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Mondays: Kirstenbosch Garden Walk

A 90 min stroll through the Botanical Gardens with a guide.  Time: 10am   Cost: free (garden entrance applies)
Tel: 021 799 8783
www.sanbi.org.za

 


Mondays: THEATRESPORTS

Along the lines of ‘Whose Line is it Anyway’ this is improvised theatre. Two teams of actors play out a series of improvised games. No one knows what to expect next but the result is surprisingly coherent, engaging and incredibly funny to watch.   Venue: The Intimate Theatre, 37 Orange Street, Gardens (behind the Little Theatre)   Time: 8.30pm   Cost: R 40
Tel: 083 440 3961   Email: info@theatresports.co.za  (Booking suggested)
www.theatresports.co.za

 


Mondays: The Barleycorn Music Club

Started way back in the 70s Cape Town's oldest music club provides a stage for up-and-coming Cape Town talent. A proven springboard for the likes of David Kramer and Freshly Ground, audiences can be assured of varied and original performances. Venue: Rygersdal Sports Club, Erin Rd, Rondebosch  Time: 8pm   Cost: R 10 (students & members) R20 (non-members)
Tel: 082 493 1564   Email: info@barleycorn.org.za.
www.barleycorn.org.za

 


Tuesdays: Jazz Evening

Hot and funky Capetonian jazz quintet, The Restless Natives, play hard bop jazz arrangements from the 50s & 60s.  Venue: Asoka, 68 Kloof St   Time: 8pm to late   Cost: Free
Tel: 021 422 0909   Email: info@asokabar.co.za
www.asokabar.co.za

 


Tuesdays: Kirstenbosch Garden Walk

A 90 min stroll through the Botanical Gardens with a guide.  Time: 10am & 11am Cost: free (garden entrance applies)
Tel: 021 799 8783
www.sanbi.org.za

 


Tuesdays: Double Feature at the Planetarium

An informative  discussion on what’s to be seen in the sky this month is preceded by the show ‘Do the stars influence your life?’, a provocative examination of one of the oldest, and perhaps most controversial, fields of human interest. Venue: Iziko Museum, top of Company's Gardens [see map]  Time: 8pm   Cost: R 20
Tel: 021 481 3900
www.iziko.org.za

 


Tuesdays: THEATRESPORTS

Along the lines of ‘Whose Line is it Anyway’ this is improvised theatre. Two teams of actors play out a series of improvised games.  No one knows what to expect next but the result is surprisingly coherent, engaging and incredibly funny to watch. Venue: Kalk Bay Theatre, Main Rd, Kalk Bay   Time: 7.15pm (for pasta supper before show)  8.30pm for show   Cost: R 95 incl. pasta supper, R 50 show only
Tel: 083 440 3961   Email: info@theatresports.co.za  (Booking suggested)
www.theatresports.co.za

 


Wednesdays: Kirstenbosch Garden Walk

A 90 min stroll through the Botanical Gardens with a guide.  Time: 10am  Cost: free (garden entrance applies)
Tel: 021 799 8783
www.sanbi.org.za

 


Wednesdays: Earth Fair Market

An indoor market selling a range of locally produced and artisan food products.  Venue: South Palms, Tokai Main Rd   Time: 3pm - 8pm   Cost: Free
Tel: 084 220 3856   Email: info@earthfairmarket.co.za
www.earthfairmarket.co.za

 


Thursdays: Kirstenbosch Garden Walk

A 90 min stroll through the Botanical Gardens with a guide.  Time: 10am  Cost: free (garden entrance applies)
Tel: 021 799 8783
www.sanbi.org.za

 


Thursdays: AFROBEAT DRUMMING CIRCLE

A passion for drumming brings people from diverse cultures together. Venue: Don Pedro Restaurant, Roodebloem Rd, Woodstock   Time: 7.30pm to 9.30pm   Cost: R 60 (plus R 10 for drum hire)
Tel: 084 566 0531   Email: info@afrobeatdrumming.co.za
www.afrobeatdrumming.co.za

 


Fridays: Kirstenbosch Garden Walk

A 90 min stroll through the Botanical Gardens with a guide.  Time: 10am  Cost: free (garden entrance applies)
Tel: 021 799 8783
www.sanbi.org.za

 


FRIDAYS: JAZZ AT LA BRASSERIE

Live music with the Cape Dutch Connection.   Venue: La Brasserie, 13 Daniel Hugo St, Franschhoek   Time: 5.30pm - 8.30pm   Cost: R 100 per couple (incl. bottle of wine)
Tel: 021 876 3420   Email: info@labrasserie.co.za
www.labrasserie.co.za

 


FRIDAYS: SALSA DANCING

Start the weekend with a Latin American beat. Learn and practice new moves under the beady eye of a professional. Venue: Cape Quarter, 72 Waterkant Street, Green Point   Time: 10pm to 2am   Cost: free
Tel: 021 418 5121
www.capequarter.co.za

 


SATURDAYS: OLD PHILIPPI CEMENT FACTORY MARKET

An outdoor market with community stalls offering arts and crafts and organic produce as well as grassy picnic areas and horse-rides for kids. Venue: 1 Cwango Crescent, cnr New Eisleben & Lansdowne Rds, Philippi (at Philippi Business Place, behind Shoprite)   Time: 9am - 4pm
Tel: 021 557 5630   Email: karin@careeraddicts.com

 


