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COMEDY: SOME LIKE IT VROT
Posted on 12:15 pm | 2 Comments22 October – 14 January Extended by popular demand: Well-known musical theatre director David Kramer joins forces with stand-up comedian Marc Lottering and 7de Laan actor Christo Davids to present...
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
THEATRE: COMEDY OF ERRORS
Posted on 2:12 pm | No Comments10 January – 18 February Top comic actors Rob van Vuuren and James Cairns head the cast in a Bruce Lee-inspired version of Shakespeare’s comedy about two sets of twins who are separated at birth but find themselves in the same city. Venue: Maynardville Open Air Theatre,cnr Wolfe Rd & Piers St, Wynberg, Cape Town Time: 8.15pm, except 16 & 17 Jan @ 7.15pm Cost: R 100 – R 150 (previews half price 10 to 13 and 16 & 17 Jan)
THEATRE: MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL
Posted on 12:52 pm | No Comments20 January – 25 February The massive hit comical parody featuring classic hits from the Baby Boomer era. Cast headed by Kate Normington. Venue: Theatre on the Bay, Link St, Camps Bay Time: 8.15pm Cost: R 80 – R 175
MUSIC: WORLD DOCTORS ORCHESTRA
Posted on 11:26 am | No Comments9 February Physicians from over 30 nations exchange their white coats for evening attire and perform a benefit concert for people in need of healthcare. Venue: Baxter Concert Hall, Main Rd, Rondebosch Time: 8pm Cost: R 90
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)
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
MUSIC: SACM STAFF CONCERT
Posted on 10:10 am | No Comments14 February The staff of the South African College of Music showcase their skills, including guitarist James Grace, jazz artist Amanda Tiffin and pianist Kamal Khan. Venue: Baxter Concert Hall, Main Rd, Rondebosch Time: 8.15pm Cost: R 65 – R 75
THEATRE: ABSOLUCY
Posted on 11:16 am | No Comments15 February – 3 March An acclaimed comedy cabaret featuring Lucy Top. Venue: Kalk Bay Theatre, 52 Main Rd, Kalk Bay Time: 8.30pm Cost: R 95
MUSIC: MIRIJAM CONTZEN & BRYAN WALLICK
Posted on 3:42 pm | No Comments18 February German-Japanese violinist Mirijam Contzen performs sonatas by Mendelssohn, Debussy, Schumann and De Falla. Accompanied by pianist Bryan Wallick. Venue: The Baxter Theatre, Main Road, Rondebosch Time: 8pm Cost: R125/R110/R55/R40
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
SPORT: T20 DOMESTIC
Posted on 10:55 am | No Comments22 February The local team (which includes top players Graeme Smith, Dale Steyn, Vernon Philander, Herschelle Gibbs and others in its squad) goes head to head against the 7th team. Venue: Sahara Park Cricket Ground, Campground Rd, Newlands Time: 6pm Cost: R 60 – R 100
MUSIC: JOHN TRELEAVEN
Posted on 9:28 am | No Comments22 February Celebrated heldentenor John Treleaven (soon to take a major role in CTO’s Fidelio) sings English and German love songs, accompanied by pianist Albie van Schalkwyk. Dress Code: Formal / Black tie Venue: Cultural Centre, Casa Labia, 192 Main Rd, Muizenberg Time: 7.15pm Cost: R 500 – R 750 (incl. wines and finger supper)
COMEDY: SLEIGHT OF MOUTH
Posted on 2:36 pm | No Comments23 February A one man comedy magic show from Marcel Oudejans. Venue: The Theatre, Obz Café, 115 Lower Main Rd, Observatory Time: 8.30pm Cost: R 50
THEATRE: DID WE DANCE – THE SINKING OF THE MENDI
Posted on 2:43 pm | No Comments23 February – 10 March This play by Lara Foot tells the epic story – narrated through African elements, sounds and movements - of men trapped on the Mendi as it sank during World War I. Venue: Baxter Golden Arrow Studio, Main Rd, Rondebosch Time: Mons – Sats @ 7pm, 25 Feb & 10 Mar @ 2pm, and 28 Feb and 1 & 8 Mar @ 11am Cost: Mon @ R90 (light meal incl.) Tues – Thurs @ R 80 and Fri & Sat @ R 100
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: 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...
