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Portia Zvavahera’s Maruva akaburitswa tiri mugomo (We received flowers) from her new exhibition, 2020. (Courtesy of Stevenson gallery)

Don’t Miss: A weekly round-up of virtual and in-person events

From art exhibitions to live jazz, we’ve got your weekend programming sorted

Cassi Namoda’s We have become strangers (Fight with a javelin and boron). An ode to Goya (2020)

Don’t Miss: Our weekly round-up of virtual and in-person events

From art exhibitions to film festivals, we’ve got your entertainment covered this weekend to the next

Jaedon Daniel and Page collaborate in a virtual show combining poetry and music

Don’t Miss: Our weekly round-up of virtual and in-person events

From the virtual Fak’ugesi African Digital Innovation Festival to live theatre back on stage at the Baxter in Cape Town, we’ve got you covered

Reza Khota’s quartet will play live at Jazz in the Native Yards on 25 October. (Supplied)

Don’t Miss: Our roundup of this week’s virtual and in-person events

From live music by the Reza Khota Quartet in Gugulethu to J.Bo’s live, online event, there’s plenty of culture to keep you entertained

Dub poet and activist Mutabaruka, a regular visitor to South Africa, will participate in a dialogue with contemporary Lesego Rampolokeng. (Source: Facebook)

Don’t Miss: Our roundup of this week’s virtual and in-person events

For good vibes and an Arts fix, don’t miss this

Eugene Skeef  will take part in the panel discussion that forms this year’s Mafika Gwala annual lecture on 12 October.  The Poetry Africa event will be live-streamed on Zoom.

Don’t Miss: Our round-up of this week’s virtual and in-person events

Whether you fancy flying a kite in support of mental health, or attending the virtual Mafika Gwala annual lecturer, there are plenty of activities to keep you entertained this week

Elsa Joubert is best known for her 1978 novel, Die Swerfjare van Poppie Nongena. (Foto24 / Natalie Gabriels) (Jonathan Ball Publishers)

The long journey of Elsa Joubert

The acclaimed and prolific South African author, whose 1978 book The Long Journey of Poppie Nongena confronted the hardships of apartheid, has died

Bokani Dyer, pictured here with his father Steve Dyer, is among the musicians participating in International Jazz Day (Rafs Mayet)
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Celebrating International Jazz Day at home

Here’s a look back at how the annual International Jazz Day, now in its 9th year, has been celebrated across the world.

What’s Cooking? Catch David Chang as he stars in  Ugly Delicious. (Netflix)
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The Food List: The best culinary shows and cookbooks to binge on

From Netflix shows, to cookbooks, to culinary podcasts, there’s plenty of online culinary content to tickle your tastebuds during lockdown

This week Zukiswa Wanner is reading ‘A General Theory of Oblivion’. See what other recommendations the Arts Desk has for you. (Harvill Secker)

Books, and words about books

The arts desk has put together a list of what friends, contributors, interviewees and staff are reading.

Apology to Judy Seidman

The Mail & Guardian apologises to the artist for the errors of fact and aspersions attributable to our lapses of process

Singer and songwriter Bill Withers poses for the cover of his album ‘The Essential Bill Withers’,  in Beverly Hills, California. (Ed Caraeff/Getty Images)
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Playlist: The Bill Withers’ Essentials

With a career spanning over four decades, the Mail & Guardian recalls how the late Bill Withers’ music infiltrated our collective psyche.

Listen to the cool sounds of Shabaka and the Ancestors
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I Don’t Go Outside

Seeing that all gatherings of a 100 or more people have been prohibited, below is a list of things you could do with your time while you self isolate

The first episode of arte Series, featuring Nonku Phiri, takes place this weekend at Nirox Sculpture Park (Angus Mackinnon)

The Weekend Guide

For good vibes and an arts fix, don’t miss the events ranging from gallery exhibitions to music concerts on our weekend gig guide

Afrosoulful pop: Singer and song writer Ami Faku released her debut album Imali six months ago.  (Supplied)

The Weekend Guide

For good vibes and an arts fix, don’t miss this.

What’s on: Catch Aubrey Sekhabi’s take on ‘Sophiatown’ at the State Theatre this weekend. (Sanmari Marais)

The Weekend Guide

For good vibes and an arts fix, don’t miss the events ranging from gallery exhibitions to music concerts on our weekend gig guide

Outtakes from the film Daughters of the Dust. The film will be screened at The Windybrow Arts Centre

The Weekend Guide

For good vibes and an arts fix, don’t miss the events on our weekend gig guide

Creative callings: Some cast members of the Oscar-winning Paradise.

The Weekend Guide

Check out our weekly gig guide for things to do ranging from cooking classes to art exhibitions in SA’s major cities this weekend.

Mythic quest: Dylan Lewis explores relationships and a sense of self in his sculpture exhibition ‘Chthonios’. (Stella Oliver)

The Weekend Guide

For good vibes and an arts fix, don’t miss this

Weekend specials: Take in Victor Gordon’s play ‘Brothers’ at The Market Theatre. (Thandile Zwelibanzi)

The Weekend Guide

For good vibes and an arts fix, don’t miss this