Back the Bokke, October 28
Pretoria is buzzing with anticipation as the Springboks are set to face the All Blacks in the final match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Watching the game is a must, but you can make it even better by getting out and about to the various venues across the city screening the game.
Some of these bigger venues include:
– The Street Side Market Bokke Fanpark at The Club in Hazelwood, Pretoria east, open from 17:00, free entry.
– Irene Village Mall with two massive screens. Restaurant bookings are essential as only restaurant patrons will have seating.
– The Centurion Hotel will have a large outdoor screen on the terrace with Bruno’s Sportsman’s Grill. Bookings are advised.
– In Shere Lifestyle Centre in Pretoria east will have a big screen in the piazz. Restaurant bookings essential.
– Safari Restaurant and conference centre will have some pre-game entertainment with talented local performer, Alouise.
Loftus Park will have limited access screening on its massive big screen, with no tickets sold on-site on the day. Alternatively, a restaurant booking or Halloween concert ticket will get you access too. What’s more, the ticket sales will go to Pretoria Technical High School for the upliftment of their rugby teams.
Head on down to Dans Oppi Dak at the Voortrekker Monument Amphitheatre for a braai and a dance before the game on the big screen. Tickets will be sold at the door.
There are so many more pubs, bars, restaurants, and clubs that will be showing the game, so get out and support the local joints across the city, Back our Boks united.
Centurion Lifestyle Drive-In, October 27
Grab the kids to kick off an exciting weekend with two classic family movies at the drive-in.
E.T. will be screened from 18:30, followed by The Golden Compass at 20:30. Don’t worry about food, Fridays are for take-outs, with a selection on offer at the venue.
Chef Mel, October 27
Enthusiastic, entertaining, award-winning African-Australian chef and cooking school owner Mel Alafaci is returning to South Africa for a whirlwind “Eat Yourself Sexy” cooking tour at Hirsch’s Centurion.
Mel believes in using the freshest local ingredients and having a repertoire of reliable recipes that you can rehash and refresh by using different sides and accompaniments.
Armed with a sassy sense of humour, Mel is willing to share everything she knows about her passion for cooking.
The event starts at 10:30, and bookings can be made at Bertus@hirschs.co.za.
Korean Film and Food Fest
Build up to the game later on Saturday with a taste of the world at the 2023 Korean Film and Food Festival at Open Window in Southdowns, Centurion.
K-Food, K-Film, K-Pop, K-Beauty, Hanbok and a traditional play-all for free, no registration.
The festival runs from 09:00 to 16:00.
Jacaranda walking tour, October 28
Experience the absolute beauty of our city with a free and informative tour by the Tourism Office.
Just try this 6km walk, starting from the Pretoria Art Museum at 09:00 to start off your day on a positive note, and see the best of the stunning Jacarandas Tshwane is known for.
Message James Kgabo at 074 769 9647 for more information or to RSVP.
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