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ART: IN BLOOM II EXHIBITION
Posted on 11:08 am | No Comments7 December – 29 February A celebratory exhibition, inspired by indigenous flora, encompassing paintings, printmaking, photography, jewellery, ceramics, sculptures and paper art. Venue: Casa Labia Gallery, 192 Main Rd, Muizenberg, Cape Town Time: 10am – 4pm Cost: Free
LIFESTYLE: WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2011
Posted on 1:14 pm | No Comments7 December – 7 March The annual exhibition which showcases talent from the very best aspiring amateurs and established professional photographers the world over. Venue: Iziko SA Museum, 25 Victoria...
LIFESTYLE: WHISKY TASTING
Posted on 2:13 pm | No Comments7 February Whisky guru Bernard Gutman discusses the history of whisky, and participants taste premium whiskies and bourbons including Maker’s Mark, the original special recipe bourbon, and Laphroig, the world’s best-selling Islay Single Malt. Venue: Café Manhattan, Green Point Time: 6.30pm Cost: R 180
LIFESTYLE: HANEPOOT PICKING AT DE KRANS
Posted on 3:29 pm | No Comments8 February – 3 March Pick sweet Hanepoot grapes at De Krans Wine Cellar during this month. Vygieshof Home for the Aged offers lunch time Braaivleis meals on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Venue: De Krans Wine Cellar, Route 62, Calitzdorp Time: 8am – 5pm on weekdays, 9am – 3pm on Saturdays
LIFESTYLE: RED CARPET FASHION SHOW
Posted on 10:35 am | No Comments10 February The third annual fashion show showcases some of South Africa’s most celebrated designers in the presence of celebrity guests. A portion of funds raised will be donated to charity. Venue: The Rotunda, Camps Bay Time: 7.30pm – 12.30am Cost: R 150 – R 320 (incl. drinks, canapés, goody bags)
MUSIC: ROCKABYE BABY BENEFIT CONCERT
Posted on 11:51 am | No Comments10 February SA rock star Arno Carstens headlines alongside the Blues Broers at an evening in aid of the children of Nazareth House. Comedian Paul Snodgrass comperes. Dress: glam rock Venue: Fairhill Farm, Charnwood Avenue, Steenberg, Tokai Time: 7pm Cost: R 800 (R 1400 for couples. Cost includes Mexican-themed dinner and wines)
LIFESTYLE: FRESH FOOD FROM DIE PLATTELAND
Posted on 12:47 pm | 2 Comments11 February Platteland (West coast) specialities such as mussels, seafood, designer teas, meats, flowers, wines and beers and more on offer at the décor and lifestyle centre. Surrounding shops offer 10% discounts during the market. Venue: The Palms, 145 Sir Lowry Rd,Woodstock Time: 10am – 3pm Cost: Free
CHARITY: STOP HUNGER NOW
Posted on 1:45 pm | No Comments11 February Join volunteers as they help to package 10 000 meals forneedy preschools. Volunteers at the event will also enter a lucky drawfor 2 tickets to the ABBA Voulez Vous (Mamma Mia) concert at the Artscape inApril. Venue: Lions Club, Kirstenbosch Time: from 11am Cost: free
KIRSTENBOSCH SUMMER CONCERT: BACK TO THE CROSSROADS
Posted on 10:09 am | No Comments12 February The international act at Kirstenbosch this year is a US blues collective featuring some industry stalwarts such as Jimmy Thomas, Michael Roach and Sam Smith - all blues stars in their own right. Venue: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Newlands, Cape Town Time: 5.50pm - 7pm (gates open @4pm) Cost: R 100
LIFESTYLE: MOONLIT MOVIE MAGIC
Posted on 3:21 pm | No Comments14 February A romantic evening with oysters and wine on arrival, live music by the Jack Mantis Band and a vintage black and white movie under the stars. Venue: Durbanville Hills Wines, Durbanville Rd, Durbanville Time: 7pm Cost: R 600 per couple (incl. welcome drink, picnic box, oysters, bottle of Rosé, coffee, hot chocolate and a gift) Bookings essential
LIFESTYLE: VALENTINE’S OPEN-AIR MOVIE NIGHT
Posted on 2:33 pm | No Comments14 February A screening of The Notebook under the stars in a romantic setting overlooking the lake. Bring rugs and pillows. Picnics may be pre-ordered. Burgers, popcorn and drinks available for purchase on site. Venue: Rhebokskloof Wine Estate, Windmeul, Agter Paarl Time: 7.30pm Cost: R 70