MUSIC: BILL KNIGHT
Posted on 10:24 am | No Comments25 February The popular Cape Roots guitarist performs in this tiny unique venue. Bring a picnic and own drinks. Venue: Cottage Club, 26 Mauritius Cres, Capri Village, off Kommetjie Rd Time: 7pm tbc Cost: tbc
SPORT: RUGBY SUPER 15
Posted on 7:46 pm | No Comments25 February The Cape Town Stormers take on the Wellington Hurricanes from New Zealand. Venue: Newlands Stadium, 11 Boundary Road, Newlands Time: 5.05 Cost: TBA
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
THEATRE: SOMEWHERE ON THE BORDER
Posted on 3:32 pm | No Comments22 February – 17 March Written in exile and banned during apartheid, this portrayal of the South African armed forces was once considered ‘prejudicial to the safety of the state’. Venue: Baxter Theatre, Main Rd, Rondebosch Time: 8pm (2 & 3 March @ 7pm) Cost: Mon – Thurs @ R 100, Fri – Sun @ R 120
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
GENERAL INTEREST: MUIZENBERG MOONLIGHT MEANDER
Posted on 10:40 pm | No Comments3 March 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
SPORT: RUGBY SUPER 15
Posted on 7:46 pm | No Comments3 March The Cape Town Stormers take on the Durban Sharks. Venue: Newlands Stadium, 11 Boundary Road, Newlands Time: 7.10pm Cost: TBA
SPORT: T20 DOMESTIC
Posted on 11:48 am | No Comments4 March The local team (which includes top players Graeme Smith, Dale Steyn, Vernon Philander, Herschelle Gibbs and others in its squad) goes head to head against the Nashua Titans (which includes AB de Villiers, Morne Morkel, Francois du Plessis and others). Venue: Sahara Park, Campground Rd, Newlands, Cape Town Time: 2.30pm Cost: R 60 - R 100
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
MUSIC: THREE PIANO EXTRAVAGANZA
Posted on 10:04 am | No CommentsA performance by top SA pianists Albie van Schalkwyk, Franklin Larey and François du Toit. Venue: Baxter Concert Hall, Main Rd, Rondebosch Time: 8.15pm Cost: R 65 – R75
KIDS: SANDCASTLE COMPETITION
Posted on 2:14 pm | No Comments10 March The annual event with children, families, and corporate teams competing to build the most creative and impressive sandcastle. In aid of the Valley Pre-Primary Sonwabile Fund. Venue: Hout Bay Beach, Hout Bay Time: 8.30am to register Cost: R 30 (Kids R 15)
SPORT: CAPE ARGUS PICK ‘N’ PAY TRICYCLE AND JUNIOR TOUR
Posted on 10:41 am | No Comments10 March The kids version of the famous cycle race offers youngsters the opportunity to show off their skills with a 1,5km fun ride (2 – 6 yrs) and a 5km and 10km route (6 – 12 yrs). Venue: Youngsfield Military Base, Mian Rd, Wynberg Time: 1pm Cost: tbc
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
SPORT: CAPE ARGUS
Posted on 11:15 am | No Comments11 March This annual event attracts 35 000 cyclists from all over the world to partake in a 110 km route around the peninsula. Start Time: 6am Cost: from R 300...
