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

06 Aug 2025

Experience creative installations at 223 Jan Smuts Creative Hub this first Thursday. Photo: Supplied.

The dance floor comes alive at The Thursday Affair at The Greenhouse. Photo: The Greenhouse via Instagram.

Sharpen your pencils at a free #draweverydamnday session with Black Sable Designs at 223 Jan Smuts Creative Hub. Photo: Supplied.

The first week of the month is always a busy one in Joburg, and several places have recurring events to help you celebrate that salary in style. Here are all the events you can add to your calendar to make sure you're starting August right.

What to do on Thu, Aug 7, 2025

From 07:00 – 09:00 – Kick off your Thursday with a sunrise dancefloor and free coffee at the Superbalist x here.Joburg Coffee Rave in Rosebank.
From 17:00 – Fresh exhibitions, interactive art, and sharpen your pencils and skills at a free #draweverydamnday session with Black Sable Designs at 223 Jan Smuts Creative Hub, Rosebank, for First Thursday.
From 18:00 – Keyes Art Mile's galleries and restaurants stay open late to bring you Keyes Art Night – enjoy new exhibitions, delicious eats, and live music.
From 18:00 – Become an artist with Wine & Create Social Club at Artwave Studio at 44 Stanley. This Thursday's edition includes a social still-life drawing session.
From 18:00 – Experience stories stitched in fabric and braided in memory at CROWN & THREAD, a powerful dual show by Inile Hlongwane and Nthabiseng Huma at the Weed Lovers Market in Marshalltown.
From 18:00 – It’s not your average Thursday with pumping beats at The Thursday Affair, happening at The Greenhouse.
From 18:00 – Streetwear and bold accessories meet African luxe as Urban Mosadi pops up at Empty Space Gallery on 70 Juta in Braamfontein for the month.
From 18:00 – Raise a glass to the women who shift culture and bring the heat as an all-female DJ lineup turning up the tempo at Mix Cocktail Bar in Rosebank.
From 19:00 – Spin into the first Thursday of the month with First Thursday on Wax – a night of vinyl, street style, and food at Altar Bar in Greenside.
From 20:00 – Kick off Women’s Month at Disco Deity with an all-female DJ crew bringing martinis, tequila, and disco flair to First Thursday at Bad Manors in Illovo.