KIRSTENBOSCH SUMMER CONCERT: TAXI VIOLENCE / MACHINERI
Posted on 9:51 am | No Comments19 February Retro rock meets machine blues at the popular outdoor venue. Venue: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Newlands, Cape Town Time: 5pm (gates open @4pm) Cost: R 80
MUSIC: FRANCOIS VAN COKE
Posted on 1:26 pm | No Comments19 February The Afrikaans rock artist performs. Venue: Backsberg Estate Cellar, R45, Paarl Time: 3pm Cost: R 85 – R 170
LIFESTYLE: KYKNET FIESTAS
Posted on 2:45 pm | No Comments23 February A glamorous award ceremony honouring talented new and established Afrikaans artists. Venue: Artscape Theatre, D.F Malan St, Foreshore, Cape Town Time: 7.30pm Cost: R 120
FESTIVAL: ROBERTSON HANDS ON HARVEST
Posted on 11:16 am | No Comments24 – 26 February A choice of individual events across the many wine farms of Robertson, Montagu, McGregor, Ashton and Bonnievale, with grape-picking, bunch sorting, grape-stomping, wine-tasting, farmers market, boat...
LIFESTYLE: CONSTANTIA WALDORF NIGHT MARKET
Posted on 1:14 pm | 1 Comment24 February Over 120 indoor and outdoor stalls offering food and crafts, as well as live music from an open-air-stage. Entertainment for children includes swings, roundabouts and games. Alcohol not...
LIFESTYLE: CAPE TOWN PRIDE FESTIVAL
Posted on 12:32 pm | No Comments24 February – 4 March An annual event with parties, marches, activities and a film festival. Venue: throughout Cape Town Time: various Cost: various
FESTIVAL: CONSTANTIA FRESH SAUVIGNON BLANC FESTIVAL
Posted on 1:19 pm | No Comments24th & 25th February The Constantia Fresh Sauvignon Blanc Festival showcases the diversity and food compatibility of the 'wild white' grape during different tasting events. Venue: Buitenverwachting Wine Estate, Klein Constantia Rd, Constantia
LIFESTYLE: THE VEUVE CLICQUOT MASTERS POLO
Posted on 2:56 pm | No Comments25 February The second annual event takes places with champagne, gourmet canapés and haute couture… and of course a little polo. Dress to impress. Venue: Val De Vie Estate, R301, Jan van Riebeeck Drive, Paarl Time: 2.30pm to 11.30pm Cost: R 400
FESTIVAL: SPIER HARVEST FESTIVAL
Posted on 1:59 pm | No Comments25 February Spier celebrates its annual grape harvest with wine, food, interactive games, face painting and vineyard tours and more. Venue: Spier Wine Estate, R310, Stellenbosch Time: 10am – 4pm Cost: R70
FESTIVAL: DARLING CELLARS CRUSH DAY
Posted on 2:15 pm | No Comments25 February This popular harvest festival includes a breakfast, a label design competition, picking and crushing your own grapes, and a bottle of wine 8 – 10 months later. Venue: Darling Cellars, R315 Mamre Weg Station, Darling Time: 7am – 4pm Cost: includes goodies; R220 adults/R150 teenagers/R80 for children 12 and under
LIFESTYLE: GRANDE PROVENCE HARVEST FESTIVAL
Posted on 11:16 am | No Comments25 February Winemaker Jaco Marais leads an educational event for families, budding vinters and wine aficionados with a tractor ride, grape picking, a tour, tasting, stomping, live music and games. Venue: Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Main Rd, Franschhoek Time: 9am Cost: R 290 (price incl. light breakfast, braai lunch and a bottle of wine) (R 130 kids <12)
KIRSTENBOSCH SUMMER CONCERT: THE CAPE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Posted on 4:01 pm | No Comments26 February Dubbed the “orchestra for all seasons”, the Cape’s premier orchestra performs al fresco. Venue: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Newlands, Cape Town Time: 5pm (gates open @4pm) Cost: R 100
LIFESTYLE: SCREENING OF THE OSCARS
Posted on 12:58 pm | No Comments27 February An exclusive screening of the Oscar Awards live from the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. Dress code: Black Tie and Pyjamas. Venue: Mount Nelson Hotel, 76 Orange St, Cape Town Time: 2am tbc Cost: R 195 (incl. food and drinks. Booking essential)
LIFESTYLE: DESIGN INDABA
Posted on 10:15 am | No Comments2 – 4 March A curated expo of the very best in South African creativity with craftsmen, architects and innovators displaying the latest trends, thoughts and must-have objects. Venue: Cape...
