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Rand Easter Show
For more than a century the renowned Rand Easter Show has drawn the crowds every year during the Easter break. It started as an agricultural show, but has grown in popularity, size and scope to become South Africa's largest consumer exhibition, along with an entertainment extravaganza that is eagerly awaited each year. Exhibitors covering a range of categories offer entertaining stalls and shopping specials, while a varied live entertainment program keeps show-goers buzzing until late each night. The show includes show-jumping, working dog displays and livestock judging, in keeping with its agricultural origins.
Venue: The Nasrec Expo Center at the corner of Randshow and Nasrec Roads
Date: 21 March to 6 April 2009
Time: 10am to 8pm
Website: www.randshow.co.za

Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden Concerts
A wide variety of musicians and choirs are featured on the program during the run of the afternoon concerts at Poortview, held every second Sunday from mid-May through to September. The audience can enjoy soaking up the winter sunshine alongside the lake to the tune of a gamut of musical genres, from light classical through to modern favorites. Phone the gardens on +27 (0)11 958 1750 for more information.
Venue: Malcolm Road, Poortview
Date: 11 May to 28 September 2009
Time: 1pm to 3pm alternate Sundays
Website: http://www.sanbi.org/frames/sisulufram.htm

Joy of Jazz Festival
Every year the best of South African and international jazz performers come to Newtown to revel in the joys of jazz music. The festival features concerts and collaborations among the artists, often spontaneous and experimental, in the true spirit of jazz. More experienced artists give workshops to, and work closely with, budding artists, who are offered a rare platform to showcase their talents at the festival.
Venue: various venues in Newtown
Date: August 2009 TBA
Website: www.standardbankjazz.co.za/JOJ

FNB Dance Umbrella
The Dance Umbrella is a three week long program of contemporary dance and choreography, exhibiting all styles from African jazz to break dancing and motion (physical) theater. Artists, hailing from some of the most obscure corners of the globe, see this as one of the biggest modern dance festivals in the world; in 2009 it will be in its 21st year.
Venue: various venues in the Johannesburg CBD: WITS Theater Complex, Market Theater, The Dance Factory, University of Johannesburg Arts Center, Nelson Mandela Square and Mary Fitzgerald Square, Johannesburg Art Gallery
Date: 21 Febraury to 14 March 2009

Vaal River Meander Wine Route
As the name suggests, this route is a casual, relaxed experience. Like a fine wine, it is meant to be enjoyed at leisure and taken in stride. 20 venues along the banks of the Vaal River are selected each year to showcase South Africa's most elegant wines, over a designated period of time. The route can be traveled by car, taxi or river cruiser. Game drives at the neighboring reserves, golf on the nearby courses or a visit to the Emerald Casino (which has an indoor water world, bowling and miniature golf facilities) are optional side meanders for an enjoyable family outing.
Venue: Various estates along the Vaal River. Inventory available online
Date: July/August 2009 TBA
Website: www.vaalwineroute.co.za

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