Events

TABLE MOUNTAIN CABLEWAY WINTER SPECIAL
1 May - 31 October
Two children under 18 years travel free with every adult return ticket for R 170. The special is valid everyday including weekends and public holidays.
Tel: 021 424 8181
www.tablemountain.net

ART: AFRICAN LIGHT
30 May - 30 September
An exhibition of local and international art which explores the inherent reflective qualities of art glass as they mirror a palette of African colours, shades and textures. Venue: EDGE Glass Gallery, 29 Vredenburg Lane, off top of Long St   Time: Tues - Fri @ 10am - 5pm, Mon & Sat by appointment only   Cost: Free
Tel: 021 423 3371   Email: nbritz@iafrica.com
www.capeglassstudio.com

WHEEL OF EXCELLENCE
8 June - 15 January
A 50m observation wheel (similar to UK's London Eye) with 36 fully-enclosed cabins offering visitors a 20 minute round trip with panoramic views of Cape Town, Table Mountain and the surrounds. VIP cabins, including champagne and canapés, available on request.   Venue: Canal Site, opposite the Caltex garage, V&A Waterfront   Time: Sun - Thurs @ 11am - 8pm, Fri & Sun @ 11am - 10pm   Cost: R 80 
Tel: 021 408 7600   Email: info@waterfront.co.za
2010.waterfront.co.za

EXHIBITION: 1910 - 2010: FROM PIERNEEF TO GUGULECTIVE
7 July - 3 October
A showcase of South African art across the last 100 years.  Exhibited artists include Gerard Sekoto, Irma Stern, George Pemba, Maggie Laubser, Gerard Bhengu, JH Pierneef, Durant Sihlali and Dumile Feni. Venue: South African National Gallery, Company Gardens [see map]  Time: Tues - Sun @ 10am - 5pm   Cost: R 15
Tel: 021 467 4663   Email: sadams@iziko.org.za
www.iziko.org.za

EXHIBITION: US
7 July - 3 October
A continuation of the 2009 exhibition which touched on issues of sexuality, religion, immigration and movement in Africa, with the message that any group - regardless of ethnicity, culture, sexuality, class or religion - is made up of individuals. Venue: South African National Gallery, Company Gardens [see map]  Time: Tues - Sun @ 10am - 5pm   Cost: R 15
Tel: 021 467 4660   Email: alewis@iziko.org.za
www.iziko.org.za

EXHIBITION: MANDELA
7 July - 31 December
An exploration of the extraordinary life of South Africa's most celebrated icon. Venue: Iziko Slave Lodge, cnr Adderley & Wale Sts   Time: Mon - Sat @ 10am - 5pm (closed on Christmas Day)   Cost: R 15
Tel. 021 461 3375   Email: wvandelen@iziko.org.za
www.iziko.org.za

ART: GHOEMA & GLITTER: NEW YEAR CARNIVAL IN CAPE TOWN
7 July - 31 January
A selection of works by film makers, photographers and artists who have been inspired by Cape Town's traditional New Year carnival. Venue: Iziko Good Hope Gallery, Castle of Good Hope [see map]  Time: daily @ 9.30am - 4pm   Cost: R 25
Tel: 021 464 1262   Email: kmooney@iziko.org.za
www.iziko.org.za

ART: WINTER GALA
29 July - 30 September
Paarl's first commercial art gallery exhibits a variety of paintings, ceramics and sculptures by established and new artists. Venue: Hout Street Gallery, 270 Main St, Paarl   Time: Mon - Sat @ 8.30am - 5pm, Sun @ 10am - 5pm   Cost: Free
Tel: 021 872 5030   Email: zetler@icon.co.za
www.houtstreetgallery.co.za

THEATRE: STATION 70
30 July - 18 September
Hits from the iconic musicals of the 70s including The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Grease and Saturday Night Fever. Venue: Roxy Revue Bar, Grand West [see map]  Time: Wed - Sat @ 8.30pm   Cost: R 67
Tel: 021 505 7777
www.computicket.com

