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FNB Dance Umbrella

The Dance Forum was created in 2003 to promote contemporary dance and to provide platforms for contemporary dance performances. The FNB Dance Umbrella has been presenting performances for the last 20 years and is one of the premier events of the city that promotes youth groups and up and coming choreographers from all over South Africa. The Dance Umbrella is a series of events extending from February into March. It is held in Wits Theatre, University of the Witwatersrand, Braamfontein and The Dance Factory, Newtown Website: www.artslink.co.za/arts

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FNB Dance Umbrella

The Dance Forum was created in 2003 to promote contemporary dance and to provide platforms for contemporary dance performances. The FNB Dance Umbrella has been presenting performances for the last 20 years and is one of the premier events of the city that promotes youth groups and up and coming choreographers from all over South Africa. The Dance Umbrella is a series of events extending from February into March. It is held in Wits Theatre, University of the Witwatersrand, Braamfontein and The Dance Factory, Newtown Website: www.artslink.co.za/arts

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Rand Easter Show

Activity

The Rand Show is an annual consumer exhibition and entertainment forum that displays everything from furniture and home ware to sportswear to specialty and hobby related items. It is a huge exhibition attracting over 500,000 people every year with music concerts, stage acts and amusement park rides. It is regularly held at the Expo Centre, Nasrec Roads, Nasrec, which is just south of the city. Website: http://www.randshow.co.za/

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Decorex

Activity

The Decorex exhibition is an annual exhibition of home decor and design highlighting contemporary and traditional furnishings and home design styles of the new year. It is held in the Gallagher Estate, Midrand, every year in the second week of the month and runs for 5 days. Website: http://www.decorex.co.za

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Joy of Jazz

Activity

An exhibition specially designed for jazz lovers! It is a multi faceted event celebrating South Africa's jazz musicians who are an integral part of the country's art and cultural heritage. It is held in the 3rd week of August every year in Newton. Website: http://www.joyofjazz.co.za

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The Getaway Show

Activity

An annual exhibition promoting travel and tourism as well as outdoor products which is a relatively interesting visit for tourists as it comes packed with activities such as The Drop Tower ride and the Cave of Horros. It is held in the last week of August every year, at The Coca Cola Dome in Northgate, Corner Olievenhout Avenue, Randburg. Website: http://www.getawayshow.co.za/

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Arts Alive

Activity

Arts Alive is an annual event that extends throughout the month and is composed of musical, visual, theatrical, and performing arts. It also caters to creative industries and conferences. It is held from the 1st of September straight till the 30th at various venues throughout the city.

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What to do with Children in Tow

zoo

Johannesburg is a great place for kids! The Joburg Zoo is sure to make them gape in wonder at the hordes of animals there, or perhaps the Zoo Lake would be more to their liking. The Walter Sisulu National Botanical Gardens are a great place to have fun while learning about the various forms of plant life found there. The Montecasino Bird Gardens are also great to tell kids about the hundreds of species of birds in the city.

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MuseuMAfrica

Museum

The MuseuMAfrica is one of the largest history museums of the city and is housed in a building that was constructed as the city's first fresh produce market in 1913. It highlights the transformation of Johannesburg over time and how it came to be what it is today.

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Market Theatre

Theatre

The first integrated theatre of the city, it played a crucial role in the efforts against apartheid and is home to an art gallery, three theaters and a very famous restaurant, the second Moyo.

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Soweto

Town

Soweto is an acronym for the South West Township and is one of the oldest suburbs of Johannesburg. It is home to many black Africans and is one of the most happening places in the city. With a number of sites to visit, it is recommended to take a guided tour of the area with any of the major tour guides of the city.

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Oriental Plaza

Plaza

The Oriental Plaza is a great shopping complex in Newtown that is sure to make you wish you had forgotten your wallet at home! With over 350 shops, it is one of the best places to shop in the city.

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Melville Village

Village

It is one of the upper-income northern suburbs of the city with a wide range of second hand bookshops, antique dealers, body piercing salons and pavement cafes. It also has several Bed and Breakfasts and guesthouses which are very popular with tourists.

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Johannesburg Botanic Gardens

Garden

A 365 acre piece of land near the Emmarentia Dam with possibly the world's largest terraced rose garden and a yachting and canoeing club. It is recommended to stick to the main areas and avoid wandering into remote areas. Barbecues are allowed at selected locations and the restaurant in the garden serves some excellent tea and snacks.

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SAB World of Beer

Factory

A tour of the history of beer! The South African Breweries shows how beer is made and how it developed into its present day form. it is a fun-filled showcase of brewing.

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Johannesburg Art Gallery

Gallery

The Johannesburg Art Gallery is the home for impressive collections of 17th century Dutch, 18th and 19th century British and European, 19th and 20th century South African art, as well as a print cabinet of works from the 15th century to the present time.

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La Belle Terrasse and Loggia

With an extensive menu and silver service combined with a breathtaking view, this is a great place to pamper your palate and senses!

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Le Canard

A superb French restaurant that has been dubbed as one of the Top Ten Deluxe Restaurants of the world! Offers a great ambience as it has been set up in an old Georgian estate and regularly sees visits by some of the most powerful business men, politicians and celebrities of the country!

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Linger Longer

Linger Longer is a beautiful restaurant encased in a beautiful pre-war estate and is famous for its signature dishes and scintillating atmosphere.

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Vilamoura

The best place for gourmet Portuguese cuisine and sea food, it offers a superb menu and dance evenings and the dining experience is sure to become one of the most memorable ones of your life!

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Bistro 277 on Main

One of the best restaurants in town, it boasts a casual, fresh and modern look and is great for splurging on some great food and having a great experience!

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Moyo Melrose Arch

Cuisine: Mixed African Address: 5 Melrose Square, Melrose Arch, Melrose (off Atholl Oaklands Drive or Corlett Drive) Telephone: +27 (0)86 100 6696 Website: http://www.moyo.co.za/ Price: From R200 to R300

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Dino's

Cuisine: African & French (formal lunch & dinners). Best dishes include wild duck in honey and thyme sauce and ostrich fillet in plum n port sauce.

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Browns of Rivonia

Cuisine: Mixed & Italian (formal business lunches and dinners)