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ART: TWO DECADES OF SA SCULPTURE
Posted on 12:53 pm | No Comments26 October – 26 October (2012) A series of outdoor sculptures, scattered throughout various locations in the historical town of Stellenbosch. Venue: Various (see below link to map) Cost: Free...
GENERAL INTEREST: TABLE MOUNTAIN CABLEWAY SUNSET SPECIAL
Posted on 2:51 pm | 1 Comment1 November – 29 February An annual summer sunset special where cableway prices are half price. Last ride down 8pm Venue: Table Mountain Cableway, Tafelberg Rd, Cape Town Return Ticket Cost (after 6pm): R 97.50 (Kids 4 – 17 R 47.50)
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...
ART: ROSE KORBER’S ART SALON
Posted on 10:17 am | No Comments16 December – 29 February The 20th annual exhibition of local artists who have received international acclaim. Venue: Rose Korber Art, 48 Sedgemoor Rd, Camps Bay, Cape Town Time: Mon - Fri, 9am – 5pm Cost: Free
MUSIC: FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS – HUGH TRACEY AND THE INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY OF MUSIC
Posted on 2:43 pm | No Comments19 November – 31 March An interactive view into the field trips of Hugh Tracey, founder of the International Library of African Music, showcasing journals and film and audio recordings. Venue: William Fehr Collection, Castle of Good Hope, Castle St, Cape Town Time: 10am – 4pm Cost: R 10
ART: PETER CLARKE
Posted on 3:00 pm | No Comments20 October – 19 February An exhibition honouring Clarke’s life, work and contribution to art in South Africa through the apartheid and post-apartheid eras. Venue: Iziko Museum, 25 Victoria St, Cape Town Time: 10am – 4pm Cost: R 10
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)
BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER ON ICE
Posted on 10:53 am | No Comments19 January – 11 February International dance sensations the Imperial Ice Stars perform Tchaikovsky’s ballet. Starring Olympic gold medallist Evgeny Platov and dual World Champion Maxim Staviski. Venue: Artscape Theatre,...
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: 6TH CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL SUMMER FESTIVAL
Posted on 4:03 pm | No Comments21 January - 25 February The annual music festival features performances by top SA pianists Ben Schoeman and Francois du Toit, conductor Richard Cock, soloists from Cape Town Opera, and various choirs. Venue: Various venues throughout Cape Town and the winelands Time: 8pm Cost: R 60 – R 180
BALLET: SOLITAIRE + GRADUATION BALL
Posted on 4:10 pm | 1 Comment22 & 29 January, 5 & 12 February, 19 – 21 February Members of the Cape Town City Ballet perform Kenneth MacMillan’s world-renowned Solitaire and David Lichine’s quirky Graduation Ball. Venue: Maynardville Open Air Theatre, Maynardville, cnr Wolfe Rd/ Piers St, Wynberg Time: 8.15pm Cost: R 110 – R 130
THEATRE: STATEMENTS AFTER AN ARREST UNDER THE IMMORALITY ACT
Posted on 11:23 am | 1 Comment24 January – 18 February Athol Fugard’s latest play is a deep love story set in apartheid South Africa, when relationships across the colour bar were a criminal offence. Venue: Fugard Studio, The Fugard Theatre, cnr Harrington & Caledon Sts, Cape Town Time: 8pm Cost: R 100 – R 140
ART: WORLD PRESS PHOTO EXHIBITION
Posted on 2:19 pm | No Comments28 January – 16 February A photo exhibition of work submitted by photographers, agencies, newspapers and magazines from all corners of the world. Venue: Castle of Good Hope, cnr Darling & Buitenkant Sts, Cape Town Time: 9am – 3.45 pm Cost: Mon – Sat @ R 28 (R 12 kids and R 15 Pensioners) Sun @ R 20 (R 5 kids and R 10 Pensioners)
DANCE: QUEEN AT THE BALLET
Posted on 8:20 pm | No Comments1 – 11 February Sean Bovim’s ballet company presents their popular ballet to the music of rock group, Queen. Venue: Oude Libertas Amphitheatre, cnr Adam Tas Rd & Oude Libertas St, Stellenbosch Time: 8.15pm Cost: R 120 – R 150
MUSIC: ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE
Posted on 1:02 pm | No Comments3 February – 17 March A Beatles tribute show. Venue: Roxy Revue Bar, GrandWest, Vanguard Drive, Goodwood, Cape TownTime: 8.30pm Cost: R 67
ART: OUTSIDE THE LINES – AN EXPLORATION OF ABSTRACT MATERIALITY
Posted on 3:49 pm | No Comments4 February – 3 March A group exhibition emphasizing work with composition, colour, line, shape and texture. Selected artists include Morne Visage, Mbongeni Dlamini and Nabeeha Mohamed, Alexandra Karakashian, Rodan Kane Hart, Lyndi Sales, Michele Mathison, Chloe Reid, Matty Roodt, and Anna Stielau. Venue: Whatiftheworld Gallery, 1 Argyle St, Woodstock Time: 11am – 3pm Cost: Free
MUSIC: IL DIVO & ORCHESTRA IN CONCERT
Posted on 2:04 pm | No Comments8 February The internationally acclaimed operatic pop group performs. Venue: GrandWest, Grand Arena, Vanguard Drive, Goodwood Time: 8pm Cost: R 375
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
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
GENERAL INTEREST: OPENING OF PARLIAMENT
Posted on 12:31 pm | No Comments9 February The annual opening of Parliament sees politicians and dignitaries converging on Cape Town to hear the State of the Nation address and consider more than twenty bills for 2012, including the infamous Protection of Information Bill. Venue: Parliament, Plein St, Cape Town Time: tbc Cost: Free
MUSIC: FESTIVAL SYMPHONY CONCERT
Posted on 2:49 pm | No Comments9 February Mirijam Contzen performs the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor with the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra as part of their 6th Cape Town International Summer Music Festival. The program for the evening includes Mozart’s Impresario Overture and Tchaikovsky’s “Manfred”. Conducted by Yasuo Shinozaki. Venue: Cape Town City Hall, Darling Street Time: 8pm Cost: R180/R155/R130
