‘Woza at Home’: Zeitz MOCAA to host online music art and cocktail event

Yes, we’re under lockdown and in the middle of a global pandemic but that doesn’t mean you have to watch reruns of your all-time favourite series on Netflix on a Saturday night. This weekend on Saturday 4 July, you can join the Zeitz MOCAA online event called —  Woza at Home — which boasts an online mix of music, creative workshops, cocktail making and art-led conversation. 

WHAT IS ‘WOZA AT HOME’ AND HOW DID IT COME ABOUT? 

Before lockdown descended and became the “new normal,” Zeitz MOCAA would stay open late on the first Friday of every month. 

“We would have live music, art sessions on our rooftop and museum scavenger hunts. It was a hugely popular event. People would join us after work or varsity, have fun and kickstart their weekend,” said Zeitz MOCAA Communications Manager Lauren Hess.  

“People are telling us how much they miss that evening and coming into the space of the museum. We’ve been itching to bring it back and into people’s homes. Woza at Home is not just about people watching someone, it’s about interacting and getting creative,” said Hess. 

During the online event, you can sit back and enjoy the music, you can join in the discussion on queer identities in the museum’s Two Together exhibition or you can put your creativity to the test by using ingredients in your kitchen to make a variety of cocktails. 

“All ticket sale proceeds go towards bringing the love of art to children in South Africa,” added Hess. 

HOW TO JOIN ‘WOZA AT HOME’ ON SATURDAY 4 JULY

The fun starts online at 18:00 and will go on until 21:00 on Saturday 4 July. Each activity, whether it’s music, art or cocktail making will be held in a different online “room”. According to Hess, ticket prices start at R30.

The rooms will be set up in a way that allows you to attend activities of your choosing. Book your tickets here. Links to the Zoom rooms will be sent to ticket-holders at 16:00 on Saturday.

Here are the details:

Room 1: MOCAA making 

18:00 – 19:00

Bring your old magazines and newspapers for “Hangin’ with Mr Konaté” where you’ll learn how to make a mixed media wall hanging inspired by Malian artist Abdoulaye Konaté.

For this activity you will need the following materials:

• Old magazines and newspapers;
• A pair of scissors; and
• glue.

20:00 – 21:00 

Gather all your DIY design tools and join us for an exciting zine-making session brought to you by Illana Wellman aka “Lani Spice” zine maker, photographer, and publisher. She will be giving you all fresh tips for you to brush up on your zine-making skills!

What you’ll need:

• Different paper types and sizes such as cardboards, plain white and colour paper types, even an acetate would work;
• Masking tape, a stapler or bull-clips for binding options;
• A pair of scissors, and glue;
• Paper clips if possible;
• Any content you would like to include such as photographs, designs, drawings, writings/text; and
• Different colour pens and pencils. 

Room 2: MOCAA insights

18:00 – 18:30 

Meet the makers: Zikhona Tefu of O’live Handmade Soaps and Juditha Sakinofsky. These two will be talking about sustainable design, natural ingredients and the unique collaboration that has made them successful. These designers both feature in the Zeitz MOCAA Museum Shop.

19:00 – 20:00 

Sit down for a #MOCAASlowlook chat with Sakhisizwe Gcina, Michael Jacobs and Siseko Maweyi as they discover insights into queer identities in the exhibition Two Together.

20:30 – 21:00

WOZA at home is on a Saturday night which means it’s cocktail time! Zeitz MOCAA Food will be showing you some interesting ways to make cocktails.

You will need the following ingredients for the following cocktails:

The Ginger Sunrise (Non-Alcoholic)

• 25ml Ginger – grated
• 125ml Orange Juice
• 125ml Cranberry Juice

Lemon Twist (Non-alcoholic)

• 1 Can Lemonade
• 1 Can Lemon Ice Tea
• One shot Lemon Juice
• Crushed ice

Litchi @ Night

• Some whole litchis (Peeled and pitted – canned litchis work just as well)
• Double shot of Pink Gin
• One teaspoon vanilla extract
• Tonic Water
• Crushed Ice

Garden Party

• Double shot Vodka
• Single shot lemon juice
• Single shot simple syrup
• Soda Water
• Mint

Naughty Toddy

• Rooibos Tea
• Ginger Powered
• Cinnamon Powder
• Single Shot Vodka
• Squeeze of Lemon
• Honey to taste

If you just want to enjoy good music and dance your Saturday evening away, then that option is available too. From 18:00 – 21:00, you can dance to DJ Blaq Kongo’s funky sounds and soulful beats. Get a taste here.