South Africa vs. Australia Day 5 in Centurion...

So I just checked the source of the majority of my audience and discovered for some odd reason that the USA is all over this page! Our politics may not be of the best nature but our country is something special!

While I personally prefer Ice Hockey... Cricket is one of the few sports you can watch as a super cool social event... grab a beer and pitch an umbrella as you chat away a storm with mates about how the Bulls got demolished by the Sharks at Loftus... or grab your bikini and get your tan on on the sunny slopes of super sport park with all your girlfriends... 

tickets are available at the gate... bring along student cards for a discount!!!

Nate...

Johannesburg Ultra Music festival... 15 February

Ultra Music Festival is an annual outdoor electronic music festival that occurs in March in the city of Miami usually during the annual Winter Music Conference. It is held in Downtown Miami in Bicentennial Park. It was a 1-day festival from 1999-2006, a 2-day festival from 2007-2010, and was a 3-day festival in 2011. It is one of the highest grossing music festivals in the world In 2011, over 100,000 people attended the event.

the beat drops on the 15th of February at 14:00

Destination: Nasrec show grounds, Johannesburg

Ultra Music Festival South Africa 2014 in Johannesburg

Concert Tickets can be found at: Computicket

Nate...

Cape Town Ultra Music Festival... 14 February

Ultra Music Festival is an annual outdoor electronic music festival that occurs in March in the city of Miami usually during the annual Winter Music Conference. It is held in Downtown Miami in Bicentennial Park. It was a 1-day festival from 1999-2006, a 2-day festival from 2007-2010, and was a 3-day festival in 2011. It is one of the highest grossing music festivals in the world In 2011, over 100,000 people attended the event.

the beat drops on the 14th of February at 14:00

Destination: Vanschoorsdrift Road, Cape Town

Ultra Music Festival South Africa 2014 in Cape Town 

Concert Tickets can be found at: http://www.concertboom.com/capetown/2014/february/ultra-music-festival-south-africa-2014-cape-town-in-cape-town-593893/

Nate...

Valentines Day quick fix... 14 February

Sadly the guy has to do all the work and as usual has to surprise his girl with something unexpected and beyond belief. Why we don't plan better for this day is very obvious... We are all heartless beasts who's only desire is to have someone hanging on our arm as a prize won off of a Russian mafia when we once worked for the navy seals... for the girls that didn't catch that sarcasm... The above mentioned situation is one in a million and worth forgetting about while reading further into this article... We all want to make this excuse to spend money on our girls an amazing day reminding her how much you love her, don't worry I'm also still trying to figure out why they need reminding.

Here's the scenario:
1. You're planning ahead for this special day and you're a complete over achiever... good on you! I wouldn't brag about it though. You're the reason us other guys have to work so hard... :/ 
2. You've just arrived at work and realized you completely forgot about Valentines day and you suddenly realize your V-day is about to become "D-DAY"... You're phones ringing... Answer it and don't forget to say Happy Valentines day Babe/Honey/Nooi/Lovey/Jelly-baby etc. that way she thinks you didn't forget... It would help if you have a stash of chocolate lying somewhere at home that you could inform her of... Don't forget to say "I Love You" before slamming the phone down and hyperventilating... Once you've calmed down i would suggest scrolling down and searching through tho options I've provided for the evening filled with loved planned out by yourself...


You can skip the second scenario ;)...

          
(WESTERNCAPE, KWAZULU-NATAL, GAUTENG... comment if you would like me to help you out with an area closer to you...)


WESTERN CAPE:
           

Valentine’s Day Under the stars at a Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra Concert at the Castle of Good Hope?

Spend this year’s day of love under the stars, enjoying a 'classic-meets-pop' open-air concert with the Cape  Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) at the Castle of Good Hope. Joining the lauded Mother City orchestra on stage at this alfresco event are a string of singers, namely South Africa’s world-renowned tenor Colin Lee, the incomparable and versatile Selim Kagee as well as internationally acclaimed singer/song writer Nash Reed. Apart from celebrating the month of amour, the CPO will also be toasting to its 100^th birthday with this performance. The concert begins promptly at 8:30pm; doors open at 6:30pm.

