Brewing Stories: A Day of Books, Beer, and Beats in Brixton
By CityLife Arts Writer
This Saturday, December 14, the literary and the libatious converge at Breezeblock Café, where Lit.Culture Books and Black City Culture invite you to a celebration of words and wander.
Books have always been companions to transformation—turning pages, like sipping beer, is an act of contemplation. At Lit.Culture Books, the shelves speak volumes of culture, rebellion, and joy. Whether you’re seeking a radical manifesto or a soothing sonnet, you’ll find treasures starting at just R60. With a 30% discount on select titles, you can wrap up more than one kind of story. Gift wrapping is on hand, and judgment is left at the door.
December mornings are different; they carry the weight of endings and beginnings, much like a book’s final chapter. From as early as 7 a.m., the taps will flow freely at Breezeblock. Beer specials run all day, so whether you’re shaking off a festive hangover or toasting to the promise of the weekend, your beer awaits.
Det. Benson Gumede, a crate-digging DJ with an ear for stories embedded in grooves, will curate the day’s soundtrack. Starting at 10 a.m., vinyl lovers can participate in an exclusive sale and plug-and-play session. Bring your vinyl or discover new classics in a space where beats become bridges to memory and imagination.
As the sun dips below the horizon, the after-party ignites at the Bag Factory with IphuphoL’ka Biko. For R150 online or R200 at the door, immerse yourself in a musical experience that challenges, uplifts, and expands the circle of joy and community.
This December, let books brew new ideas, let beer lighten the load, and let music carry you into the rhythm of a shared, soulful Saturday. Ahifambeni. Ahihlangeni. Dis Dolly.Aweh.
Event Details:
Where: Lit.Culture Books @ Breezeblock Café, 29 Chiswick Street, Brixton, Johannesburg
When: From 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
After-Party: Bag Factory, from 6:00 p.m. till late