Durban's weekend line-up: where culture meets community and music takes centre stage
WHAT'S ON
The DOC will perform a captivating concert of striking melodies along with the debut of a new Spring overture at NG Kerk, Umhlanga, on Saturday, May 17, at 3pm.
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This weekend promises to be an unforgettable experience for Durbanites, featuring a tapestry of events that celebrate music, community spirit and environmental awareness.
Durban City Orchestra in Concert
Music-lovers have an opportunity to listen to the Durban City Orchestra (DCO) perform at an afternoon concert.
The DOC will perform a captivating programme of striking melodies from Mozart, Coleridge-Taylor and Mussorgsky, along with the debut of a new Spring overture.
The concert will also showcase the talents of Tsepho Ntswelengwe, who will perform the Mozart Horn Concerto.
Where: NG Kerk Umhlanga, 34 Herrwood Dr, Herrwood Park.
When: Saturday, May 17, at 3pm.
"Hope For Ahana"
A cast of performers will entertain audiences in a fundraising effort for Baby Ahana who was diagnosed with stage 4 high-risk neuroblastoma at just 19 months old. The money raised will go towards her life-saving treatment in the USA.
On the line-up are singers Shashika Mooruth, Preetesh Sing, the Saraswathi Shainaaz Band and a dance performance by Vande Mataram Productions.
The event will be emceed by radio personality Zakia Ahmed Siddiqui.
Where: iZulu Theatre, Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom.
When: Saturday, May 17, at 7pm.
Elona Ntloko, Bright Mbanjwa, Thando Ndawonde and Lwandle Mqadi.
Image: Val Adamson.
"Umhlaba Uyalila" (The Earth is Weeping)
This production is the latest offering by the second-year drama students at the Durban University of Technology.
It takes a stylised and evocative look at climate change, drought, global warming, erratic floods, irresponsible waste practices and plastic pollution.
Where: Courtyard Theatre at the Durban University of Technology.
When: Tomorrow at 4pm.
Members of the organising committee, Bradley Raath, Ruthe Gray, Colette Norris and Liesel Kruger.
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Winter Garden Fair 2025
The third annual Winter Garden Fair is almost here.
This year, a selection of growers, nurseries, retailers, garden product suppliers, manufacturers, landscapers and those involved in the garden industry have been invited to showcase their wares and services in a farm-type setting catering for those with a tiny green space, patio, window box or indoor garden; to those with larger properties and subsistence farmers.
Where: Vuleka Centre, Botha’s Hill.
When: May 24 -25 from 8.30am.