MADIBA RESTAURANT

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!

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!

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: 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 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!

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 Hanukah! DJ Stone gives a hand and spins his magic starting at 7:00pm.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

8-28-08: Yes We Can! party!

Thursday, August 28th, 2008: Yes We Can! party! At 8:00pm, we'll be featuring live music and drink specials as a prelude to the Democratic National Convention. Starting at 9:30, we'll be showing the convention live on our big projection screen; and at 10:00pm, Obama will be giving his acceptance speech for the official Democratic nomination. This event is officially registered with MoveOn.org. To RSVP, visit http://political.moveon.org/event/yeswecanparty/50939.
8-8-08 through 8-10-08: Obama Fundraising Weekend

AWESOME OBAMA FUNDRAISING WEEKEND: A percentage of all proceeds taken from Friday 8/8 at 6:00pm through Sunday 8/10 at 11:00pm will be donated to the Obama for President campaign.

Friday, August 8th, 2008: We're kicking off our Awesome Obama weekend by featuring a drink special: HALF PRICE ON GUINNESS, the strong, black leader of beers! Starting at 6:00pm, and lasting all night long!

Saturday, August 9th, 2008: Fixtures Rugby Game: South Africa vs. New Zealand! Starts on Madiba's Big Screen at 6:00pm. BUY A BEER, GET A FREE SHEBEEN QUEEN SHOT! A percentage of the night's proceeds go directly to the Obama campaign -- but if South Africa trounces the Kiwis (and we know they will), we'll DOUBLE IT, and throw out a round of free draft beers!

Sunday, August 10th, 2008: Obama Brunch! Our doors open at noon. We'll be handing out Obama pins at the door. Anyone who puts one on (or who is already wearing something showing Obama support) gets an immediate $10 gift certificate for your next visit to Madiba; and all weekend long, a percentage of all our proceeds go directly to the Obama campaign!
7-18-08: Nelson Mandela's Birthday!

Friday, July 18th, 2008: Nelson Mandela's birthday! Come celebrate the life of the man instrumental in the abolition of apartheid in South Africa. We're going all out to commemorate South Africa's most important icon. It's a huge evening of live music starting at 8:00pm, special performances by Juxtapower at 10:00pm, drink specials -- the works! Also we'll be wishing a happy birthday to Madiba's own Tony Cedras, a world-class musician currently touring with Paul Simon, who, when home in New York, can often be found at his home-away-from-home Madiba! A percentage of tonight's profits go to the Love Jesse Foundation, organized around a remarkable young woman from South Africa with cerebral palsy. For more information on the foundation, or to hear about Jesse's remarkable story, contact Mark Henegan. The festivities begin at 8pm!
7-9-08: Letitia James Fundraiser

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008: 6:00pm to 8:00pm, we're featuring a Fundraiser for Councilwoman Letitia James! Come meet this vital pillar of the Brooklyn community! Featuring live music by Nathi Gabashe, hors d'oeuvres, and a special "Tish Teeni" drink. There will be a free raffle for all those who attend, with two video phones, a bottle of Indaba Shiraz South African wine, and Dinner for Two with Mark Henegan among the prizes! View or print the donation form here.
6-19-08: Art Aids Art

Thursday, June 19th, 2008: It's a Big Night in Brooklyn! Madiba teams up with ArtAidsArt, and will be hosting an evening featuring a special menu, a movie, music, and a sale of South African crafts and beadwork. Proceeds fund construction of eKhaya eKasi Center, a community, art education and microbusiness center to be located in Khayelitsha, South Africa. Tickets available on the ArtAidsArt website.
4-27-08: South Africa's Freedom Day Celebration
Sunday, April 27th, 2008: South Africa's Freedom Day! Come join us at Madiba in celebration of the first democratic post-apartheid elections held on April 27th, 1994, when Nelson Mandela was elected President. We're featuring
- 5:00pm to 7:00pm: 2-for-1 "Freedom Cocktails"!
  
  Happy hour is from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, and we're featuring 2-for-1 Freedom Cocktails!
- 6:00pm: Special Presentations
  
  At 6:00pm, we'll be featuring presentations by Homecoming Revolution (as endorsed by President Thabo Mbeki), live speakers Martine Schaffer and renown author Guy Lundy, and writer / journalist Alan Brody, author of the White Shaka Boy graphic novel, who will be doing book signings and giveaways.
- 8:00pm: Live Music
  
  At 8:00pm we have Morris Goldberg on the sax and Anton Fig on drums, Richard Cummings on keyboards and Chulo Gatewood on bass. At 10:00pm, Bakithi Kumalo and Tony Cedras are joining the band after the last show of Paul Simon. Check out our flyer!
so come party all night, Madiba-style!
The Month of April: Paul Simon at BAM!

April 1st - 6th, 9th - 13th, 23rd - 27th: Paul Simon collaborates with an extraordinary range of artists to offer three musical constellations from the career of one of America's greatest songwriters. Many of Madiba's regular incredible musicians will be joining Paul on stage, including Hugh Masekela, Kaissa, Tony Cedras, Bakithi Kumalo, Morris Goldberg, and many many more South African All-Stars! For more information, check out the BAM page -- and whether or not you go, come join the musicians and fans alike at Madiba for the after-party, 10:00pm after each performance! Bring your ticket stub and exchange it for a free drink! Make your pre-show dinner arrangements now, and enjoy the short walk, as Madiba is only 3 blocks away from BAM!
3-24-08 to 3-31-08: Dine in Brooklyn hits the streets!

