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Johannesburg – This week it's all about the finer things in life – be it jazz, wine or the smooth sounds of a cappella. City Press' Phuti Mathobela picks the five hottest events:
KIDS
Sandton City Festive Wonderland
7 – 11 December
Sandton City Fountain Court, Joburg
Free event
Hola, amigos! Guess who’s coming to Sandton City this December? Nickelodeon’s Dora, Boots and Diego! Dora, Boots and Diego will be performing three special shows at 12pm, 2pm and 4pm in the Fountain Court. Have photographs taken with Father Christmas, watch a show and appearances by the characters, and play in a 10 000-piece Lego pit.
JAZZ
Mkizwana Ensemble African Skies Tour
10 December at 18:00
U-The Space, 146 Minnaar Street, Pretoria
Tickets R50 at the door
Catch the Mkizwana Ensemble in Pretoria as part of their national tour for their debut album, African Skies. Through the combination of keyboard, double bass, trumpet, alto and tenor saxophones the ensemble produces a unique sound and, most importantly, explores Xhosa and other African music genres.
WINE
Bottelary Hills Pop-Up Lunch
4 December at 12:30
Kaapzicht Estate, Cape Town
Tickets R350 per person at wineroute.co.za
Join the last Bottelary Hills Pop-Up Lunch for the year. This time, renowned celebrity chef Bertus Basson will fan the flames for a fish-inspired feast. Your ticket includes a wine tasting, three-course feast and a glass of wine per course.
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FESTIVAL
DStv iRock Rustenburg Battle
10 December 16:00
Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg
Tickets R200 to R1 000 at computicket.com
South African platinum-selling artist and BET Award-nominated R&B crooner Donald and hitmaker Mobi Dixon will be judges at this year’s DStv iRock Rustenburg Battle. Expect a day of awesome live music and fun.
A CAPPELLA
Manhattan Brothers Tribute
8 – 18 December
Tuesdays to Saturdays 20:00, Sundays 15:00
Soweto Theatre
Tickets R80 at webtickets.co.za
Choreographed by Somizi, this is a musical tribute to the popular yesteryear South African a cappella singing group, The Manhattan Brothers. They paved the way for South African music icons such as Hugh Masekela and Miriam Makeba.
