East London Entertainment Calendar: Live Music, Charity Events, and Sports

This November, East London is hosting a variety of events that cater to different interests. Live music performances will kick off with Georgetown at the Bay Collective on November 6, followed by Nathi Mankayi at the Guild Theatre. The band Georgetown will perform live at Bay Collective in Beacon Bay, starting at 8pm. Tickets are available online through FIXR, with limited early bird tickets for R150, general admission for R180, and VIP access for R220.

Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the Cintsa Horses Rescue Adventure Day on November 7 or take on road races organised by Haven Hills Athletics Club on November 15. The Cintsa Horses Rescue and Rehab Centre Adventure Day begins at 7am, at Emerald Vale Brewery near Chintsa. This annual fundraiser features a 25km adventure race, 5km and 8km trail runs, an 8km fun horse ride, a giant screen for rugby, a bonfire, and lucky draws.

Charity and celebration take centre stage with the Guardians of Hope Black Tie Gala and the 13th annual Daily Dispatch Local Heroes Awards evening. The Guardians of Hope | Black Tie Gala will be held at the East London Golf Club, starting at 7pm, in support of local childcare for abandoned and vulnerable children. Individual tickets cost R500, including a three-course dinner, with table sponsorship options available.

Dance and social events are also part of the lively calendar across Beacon Bay, Makhanda, Mdantsane, and Olivewood. Movements Dance School stages its ballet, tap, and dance production, titled Under the Same Sky, in Makhanda, from 6-7pm at the Monument Theatre. Tickets start at R110 and can be purchased online via Quicket. Ladies in Shades, a women-focused social and music event, runs from 10am to 11.59pm at Ekoneni Butchery in Mdantsane Unit 1.

The 13th annual Daily Dispatch Local Heroes Awards evening, hosted by Nico Panagio, will be held at the East London International Convention Centre from 6pm. Tickets priced at R720 per person or R7,200 for a table of 10 can be reserved by contacting [email protected] or calling 043-008-5132. Nathi Mankayi’s The Buyelekhaya Tour will take place at the Guild Theatre, at 7pm, with tickets at R400.

Sports enthusiasts can participate in the Haven Hills Athletics Club Road Race at Doreen and Dorothy Road, which includes a 21.1km half marathon and a 10km run starting at 6.30am, followed by a 5km fun run at 6.45am. Entry fees are R220 for the half marathon, R180 for the 10km, and R80 for the 5km, plus temporary licence fees for unlicensed runners. Pre-registration is mandatory, closing online on November 10.

Other events include the Limp Bizkit and Rage Against The Machine Tribute show at The Circle on Main Road in Gonubie, featuring high-energy performances from 3 Dollar Bill / Skimp Bizkit and Calm Like A Bomb. The Fine and Fabulous Reloved Edit Market will be held at 42 Pearce Street, KuGompo City, from 9am until 2pm, featuring preloved items, upcycled goods, and a handmade curated market.

Key points

• The 13th annual Daily Dispatch Local Heroes Awards evening will be held at the East London International Convention Centre.
• Nathi Mankayi will perform at the Guild Theatre as part of his The Buyelekhaya Tour.
• The Guardians of Hope Black Tie Gala will support local childcare for abandoned and vulnerable children.