FESTIVAL: WOORDFEES
Posted on 2:47 pm | No Comments2 – 11 March Stellenbosch’s annual Woordfees presents a range of entertaining out-door events. Slenterfees, an outdoor arts festival on the Neethlingshof estate, which includes a braai demonstration by Jack Parow and a bird watching session with TV Presentre Dave Pepler. A range of picnic concerts hosted by Kyk-NET are headlining Koos Kombuis, James Grace, Kurt Darren, Chris Chamelion and more. Arrive early to ensure parking. Venue: Neethlingshof, Polkadraai Road, Stellenbosch Time: Various Cost: R250/R90/R60
MUSIC: JAZZ ON THE ROCKS
Posted on 11:00 am | No Comments2 – 4 March An annual family-friendly outdoor festival of sun, sea and jazz with a stage built out over the rocks near the water’s edge, giving the best vantage...
LIFESTYLE: LI EDELKOORT’S TREND FORECAST
Posted on 2:09 pm | No Comments3 March Li Edelkoort once again presents her thoughts on the next big trends. Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre, 1 Lower Long St, Cape Town Time: 9am Cost: R 499
LIFESTYLE: KALK BAY FISH FARE
Posted on 3:43 pm | No Comments3 March The 26th annual fare offers all things fish related – crayfish, braaied yellowtail, seafood curries and more. Venue: Holy Trinity Church, 42 Main Rd, Kalk Bay Time: 10am – 6pm Cost: Small entry fee
LIFESTYLE: GRAPE STOMP FESTIVAL & ANTIQUE AUCTION
Posted on 12:21 pm | No Comments3 March An annual event to celebrate the end of harvest season with an antiques auction and grape stomping. Kids activities and family challenges. Venue: Manley Wine Lodge, Main Winterhoek Rd, Tulbagh Time: 9.30am Cost: R 20 (incl. wine glass and wine tasting) (kids free)
KIRSTENBOSCH SUMMER CONCERT: THE BLUES BROERS FT. ALBERT FROST
Posted on 3:48 pm | No Comments4 March One of SA’s most popular blues bands entertains with the master rock guitarist. Venue: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Newlands, Cape Town Time: 5pm (gates open @4pm) Cost: R 80
FESTIVAL: INFECTING THE CITY
Posted on 1:37 pm | 1 Comment5 – 10 March An annual public art performance festival bringing music, dance and performance into the streets of Cape Town. Celebrated local and international artists create artworks that unlock...
LIFESTYLE: GAME DRIVE & WINE TASTING EVENINGS
Posted on 11:31 am | No Comments7 March A sunset evening game drive in the Villiera Wildlife Santuary with a tasting of French Domain Grier wines and more. Venue: Villiera Wines, opposite Koelenhof winery, Stellenbosch Time: 5.30pm Cost: R 150
KIRSTENBOSCH SUMMER CONCERT: GOLDFISH
Posted on 3:31 pm | No Comments11 March The hugely successful electronic duo combines live instruments with house beats. Venue: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Newlands, Cape Town Time: 5pm (gates open @4pm) Cost: R 100
FESTIVAL: CAPE TOWN CARNIVAL
Posted on 11:20 am | No Comments17 March The annual street party with costumed dancers, floats, and community performers. Venue: Long St, Cape Town Time: tbc Cost: Free
LIFESTYLE: WELLINGTON WINE HARVEST FESTIVAL
Posted on 3:42 pm | 1 Comment17 & 18 March Celebrating the 6th annual festival in the SA Terrior Top Wine Area 2010 with outdoor activities, potjiekos competitions, grape stomping, cellar visits and more. Venue: Farms throughout Wellington Time: tbc Cost: various
LIFESTYLE: ST PATRICK’S DAY FESTIVAL
Posted on 1:05 pm | No Comments17 March An Irish themed celebration with contemporary music, wine tasting, and lunch. Dress code: green (prizes to be awarded) Venue: Durbanville Hills Wines, Durbanville Rd, Durbanville Time: 10am – 2.30pm Cost: free (Fish and chips at R 45 pp / tapas from R 25 per bowl)
KIRSTENBOSCH SUMMER CONCERT: FRESHLYGROUND
