The Planner

Sunday Jazz Brunch
2020-12-27 06:00 - 12:00, 2020-12-20 06:00 - 12:00, 2020-12-13 06:00 - 12:00, 2020-12-06 06:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Indaba Hotel
Enjoy a lazy family-style Sunday Jazz Brunch with a full English breakfast buffet featuring oysters and Robertson Winery bubbly.
Brunch is open from 06h00-12h00, with live entertainment from 09h00.
The cost is R205 per person.
To book, please call 011 840 6600 or email restaurant@indabahotel.co.za.
Terms & Conditions apply. Offer valid until December 2020. Subject to restaurant availability – limited seating available. Bookings are essential.

Enjoy tea by the sea at Boardwalk
2020-12-19 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-12-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-12-05 14:00 - 15:00 | The Boardwalk Hotel, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Indulge in the age old tradition of afternoon High Tea at The Boardwalk Hotel.
Served in the Lobby Lounge, you will feel relaxed and re-energised as you toss your troubles to the tides while chatting to friends or family.
The delectable buffet, with all Covid-10 protocols observed, features a selection of pastries and cakes including milk tart, lemon meringue tart, salted caramel tart, pecan nut tart, strawberry tart, chocolate brownies, cake of the day and strawberry cheese cake. Those who prefer savoury nibbles are also catered to assorted finger sandwiches, assorted mini pies, vegetable spring rolls, mini savoury scones topped with basil cream cheese.
All this is served with a selection of tea, rooibos teas, earl grey or green tea, freshly filter coffee, juice or iced tea.
High Tea is served every Saturday from 2pm to 3pm at a cost of R155 per adult, children under 12 years pay half price.
Call 041 507 9456/7869 or email rachel.greensmith@suninternational.com to book.

Hospitality Tomorrow 3
2020-12-15 13:00 - 20:00 | Online
Hospitality Tomorrow 3 is all about re-energising YOU!
To say that 2020 has been a challenging year for the hospitality industry would be an understatement. It is while thinking about friends in the industry that the third edition of the digital Hospitality Tomorrow series has been designed, focusing on equipping the forerunners of the industry with the necessary leadership skills, innovation and guidance to navigate and embrace 2021 head-on.
Bench Digital has gathered leadership and innovation experts to help you reform your mindset and re-strategise for the year ahead to make this turbulent ride a little smoother.
This online experience will include:
// Live stage programme
// Video speed networking
// Roundtable sessions
// Virtual exhibition stands
Access the full programme here.
Register here.

Sunninghill Festive Fun Day & Market
2020-12-13 10:00 - 16:00
The Earth Trust, Kreate-it & The Sunninghill Community are planning another fantastic family & community Festive Fun Day & Market on Sunday the 13th of December 2020 from 10am till 4pm in the beautiful Tesla Park on Tesla Crescent in Sunninghill. We would love you all to come and explore our vendors and enjoy good shopping, delicious food & family entertainment. A good mood and a great time is guaranteed!
Entrance is free, so bring the family and invite the neighbours and join in celebrating living and working in Sunninghill! Enjoy the quality niche bespoke craft market. Indulge in delectable food, thirst-quenching drink, local crafts & fresh produce.
There will be a couple of marquees with some live music, Father Christmas, LOADS of entertainment for the kids, lucky draw prizes etc.
All ages welcome. Family & Dog Friendly. Please feel free to bring an umbrella, a picnic blanket or camping chair.

