http://www.whatsupdurban.com What's Happening in Durban - #Durban #KZN Thu, 23 May 2013 09:34:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://www.whatsupdurban.com/2013/kwazulu-natal-markets/bulwer-park-food-craft-lovers-market/2075 http://www.whatsupdurban.com/2013/kwazulu-natal-markets/bulwer-park-food-craft-lovers-market/2075#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 09:34:07 +0000 Robert McClelland http://www.whatsupdurban.com/?p=2075 The lush oasis that is Bulwer Park, at the heart of one Durban’s finest neighbourhoods Glenwood, will host the monthly Morning Market this Sunday, 26th May between 10am and 2pm. Arranged by Darryl Hoffmann and his Whole Food team, the day promises a fun morning for all in one of our favourite parks in the City. There are great hand-picked food stalls which create a deli-like vibe, including a famed Lebanese flat bread, and a picnic area for you to chill and enjoy your assembled meal with your friends, family and neighbours, as well as [...]]]> http://www.whatsupdurban.com/2013/kwazulu-natal-markets/bulwer-park-food-craft-lovers-market/2075/feed 0 http://www.whatsupdurban.com/2013/durban-life-style/i-meditate-africa/2064 http://www.whatsupdurban.com/2013/durban-life-style/i-meditate-africa/2064#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 11:01:47 +0000 Robert McClelland http://www.whatsupdurban.com/?p=2064 This Saturday, 25th May is Africa Day, and what better way to unite with fellow Africans than a mass meditation uniting all four corners of our glorious continent. Yes, meditation is about individual inner peace, but international studies have proven that mass meditation can improve everyone’s quality of life and lead to a collective calm. It’s also the first time that the continent will be united by a meditation webcast, led by humanitarian leader, spiritual teacher and peace ambassador Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. His vision of a stress- and violence-free society is enacted through his [...]]]> http://www.whatsupdurban.com/2013/durban-life-style/i-meditate-africa/2064/feed 0 http://www.whatsupdurban.com/2013/movie-film/the-great-gatsby/2038 http://www.whatsupdurban.com/2013/movie-film/the-great-gatsby/2038#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 11:19:03 +0000 Robert McClelland http://www.whatsupdurban.com/?p=2038 The much-anticipated release of The Great Gatsby has finally arrived! Releasing in cinemas on Friday, 17th June, The Great Gatsby is sure to wow audiences with a journey second to none as it delves into an Art Deco World of deception, delusions and devotions. Based on the novel of the same name by F. Scott Fitgerald, the Great Gatsby is told through the eyes of prospective writer Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire), who journeys to New York City in search of his dreams. Here he meets his partying, millionaire neighbor, Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio), who is [...]]]> http://www.whatsupdurban.com/2013/movie-film/the-great-gatsby/2038/feed 0 http://www.whatsupdurban.com/2013/kwazulu-natal-concerts/mtv-africa-all-stars-tour/2026 http://www.whatsupdurban.com/2013/kwazulu-natal-concerts/mtv-africa-all-stars-tour/2026#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 08:30:43 +0000 Robert McClelland http://www.whatsupdurban.com/?p=2026 The often copied but never imitated Snoop Lion (aka. Snoop Dogg) is bringing his Reincarnated Tour to Durban for one night only, on Saturday 18th May at The Peoples’ Park at Moses Mabhida Stadium, as the headline act of the MTV Africa All Stars Tour. Discovered in 1992 by Dr. Dre, Calvin Broadus Jr. has certainly had what can only be described as an extremely colourful career since the release of his debut album, Doggystyle. Multi-platinum selling albums have followed ever since, and his latest offering, Reincarnated, is sure to follow suit. Reincarnated sees the famed [...]]]> http://www.whatsupdurban.com/2013/kwazulu-natal-concerts/mtv-africa-all-stars-tour/2026/feed 0 http://www.whatsupdurban.com/2013/kwazulu-natal-festivals/national-arts-festival-2013/2015 http://www.whatsupdurban.com/2013/kwazulu-natal-festivals/national-arts-festival-2013/2015#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 10:55:33 +0000 Robert McClelland http://www.whatsupdurban.com/?p=2015 Friday 27th June sees the launch of the 11 Days of AMAZ!NG that is the National Arts Festival. The sleepy, varsity town of Grahamstown comes to a screeching halt for a week and a half, when people flock from all over the globe to bathe in the luxury of the Arts. The internationally renowned smorgasbord of Arts and Culture is on the eve of its 40th Anniversary, so you know they’re doing something right! This year’s programme is heaving with a line-up that is sure to keep everyone happy. Be it art, drama, dance, comedy, [...]]]