30 Oct to 3 Nov. East Coast Quilters Guild Quilt Show 2024 at Courtney Latimer Hall, EL Museum from 9.30am. Closing 3 November at 12.30pm. Entry fee: R10.
31 Oct - 2 Nov. Stirling Primary invites you to The Pied Piper at the Guild Theatre. Bookings on Quicket. Contact: 043 743 0704.
2 Nov. MARKET: Gonubie Lions Charity Craft Market at Kingsmall from 9am to 1pm. In aid of Spay A Stray. Contact 082 924 6217.
2 Nov. Linocut: A day of printed magic with Jeff Rankin from 9.30am to 4.30pm at Hartspace Art Studio. Limited space, R1200 pp. Contact: Kerry-Lyn 082 934 7723.
3 Nov. TRIATHLON: Summer Splash Triathlon at Orient Beach Complex from 6.15am. Triathlon and Duathlon events. More info and entries: Buffalo City Triathlon Facebook page.
3 Nov. MARKET: Avalon Market Kidd's Beach from 9am to 2pm. Food stalls, pony rides, music and more. Contact: 082 900 3141.
7 Nov. Dan Patlansky: The Influencers at Bay Collective from 7.30pm. Tickets: R200 available online at FIXR.
8-9 Nov. Green Ripple takes pleasure in inviting you to a free screening of Blue Burning One Ocean One Struggle: a documentary by Janet Solomon at EL Museum MCL Hall from 6.30pm. Janet Solomon, an artist and leading anti-fossil fuel campaigner, has accepted an invite to use the Margaret Courtney Latimer community hall at the […]
9 Nov. MOTORSPORT: 2024 BMSC Main Circuit Round 8 at EL Grand Prix Circuit, qualifying from 9am, racing from 11am. R50 adults, u12 free. Contact: 043 736 4024.
9 Nov. YOGA: One-Day Yoga Retreat at East London Museum Hall from 9am to 3.30pm. Reclaim your calm before the December season! This one-day yoga retreat includes: Yoga postures, Breathing exercises, Relaxation techniques, and Meditation by Back to Wellness Tea with snacks and a delicious lunch by Evolve Goodie bag from Lime Fusion health shop Handouts […]
9 Nov. Rhino Tears Wine & Design. Colour & Paint a 2025 diary with Hartspace Art Studio at the studio from 3pm to 6pm. R390pp, includes wine, diary and art supplies. Bookings: Kerry-Lyn 082 934 7723.
9 Nov. Lumo Sokkie Party at The Cove, Nahoon Dam from 7pm. DJs Fuze and Craig Ollis, brai and sokkie. Dress lumo, bring own bar, cash bar, braai packs at venue or bring your own. Kids u12 free, early bird R50, R80 at door. Tickets on Quicket.
10 Nov. RUNNING: Xerox Lightning Fast 10km Run starting at 7am from Johnson & Johnson. Contact: striders@sainet.co.za
10 Nov. MARKET: Cintsa Country Club Summer Time Market from 10am to 4pm. Art and craft stalls, clothing, jewellery, decor and beauty, cash bar and live music. Contact: 082 657 4787.
13-14 Nov. Gompo Book & Cultural Festival at the Guild Theatre. 13 November: Imbongi Yase Gompo from 10.30am to 11.20am. Tickets:  R100. S.E.K. Mqhayi & the Genesis of Black Written Literature. Nongqawuse from 11.30am top 12.20pm. Tickets: R100. Reflections on the Great Cattle Killing of 1856-7 & Effects. Brain Drain from 2pm to 2.50pm. Tickets: R100. Towards […]
14-25 Nov. We are happy to announce a large exhibition of work from four Eastern Cape artists at the beautiful Ann Bryant Art Gallery in East London. If you live in ELS or are visiting in November, please join us at the Opening of FOUR VIEWS OF THE EASTERN CAPE on Thursday 14 November at […]
14-30 Nov. Echo of Affirmation Group Exhibition at the Ann Bryant Art Gallery. Contact: 065 338 1638.
16-17 Nov. Blooms & Brushstrokes: A garden and arts affair around East London. Contact Bass Property Group.
16 Nov. Ronnies Motors Nite Food Fest with Cancer Shavathon from 4pm, big screen rugby SA vs England at 7.40pm. Table of 8 for R2260. Contact: Liam 082 553 3572.