Pop Up Art Auction for Beauty Without Cruelty
2020-12-12 12:00 - 17:00
The quirky seaside town of Muizenberg will play host to the first in a series of Pop-Up Art Auction on 12 December at Studio 26, no 26 Palmer Road, Muizenberg Village, to raise much-needed funds for non-profit organisations, starting with Beauty Without Cruelty SA.
The fundraiser auction will include work by a range of established and upcoming artists working in a mix of mediums, from the complex linocuts of renown artist and struggle activist Lionel Davis to the exquisite recycled glass chandeliers of Riaan Chambers and the mercurial animal sculptures of budding artist Tatiana Kelm.
“The aim is to raise awareness of animal rights within our community and raise as much money as possible for this cause, while also showcasing artists and giving them the opportunity to sell work and gain exposure to art buyers,” explains Charlotte Corbett, owner of Studio 26 where the auction will be held, as well as one of the contributing artists.
She adds that this is an opportunity for all art lovers – from serious collectors to lay appreciators – to add to their collection at a fraction of the usual cost: “As a zero profit event, there is no auctioneer or exhibitor fee attached to any of the work, which enables us to drop the prices radically. In addition, the artists involved are dedicated to raising as much funds for Beauty Without Cruelty as possible, therefore they are
either donating artwork and/or contributing to the collection at the lowest price.”
In line with BWC’s ethos of complete non-exploitation of animals, none of the artworks on sale at the Pop-Up Auction will incorporate shell, bone, feathers or any other animal ingredients.
The Pop-Up Auction will be the first in what Corbett plans to be a regular fundraising art auction, each supporting a different non-profit organisation. The auctions will alternate with art exhibitions at Studio26, timed to coincide with the Village Vibes Christmas Fair, the event is held in the heart of Muizenberg Village. This family-friendly event includes a bustling street market, a Kid’s Entrepreneur market where children sell their “makes and bakes”, children’s theatre by The Jungle Theatre Company and art exhibitions/open studios.
“The Village Vibes Experience is aimed at showcasing the creativity, ingenuity and talent of the unique community who live in Muizenberg Village, and it draws local crowds and visitors from around the world,” says organiser June Homan of JOON restaurant. “The art auctions and art exhibitions are yet one more excellent reason to visit our village.”

TBCSA Webinar: The importance of COVID-19 Protocols Compliance
2020-12-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Join TBCSA CEO Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, ASATA CEO Otto de Vries and Professor Alex van den Heever, Chair of Social Security Systems Administration and Management Studies University of Witwatersrand to discuss the future of travel and tourism, including the importance of COVID-19 protocols compliance.
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Africa MICE Café
2020-12-09 16:00 - 17:30 | Online
The MICE Café is a virtual networking event bringing together industry voices across Africa’s MICE industry. The purpose of this event is enable the industry to take stock of year 2020 – the highs and the lows, and draw critical lessons as we project for 2021.
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2021 Event Trends
2020-12-08 18:00 - 22:00 | Online
EventMB is the point of reference for event professionals who want to know what’s next in the industry. Join us for our final event of the year and learn how 2021 will shape up.
// Discover research-backed trends for making educated decisions about your events in 2021.
// Hear from the most influential speakers in the event industry.
// Ask questions, comment and share with our speakers.
// Leave the event with a plan of action for 2021.
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AIPC Future Ready Masterclass
2020-12-07
In order to support its members in preparing for the next normal, AIPC plans to organize a Future Ready Masterclass. The Masterclass will consist of two parts: a set of lectures and a competition.
The 6 lectures will touch upon the following topics:

Leadership
Risk Management & Liability Mitigation
(Fast) Testing
Customer Experience & Event Design
Pricing models
Crisis Communication

These pre-recorded modules will be made available via an on-line portal. Once the participant has gone through the 6 modules, she/he will be invited to join a small group (maximum 5 persons) and participate in a hackathon addressing an industry issue. The goal of the hackathon is double: on the one hand it allows for networking and teambuilding. On the other hand, it forces the participants to be agile and come up with solutions within a clear boundary (24 hours). The outcome of the hackathons will be judged by an international jury, based on following criteria:

Level of innovation
Usability
Scalability
Return on Investment

The Masterclass will be available as from 07 December. The hackathon competition will be closed on 15 January 2021.
The cost per participant is 145 €.
As AIPC wants to be sure there is sufficient interest for this initiative (they are targeting 100 participants), could you please let them know by 28 October if you intend to participate in this Masterclass by completing this form here.

Our Local Country Faire Christmas Market
2020-12-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Misty Hills Country Hotel
Are you looking for Christmas gifts or stocking fillers? Are you looking for somewhere to start celebrating the beginning of the festive season? Then Our Local Country Faire is the place to be!
The food and crafts on sale are of the highest quality, made locally and not typically available in a retail setting. Artisanal products, handmade crafts and, rarely, high quality imported products.
The market will take place on Sunday, 6 December 2020 at Misty Hills Country Hotel, Muldersdrift. Entrance is free.

