Johannesburg City Guide - events

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 programme 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 Centre at the corner of Randshow and Nasrec Roads
Date: 21 March to 6 April 2008
Website: www.randshow.co.za

Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden Concerts
A wide variety of musicians and choirs are featured on the programme 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 favourites. Phone the gardens on +27 (0)11 958 1750 for more information.
Venue: Malcolm Road, Poortview
Date: 11 May to 28 September 2008
Website: www.sanbi.org