Posted on 3:17 pm | 1 Comment18 March The massively successful afro-pop, SAMA award-winning group entertains. Venue: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Newlands, Cape Town Time: 5pm (gates open @4pm) Cost: R 100
KIRSTENBOSCH SUMMER CONCERT: HUGH MASEKELA
Posted on 3:03 pm | No Comments25 March The South African jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, composer and singer performs. Venue: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Newlands, Cape Town Time: 5pm (gates open @4pm) Cost: R 100LIFESTYLE: GAME DRIVE & WINE TASTING EVENINGS
Posted on 11:38 am | No Comments28 March A sunset evening game drive in the Villiera Wildlife Santuary with a tasting of French Domain Grier wines and more. Venue: Villiera Wines, opposite Koelenhof winery, Stellenbosch Time: 5.30pm Cost: R 150
LIFESTYLE: CONSTANTIA WALDORF NIGHT MARKET
Posted on 3:00 pm | 1 Comment30 March Over 120 indoor and outdoor stalls offering food and crafts, as well as live music from an open-air-stage. Entertainment for children includes swings, roundabouts and games. Alcohol not...
MUSIC: CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
Posted on 11:00 am | No Comments30 – 31 March ‘Africa’s grandest gathering’ is a defining Cape town event, attracting over 33 000 people with over 40 local and international acts on 5 stages. Venue: Cape Town...
KIRSTENBOSCH SUMMER CONCERT: HOT WATER / WRESTLERISH
Posted on 10:15 am | No Comments1 April A combination of traditional SA music, folk, blues, rock and indie-pop. Venue: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Newlands, Cape Town Time: 5pm (gates open @4pm) Cost: R 80LIFESTYLE: GAME DRIVE & WINE TASTING EVENINGS
Posted on 11:47 am | No CommentsLIFESTYLE: GAME DRIVE & WINE TASTING EVENINGS 11 April A sunset evening game drive in the Villiera Wildlife Santuary with a tasting of French Domain Grier wines and more. Venue: Villiera Wines, opposite Koelenhof winery, Stellenbosch Time: 5.30pm Cost: R 150
LIFESTYLE: SA CHEESE FESTIVAL
Posted on 3:40 pm | No Comments27 – 30 April The annual offering of a wide variety of cheeses with live entertainment. Venue: Sandringham Farm, Sandringham Rd, Stellenbosch Time: 10am Cost: R 110 ( R 90 pensioners and <12 Free) Tel: 021 975 4440 Email: cheese@agriexpo.co.za
LIFESTYLE: CONSTANTIA WALDORF NIGHT MARKET
Posted on 5:00 pm | 1 Comment27 April Over 120 indoor and outdoor stalls offering food and crafts, as well as live music from an open-air-stage. Entertainment for children includes swings, roundabouts and games. Alcohol not...
FESTIVAL: JUNGALA 2012
Posted on 7:55 pm | No Comments28 & 29 April The annual outdoor trance music festival. Line up TBC. Venue: TBA Time: noon (Sat) – 5pm (Sun) Cost: TBA Tel: 072 273 1774 Email: info@jungala.co.za www.jungala.co.za...
GENERAL INTEREST: MUIZENBERG MOONLIGHT MEANDER
Posted on 12:19 pm | No Comments5 May A public initiative to celebrate and preserve the natural beauty of the Muizenberg beach. Drums and musical instruments welcome. Venue: meet at Knead Bakery, Surfer's Corner, Beach Rd, Muizenberg Time: 6pm for 6.15pm
FESTIVAL: ROBERTSON WACKY WINE WEEKEND
Posted on 11:24 am | No Comments7 – 10 June The eighth annual event of wine-tasting, food-pairings, educational presentations and more. Venue: Robertson Wine Valley, Robertson Time: Various Cost: Various Tel: 023 626 3167 Email: mmounton@robertsonwinevalley.com...
LIFESTYLE: LOOK & FEEL GOOD EXPO
Posted on 9:06 am | No Comments5 – 7 October South Africa’s leading health, wellness and lifestyle consumer exhibition. Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre, 1 Lower Long St, Cape Town Time: tba Cost: tba