Boschendal Friday Night Market
2020-12-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Boschendal Wine Estate, Pniel Road, Groot, Franschhoek, Western Cape, 7690, South Africa
Time: 18.00-21.00
Venue: The Werf Area
Price: Free Entry
Dates: Every Friday night up until 18 December, and resuming 08 January 2021
You can expect live music, fresh farm produce, food stalls and other artisanal stands filled with local products to peruse and purchase. Indulge in aromatic Indian cuisine, enjoy fresh oysters with a bottle of Boschendal bubbly, treat your sweet tooth with mouth-watering pancakes, shop all your favourite pastries from our bakery and splurge on delicious Night Market treats prepared by our Boschendal chefs.
Bean bags will be available but you are also welcome to bring your own picnics blankets.
Temperature screening will be done at the gate and a capacity limit will apply to adhere to social distancing, so come early to avoid disappointment! Please wear a face mask and help us stay safe. No cash payments will be accepted – we offer card facilities as well as Zapper and Snapscan.
Dogs are welcome to join the fun, as long as they’re kept on a leash – please remember to pick up after your four-legged friend.
Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult guardian. Alternatively, kids ages 5-14 can be booked in at The Tree House for supervised festive fun from 18:00 to 21:00 They’ll be treated to a variety of festive crafts, African drumming and an outdoor movie with popcorn. R200 per child includes food & snacks.

Destination Christmas Market
2020-12-02 15:00 - 2020-12-05 21:00 | Melrose Arch
If you’re looking for an unusual gift or something to brighten your home this festive season, look no further than Melrose Arch’s annual Christmas market. The Christmas market will be held on Melrose Boulevard from Wednesday, 2 December to Saturday, 5 December, from 3pm to 9pm. Christmas decor and gifts, special handcrafted items, jewellery, ladies’ and kids’ clothing, toys, homeware, accessories, and more will be available at the market. Don’t miss it!

Wesgro Wine & Food Tourism Conference
2020-12-02
The Wesgro Wine & Food Tourism conference is now in its fifth year and has become a must-attend event for the tourism industry in South Africa and internationally. This year’s conference is a hybrid-virtual event, with the in-person component being held on Wednesday, 02 December 2020 at Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate, R43 Botrivier, Walker Bay, Hermanus.
The Conference Theme is ‘The Next Decade: Wine Industry Sales and Sustainability’. Local and international speakers will present on sales and sustainability. Follow the website link to find out more.

Travel Tech: MICE industry impact
2020-11-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
It is widely believed that in the age of COVID-19 and beyond travel technology will play an increasingly pivotal role in shaping the future of the travel and tourism industry at large. There are mixed views about the impact these developments will have on the business models of various travel and tourism industry operators. In this webinar we will hear the perspectives of three key players in the MICE industry – a MICE analyst and expert, a major Convention Centre CEO, and a DMC CEO.
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Sunday Socials with Veuve Clicquot
2020-11-29 12:00 - 18:00
Make the most of Johannesburg’s perfect summer weather with a day out in the lush gardens of The Maslow Hotel, Sandton, for the Veuve Clicquot Social Sundays.
Guests will be welcomed with a complimentary Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label drink on arrival, which they can enjoy with a spread of tantalizing treats in their picnic baskets, while a harvest table and chef’s cheese board offer even more delights.
Time: 12h00 – 18h00
Cost: R950 per picnic basket (serves 2)
Bookings: please call (010) 226 4647 or email bistro@suninternational.com
The full menu is as follows:
Picnic hamper
Grilled chicken, pineapple and avocado wrap
Sauteed spinach, caramelised onion and mushroom savoury quiche
Mini doughnuts, chocolate truffles, Turkish Delight and chocolate dipped strawberries
Harvest table
Biltong, dry wors and mixed roasted nuts
Classic Waldorf salad
Wok fried chili beef salad with glass noodles and Asian greens
Malso Tennessee style pork ribs
BBQ marinated chicken drumsticks served with blue cheese dip
Jalapeno and cheese rissoles served with a roasted garlic aioli
Chef’s cheese board
Selection of local cheeses, fresh fruits, crackers and preserves
Veuve Clicquot
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label (glass): R210
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label (bottle): R1,250
Veuve Clicquot Rosé (bottle): R1,580
Veuve Clicquot Rich (bottle): R1,580

