events

Hobby-X 2013 at The Coca-Cola Dome

4 March, 2013 by Wassup Leave a Comment

The City of Johannesburg can be a claustrophobic place. Despite the great weather and fantastic people, Jozi is primarily about business and enterprise. This means that we constantly need to find ways to keep ourselves sane up here on the highveld as we try to keep the balance between work and play. This is where hobbies can be a lifeline and from 7-10 March 2013, the people of Jozi will be treated to the country’s favourite Hobby and Craft Exhibition, Hobby-X, at The Coca-Cola Dome. Hobby-X showcases a wide variety of materials, equipment, supplies and ideas for an extensive range of creative crafts and hobbies. With almost 250 exhibition stands to explore, Hobby-X is a spectacular shopping and browsing experience for the

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Music

Catch Swedish House Mafia For the Last Time at Wildwaters

22 January, 2013 by Wassup Leave a Comment

The Electronic Dance Music supergroup Swedish House Mafia is currently embarking on the final leg of its world tour. Although their live show remains among the best that the genre has to offer, these final few are also tinged with sadness as they mark the band’s final ever performances. This weekend, you have the chance to see them for the last time at Joburg’s very own Wild Waters Complex in Boksburg. The Swedish House Mafia form part of a long line of popular, Scandinavian influences on popular culture. Although a far cry from Bjorn Borg and ABBA, this EDM powerhouse have similarly raised the bar in their respective field and are proud to be called among the best ever. These final shows go out to you, the fans, who have

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Festivals

The South African Horrorfest 2012 at The Bioscope

17 October, 2012 by Wassup Leave a Comment

One of the primary attractions of October is, of course, Halloween. With enough scary-looking people hanging around Joburg in the remaining 11 months, it is difficult to find the ideal place to celebrate this exciting time. The best way has got to be by attending The South African Horrorfest 2012. This year marks the 8th anniversary of the festival, taking place in its birthplace, Cape Town, from 24 October-2 November and migrating to Joburg for the very first time from 26-31 October. In Jozi, the festivities will be taking place at The Bioscope, in the popular Maboneng Precinct. Here, all aspects of horror, gore and chiller entertainment will be explored in movies, documentaries and short films. This year, the theme of the

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Networking Events

LIVEOUTLOUD Jets & Jewels set to sparkle at Lanseria Airport

15 October, 2012 by Wassup Leave a Comment

Some say that that the glamour of flying has gone. There is truth in this. The days of luxurious travel through the sky have indeed been replaced by low cost airlines, plastic food and what has bizarrely become a mundane method of transport. Thankfully, all of this is set to change when designer fashion, private jets and luxury motoring come together at LIVEOUTLOUD Jets & Jewels 2012. LIVEOUTLOUD is one of South Africa’s top luxury lifestyle brands. It places Jets & Jewels on its calendar as a signature event, creating a totally unique experience for the select few who attend. It all takes place on 22 November in a transformed Execujet aircraft hangar at Lanseria Airport. This year’s theme is sapphire and, on

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Sport

Nike WE RUN JOZI 2012

28 September, 2012 by Wassup 2 Comments

The Nike Run Jozi night race was one of the most anticipated and successful running events of 2012. With runners of all abilities taking back the streets of Joburg, the joy felt by the runners who took part was matched only by the disappointment of those who missed out. Nike is set to hit the streets of Jozi yet again next month with another unique, urban running event- WE RUN JOZI. Nike’s WE RUN JOZI is a 10km race to be held on October 7th 2012. It is one of 34 running events taking place in Nike’s global WE RUN Series. This collection of races aims to inspire, enable and connect runners around the world as they take to the streets of their respective cities. The Joburg leg will see 20 000 South Africans taking part,

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Lifestyle

Celebrate all thing South African on National Braai Day

21 September, 2012 by Wassup Leave a Comment

September 24th is a vitally important day in South Africa. It is National Heritage Day, a public holiday on which all South Africans are encouraged to celebrate their cultural heritage and the diversity of their beliefs and traditions. In 2005, National Heritage Day was re-branded National Braai Day. This development came in recognition of one of South Africa’s favourite culinary past times; sitting around a braai and sharing the experience with others. Across all racial, political and religious lines, sitting outside around a fire with friends, food and a drink is simply one of the best things to do. With temperatures in Joburg set to be in the early to mid twenties this coming Monday, under cloudless blue skies, the idea of

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Wine & Wineries

Wine Concepts’ Seductive Sauvignon Festival

10 September, 2012 by Wassup Leave a Comment

There are few things as satisfying as a glass of good wine. This Thursday, 13 September, you will able to experience this feeling of pleasure several times over as Wine Concepts hosts the 10th Annual Seductive Sauvignon Festival at the Protea Hotel Fire and Ice, Melrose Arch. At the festival, you are invited to taste and compare over 80 Sauvignon Blancs from the 2012 harvest- and also a select few older vintages- as well as the newest Cabernet Sauvignons. Not only will you be able to gargle, spit, swallow and schmooze to your heart’s content; you will also be able take some of the headlining acts home with you at special prices on the night. With the best wine available to sample and purchase, tasty snacks, great company and

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Market

Gecko Jewellers Spring Market

5 September, 2012 by Wassup Leave a Comment

Although Joburg’s incredible, early spring weather has taken a little dip this week, this coming weekend the sun should be back in its rightful place and those rainclouds mercifully absent. Wondering what to do in the sunshine? We suggest the Gecko Jewellers’ Spring Market. The market takes place from 8-9 September and includes many activities that are simply not found at other, similar events. The core jewellery and gemstone aspects are covered by the large showroom, jewellery selection and gemstone scratchpad activities, while the market's entertainment and attractions include fantastic food and drinks, arts and crafts, psychic consultations, reiki, body massages and great entertainment for kids. Perhaps the most unique

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Lifestyle

Celebrate Spring in Joburg

31 August, 2012 by Wassup Leave a Comment

The people of Johannesburg do not operate well in cold conditions. The past few months have seen miserable faces- barely visible through thick layers of wool and polyester- venturing out by day and deserted streets at night. This weekend signifies the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel and the start of the end of Joburg’s hibernation. Tomorrow, it’s spring day. The spring weekend is packed full of diverse events, all perfectly placed to celebrate the return of the warm weather. Perhaps the most prominent event on September 1st is Highveld Stereo’s Joburg Day Music Fest, but the party does not stop there. The same day sees the staging of the Sprite Uncontainable Hip-Hop Fest- featuring the incomparable Talib Kweli-,

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Lifestyle

A Festival of Adventure at The Johannesburg Expo Centre

16 August, 2012 by Wassup Leave a Comment

From 24-26 August, Joburg expo enthusiasts are in for a treat. Over this phenomenal weekend, the Johannesburg Expo Centre will be hosting three of the most popular expos around, simultaneously and all under one roof. It’s time for The Johannesburg Boat Show, The Outdoor Lifestyle Show and The AMiD Motorcycle Lifestyle Show. There are very few occasions where such diverse tastes, hobbies and passions can mix in this way. Whether your preferences lie on- or in- the water, in the bush or on two wheels, one ticket can get you into all three. The only anticipated problem associated with such variety is that it may be difficult for you to decide where to start upon your arrival. We must also add that not all the products in each

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