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Like any busy city, Joburg has its own rhythm and some days are a lot busier than others. Culturally speaking, not much happens on Mondays and many museums, bars and restaurants are closed. Art exhibition openings are generally held on Thursday nights or Saturday mornings. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays are when bars and restaurants are busiest, especially during the first and last weekends of the month – visit neighbourhoods like Braamfontein, Maboneng, Melville or Rosebank for the widest choice of nightlife. On Saturdays and Sundays food and craft markets are among the most popular afternoon hangouts, and if you plan to head to a restaurant on a Friday or Saturday night, best make a reservation.

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Another News story
286 Fox St, Maboneng
Tuesday Jul 23 18:00 …
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Get an insider, behind-the-scenes perspective on contemporary news production in this award-winning documentary film by British director Orban Wallace. Another …
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Soulful House Sessions
Keyes Art Mile, 21 Keyes Ave, Rosebank
Every Friday
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Every Friday evening the slick Mix Cocktail Bar in Keyes Art Mile celebrates the start of the weekend with a sundowner DJ session led by Lali Spirit and fellow …
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Kulcha Afrika
St David Rd, Houghton
Saturday Aug 3 10:00–20:00 …
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This winter Joburg's historic St John's College, in association with Rand Merchant Bank, presents Kulcha Afrika, a new visual arts festival that celebrates …
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Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra Early Spring Season 2019
27 St Andrews Rd, Parktown
Wednesday Aug 21 - Friday Sep 13
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The Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra's popular World Symphony Series returns to the Linder Auditorium for its Early Spring Season from August 21 to …
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Jozi Gold
286 Fox St, Maboneng
Tuesday Jul 23 20:00 …
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This catastrophic story about the gold mining industry in Johannesburg follows Mariette Liefferick, a glamorous and impeccably dressed grandmother who is also …
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Maboneng Night Walk and a Penthouse Dinner
302 Fox St, cnr Auret St, Maboneng, City Centre
Friday Jul 26 18:00–22:00 …
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City lights, starry nights, fine food and awesome views of the Joburg skyline at night. Join the team from downtown Joburg's favourite backpackers this weekend …
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Food & Drink

The Pantry Market at Keyes Art Mile
19-21 Keyes Ave, Rosebank
Saturday Jul 27 10:00–15:00 …
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Taking over the expansive Trumpet Atrium space in the heart of Rosebank's art and design capital Keyes Art Mile, the monthly Pantry Market at Keyes is an …
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Market on Main
Arts on Main, 264 Fox St, Maboneng
Every Sunday 10:00–15:00
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The Sunday heartbeat of the Maboneng district, the atmosphere at this weekly Sunday market is addictive. Food and design are centre stage with the ground floor …
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Keyes Thursdays
19-21 Keyes Ave, Rosebank
Thursday Aug 1 17:00–22:30 …
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Rosebank's biggest monthly party, and one of the very few regular events in this car-obsessed city which allow the opportunity to hang out in an entirely …
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First Thursdays Braamfontein
7 Reserve St, Braamfontein
Thursday Aug 1 17:00–22:30 …
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On the first Thursday of every month in Joburg you can look forward to contemporary art, live music, DJ sets, poetry, performance art, pop-up bars and more in …
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Carlo Mombelli - Angels and Demons
Cnr Jorissen and Station Sts, Braamfontein
Saturday Aug 3 20:30
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Master bassist and composer Carlo Mombelli is one of South Africa’s most impressive jazz innovators. His music has been described by BBC Radio Three as …
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