Soweto All White Family Picnic Affair
2020-11-28 12:00 - 20:00
Pasi’Licious Events, Lifestyle & Entertainment invite you to experience family fun days in a fun and stylish way – children and adults to come together as one! No age restriction!
Activities to look forward to:
– A picnic
– Live performance by Zonke Dikana
– Water slides; Face paintings; Horse Rides; Jumping Castles
– Kids Corner
– Food Stalls
– Photobooth
– Massage parlour
– Swimming pools, and a lot of entertainment
Alcohol & food will be sold at the venue.
Presold tickets available on 079 275 8821 / 065 921 3368.
Ticket Prices:
Adults (ages 14+) – R150
Kids (ages 4-13 yrs) – R100
Infants (ages 0-3 yrs) – free of charge
Permitted: Camp chairs & picnic baskets; Cooler boxes allowed at a charge of R100 (payable at the venue on the day).
Venue: GOG Lifestyle Park (Corner R558 and R559 Randfontein Road, Protea Glen Ext. 14.)

A New Day Out
2020-11-28 11:00 - 2020-11-29 18:30
A first of its kind in the country, A New Day Out will be South Africa’s first official Pod Party music festival, held at Montecasino on 28 and 29 November 2020, featuring an exciting line-up of SA’s top artists and performers.
Presented by Locally Whipped Productions (LW Mag) in association with Garmin and Montecasino, this event (with two options, running from 11:00 – 18:30 on each day) will offer attendees a unique music experience in a safe environment, in-line with official Government gazetted rules on social distancing. The pods accommodate for four people, including a variety of complementary goods in their pods. Event goers are also able to get food and beverages delivered directly to their pods to reinforce a contactless event from ticket sales to food purchases during the event.
“With the entertainment industry put on hold due to the current pandemic, we are proud to offer a platform that enables us to host an exciting and premier show in the safest way possible. Playing a part that will help further re-open the industry and give music fans a day out with their favourite artists,” says A New Day Out organiser, Ryan van der Spuy.
Attendees can look forward to exhilarating performances from Majozi, Veranda Panda, Shortstraw, PHFat, GoodLuck and Prime Circle. This event will be limited to 500 people per day, complying with all COVID-19 protocols. The safety and peace-of-mind of guests at this event is of the utmost importance.
Ticket purchases start from R2,000 per pod and are available from Quicket. Tsogo Sun Rewards Cardholders can save from 10% on ticket purchases.

Restart SA Events & Exhibitions
2020-11-25 09:00 - 2020-11-26 15:00
With the easing of restrictions, there is now an opportunity to demonstrate to South Africa that exhibitions and events can be hosted safely, with all the required COVID-19 health and safety protocols in place.
The Restart Expo is a small scale exhibition designed to showcase to government, industry, media, PCO’s, exhibitors and visitors what exhibitions will look like post COVID-19.
As well as the in-person event component at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, its informative and interactive seminar programme will also be available online via live streaming. To join in via the live streaming, click here to register now.

Conference on African Natural Ingredients (CANI) 2020
2020-11-20 - 2020-11-21
Africa is endowed with a wide variety of natural ingredients that enjoy strong demand across the globe for a wide range of uses in health, food, beauty and skincare, and a variety of other important industrial uses. CANI 2020 will cast a spotlight on the economic value of these natural resources, focusing on driving shared industrial and economic growth based on their responsible stewardship and utilisation.
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The State of the Event Industry
2020-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Online
The State of the Event Industry will present the results of a research study that asked 1 700 event professionals what the present and the future look like for events. Some of the topics covered will include a timeline for the comeback of meetings and events, the impact of COVID-19 on the industry, and the role of virtual events. Join our expert panels for a discussion on the research and to ask your questions.
At this event you will gain:
// New data – The largest global research study on the state of the industry
// Virtual Guidance – Understand what’s working in virtual events
// Your Plan – Leave our event with a plan; know when to go back to business safely
// Informed Decisions – Make informed decisions about your business, event or career
Brought to you by the Event Manager Blog.