Booking: Costs for this exclusive experience range from R360p/p to R480p/p; tickets include a glass of bubbly or wine. Reduced couple’s tickets are also available at R900 per couple. Do note that a limited amount of VIP tickets can also be booked at R1800p/p (included in the ticket price are prime seats for the concert, access to the VIP Lounge as well as snacks and drinks before the concert and during the interval; for more information contact Opulent Living Experiences at +27 (0) 21 433 1699 or email valentine@opulentliving.co.za.

KWAZULU-NATAL:

Valentine’s Day Concert at the Botanic Gardens?

While a traditional curry with a box of chocolates will gain your freedom, why not enjoy a concert under the stars? pack a picnic basket and have a romantic night out with a top notch orchestral performance in an amazing venue...

Ard Matthews and the Durban City Orchestra will be performing in these beautiful natural surroundings in the Old Mutual Music at the Lake. The concert starts at 6pm, and tickets are R100 pre-bought, R130 at the door. Kids are welcome (R50 for 8-12 year olds) and can be entertained in the KidZone with fun and games.

for ticket orders visit: http://www.webtickets.co.za/event.aspx?itemid=4612264

GAUTENG:

Since Gauteng is my actual area of expertise I have two available choices... If you're here and have not looked at the other two provinces, lucky you! you get two choices...

Lets be honest the rest of the country loves us! They call us names and according to mum that means they like us because they don't want to embarrass them selves by admitting their favor. I don't like being called a Vaalie and this has caused a favor towards my own kind :P Having said this let's spread the love and make this the best Valentines Day yet!

ROMANTIC! 

Firstly for all the romantics out there Menlyn park has the two events you want to be at! For an intimate private dinner I would personally suggest Baobab restaurant. They serve up some of the most amazing restaurant causes I have ever tasted, and provide an intimate enough environment to have the ability to talk to your date. It is recommended to make a booking as space can be an issue over a day of public romance...

Telephone: (012) 368 1003

situated right next to the first 'romantic' event is the Barnyard Theater who is serving a complimentary Brutal fruit cocktail on arrival, for you damsel in distress, this is the perfect event for you if: 

• you have invited someone who knows you but doesn't know you invited them

• you want to prevent awkward silence

• you're scared your words might come out in a horrible stutter

• You LOVE music!

60 Years of Billboard 100 No. 1’s are sure to keep your hearts and ears beating to the sound of music... celebrate all styles of fashion and song - crisscrossing 60 years of number one hits. Get ready for a number one countdown that will keep you rocking till the break of dawn!
Bookings: parkview1@barnyardtheatres.co.za

          parkview5@barnyardtheatres.co.za
Telephone:(012)368 1555
                                   

NON ROMANCE?

for all the non believers I've found the perfect event! No one hates valentines day more than zombies! mostly because they can't differentiate between today and tomorrow but partly because they just want to have fun, and eat brains... actually scratch that they just want to eat brains... :( 

Zombie Run is a simulated apocalypse, organised for fans of all things zombie – and those who just want to have some fun.

Hosted as a quirky antidote to sickly Valentine’s Day, the Bloody Valentine race appeals to those who agree that the famous 80's slashers are all probably zombies anyway, after rising from the dead so many times in countless movies. The race follows a light obstacle course, which is super-creepy, in a dark and deserted zoo!!!!

Race rules will be briefed beforehand and will be strictly enforced for everyone’s safety and benefit. Breakers of the rules will be shot till dead! wait that wont work... 

The first zombies will get into position at approximately 7pm. HOT SPOTS are the best place to attack passing conscious runners and these will be identified prior to the run, on a map for zombie eyes only! Zombies are free to move up and down the course as they please. The only limitation is your own fitness and enthusiasm.