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
THEATRE: FLEUR DU CAP AWARDS
Posted on 11:43 am | No Comments18 March The South African version of the Tony Awards in New York, this annual event celebrates the best acting, directing, design and technical abilities in South African theatre. Dress code: Fabulous Glamour. Venue: Baxter Theatre, Main Rd, Rondebosch Time: 6pm Cost: R 150
MUSIC: DUO FourIVTwo
Posted on 3:42 pm | No Comments24 March Magda de Vries and Frank Mallows, both mallet percussionists, perform transcriptions and new interpretations of an assortment of works by Mozart. Entitled “Mozart with a Twist”. Venue: The Baxter Theatre, Main Road, Rondebosch Time: 8pm Cost: R125/R110/R55/R40
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 100
MUSIC: FREE LUNCH HOUR CONCERT
Posted on 11:00 am | No Comments26 & 27 March The UCT Big Band (Mon) and community bands from Delft, Mamelodi and Stellenbosch (Tues) perform. Venue: Baxter Concert Hall, Main Rd, Rondebosch Time: 1pm Cost: Free
MUSIC: FREE EVENING CONCERT
Posted on 10:09 pm | No Comments28 & 29 March A chamber music concert from the students of the South African College of Music. Venue: Baxter Concert Hall, Main Rd, Rondebosch Time: 7.30pm Cost: Free (donations welcome)
NIGHTLIFE: AVICII
Posted on 12:29 pm | No Comments31 March The Swedish Grammy award-nominated electronic-dance DJ performs in Cape Town. Venue: Thunder City, Cape Town Airport Time: doors open @ 5pm (Avicii set at midnight) Cost: R 350 – R 450
SPORT: RUGBY SUPER 15
Posted on 5:43 pm | No Comments31 March The Cape Town Stormers take on the Pretoria Bulls. Venue: Newlands Stadium, 11 Boundary Road, Newlands Time: 7.10pm Cost: TBA
MUSIC: AMICI QUARTET & MARIAN LEWIN
Posted on 3:18 pm | No Comments28 April Works by Boccherini, Schubert and Arnold van Wky are performed by one of the country’s finest chamber music ensembles in conjunction with SA cellist, Marian Lewin. Venue: The Baxter Theatre, Main Road, Rondebosch Time: 8pm Cost: R125/R110/R55/R40
SPORT: RUGBY SUPER 15
Posted on 5:43 pm | No Comments12 May The Cape Town Stormers take on the Bloemfontein Cheetahs. Venue: Newlands Stadium, 11 Boundary Road, Newlands Time: 7.10pm Cost: TBA
MUSIC: SPENCER MYER
Posted on 3:10 pm | No Comments19 May Steinway Artist, and Gold Medallist of the 2008 New Orleans International Piano Competition Spencer Myer performs all 12 Preludes by Debussy. . Venue: The Baxter Theatre, Main Road, Rondebosch Time: 8pm Cost: R125/R110/R55/R40
SPORT: RUGBY SUPER 15
Posted on 5:38 pm | No Comments19 May The Cape Town Stormers take on the Sydney Waratahs. Venue: Newlands Stadium, 11 Boundary Road, Newlands Time: 7.10pm Cost: TBA
MUSIC AVIGAIL & AMMIEL BUSHAKEVITZ
Posted on 2:48 pm | No Comments9 June These prodigal siblings perform a popular mix of works including some by Bartok, Strauss, Schubert, Lutoslawski on completion of their music studies abroad. Venue: The Baxter Theatre, Main Road, Rondebosch Time: 8pm Cost: R125/R110/R55/R40
SPORT: RUGBY SUPER 15
Posted on 5:33 pm | No Comments30 June The Cape Town Stormers take on the Johannesburg Lions. Venue: Newlands Stadium, 11 Boundary Road, Newlands Time: 5.05pm Cost: TBA
SPORT: RUGBY SUPER 15
Posted on 5:30 pm | No Comments14 July The Cape Town Stormers take on the Melbourne Rebels from Australia. Venue: Newlands Stadium, 11 Boundary Road, Newlands Time: 3pm Cost: TBA
SPORT: THE CASTLE RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
Posted on 5:26 pm | No Comments18 August South Africa take on Argentina. Venue: Newlands Stadium, 11 Boundary Road, Newlands Time: TBA Cost: TBA
OPERA: COSÌ FAN TUTTE
Posted on 10:44 am | No Comments28 August – 1 September The annual collaboration between the CTO and the UCT Opera school presents Mozart’s most sophisticated Italian comedy in a thought-provoking new staging. Directed by Matthew Wild. Conducted by Kamal Khan. Venue: Baxter Theatre, Main Rd, Rondebosch, Cape Town Time: 7.30pm Cost: TBC
GENERAL INTEREST: MUIZENBERG MOONLIGHT MEANDER
Posted on 12:50 pm | No Comments1 September 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