Monday, March 24th, through Monday, March 31st, 2008:�Dine In Brooklyn hits the streets!�Come experience a taste of Madiba and the other highest-rated restaurants from the Brooklyn area.�Click here to view our menu.
2-27-08: Barack the Vote! Join Madiba in supporting Barack Obama.

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008: Barack the Vote! Madiba Restaurant supports Barack Obama, the only presidential candidate who consistently inspires hope and passion in the American people across race and party boundaries. Come celebrate the end of Black History Month with a party for the man who is already one of the greatest African-American political figures in history. We will be showing some of Obama's phenomenal speeches on the big screen at Madiba and giving out information about how to get involved in the Obama campaign. And we'll be doing it the way Obama would want - with great food, family and friends; with hope in our hearts, and action in our hands. A percentage of all the night's proceeds will be donated directly to the Obama campaign. Food and festivities begin at 7pm.
1-22-08: Martin Luther King Day celebration!

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008: Join us in celebrating the life and achievements of America's greatest Civil Rights Activist. Featuring talks by several community leaders, and dinner specials starting at 5pm.

12-31-07 New Year's Party

Monday, December 31st, 2007: Madiba New Year's Party! Why pop your own cork when we can do it for you? DJ Stone will be spinning from 9pm 'till the cows come home. No cover charge or minimum. Featuring a free champagne toast, dancing, the ball dropping on the Big Screen, and raffle prizes awarded at midnight! Check out our flyer here.
12-09-07 Holidays Party

Sunday, December 9th, 2007: Madiba Holidays Party! Festivities go from Noon 'till Midnight. In addition to our regular menu, we feature a Prefix Menu available for $35 per person plus tax and gratuity. Live traditional South African music with the South African AllStars and Mikanic! Check out our flyer here.
11-20-07 Ubuntu Fundraiser

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007: Fundraiser dinner for the Ubuntu Education Fund at 8pm at Madiba. Madiba Restaurant will be donating all the food for the fundraiser. 80 seats only; $100 per person. Includes 5-course dinner menu with South African wine pairing. To make reservations or to purchase tickets, please contact the New York branch of Ubuntu at www.ubuntufund.org/about/contact.html. Also featuring an auction of the photography of James Baigrie, and a showcase of his work Cairo to Capetown. Live music, celebrities, and special guests. Interested parties should watch the video of Ubuntu's partnership with the Clinton Global Initiative. Click here to download the event flyer in Microsoft Word format.
10-31-07 Halloween Party

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007: Halloween at Madiba! Best-dressed wins dinner for two; best dancer wins brunch for two. Live music and DJ until 4am or until you're dead. Festivities start at 6pm. Click here to view the flyer.
10-30-07 Fifth Annual Achilles NY Marathon Fundraising Dinner

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007: Fifth Annual Achilles NY Marathon Fundraising Dinner at Madiba starting at 7pm. Every year Madiba Restaurant sponsors an additional disabled child through the Ethembeni School of the Physically Disabled and Visually Impaired. Come for dinner and meet some inspirational children from Zulu Land who have been training for this marathon all their lives. No cover and no minimum donation. All donations and a percentage of the night's proceeds go directly to the Ethembeni School.
10-27-07 Fundraiser for the Children of Agape

Saturday, October 27th, 2007: The children of Agape will be attending the 2pm performance of The Lion King on Broadway. We are sponsoring a reception at 4pm at the theatre following the performance, with a Q & A session afterwards, catered by Madiba's wonderful food. All proceeds go to the children of Agape.
10-25-07 Keep a Child Alive

Thursday, October 25th, 2007: The Black Ball and Keep a Child Alive at the Hammerstein Ballroom with Alicia Keys, Bono, and other celebrities. For the past two years, Madiba Restaurant has been assisting the children of the Agape Orphanage outside Durban. In 2005 their main orphanage was devastated by fire. More information on the award-winning documentary of this story can be found at www.wearetogether.org. We are the main sponsor of the Juxtapower Dances at this event.
10-20-07 South Africa wins World Cup!

Saturday, October 20th, 2007: South Africa wins the Rugby World Cup!
10-19-07 Madiba honors Lucky Dube

Friday, October 19th, 2007: Madiba honors the life and death of Lucky Dube. Lucky was a beloved and very talented musician whose political music assisted the end of apartheid. Tshidi Stone will be spinning Lucky's music all night. Come light a candle for Lucky.
9-13-07 It's Madiba Day in Brooklyn!

Thursday, September 13th, 2007: Celebration of Madiba Restaurant's 8th anniversary! We received a proclamation from the City of Brooklyn and Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, presented by Councilwoman Letica James and Senator Velmanette Montgomery, declaring this day Madiba Restaurant Day in Brooklyn.
9-8-07 First annual Fort Green Fest

Saturday, September 8th, 2007: We're celebrating the first annual Fort Greene Fest with performances by Mikanic and South African All Stars, with Anton Fig, Morris Goldberg, Tony Cedras, and Bakithi Kumalo, sponsored by Madiba Restaurant.