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The first weekend of the month in Joburg – First Thursday and other firsts

03 Apr 2024
The first week of the month is always a busy one in Joburg, and several places have monthly recurring events to help you celebrate that pay cheque in style. Here are all the events you can add to your calendar to make sure you're kickstarting your month right. 

First Thursday

From 17:00Keyes Art Mile's galleries and restaurants stay open late to bring you new exhibitions, music, and art.⁠
From 18:00 – Put your competitive hat on for Bad Manors' first-ever Games Night filled with games, music, and good energy.
From 18:00 – Explore the city safely at night with #WeUprising Movement's First Thursday Night Walk at Native Rebels.
From 18:00 – Dance floor curator Meek takes over Acid Food & Wine Bar for a fun night of great food, music, and drinks.
From 18:00 – Sing along to Afro-pop classics with Afri-Sauti's African karaoke night at Karaoke Kong.
From 18:30 – Head over to Arbour Café courtyard for some First Thursday tunes by DJ Rama, ASH, and DJ Gold.
From 19:00 – Quench your thirst at Gallery Art Bar's Thirst Thursday with cool beats and even cooler drinks.
From 19:00 – Origin Art's popular art quiz separates the Van Goghs from the Van No's.
From 19:00 – Jam to FAGWINTER's curated live DJ sets as they open a group exhibition entitled Inter-Opsia at Kalashnikovv Gallery.

Your first weekend sorted

Sat, Apr 6 from 10:00 – Brooklyn's Antique Fair is a trove of trinkets and treasures, a bit of a drive but always worth it. 
Sun, Apr 7 from 10:00 Nelson Mandela Square becomes a hunting ground for unusual collectables and other little treasures. 
Sun, Apr 7 from 10:00First Sundays at Victoria Yards, recently voted the seventh best market in the world, is a great way to wind down the weekend with fashion, food, and art. 
Sun, Apr 7 from 11:00 – At Mamakashaka and Friends and Toasted's Bookish, bookworms can savour a delicious toastie while catching up on their current reads.

For more on what to do in Joburg, stay up to date with all of Joburg's weekly events here and find out which exhibitions you need to see here.

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