The South African Experience
 




Last updated: 12/2/08

Happy Hour
Monday thru Friday,  5-7pm.  Check it out!
Two-for-One Bloody Mary or Mimosa with Saturday / Sunday brunch.

Monday Night:  Brooklyn Nights -- 2 for 1 Brooklyn Lager and the music of DJ Stone, starting at 7 pm. DJ Stone has become an established force here at Madiba-- see a video interview with him here!
Tuesday Night:  Ladies' Night!  Half-price on Shebeen Queens, Mojitos, and Rum Punch.
Wednesday Night: World Traveler's Night.  Prefixe Menu available for $23.95. NEW - Half-price bottles of wine all night, and Mikanic plays while you feast!
Thursday Night:  Meet Me at Madiba -- Speed Networking with Valerie Oliver Durrah from 5pm to 7pm.
Friday Night:  Come join the amazing instructor Serge Jules for his Friday night meditation group, 8:15pm to 9:15pm, across the street from Madiba.  Bring your receipt from the class to Madiba afterwards and enjoy a complimentary Malva Pudding and Rooibos Tea!  Please contact Serge to find out when classes begin.
Friday - Sunday: Madiba will be showing the Tri-Nations Rugby games on our big screen!  Mostly Saturday nights at 6:00pm.  While the game is on, buy a beer and get a free Shebeen Queen shot!
Sunday's Funday:   Barack the Brunch -- an inspirational brunch for change!  Madiba will be serving complimentary mimosas with brunch, and the fun continues all day with live music into the early evening.


There is a $5 cover charge for all live music and performance events unless otherwise stated.EVENTS IN MIAMI

As we enter the holiday season, Madiba wishes you joy, peace, love, and light. Happy holidays, everyone!

Have your holiday office party at Madiba! Book now through info@madibarestaurant.com!

Madiba is also overjoyed to announce some new businesses that love South African cuisine as much as we do. Discover the Xai Xai Wine Bar for some great South African beverages. Owner Mark Henegan also highly recommends Braii NYC, a wonderful South African restaurant with outstanding food, service, and decor. We're so excited to have some likeminded foodies around!

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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008:  Mikanic gives us a show starting at 7:00pm!  Don't miss it - and don't forget it's half-price per bottle on all selected wines!

Thursday, December 4th, 2008: New York University's Beer Blast is catered by Madiba! Come by for a taste of South Africa!

Friday, December 5th, 2008:  The Fort Greene Association is having their annual party, with proceeds going to families in need.  Those interested should contact Paul at (718) 783-8135.

Sunday, December 7th, 2008: Tony Cedras knocks off our socks with his multitalented instrumentalism at 7:00pm!

Monday, December 8th, 2008: Madiba participates in Goods for Good, a phenomenal event in Tribeca. This organization donates surplus goods to disadvantaged children in Africa, often finding cothes and toys that were slated to be destroyed and giving them to delighted children in Malawi and Liberia. Come join in to feel the holiday season in action!

Monday, December 8th, 2008:  DJ Stone spins his magic starting at 7:00pm.

Monday, December 8th, 2008:  Come meet the neighbors at Madiba, where the Brooklyn Co-Housing Tour will meet for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. 7:00pm 'till 9:00pm.

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008:  Mikanic gives us a show starting at 7:00pm!  Don't miss it - and don't forget it's half-price per bottle on all selected wines!

Saturday, December 13th, 2008: Madiba is sponsoring Sesame Flyers's 25th Anniversary Gala. Sesame Flyers International will continue its tradition of recognizing lifelong accomplishments and extraordinary talents of our nation's most prestigious individuals. Go to the website to learn more about honorees and awardees!

Saturday, December 13th, 2008: The Connecticut School of Music presents "An Evening of South African Music" at Westport Town Hall! This performance has plenty of talent coming in, both familiar and new, including Nick Turner and Mike Rennie of Mikanic, Tony Cedras, Nathi Gcabashe, president of CTSM Ken Kuo, and Kheswa! The show starts at seven. We'll see you there!

Saturday and Sunday, December 13th and 14th, 2008: Come join internationally acclaimed artist Claudia Pearson to chat about her new children's book Tribal Alphabet. Claudia has worked with many esteemed publications including Elle and The New York Times to name just a couple. Tribal Alphabet, her first children's book, won the Silver Moonbeam Award. She will be signing copies of her book at this event! Don't miss it!

