What’s on this weekend
JOHANNESBURG – So it’s the first proper weekend of the new year and what are you going to do? Head to one, or more, of these cool events.

Shall Ocin at And
9 January
9pm to 4am
39a Gwi Gwi Mrwebi Street, Newtown
Inner City and Outer Space are partnering up with And to bring music fans Argentinian DJ Nicholas Abalos, otherwise known as Shall Ocin. You’d better rope in all your friends because it’s going to be a night of dancing.
Ocin has appeared on labels such as Culprit and Leftroom as well as Ellum Audio and a few of his tracks are making the city spin.
Tickets cost R100.
Details: and.nutickets.co.za/2143
Cross Koppie Hike
10 January
Melville Koppies
If you indulged a bit too much over the festive season, a three-hour hike and lots of fresh air are exactly what you need. Experience nature at its finest at this gorgeous nature reserve.
The hike starts at 8.30am and hikers should meet at Marks Park in Judith Street.
Tickets are R50 for adults and R20 for children over six years old.
Details: www.facebook.com/events/150022312034172/
Meru Cosplay Picnic
10 January
10am to 4pm
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
If you’re a fan of The Legend of Dragoon, then you’ll want to take part in the second official Meru cosplay picnic. Hundreds of fans will dress up and gather in order to picnic the day away, pose for awesome pictures and generally lark about.
Entrance to the Gardens is R35.