16 Nov. We’re inviting the entire East London community to the NSRI {Station 7} Base from 9am to 4pm for a fun-filled day! Enjoy FREE entry, boat rides, boerie rolls, and more. It’s a great way to learn about what we do and spend time with the family. Head down to the NSRI Base and see […]
16 Nov. The East London Museum and the Border Historical Society are privileged to jointly present a talk by well known local historian, tour guide and public figure Alan Weyer on Spirits of the Past from 2.30pm at MCL Hall at the EL Museum. The history of the Eastern Cape frontier may evoke different interpretations, but […]
16 Nov. The Bite-Sized Burlesque Show produced by Roxy Daniel and Carmen Gee at Legends Showcase Venue, from 6.30pm. Cash bar available, bring own snacks. Tickets: R100, contact: 072 599 7677 | 079 601 7515.
17 Nov. RUNNING: Haven Hills Athletics Club presents 2nd edition 10km race from Doreen Road, Haven Hills. 10km start 6.30am, 5km starts 6.45am. Enter at Buffs Club 15 & 16 November | https://entrytickets.net/havenhills10k. Contact: 082 816 3295.
20-23 Nov & 26-30 Nov. MARKET: St Andrew's Lutheran Church Christmas Market from 9am to 3pm. Stollen and Christmas biscuits, wreaths, decorations, and much more. Contact: Bettina 083 295 0506.
23-24 Nov. Indigo Dye Weekend at Driftwood Studios with fabric artist Angie Weisswange. 23 November: Dye session 1: 9.30am to 12,30pm. Light lunch. Beads from Plastic: 1.15pm to 4pm. 24 November: Dye session 2: 9.30am to 12.30pm. R950pp for weekend, or R350 for Beads from Plastic only. Contact: 083 479 2750.
23 Nov. RUN: Annual Guardians of Hope Fundraiser Run for Hope from Beacon Bay Country Club from 8am to 2pm. R100 donation entry, R50 u12. Tuckshop and kids activities.
23 Nov. FUN RUN/WALK: Hillcrest Trails 5km fun run/walk start and finish at Hillcrest Trails starting at 9am. Entry fee: adults: R60, youth (8-18yrs) R40, children u7 R20. Register at St Crucis Church, Edge Road (Tuesdays 9am to 12pm), Century 21, 84 Vincent Road (Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm) or on the day. Contact: […]
23 Nov. Roots to Wings Nature-Based Play Group ages 14-18 months from 9am to 10am. Activities: nature based outdoor and sensory activities to encourage exploration, creativity and exposure to different materials. Limited spots available: R150. Bookings and info: Kate 061 543 3082.
24 Nov. Bongeziwe Mabandla SA Tour at the Guild Theatre from 6pm to 10pm. Bongeziwe Mabandla will be performing together with his producer and creative collaborator, Tiago Correia- Paulo, and Bruno Saranga. Tickets: quicket.co.za R250; R300 at the door. Contact: 043 743 0704.
26 Nov. Devo Chamber Orchestra at the Guild Theatre from 7pm. Schubert Symphony No 5 D.485, Haydn Trumpet Concerto in Eb (1st Mvt) Soloist: Sakhile Simane, Shostakovich Piano Concerto No 2 (2nd Mvt) Soloist: Germaine Gamiet, Mendelssohn Jerusalem from Paulus Op. 36 Soloist: Siphokazi Mzamo. Conductor: Wesley Wong. Tickets: R120, R80 (pensioners & students). Available […]
28 Nov. The Friends of the East London Museum are collaborating with the museum in celebrating the 100 years of Proclamation of the East London Museum. Joy of Books and JBM Theatre have put together an exciting theatre production for children which tells the history of the museum through fun characters and loads of audience […]
29 Nov. Christmas Tray Workshop at Laerskool Ooskus Gimnasium from 6pm. Learn creative Tjoko Paint techniques and create a beautiful tray to take home. R250pp (all materials included), RSVP by 15 November. Tickets available from school office. Contact: 043 735 3668.
30 Nov - 1 Dec. FISHING: Border Light Tackle Boat Wriggleswade Dam Freshwater Bonanza. Cash prizes up for grabs. Tickets: R250pp, available from Target Line, Bilimoria, LG Sport, Arc & Arms (KWT) or on the day. Contact: 074 358 6232.
30 Nov. MARKET: Hope Schools Christmas Market & Adventure Mile at Hope Schools, Voortrekker Road, from 8am to 1pm. Craft market, food bazaar, family fun. Free entry. Contact: 078 938 5354.
30 Nov. MARKET: Gonubie Lions Craft Market at Kingsmall from 9am to 1pm. Contact 082 924 6217.
30 Nov. Border Aviation Club & Flight School Open Day from 9am to 2pm at King Phalo Airport. Come meet our students and instructors and open your mind to the fascinating world of flying. Food stalls, entertainment, beer garden, aircraft on display and intro flights. Free entry.