It can be difficult to keep up to date with everything going on in Joburg, but following the more popular social media profiles, and keeping an eye on Facebook events will help to keep you in the loop.
Overall, there are certain categories of events that will help to break it down for you, and make it easier to find things to do depending on your lifestyle and preference:
FOOD
Annual Food Truck Festival at Casalinga Restaurant
MARKETS
Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair
Jozi Real Food Market in Parkhurst
OUTDOOR
Outdoor: Warrior Races, Muddy Princess and all kinds of other extreme athletic events are popular in and around Joburg.
Cycling: Mountain Biking and cycling is a very popular sport in the city, and there are a number of public events, like the 94.7 Cycle Race. Also keep a lookout for mountain biking events around the country: http://www.mtbroutes.co.za/
Running: various races and longer runs take place throughout the year: weekly Nike runs, annual marathons like the Soweto Marathon and other: http://www.runnersworld.co.za/
SPORTS
Ellis Park: Rugby
Soccer City: international and local club fixtures (the most famous is the Soweto Derby)
MUSIC
Thursday nights at Kitcheners
Joy of Jazz annual festival
Live concerts at Emmarentia Dam, Ticketpro Dome and Carnival City
HISTORY AND HERITAGE
Johannesburg Heritage Foundation: sign up for regular walks
Ancient Secrets walking tours
Past Experience walking tours
DESIGN
ARTS AND CULTURE
First Thursdays in Rosebank, Braamfontein and Maboneng
Nirox sculpture park: annual sculpture fair and various music events
Market Theatre (Newtown) and POPArt (Maboneng) for a variety of excellent local and international plays.
Joburg Theatre: various dance, theatre and pantomime shows
Regular exhibitions at WITS Art Museum, Goodman Gallery, David Krut, Kalashnikov Gallery, Everard Read, Circa Gallery and No End Contemporary Gallery:
Here are some local events listings to follow to keep up to date, and look out for street poster advertisements and billboards.
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