Name: KICK-OFF DRINKS AT AKJP / ACTIVATION
Start: 2025-10-17T16:00:00+02:00
End: 2025-10-17T21:00:00+02:00
Location: AKJP Studio

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October 2025
October 9at17.00 - 20.00

SALON DISCUSSION BY GROOVE BIENNALE / PANEL DISCUSSION

Club AM 39 Gwigwi Mrwebi Street, Newtown, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation Join in the Salon Discussion by Groove Biennale, happening on Thursday 9 October at Club A.M. in Newtown. Featuring UK-based visual artists Seyi Adelekun & Fa-Zah Raha alongside local creators & thinkers Dr Sechaba Maape, Karl Ndebele & Andile Mangwana, this evening conversation on how (queer) space, alternative cultures & multidisciplinary engagement can […]
October 9at18.00 - 21.00

OPEN STUDIO WITH HAE ART / EXHIBITION

Donald Masoga Studio 7 Sivewright Avenue, New Doornfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation Our activation is set to take place in both cities, starting with an open studio session at Donald Masoga's studio in Joburg, then followed by a full activation and exhibition in Cape Town. Meet the artists and see the studio with this exclusive open studio event. Where : Donald Masoga's Open Studio, 7 […]
October 9at18.00 - October 12at19.00

LEHLOGONOLO MASOABI X BLAQUE INQ CONTEMPORARIES / EXHIBITION

Keyes Art Mile 21 Keyes Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation BLAQUE INQ Contemporaries presents an activation/ pop-up art exhibition feature of works by Lehlogonolo Masoabi. A is a visual artist based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is known for his printmaking and collaborative work with contemporary artists. He also works with drawing and painting. His work explores themes of thought, memory, identity, and […]
October 10at10.00 - October 11at16.00

PRICE OF GOLD / EXHIBITION & TALKS

Victoria Yards 16 Viljoen Street, Lorentzville, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation 7 artists and 4 designers with roots in a variety of mediums and practices contribute to a fictitious design of a future Johannesburg. Regenerative yet conciliatory with the city’s history and physicality. Different experiential works frame existing narratives iconic to the city through a forward-looking lens. A position that argues for the innovation […]
October 10at17.00 - October 11at22.30

REEL TO REALITY FILM FESTIVAL / EXPERIENCE

Lang de Moun Mon 69 Mons Road, Observatory, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation Reel to Reality Film Festival presents the 2025 film festival in partnership with The National Film and Video Foundation. This year, the festival turns towards an outdoor film festival as a means of social connection and community, by blending African and African diasporic stories with nature, escapism and multi-disciplines, to curate an immersive, […]
October 11at09.00 - 12.00

HAND EMBROIDERY, BEADING & MENDING AT VIVIERS STUDIO / WORKSHOP

Viviers Studio 133 Westcliff Drive, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation Join the Viviers team in welcoming Chantal Mpoyi and Hannelie Bekker into their beautiful studio for two Saturday morning workshops. Chantal Mpoyi will host a hand embroidery and beading workshop where guests work on a scarf/ bandana while enjoying refreshments, mimosas and sweet treats. Hannelie Bekker will host an intimate visible mending workshop […]
October 11at09.00 - 17.00

BEHIND THE SCENES WITH ATHENA A / STUDIO TOUR

Athena A Studio Quality House, Unit 1, 33 St Christopher Road, Bedfordview, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation Join Athena Argyrakis and her team as they introduce you to their studio, showcasing how the brand's hand crafted jewellery is designed and made. The Brand Athena A is known for their hand-sculpted brass jewellery that is bold, strong and makes a statement – carrying with it a powerful feminine energy. Athena A […]
October 11at09.00 - 22.00

THE ANNUAL KASIOLOGY FESTIVAL / EXPERIENCE

Eyethu Heritage Hall Soweto Art Mile, Morris Issacson High School and Native Rebel, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation The Creative20 x Jozi My Jozi are launching “The Annual Kasiology Festival”, a dynamic, township-based design, creativity, and lifestyle festival for the vibrant creative community and residents of Soweto. The word “Kasi” is used frequently in daily conversation. It refers to the township, but has a much deeper meaning of identity, culture, history, […]
October 11at10.00 - 11.30

SITE VISIT TO LILIAN NGOYI STREET WITH YOUNG URBANISTS / TOUR

Gautrain Park Station 123 Eloff Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation On Friday 11 October, Young Urbanists will host a walk to Lilian Ngoyi Street with the City of Johannesburg, the Department of Transport and the Johannesburg Roads Agency. We’ll meet at Park Station where we encourage all participants to take the Gautrain Gautrain together and then walk down Rissik Street to the site. […]
October 11at10.00 - 15.00