SATURDAYS: SEA POINT FOOD MARKET

An organic food and craft market offering a variety of fresh produce and live entertainment. Venue: Tafelburg school, Main Rd, Sea Point   Time: 9am - 3pm   Cost: Free
Tel: 072 435 6054

 


SATURDAYS: HORIZON COUNTRY MARKET

An outdoor market offering a selection of fresh produce as well as arts and crafts, books and novelty items. Venue: Cape Town Ostrich Ranch on the N7 towards Malmesbury   Time: 8am - 2pm   Cost: Free
Tel: 082 397 7199   Email: mona.e.whittaker@gmail.com

 


Saturdays: Stellenbosch Fresh Goods Market

With organic and natural goods only, this market aims to make the food chain more sustainable and environmentally sensitive.   Venue: Dorp st square, Bosman's Crossing Trading Village, Stellenbosch   Time: 9am - 2pm   Cost: free
Email: slowfood@slowmarket.co.za

 


Saturdays: Hermanuspietersfontein Food & Wine Market

A variety of fresh produce. Breakfast or an early lunch can also be selected from a wide variety of food and enjoyed at tables with a glass or bottle of wine. Venue: Hermanuspietersfontein Wynkelder, Hemel-en-Aarde Village, Hermanus  Time: 9am - 1pm   Cost: Free
Tel: 083 388 8239
www.hpf1855.co.za

 


Saturdays: Earth Fair Market

An indoor market selling a range of locally produced and artisan food products.  Venue: South Palms, Tokai Main Rd   Time: 9am - 2.30pm   Cost: Free
Tel: 084 220 3856   Email: info@earthfairmarket.co.za
www.earthfairmarket.co.za

 


Saturdays: The Sky Tonight

An Introduction to the current night sky and how to find the constellations and planets that are visible this month.  Venue: Planetarium, top of Company's Gardens / 25 Queen Victoria St [see map]  Time: 1pm  Cost: R 20
Tel: 021 481 3900   Email: info@iziko.org.za
www.iziko.org.za/planetarium/cshows.html

 


Saturdays: PORTER ESTATE MARKET

An outdoor market with fresh produce to take home or eat on the spot.  Venue: On the grounds of the Chrysalis Academy, Tokai Manor, Tokai Rd   Time: 9am to 1pm  Cost: R 5
Tel: 082 823 4121  Email: office@pepmarket.co.za
www.pepmarket.co.za

 


Saturdays: NEIGHBOURGOODS MARKET

Hippy chic gathering of stalls of organic produce, wines and oils, flowers, clothes and crafts in a large elegant warehouse.  Lots of delicious things to eat at communal tables.  Venue: Old Biscuit Mill, 373 – 375 Albert Road, Woodstock   Time: 9am to 2pm   Cost: free
Tel: 021 448 1438   Email: info@neighbourgoodsmarket.co.za
www.neighbourgoodsmarket.co.za

 


Saturdays: Kirstenbosch Garden Walk

A 90 min stroll through the Botanical Gardens with a guide.  Time: 10am  Cost: free (garden entrance applies)
Tel: 021 799 8783
www.sanbi.org.za

 


Saturdays: DRUMMING WORKSHOP

Led by Township Music.  Anyone of any age is invited to join in.  Venue: Waterfront Craft Market & Wellness Centre   Time: 1pm to 2pm  Cost: free
Tel: 021 408 7840

 


Sundays: GREENPOINT MARKET

A huge market with a relaxed atmosphere, with traders from across Africa selling carvings, paintings, jewellery etc.  Venue: cnr Beach Rd & Western Blvd, Green Point  Time: 8am – 5pm  Cost: free

 


Sundays: HOUT BAY CRAFT MARKET

All proceeds from the market are used for local community upliftment projects.  Venue: Hout Bay Village Green, Hout Bay Main Road    Time: 9am – 4pm   Cost: free
Tel:  082 850 9752

 


Sundays: JAZZ AT THE MANSIONS

Brunch buffet and live jazz.  Venue: Harvey's Restaurant, Winchester Mansions, 221 Beach Rd, Seapoint  Time: 11am - 2pm  Cost: R 195 (incl. newspaper and a glass of bubbly)
Tel: 021 434 2351  Email: harveys@winchester.co.za
www.winchester.co.za/index.php?pg=24&gal=7

 


Sundays: The Sky Tonight

An Introduction to the current night sky and how to find the constellations and planets that are visible this month.  Venue: Planetarium, top of Company's Gardens / 25 Queen Victoria St [see map]  Time: 1pm  Cost: R 20
Tel: 021 481 3900   Email: info@iziko.org.za
www.iziko.org.za/planetarium/cshows.html

 


Sundays: Sunday Lunch at Backsberg Winery

A three course set menu featuring spit roast lamb. Singer and guitarist Guy Feldman provides a mellow accompaniment to a lazy afternoon. Venue: Backsberg Estate Cellars, Simondium Road, Paarl   Time: 12pm - 4pm   Cost: R 170
Tel: 021 875 5952   Email: restaurant@backsberg.co.za
www.backsberg.co.za

 


SUNDAYS: NATURAL GOODS MARKET

A market held on the first Sunday of every month featuring a variety of goods for the whole family, including fresh produce, organic goods and home essentials. There is space for picnics and activities on offer include pony rides, boat rides and bird watching. Venue: Central Park, Park Lane, Century City   Time: 9am - 2pm   Cost: Free
Tel: 021 531 2173