Runners will wear three flags, representing three lives, which will be easy to rip off. Zombies are permitted to grab these, one at a time. Runners will go out in different batches to avoid a bottle-neck, starting at 7:15pm.

Batches will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. The goal for runners is to safely navigate the course either with one life intact, or wearing an immunity bracelet.

If a runner loses all three lives and doesn’t have a bracelet, they’re free to finish the course but will be declared “dead on arrival” at the finish.

At 9pm, sweepers will go out and start bringing everyone back, and the game will be declared finished at 9:30pm.

Venue: National zoological gardens of Prtoria...

              232 Boom Street, Pretoria CBD

Telephone: (012) 3392700

Email:  zombierun.za@gmail.com

Website:   http://www.darkness.co.za

Nate... <3

Johannesburg Party... 15 February!

THE WKND SOCIAL is about good food, good music and good people. Hosted by "The Other Girls", a group of women who strive to create innovative events that bring together the right people in an authentic and creative way. the event is split into two great events...

PART 1: THE WKND SOCIAL

A pre-sold limited attendance event that takes place from 12:00 to 16:00. This ticket includes GOOD FOOD, bottomless cocktails as well as entry into the second part of the event THE WKND SOCIAL AFTER PARTY.

PART 2: THE WKND SOCIAL AFTER PARTY

This part of the event is all about GOOD MUSIC and takes place from 16:00 to 21:00. Tickets to this part of the event are pre-sold online at a reduced price, but can also be purchased at the door.

Tickets for THE WKND SOCIAL sell out quickly, so if you would like to have your name added onto the event email alerts, email: info@thewkndsocial with the subject line: Please add me on the list

Hurry tickets are almost out for the first half!!!

Venue: 50, Gwi Gwi Mrwebu Street, Newtown, Johannesburg

Date: 15th February 12:00-21:00

Nate...

Pretoria Party... 13th February!

Party time!!!

TIGER TIGER PRETORIA
is hosting a super party this thursday!
Student night is here with the opening of varsity and thirsty throats tiger tiger is happening! Thursdays party is featuring JAMIE SAINT all the way from Cape Town!!!

Doors open at 7:30

R40 entrance at the door

R6 DRINKS!!!!

Nate...

Craft Brew...

With the opening of this years craft-brew festivals happening this month I thought it would be an adequate time to inform everyone of the fun that can be had at these festivals... The idea for the brewers that will be at the festivals is to market their products and since the market is small the price tends to be slightly elevated when compared to the SAB standards. The pleasure of being able to taste these (hand crafted) brews however is enough to make any alcohol lover fall head over heels for these exotic tastes. The range of tastes of beer alone are astonishing and the brutal flavors ambush all taste buds leaving the drinker intoxicated with flavor, and possibly inebriated which in all honestly is partly the point of these festivals...

The first festival of the year will be the Clarens Craft Beer Festival which is taking place later this month for the fourth time. The festival is in Clarens Village Square, in the Freestate, and includes 16 of SA's finest brewers serving their freshest produce, over three days (Friday 21st of February to Sunday 23rd of February). Live music and fine food will accompany you on your route. the entry fee is still to be confirmed but I'll add that as soon as I know :). If you have nothing to do over this period i would greatly suggest a stop by the famous Festival as it kicks off this years craft-beer festivals and is sure to be a great one!

Nate...

Where to start...

This is the part that no blogger is ever prepared for... The first post on their first blog. While ones literacy skills may be off the charts there are very few way in which one can prepare for a public outburst of viral proportions. As a first time blogger i can only hope for and mass following proving a respectful worth in the world of blogging...

To introduce the site in short: I aim to provide weekly updates of whats happening in and around South Africa with regards to social events and international affairs. while politics is the talk of the town at the moment with the elections coming my posts will refer to the attractions with regards to a tourists point of view.

I thus declare SA Happening OPEN!!!!

Nate...