Dance
Battle of the Year (BOTY) Africa 2011 @ HICC (27 August)
The 2011 African edition of the world hip-hop dance Battle of the Year (BOTY). Eight African countries (Morocco, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Tunisia, Algeria, Senegal, Seychelles & Mauritius) battle to represent the continent at BOTY World finals set for 19 October 2011 in Montpellier, France.
Time: 1pm ends midnight. Admission: $10
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Jibilika Dance Trust, 7 Humba Close, Msasa Park, Harare, Zimbabwe
MUSIC
Musicamp (20–27 August)
Informal Concert – 6pm on Friday, 26 August (at Peterhouse Girls School)
Final Concert – 6pm on Saturday, 27 August (in Harare)
If you are interested in Musicamp but have never been before and would like more information, please feel free to speak to Renée Mostert on <mailto:reneemozzie@gmail.com> or 0712-860-159</mailto:reneemozzie@gmail.com>
Book Café & Mannenberg (to 20 August)
Fife Avenue Shopping Mall (upstairs), cnr. Fife Ave. / 6th Street, Harare (access upstairs parking from 6th St)
Tel. 0914 435 272; e-mail: <mailto:pamberit@gmail.com>, Website: <http: www.zimbabwearts.org=" </http:></mailto:pamberit@gmail.com>
BOOK CAFÉ
THU 18, 8pm, ALEXIO KAWARA & SHADES OF BLACK – an explosive show from a fast-rising star!
FRI 19, 8pm, NYAMASVISVA neMAWUNGIRA eNHARIRA – mbira magic from Harare's legendary ensemble
SAT 20, 2pm, SISTAZ OPEN MIC – Sistaz, this is your space, come do your thang – song, dance, poetry, whateva you do, come do it at Sistaz Open Mic – 4 years running and still churning out great African queens of tomorrow!
SAT 20, 8pm, Hokoyo naCHI!! Gifted and feisty Zimbabwean mbira star CHIWONISO MARAIRE re-ignites!!
THE MANNENBERG JAZZ CLUB AND RESTAURANT
THU 18, 6pm, COUNCIL FOR ZIMBABWE Networking Hour – all welcome.
THU 18, 9pm, LIVE HOT MUSIC! Details TBA
FRI 19, 7-8.30pm, Maizon Tazvatya & ANCIENT TRIBES – Afro Jazz!
FRI 19, 10pm, VICTOR KUNONGA – Classic originals from the first 3 albums, and more music in the making: The New Face of Africa
SAT 20, 9pm, TRANSIT CREW, Roots Rock Reggae – Bigger Tings Ah Gwaan!
Performing Arts Bulawayo [PAB] and the Academy [Bulawayo]
David Cohen (clarinet), Robin Cohen (piano) (23 August)
Tuesday 23 August in the Robert Sibson Hall at 6.00 p.m.- followed by dinner available to order in advance
Admission: $5.00 & $3.00
The Last King of Scotland (25 August)
Thursday 25 August in the Robert Sibson Hall at 7.30 p.m.
Admission: $3.00 [free to film members]
Thomas: Hamlet (26 August)
Friday 26 August in the Robert Sibson Hall at 6.30 p.m. – with supper interval.
Admission: $3.00 [free to Red Carpet members]
Fine art and exhibitions
Redefinitions III @ Gallery Delta (from 16 August)
An exhibition of 3-dimensional works by Masimba Hwati, Munyaradzi Mazarire, Gareth Nyandoro
to be opened by H.E. Dr. Maria Moya-Gotsch, Ambassador of Austria, on Tuesday, 16 August at 5.30.p.m.
Previewing from noon the same day. Exhibition duration until 7 September.
Gallery Delta, 'Robert Paul's Old House,' 110 Livingstone Avenue/Ninth Street, Greenwood Park, Harare
Telephone/Fax: 792135; <mailto:artdelta@mweb.co.zw>; <http: www.gallerydelta.com=" . (Supported by The African Arts Trust)</http:></mailto:artdelta@mweb.co.zw>
Exhibitions @ National Gallery of Zimbabwe, Harare (August)
Gwanza Month of Photography – Pimp My Combi: to 4 September
Cuban Photo exhibition: to 30 September
Drama, theatre and spoken word
Accidental Death of a Radical @ Theatre in the Park (from 16 August)
Tickets are US$5 & US$4.
Contact: Tafadzwa Muzondo, Number 10 Hampshire Drive, Eastlea, Harare, Zimbabwe.
Cell : 0772 993 413; Email: <mailto:media@rooftop.co.zw; website:="" <http:="" www.rooftoppromotions.org=" </mailto:media@rooftop.co.zw;>
Troye the Hypnogician @ Reps (19 and 20 August)
He's a comedian. He's a magician. He's a hypnotist.
Three performances only: Friday, 19 August and Saturday, 20 August (7pm) – parental guidance advised
and a special family show at 2.30pm on Saturday, 20 August.
Tickets $20 and $15 (matinee show – children $10)
Advance booking open at The Spotlight (tel 308159) (open Mon-Fri 9am to 4pm and Sat 9am to 12 noon
Box office opens one hour before curtain up. Early booking strongly recommended!
Film
Samba Traoré @ Canterbury Road, Avondale (18 August)
Date: Thursday, 18 August; Time: 17.30hrs (screening will start @ 18.00 sharp)
Venue: 2 Canterbury Road Kensington, Avondale, Harare, in heated tent
Please wear warm clothes. The festival will provide soft drinks.
Invest in ZIFF and become a member of the Shamwari dzeZIFF/ Friends of ZIFF/ UMGANI weZIFF community for US$10 and enjoy the benefits of a 10% discount to all main screenings and music shows during the festival in the Harare Gardens. Tel. 04-730361/ 0712-954886. – www.twinarts.co.zw
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