Sunday, December 14th, 2008: It's Madiba's Coexist Holiday Party!  Our holiday celebration starts at noon with DJ Stone playing through brunch, followed by dinner with Mikanic and the South African allstars Tony Cedras on keyboard and accordion, Morris Goldberg on pennywhistle, Anton Fig on drums, and Bakithe Kumalo on bass, together with special guest singers Nathi Gcabashe and Kheswa.  These are some of the greatest South African musicians in the business, and they're not all! Be prepared for special performances and guest appearances of our singers and dancers! There is no minimum and only a $10 cover charge for this rocking holiday party. Brunch with DJ Stone starts at noon.  Starting at 5:00pm there will be cocktails, biltong, and samoosas, followed by a seven o'clock dinner and show! Don't wait-- make your reservations now and celebrate the holidays in South African style!

Monday, December 15th, 2008:  DJ Stone spins his magic starting at 7:00pm.

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008:  Mikanic gives us a show starting at 7:00pm!  Don't miss it - and don't forget it's half-price per bottle on all selected wines!

Sunday, December 21st, 2008: Tony Cedras begins playing at seven. We at Madiba feel lucky and proud to have such a multi-talented star performing with us! Cedras is best known for contributing to Paul Simon's Graceland album, but any Madiba fan will recognize him as a regular who throws a foot-stomping show. Come see!

Monday, December 22nd, 2008: Madiba wishes you a Happy HanukahDJ Stone gives a hand and spins his magic starting at 7:00pm.

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008:  We're closed on Christmas Eve!

Thursday, December 25th, 2008: Merry Christmas! Madiba will be closed for this holiday, but will reopen tomorrow!

Friday, December 26th, 2008: Come by on Boxing Day! We're open again for lunch and dinner!

Friday, December 26th, 2008: Happy first day of Kwanzaa!

Sunday, December 28th, 2008: Tony Cedras knocks off our socks with his multitalented instrumentalism at 7:00pm!

Monday, December 29th, 2008:  DJ Stone spins his magic starting at 7:00pm.

Wednesday, December 31st, 2008: Come to Madiba for the biggest party in Brooklyn! We'll be serving meals two for the price of one from five til seven, and DJ Stone will help us kick of the New Year in style! Come by for a complimentary champagne toast AND the chance to watch the ball drop on two huge screens with all your Madiba friends! The evening's free, but you'll need to make your reservations now if you want to join us for dinner. We look forward to seeing you there in your party wear!

Thursday, January 1, 2009: Wait! The party isn't over yet! Join us for a hangover lunch and get your first Bloody Mary compliments of Mark and Denis. Special lunch menu pricing!

Sunday, January 4th, 2008: Tony Cedras knocks off our socks with his multitalented instrumentalism at 7:00pm!

Monday, January 5th, 2008:  DJ Stone spins his magic starting at 7:00pm.

Wednesday, January 6th, 2008:  Mikanic gives us a show starting at 7:00pm!  Don't miss it - and don't forget it's half-price per bottle on all selected wines!

Sunday, January 11th, 2008: Tony Cedras knocks off our socks with his multitalented instrumentalism at 7:00pm!

Monday, January 12th, 2008:  DJ Stone spins his magic starting at 7:00pm.

Wednesday, January 14th, 2008:  Mikanic once again treats us to their musical genius at 7:00pm.  Selected bottles of wine are half off!

Sunday, January 18th, 2008: Tony Cedras knocks off our socks with his multitalented instrumentalism at 7:00pm!

Monday, January 19th, 2008:  DJ Stone spins his magic starting at 7:00pm.

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009: With our new president comes great changes! We'll be welcoming him Madiba style with DJ Stone all day and live music all night long, so come by! Two for one Brooklyn Lagers all day and all night as well as big screen TVs to watch this moment of history! You have our permission: take the day off of work and hang out with us instead.

Wednesday, January 21st, 2008:  Mikanic gives us a show starting at 7:00pm!  Don't miss it - and don't forget it's half-price per bottle on all selected wines!

Friday, February 27, 2009: The Apollo will once again be showing the amazing "'Riverdance' of South Africa," African Footprint! Expect a great show and a great party!

Monday, March 30th, 2009: Madiba is excited to support Shared Interest, a group that envisions a just and vibrant South African economy by mobilizing the resources for South Africa, creating a society that serves as a model of economic justice. Shared Interest's 15th Anniversary Gala will be attended by honorees H.E. Graça Machel (wife of Nelson Mandela and former First Lady of Mozambique) and Dr. Price Cobbs. The Gala will be held at the Tavern on the Green in New York City. Buy tickets or donate online here!

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