Festive sounds usher in holiday season

THE festive season has started and the fun won’t stop until 2015. Here’s this week’s list of things to do.

Black Coffee party

POPULAR DJ Black Coffee will be bringing his latest show to East London’s E-lounge tomorrow. Tickets cost R100 and are available at the door.

Jesse Clegg in town

CATCH Jesse Clegg performing live at the Pig & Whistle Inn in Bathurst on Saturday and on Wednesday, December 10, at the Boeretroos Theatre. Tickets for the Boeretroos show cost R100 and can be booked by contacting 072-225-7120 or 081-750-5422.

Fresh picnic

THE Fresher than Fresh Picnic is taking place this Sunday at the Mthatha Sport Field. The event will feature DJs Volo da Saint, Tino, C-Nu and Soul Imbiza. Entry at the gate is R70 and VIP tickets cost R200. To get your car inside the field pay R300, and a maximum of six people will be allowed in.

Watershed back in town

ROCK band Watershed is returning to East London this Sunday for a one-night show at The Venue@Hemingways. Tickets at R120 are available at Computicket.

Side by Side tour

SAMA nominated singers Josie Field and Laurie Levine are bringing their Side By Side tour to East London this Sunday. They will perform at Tea in the Trees in Chintsa from 11am. Tickets costs R25 at the door.

Lumo party

FUNKTION kicks off the holidays tomorrow with a massive party at Xtreme Valley, Beacon Bay Crossing. Entry is R40 and tickets are available from Johnno’s Skate Shop in Frere Road or at the door. For more details, contact 083-555-8830.

Music afternoon

ONE Shushu Day Movement will be hosting an afternoon of music at 9 Miles in Vincent this Sunday featuring Port Elizabeth duo Umle Sounds and East London’s Msaki & Friends. Tickets cost R70 and will be available at the door from 2.30pm.

Summer picnic

The Head Honcho Summer Picnic takes place this Saturday at the Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium. Rapper KO will be among the artists performing. Pre-sold tickets are R100 at Computicket, otherwise R150 at the gate.

Christmas market

DON’T miss the Christmas Flea Market from Saturday to Sunday in front of the Gonubie Municipality Hall. For more details, contact 084-308-0800 or (043)741-2640.

Dozi in town

VERSATILE singer Dozi returns to East London next week for two shows at the Boeretroos Theatre in East London. Tickets cost between R100 and R120. To book your tickets, contact 072-225-7120 or 081-750-5422.

Kids’ market

TO SELL or buy quality baby clothes, make sure you visit the Almost New Baby and Children’s Market this Saturday at Beaconhurst School Hall from 8am to 11am, Beacon Bay, East London.

Music at Tasha’s

JOIN Tasha’s Pool Club in Greenfields for awesome live music with Andrew Bryson. Entry is free.

Christmas ball

THE Solo Club Christmas ball is taking place this Saturday at the East London Bowling Club. Entry is R45 per person and a meal is included. To book your seat, contact 073-243-2318.

Dance night away

DANCE the night away tonight at the East London Bowling Club with live music by Sarel Kleynhans. Entry is R20. Contact 073-243-2318.

Coming soon:

lCape Town’s The Rockets perform next week Sunday at the Tonga Night Club, formerly known as Rhythm Divine. Pre-sold tickets are R100 and R120 at the door. Call 072-275-3020 or 082-979-0304 to book.

lCentrestage’s Bob Marley Party Show is on at The Venue at Hemingways on December 11 and 12. Call 082-661-6921 to book.

ANY COOL EVENT YOU WANT TO TELL US ABOUT?

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