Durban is abuzz with live gigs and entertainment this week so we’ve compiled a short list of events you don’t want to miss, free Roger Goode Gig tickets up for grabs, simply check out the feature for more…

Roger Goode Live

Date: Saturday 9 April 2011 

Venue:  Playboy Nightclub (Old Clapham Grand in 672 Umgeni Road)

Time: 8pm 

Cost: R20 before 10pm and R40 after

The Goode Doctor himself Roger Goode is in town this week and will be performing live at the stylish new Playboy nightclub, situated at 672 Umgeni Road (the Old Clapham Grand)

Pop in to see him pull out all the stops to fire up your Saturday night with a party like no other as well as the boys of Digital Kaos who will be performing a set of their own. Mat and Gregg OD of Digital Kaos, two of Durban’s hottest, progressive, house DJs produce their own music and have been hard at work producing an album set to come out later this year.

R20 gets you in before 10pm and R40 after.

The Socialite is giving away ten lucky viewers tickets to the party, simply become a member of The Socialite group on Facebook and leave us a comment on our wall with your request for Doctor Goode and you could get yourself and ten friends free entry to the hottest party of the weekend. Competition closes Friday 12pm.

Quays Whole Food Night Market

Date: Thursday 7 April 2011

Venue: The Quays – Browns Road, Point Development

Time: 5pm – 10 pm

Cost: Free entry

The fabulous Whole Food Market, until recently based at Colombo Tea and Coffee, is moving to the elegant, spacious Quays in Brown Rd, on the edge of the canal in the Point Development area with their first market in the new location taking place this Thursday, 7 April 2011.

Included in the stallholders mix is organic meats; honey on tap; organic pizzas; artisan breads; fresh olives; marinated feta cheese; fresh herbs; and fresh fruit and veg.

Again, there will be plenty to taste, as well as boutique wines, cocktails, salon beers and beer from micro-breweries. There will be sun-downer specials from 5pm until 6pm.

There is ample parking – alongside the Quays, at the Durban Underwater Club and nearby uShaka, and there will be additional security personnel on duty. To find The Quays – take the second left after uShaka at Wodka, and go over the canal bridge as though going to Durban Underwater Club. The Night Market will be on your right. 

The Tight Rope Show

Date: Wednesday 6 April 2011

Venue: Unit 11 (off 190 Stamford hill Rd, behind the Lizzard building, Durban)

Time: 8:30pm

Cost: R40 Entrance, Student Card R30 Entrance, Block Booking R30 Entrance

Tonight’s show is dedicated to stand-up comedy as some might say how it should be – dangerous and walking a fine line.  Definitely not one for the easily offended.

Comedians on the bill are:

Dusty Rich

Arno Quinton Els

Neil Green

Bob Perfect

Simon James Carter

Glen Bo

Gareth Woods

Jem Atkins

Chris Chameleon and Catlike Thieves Live

Date: Sunday 10 April 2011

Venue: Durban Botanic Gardens

Time:  Gates open 12:30 with the first performance at 2:30pm

Cost: Pre-Sale R80 Event Day R100

This week sees Chris Chameleon visit Durban once more as Old Mutual welcomes the SA muso to the Durban Botanic Gardens for his debut performance in the 2011 Old Mutual Music at the Lake Concert series, supported by local group Catlike Thieves.Chris Chameleon is being hailed as a musical phenomenon on the South African music front and overseas. His exceptional four-octave voice and dynamic stage personality have won him rave reviews and a total of 20 impressive awards over the past five years, including two South African Music Awards (SAMAs) and a Medal of Honor from the SA Academy of Science and Arts.

For more information about this and other concerts in the Durban Botanic Gardens, visit our website …. �
or call the Info Centre 031-3091170 or the Friends Office weekdays 031 2025819Chris Chameleon is being hailed as a musical phenomenon on the South African music front and overseas. His exceptional four-octave voice and dynamic stage personality have won him rave reviews and a total of 20 impressive awards over the past five years, including two South African Music Awards (SAMAs) and a Medal of Honour from the SA Academy of Science and Arts.

Book your early bird tickets (R80 available from the Info Centre in the Durban Botanic Gardens or buy online from www.ticketbreak.co.za Ticket price increases on concert day to R100.�
Concession tickets of R20 for children 6yrs to 12yrs

Kids Zone – children are entertained from 1:30pm until 4:30pm giving parents a chance to relax and enjoy the music. 

Secure parking is available at the Visitors Complex and on the Munies Hockey Field off lower John Zikhale (Sydenham) Road.