EGF Master Class
2020-11-18 10:00 - 12:30
The Event Greening Forum NPO is hosting a virtual master class titled: #BuildBackBetter – Preparing for a new normal in sustainable events.
The session will unpack sustainable event practices that can complement and co-exist with the industry’s Re-Opening Guidelines for limiting the exposure of COVID-19, to help attendees be able to create events that are both safe and sustainable. Best practice case studies from around the globe will also be shared.
Greg McManus, EGF Chair, will run the Master Class. He brings over forty years of experience working in the hospitality industry, both operationally and then in the standards and audit aspects of quality and sustainability. He is the owner of Heritage, South Africa’s only independent sustainability certification company, and is actively involved in environmental certification and the development of standards and quality management systems in tourism – including the development of the EGF’s Minimum Standards for Sustainable Events.
Other speakers will be announced soon.
Where will it happen? The Master Class will be held online. Live participation is encouraged, so that questions can be answered and feedback shared. However, an on-demand recording will also be made available to all registered attendees afterwards.
Who should attend? All businesses in the event supply chain, from venues and organisers to suppliers and service providers.
What is the cost? Registration is free to all EGF members*. Tickets for non-members are R300 each.
*Set to a maximum of five staff per EGF member company.
How do I RSVP? Click here.

UFI Global Congress
2020-11-16 - 2020-11-19
The 87th UFI Global Congress will now take place exclusively online from Monday 16 – Thursday 19 November, under the theme of “Resilience”. During these four days we will broadcast online discussions, speeches and presentations from our four regional chapters. We will then rerun recorded material at different time zones across the globe – to make sure we reach all our valued communities at their most accessible times.
We will deliver world-class content, bring the industry together to network, meet and share experiences and hopefully have some lighter moments too. There will be something for everyone, and we have set up several packages to enable as many people to attend as possible. Digital attendance costs just 245 euros for one person, 195 euros per person for a group of 5 (all from the same company), and 145 euros per person for a group of 10. The structure is simple: the more delegates you sign up, the less you pay!
We are proud to be working with best-in-class partners & sponsors to deliver another first-class Congress experience. It has never been so important to link up, to bring this industry together, so book your tickets today.
Book your tickets here.

WTM London & Travel Forward
2020-11-09 - 2020-11-11 | Online
After 40 years of you coming to us, WTM London 2020 is coming to you! We are facilitating a completely virtual event which is taking place on 9-11 November. The main aim is to help recover and rebuild and shape the travel industry at a time when it needs it the most. The virtual event will focus on restoring and developing business connections, growing your network, your brand and learning how to make your comeback.
Read more about this here.
WTM London is co-located travel and hospitality technology event, Travel Forward, and will be proceeded by London Travel Week (30 October-05 November).
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Swoon Showcase
2020-11-08 14:00 - 22:00
On Sunday, 8 November 2020 at Victoria Yards (16 Viljoen St, Lorentzville, Johannesburg) Swoon Showcase brings you an intimate daytime gathering, showcasing South Africa’s finest creative talent including our good friend from Istanbul, Elif (Anjuna Deep, Gardens of Babylon and Stil Vor Talent).
Artist line-up:
2-3pm: Phoëbe
3-4pm: Roar of tau
4-5pm: Desiree
5-6pm: Avi Subban
6-7pm: Elif (Turkey)
7-8pm: Ryan Murgatroyd & Sobantwana (Live)
8-9pm: Mark Valsecchi
9-10pm: Nataša

Learn to cook Cape Malay curry pimped by the shores of The Cape
2020-11-07 13:00 - 15:00
The Abba specialist adoption & social services team together with award winning entertainer and foodie Harry Sideropoulos will teach us to cook LIVE and online from his very own kitchen in Johannesburg with this master class.
YUMMY!
Make it a family afternoon of fun in the kitchen.
Book this session at only R195 or only 12 Euro’s for our European friends.
By booking this cook-along session you will be positively impacting the lives of many children that have been abandoned or who find themselves without a permanent loving family to call their own.
Links to the live event as well as the ingredient list will be supplied once payment has reflected.
Guests will only be allowed into the webinar if payment has been received.
