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MARCH 2026

EVERY THURSDAY: Kids Trail Run at Hillcrest Trails, Corner of Hillcrest and Coad Roads, Beacon Bay, from 5.15pm.

EVERY THURSDAY: Karaoke Thursday at Legends Creative Club, Berea from 6pm to 8.30pm. WA: 065 573 9365.

11-14 March. Trident Productions presents: Would Do Anything For Love, the ultimate cabaret experience is keeping the love alive, at the Alexander Playhouse.
5-7 March: 7pm;
7 March Matinee: 2pm;
11-14 March: 7pm;
14 March Matinee: 2pm.
Get ready for a killer show with: Live band, talented vocalists & show-stopping dancers. It’s a night of drama, passion, and unforgettable performances – you won’t want to miss it! Don’t forget to bring your own picnic basket and drinks. Ticket booking: Vicky 061 587 5852.

11 March. Port Rex Technical High School Open Day. Guided tours every 15 minutes, first at 4pm & last at 6pm.

12 March. CRICKET: 1 Day Cup EC Iinyathi vs Limpopo Impalas from 10am at Buffalo Park.

12-14 March. Once on This Island, a vibrant tale of love, fate & hope from Stirling High School. Once on This Island is a vibrant musical that tells the story of Ti Moune, a poor peasant girl living on a Caribbean island divided by social class. The show explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the power of fate, with a lively, Caribbean-inspired score. Tickets: Webtickets.
Book here: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1587353109

14 March. RUN: BRAC 21.1km & 10km starting at 6am from Lovedale College. Enter: entrytickets.net 065 655 2830. https://entrytickets.net/brac21km

14 March. MARKET: Link FM 5th Annual Family Market Day at Beacon Bay Country Club. Laugh, shop local, and make special memories with family and friends. R10 adult | R5 child.

14 March. (10h30 Models Agency East London Rewards & Recognitions function.)
Taking place at the East London Golf Club. Tickets R50pp. WhatsApp Melanie on 0829403207 for further info.
(14h30 Honey Woman 2026 product launch.) East London Golf Club. Tickets cost R150 and includes lucky draws, a fashion show by Models Agency, refreshments, coffee, tea and juice, as well as our Honey Woman 2026 display, proudly brought to you by Honey Fashion Accessories. WhatsApp Melanie on 0829403207 for further info.

14 March. Carbon MC presents Family Fun Day from 9am at The Circle, Gonubie Main Rd. Adults: R50, kids: R10.

14 March. EL Rise Together Against Cancer at St Joseph’s College from 2pm to 10pm. R850/team. Contact: 082 717 5503.

15 March. WALK: 18th Annual Gandhi Walk 5km & 8km from Oxford Striders at 10am. R80 entry, free meal & prizes. Contact: Dhiren 082 304 0471.

18 March. Schools Career Expo at Merrifield College. 8.30am to 2pm: School bookings, 2pm to 4pm: Open to public. Free entry.

18-22 March. WATER POLO: SA Masters Water Polo is back in East London, and for the first time ladies are officially in the mix.

20 March. MARKET: March Community Nite Market/Maart Gemeenskaps aandmark at NG Kerk, Bonza Bay Rd from 5pm to 9pm. Whatsapp 0795940067 to apply for a stall. This is an event for the whole family. There will be an Open Mic opportunity for those who love to perform. If you are interested, please whatsapp 072 020 8911 for an “audition”. R20 per adult, all kids free.

21 March. HERITAGE DAY

21 March. Gonubie Ratepayers Dog Walk. Bring your furry friends for a tail-wagging, 4km walk. Start at 8.30am from the public open space across SuperSpar. R50 per dog. All proceeds will go towards the Gonubie Ratepayers & Civic Association. gonubieratepayers.ca@gmail.com

21 March. COLOUR RUN: Selborne College 5km Color Run at Selborne College from 10am. R100 entry fee – Quicket. https://www.quicket.co.za/events/342367-selborne-college-color-run-2026/#/

21 March. Brud & Co presents Chai, Chow and Canvas at Wok & Fry from 2pm to 5pm. Join us for an afternoon of art, chai and community. R299 per person. WhatsApp: 077 361 1823.

21 March. Ziveze Mbongi Concert at the Guild Theatre. Celebrate Human Rights Day with poetry, music & culture from 4pm to 7pm. Tickets: R60 – R250. Contact: Nolinothi: 078 926 7542, Siphosethu: 079 342 5434.

22 March. RUN: Real Gijimas Ultra 50km starting at 5.30am from Zwelitsha. R350 entry. Contact: 079 438 0821 | 083 311 7886.

26 March. Stirling High School Strides & Stalls from 4pm to 8pm. Strides: 40 loop relay, R200 per team of 4. Stalls: selection of food & craft stalls.

26-29 March. Bathurst Agricultural Show in Bathurst.

27-29 March. TRAIL RUN: Sixty60 Joel Smith at Emerld Vale. Endurance runner Joel Smith takes on the challenge of running 5km every 60minutes for each of the 60 children at The Kings Childrens Home. Join in by running a 5km loop for R100. Fine & Fabulous Market on the 28th.

28 March. PARKRUN: The inaugural Orient Beach parkrun starts at 8am. This 5km route will be entirely within the Orient Beach Complex and takes in the historical Orient Pier. This is a free weekly event open to runners and walkers of all abilities. Register online at parkrun.co.za to obtain your barcode.

28 March. Colour me Courageous CANSA Shavathon at Hemingways Food Court from 10am to 5pm. Donation: R50 adults, R25 kids u12.

28 March. ‘Come Sokkie the Night Away’ at O’Donoghue’s, Gonubie. R50pp, u12 free. 0835577678, 0842613800.

29 March. MARKET: Cintsa Country Club Easter Market from 10am to 3pm. Contact: Jenny 082 657 4787.

30 March - 3 Apr. Young Creatives Art Club at CVD from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Contact: 074 298 1582.

4 Apr. Southern Cross Cruises Easter Cruises from 10am (Dolphin Cruise), 1pm (Beachfront Cruise) 7pm (Sunset Cruise). Contact: 066 290 8237.

4 Apr. Kei Lily Festival in Kei Mouth from 11am to 3pm.

5 Apr. Anything that Floats and Easter Egg Hunt at Palm Springs Beach Holiday Resort. Stay the weekend, or come as a day visitor. Bookings essential for day visitors.Contact: 076 326 4215 | 043 781 1901 | 061 247 4804. https://www.facebook.com/palmspringsresort.co.za

SAVE THE DATE: UMTIZA ARTS FESTIVAL 2026 21-31 MAY 2026
Bookings open for certain shows.
https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/event.aspx?itemid=1587947428