On 6 September, UP & Out hosted a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show in the Akayang Training Centre.
Celebrating all things weird, the film is a queer cult classic known for its over-the-top production design, commentary on the nature of ‘normality’ and for the magnificent spectacle that is Dr Frank-N-Furter dancing in a corset and fishnet stockings.
Sing It! Acapella, formerly known as Serenade, took place over three nights. On 2 and 3 August, the preliminary rounds or Acaformances were held to determine the top ten teams that would qualify for finals. That same Friday, 4 August, the Acafinals held in the Musaion and Aula marked the closing of student culture festivities for the year.
When the speaker is placed down at the Aula grass, and some res boys sit around them in lawn chairs playing music, everyone knows what is coming. Lentedag, the penultimate festival for UP students, is just around the corner, with its date locked in on 13 September. So, it is time to get out your notepads, as these are the few essential tips that need to be kept in mind.
Hannah Montana raised a philosophical notion when she sang about her ability to have the best of both worlds. Throughout history humans have wanted the best of both worlds, yearning for the romantic imagery of nature as we reach for the Doom to kill a small creature that happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.
On 2 September from 14:00 at Loftus Park, a variety of artists will gather to give the rock and metal lovers of Pretoria a show to remember.
If you have not seen that Carte Blanche episode yet, newsflash, Latino’s has become a no-go on the Strip, and you should definitely find a new spot for your nights out. Here are some suggestions with different vibes to replace this nightclub.
On 4 April, the Inklings society hosted an open mic night in the humanities building. The evening was jam-packed with all kinds of performances, from musical to poetic in nature, and everything in between.
Thrifting is no longer a niche activity done in the name of sustainable fashion. Today, it is an industry of its own. Pretoria hosts various pop-up markets dedicated to thrifting clothes, books, antiques, decorations, and more. Taking place throughout April and May, these are the dates to remember for those searching for rare books or the perfect vintage outfit.
