February 10, 2006
By Tabisa Mntengwana
LOVE is in the air for all those die-hard romantics, and it is time to spoil that special someone. This Valentine's Day, take your loved one out on a dinner date, to a dance or to the movies, or paint your special message on the biggest love letter wall in Joburg.
Newtown
If you want everyone to know how you feel, get to Newtown in downtown Joburg on Saturday, 11 February, where you can paint your love letter on the Cadbury PS Valentine's Doodle Wall.
Not only can the graffiti artist in you find an outlet, but there are loads of spot prizes and PS hampers up for grabs. The wall is at the corner of Bree and Jeppe streets, and you can get your message on it between 10am and 2pm on Saturday, 11 February.
B&B Markets
At Hillfox B&B Market on Saturday, 11 February you can take a five-minute helicopter flip over the city of gold with Elite Air Services, for R150 per person.
But if you are more into music than flying, join Jennifer Zamudio, who will get you into the Valentine's spirit. She performs ballads and R&B hits, together with Rucco.
B&B Hillfox Market is in Hendrik Potgieter Drive, Weltevreden Park, western Johannesburg.
On Sunday celebrate Valentine's Day with your partner at the B&B Rooftop Market, Cradock Avenue, Rosebank. Get your faces painted like a famous loved-up couple, such as Romeo and Juliet, Anthony and Cleopatra, Gomez and Morticia or Snow White and her handsome prince.
There are more than 17 couples to choose from, and the painting is done by students from Face to Face Beauty and Design School. Later in the day James the musical mime and Libi and Krystal will perform.
For more information call B&B Markets on 011 442 4488.
Kahoonies
Nothing is more enticing than the exotic, so spoil your lover with Arabian food and music at Kahoonies, for R65 each, on Tuesday, 14 February.
Kahoonies is at 322 Onderkkers Road, Roodepoort. For more information contact 011 760 5367.
Johannesburg Civic Theatre
If the way to your loved one's heart is through good deeds, then book seats for
The Merry Widow operetta on Valentine's Day. The Johannesburg Civic Theatre and the Carl Rosa Opera Company is giving 100 percent of ticket sales on the day to the Johannesburg Mayoral Aids Fund.
This special performance includes guest stars such as Barbara Veenemans, Hanli Stapela and Dawie Couzyn.
The Johannesburg Civic Theatre is in Loveday Street, Braamfontein. For more information contact 011 877 6805.
Tangaroa Strawberry Farm
For a strawberry delight, surprise your lover with a romantic picnic on the banks of a beautiful dam on Tangaroa strawberry farm.
The farm is near Hartbeespoort Dam, to the northwest of Jozi, and is open for picnics from Friday, 10 February to the following Wednesday.
For more information contact Jan on 082 503 5996.
Sound Stage
Clint and Co create a romantic mood at the Sound Stage, with a dinner and dance night. The show includes a live band, dance and dinner on Valentine's Day.
The Sound Stage is on 16th Road, Constantia Park, Midrand. For more information contact 011 315 5084.
The Radium Beer Hall
It has been said that music is the food of love, and the Radium Beer Hall is taking the sentiment to heart. Valentine's Day will be celebrated with a party. The Radium Jazz Trio performs romantic music and jazz hits, while partygoers can dine on a variety of Portuguese dishes, ranging in price from R40 to R70.
The restaurant is at 282 Louis Botha Avenue, Orange Grove. For more information, contact 011 728 3866.
Le Canard Restaurant
This year is the fourth extravagant Valentine's dinner at Sandton's Le Canard Restaurant, and it is themed The Last Dinner of the Titanic.
Enjoy a scrumptious meal created from the restaurant's first-class menu and hand-selected estate wines, while you are serenaded by a string quartet from the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra. The price is R700 per diner.
Le Canard is at 163 Rivonia Road, Sandton. For more information contact 011 884 4597.
Montecasino
Valentine's Day is a rocking affair at Café Vacca Matta, at Montecasino, in Fourways. Dress up as a rock star couple, and stand a chance to win tickets to Robbie Williams's Joburg concert.
Montecasino is on the corner of William Nicol Drive and Witkoppen Road in Fourways. For more information contact 011 511 1988.
The Outer Limits Restaurant
On 14 and 15 February The Outer Limits Restaurant at Broadacres in Fourways has planned a night of fun with DJ Vaughn. Dinner is included and the R250 price per person includes a bottle of wine for your table.
The restaurant is on the corner of Cedar and Valley roads in Broadacres, Fourways. For more information contact 011 467 7938.
Moyo Restaurant – Market Theatre
Moyo Restaurant at the Market Theatre hosts a romantic night to remember for those in love on Valentine's Day, with solo artist Velaphie and a group called 5th Tone. Dinner costs R390 per couple.
Contact Moyo Restaurant, 56 Wolhuter Street in Newtown, on 011 684 1194.
Catz Pyjamas
Is a noisy party atmosphere more to your liking? Then have a night out with your Valentine at Catz Pyjamas, in Melville. Live band Absinthe is playing and there are free shooters at each table.
Catz Pyjamas is in Main Street, Melville. For more information contact 011 726 8596.
Sandton City
Sandton City, in the north of Joburg, has lined-up a series of activities for Valentine's Day, with giveaways at the cinemas, mouth-watering chocolate treats and flowers on special, discounts on lingerie and fragrances and romantic dinners for lovers.
Sandton City is on the corner of Maude and 5th streets, Sandown. For more information contact 011 783 0700.
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