> http://www.whatsupdurban.com/2013/kwazulu-natal-festivals/national-arts-festival-2013/2015/feed 0 http://www.whatsupdurban.com/2013/kwazulu-natal-concerts/supernova-wendy-oldfield-at-jack-rabbits/2010 http://www.whatsupdurban.com/2013/kwazulu-natal-concerts/supernova-wendy-oldfield-at-jack-rabbits/2010#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 12:07:16 +0000 Robert McClelland http://www.whatsupdurban.com/?p=2010 Offers like this don’t come around every day! Jack Rabbits in Morningside is proud to present Wendy Oldfield live on Wednesday 15th May from 07h30pm, and there is absolutely no cover charge. The event is due to coincide with the release of Wendy’s new studio album, Supenova. Wendy Oldfield has had a fantastic musical career spanning some 30 years, and her latest offering is a collection of unique style songs, stories about her life and personal experiences, and includes the haunting and mesmerising Maraya. Produced by Robin Auld, Supernova is a beautifully performed musical journey [...]]]> http://www.whatsupdurban.com/2013/kwazulu-natal-concerts/supernova-wendy-oldfield-at-jack-rabbits/2010/feed 0 http://www.whatsupdurban.com/2013/durban-life-style/mothers-day-durban-events-2013/1984 http://www.whatsupdurban.com/2013/durban-life-style/mothers-day-durban-events-2013/1984#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 09:48:30 +0000 Robert McClelland http://www.whatsupdurban.com/?p=1984 Mothers Day is always a special day when we hope to thank and honour our Moms for everything they’ve done for us. We all want to make it stupendous for them, but sometimes the pressure! Here are a  few ideas that we’ve spotted around town… The Parlotones at Old Mutual Music at the Lake The ever-popular Old Mutual Music at the Lake series presents live concerts throughout the year at the Durban Botanical Gardens, with all proceeds from performances going towards the Garden Window Project, within the Durban Botanic Garden. This year the highlight is [...]]]> http://www.whatsupdurban.com/2013/durban-life-style/mothers-day-durban-events-2013/1984/feed 0 http://www.whatsupdurban.com/2013/durban-theatre/brothers-in-blood/1975 http://www.whatsupdurban.com/2013/durban-theatre/brothers-in-blood/1975#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 11:44:38 +0000 Robert McClelland http://www.whatsupdurban.com/?p=1975 The accomplished Mike van Graan brings his volatile theatrical masterpiece Brothers in Blood to the intimate Loft at the Playhouse Theatre for a limited run this May, as the headliner for the New Stages Festival.  This production scooped the 2009 Naledi Theatre Award for Best South African Play and has been described as “van Graan’s best work to date” and a “brilliant new South African dramatic opus”, which “should be compulsory viewing…for every young South African.” This thrilling drama centres around prejudice, both religious and racial, which causes people to judge and segregate eachother, even [...]]]> http://www.whatsupdurban.com/2013/durban-theatre/brothers-in-blood/1975/feed 0 http://www.whatsupdurban.com/2013/kwazulu-natal-festivals/top-gear-festival/1967 http://www.whatsupdurban.com/2013/kwazulu-natal-festivals/top-gear-festival/1967#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:30:21 +0000 Robert McClelland http://www.whatsupdurban.com/?p=1967 Are you ready for the biggest, baddest international sensation Motor Show to hit Durbs’ shores? The not to be missed TopGear Festival will be held at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June, and promises an absolutely jam-packed itinerary. Not only this, but news just in is that Richard Hammond will now be joining Jeremy Clarkson and James May, making Durban one of only four cities worldwide to enjoy all three legendary presenters together. Of course, driving-demon the Stig will be there, and Formula 1 World Champion Mika Häkkinen will join [...]]]> http://www.whatsupdurban.com/2013/kwazulu-natal-festivals/top-gear-festival/1967/feed 0 http://www.whatsupdurban.com/2013/kwazulu-natal-sport/do-the-dew-sa/1941 http://www.whatsupdurban.com/2013/kwazulu-natal-sport/do-the-dew-sa/1941#comments Sat, 27 Apr 2013 06:30:34 +0000 WotzUpSouthAfrica http://www.whatsupdurban.com/?p=1941 This April, some of South Africa’s finest tertiary education institutes will play host to the Dew Tour Bootcamp. This electrifying and adrenaline pumping series of action sports events will showcase some of the country’s finest skate and BMX athletes. The tour will take place from April 23rd to May 8th 2013. The Dew Tour Bootcamp, which is a first in South Africa, will see an impressive collection of professional action sport athletes travelling around the country, to entertain and educate fans looking to get into action sports. The Dew Tour Bootcamp will visit universities including [...]]]> http://www.whatsupdurban.com/2013/kwazulu-natal-sport/do-the-dew-sa/1941/feed 0