ART: BEYOND BOUNDARIES
4 August - 15 September
Rachelle Bomberg, niece of painter David Bomberg, showcases a selection of multi-layered artworks influenced by her personal life and her travels. Venue: Barnard Gallery, 55 Main Street, Newlands
Tel: 021 671 1553   Email: fiona@luxurybrands.co.za

THEATRE: ELECTIONS AND ERECTIONS
7 August - 11 December
Pieter-Dirk Uys (aka Evita Bezuidenhout) celebrates the two issues that were illegal for most of his life in Apartheid South Africa: democracy and sex. Venue: Evita se Perron Theatre, Darling   Time: Saturdays @ 7pm   Cost: R 110
Tel: 022 492 3930   Email: bookings@evita.co.za
www.evita.co.za

Ramadan
11 August - 9 September
A holy month for the Muslim community which will fast from dawn to dusk.

THEATRE: MAMMA MIA
11 August - 19 September
The worldwide theatrical phenomenon returns with a 31-member all-South African cast and six-piece live band performing 22 of ABBA’s most popular hits. Venue: Artscape Opera House [see map]  Time: Various - see website  Cost: R 180 - R 380 
Tel: 021 462 7384   Email: artscape@artscape.co.za
www.artscape.co.za

COMEDY: MARC LOTTERING NOT IN 3D
24 August - 25 September
The latest stand-up material from the local celebrated comedian, interspersed with appearances by his alter egos Auntie Merle Abrahams and Smiley the taxi dude. Venue: On Broadway, 44 Long St 
Time: Tues - Fri @ 8.30pm, Sat @ 6pm & 8.30pm   Cost: R 80
Tel: 021 424 1194
www.onbroadway.co.za

THEATRE: WOYZECK
25 August - 11 September
This play - the first German literary work to have members of the working class as its main characters - uses the murder of one of the townsfolk as a metaphor for the spiritual and intellectual murder of the protagonist and his entire class. Starring Rob van Vuuren. Venue: Baxter Golden Arrow Studio [see map]  Time: various - see website   Cost: R 70 - R 130
Tel: 021 685 7880
www.baxter.co.za

THEATRE: DIRT
25 August - 11 September
A one-man show about an egotist soapstar, an exhausted new father and a man whose life is about to fall apart as they prepare to go to a funeral. Venue: Kalk Bay Theatre, 52 Main Rd, Kalk Bay   Time: 8.30pm   Cost: R 100
Tel: 073 220 5430
www.kbt.co.za

COMEDY: ANDREW NEWTON
25 August - 16 October
This British performer has hypnotised over 55 000 people, establishing himself as one of the most experienced hypnotists in the world. Venue: 3 Arts Theatre, 260 Main Rd, Plumstead   Time: Wed - Sat @ 8.30pm, 9 & 16 Oct @ 11.30am   Cost: R 60 - R 70
www.computicket.com

CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL
30 August - 19 September
The annual festival now in its second decade features a line-up of great comedians from all over the world.   Venue: Baxter Concert Hall [see map]   Time: Tues - Sat @ 8pm, Sun @ 6pm, 10 & 11 Sept @ 10.30pm   Cost: R 120 - R 150
Tel:  021 685 7880
www.baxter.co.za

F.A.K. SONGS AND OTHER STRUGGLE ANTHEMS
31 August - 18 September
Pieter-Dirk Uys stars as Bambi, whose story revolves around the Weimar Republic, Hamburg's Reperbahn and the South African Voortrekker camps. The story is told through song and sketch and is performed in three languages. Venue: The Fugard Theatre, cnr Harrington & Caledon Sts, District 6   Time: Tues - Fri @ 8pm   Cost: R 90 - R 120
Tel: 021 461 4554   Email: info@isangoportobello.com
wwww.thefugard.com