grabs.
• 5FM DJ Dino Bravo will be performing live at the Colour Fest Party at the Jolly Dolphin from 7pm till late. Ladies can get in for free before 9pm; cover charge which includes coloured powder is R40. For more information, contact 042 293 2624 or check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/178286195915589/.

Saturday 27^th

• The J-bay Cycle Club – Social Rides, is a great way for you to get into the fresh air. This is a permanent event which takes place every Saturday morning at 6am. It’s also the perfect opportunity to help with your fitness levels. Join them at the corner of Poplar and Da Gama Way in Jeffrey’s Bay.
• Kouga Lions Club Flea Market is a weekly event that takes place at the Saverite parking grounds, St Francis Rd. There are some great fresh produce to buy and so much more. Go and enjoy a lovely morning.

PORT ALFRED

Friday 26^th

• The Duckpond Morning Market takes place every Friday and Saturday morning. You can purchase some great goodies, including jams, pickles, second-hand books, cakes, second-hand clothes, quiches, crochet, knitting, plants and more!
• The Lounge Square is raising funds for the Blake Squires Cancer Fund . There will be an entrance fee of a minimum of R30 (You can however donate more). The Port Alfred Masonic Lodge will be making Prego rolls and all proceeds will go towards the fund. Meat is kindly being donated by Country Meat Market. Wear something purple to show support for testicular cancer. For more information, check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/1064380227010154/.

Saturday 27^th

• The Woodlands Market takes place every Saturday beneath the trees at Woodlands Cottages and Backpackers in Grahamstown Road. Here you can enjoy some arts, crafts, delicious foods and more. The market opens at 8am.
• For the first time in three years, comedian Neville Williamson will be performing at the Port Alfred River and Ski Boat Club from 7pm. The show will be two hours long and have a supper interval. Tickets are R150 per person and R1500 per table, tickets are limited so make sure to book yours early. For more information, check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/events/1569082916731111/.

If you are hosting any kind of event within the Eastern Cape, please email me on [email protected]  and we can publish it in this article as well as on our ‘What’s On’ section on RNEWS.