CRAFT DAY AT CONVOY / EXPERIENCE

Convoy The Bamboo Centre Corner Rustenburg Road and, 9th St, Melville, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation Join the team at Convoy for a day of craft in store – and bubbles! A large piece of fabric will be available for you to engage with it, be it with thread and needles, ribbons, fabric pens and more. It's a team effort, with the final product forming a window display at […]
October 11at10.00 - 15.00

BACKROOM OF THE FUTURE/ EXHIBITION

Victoria Yards 16 Viljoen Street, Lorentzville, Johannesburg, South Africa

When: Saturday, 11 October from 10:00 – 15:00 Talk at 11:30 Where: Victoria Yards Open to all
October 11at10.00 - 17.00

LAUNCH WITH PULP PAPERWORKS / PRODUCT LAUNCH

44 Stanley 44 Stanley Avenue, Milpark, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation Join Pulp Paperworks on Saturday 11 October from 10am for the launch of two new publications: Mavu, a zine by Pamina Sebastião, and Transit(o) by Victoria Marques. Both works are the outcome of Pulp’s latest internship, a collaboration with Editora Tamoda, a new Luandan studio. Mavu extends the research of Mundo Mávu into […]
October 11at12.00 - 15.00

VIVIERS STUDIO OPEN DAY / STUDIO TOUR

Viviers Studio 133 Westcliff Drive, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation Get a glimpse behind the scenes as the Viviers team open their doors to guests for this exciting event. Lezanne Viviers and Walter Anderson's personal art collection will be on display – focusing on surrealist works from Marlene Steyn, Georgina Gratrix, Bastiaan van Stenis, Salvador Dali, Banele Khoza, Turiya Magadela, Walter Dixon, Nico […]
October 11at12.00 - 17.00

WHAT IS AFRICAN STREETWEAR EXHIBITION WITH FRNDLY SA / EXHIBITION

Victoria Yards 16 Viljoen Street, Lorentzville, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation A brand exhibition, FRNDLY SA wants to engage with you, breaking down their styles, graphics and art movements, through their ongoing dialogue "what is African streetwear?". The Brand As FRNDLY SA we thrive on being intentional about everything we touch from campaigns, to music curation and wellness, with an edge towards youth empowerment […]
October 11at12.00 - 19.00

TUFTING WORKSHOP WITH FYBRE STUDIOS / WORKSHOP

223 Creative Hub 223 Jan Smuts Road, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation Make a 250 x 350mm tufted wine-inspired design at this workshop by Fybre Studios. All materials and equipment will be included. This workshop is being held in conjunction with an exciting wine event at 223 Jan Smuts, please use e-hailing as there will be no parking available. The price of this workshop is […]
October 12at10.00 - 12.00

GARDEN AND DESIGN CELEBRATION WITH GARDEN DAY / EXPERIENCE

Victoria Yards 16 Viljoen Street, Lorentzville, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation This Garden Day, join Siyabonga Ndlagamandla, urban farmer and Friend of Garden Day, for a unique tour of the green spaces, creativity and community of Victoria Yards – in celebration of 10 years of Garden Day. In partnership with Design Week South Africa, this special event offers participants an immersive architectural and garden […]
October 12at13.00 - 15.00

SUCCULENT HARVESTING WORKSHOP WITH PLENTY GREEN AFRICA / WORKSHOP

Victoria Yards 16 Viljoen Street, Lorentzville, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation Join Nkuli Motloung from Plenty Green Africa for a knowledge-share workshop on sustainable design and hands on succulent propagating. The workshop will run for 2 hours, with capacity at 15 - 20 people. The cost is R550 per person, with all materials and a take-home arrangement included. The Brand Plenty Green Africa facilitates […]
October 12at13.00 - 15.30

BABIZE BONKE WITH JOZI MY JOZI / PANEL DISCUSSION

Nando’s Central Kitchen 10a Victoria Road, Lorentzville, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation Join Jozi My Jozi for this inspiring conversation where community champions and creative visionaries share the stage to explore how authentic storytelling and collaborative design thinking are reshaping Joburg's narrative – one voice, one story, one community at a time. Creative Visionaries: Community Champions: By positioning "people as the real gold" of the […]
October 12at17.30 - 21.00

GADAT HOUSE AMALAHLE: A VAAL STORY SCREENING / ACTIVATION

Mamakashaka 5 De Beer Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa

The Activation Shot in 2024 and now internationally nominated, Gadat House is thrilled to invite you to an intimate, exclusive screening of Amalahle: A Vaal Story on 12 October. Presented at Mamakashaka during the prestigious Design Week, the project explores the paradox of tradition and modernity through a high-fashion lens, examining the complex relationships between […]
October 17at16.00 - 21.00

KICK-OFF DRINKS AT AKJP / ACTIVATION

AKJP Studio 73 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

The Activation Join us as we toast (with delicious Krone MCC and AKJP BAR cocktails), the beginning of Design Week South Africa : Cape Town. @_akjpstudio Where : 73 Kloof […]