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 8783www.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 40Tel: 083 440 3961 Email: info@theatresports.co.za (Booking suggested)www.theatresports.co.za
MONDAYS: THE BARLEYCORN MUSIC CLUB Started way back in the 70's 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: Villager Football Club, 11 Lansdowne Rd, Claremont Time: 8pm Cost: R 10 (students & members) R20 (non-members)Tel: 082 493 1564 Email: info@barleycorn.org.za.www.barleycorn.org.za
TUESDAYS: COOKING DEMONSTRATION A chance to see award-winning chef Franck Dangereux in action. Venue: The Food Barn, Noordhoek Farm Village, Village Lane, Noordhoek Time: 11.30am - 12.30pm Cost: Demonstration is free subject to lunch booking.Tel: 021 789 1390 Email: info@thefoodbarn.co.zawww.thefoodbarn.co.za
TUESDAYS: BINGO NIGHT Drag queen Miss Lola Fine leads a fun evening of bingo with dancing and prizes to be won. Venue: Beefcakes Burger Bar, Sovereign Bar, 40 Somerset Rd, Green Point Time: 9pm Cost: R 40 (5 games)Tel: 021 425 9019 Email: info@beefcakes.co.zawww.beefcakes.co.za
TUESDAYS: FUNNY BONES Entertainment from established stand-up comedians as well up-and-coming talent. Venue: Purple Turtle, cnr Shortmarket & Long Sts Time: 8pm Cost: R 30Tel: 021 424 0811 Email: events@thepurpleturtle.co.zawww.thepurpleturtle.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 8783www.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 3900www.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 onlyTel: 083 440 3961 Email: info@theatresports.co.za (Booking suggested)www.theatresports.co.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: FreeTel: 021 422 0909 Email: info@asokabar.co.zawww.asokabar.co.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: FreeTel: 084 220 3856 Email: info@earthfairmarket.co.zawww.earthfairmarket.co.za
WEDNESDAYS: DRUM MANIA WORKSHOP An interactive Djembe drumming evening with instruction for beginners and performances by advanced players. Suitable for all levels. Venue: Tafelberg Restaurant & Bar, 6 Roodehoek Terrace, Gardens Time: 8pm - 10.30pm Cost: R 40 (plus R 20 for drum hire)Tel: 082 855 5053 Email: info@drummania.co.zawww.drummania.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 8783www.sanbi.org.za
WEDNESDAYS: DINO MORAN The electro dance DJ who has worked with the likes of Grace Jones, Seal, Jonny Clegg and Fat Boy Slim plays a mixture of Afro Latino, Bossa and World beats. Venue: Vista Lounge & Bar, One & Only Cape Town, V&A Waterfront Time: 6pm - 10pm Cost: FreeTel: 021 431 5888capetown.oneandonlyresorts.com
WEDNESDAYS: COOKING DEMONSTRATION A chance to see award-winning chef Franck Dangereux in action. Venue: The Food Barn, Noordhoek Farm Village, Village Lane, Noordhoek Time: 6.30pm - 7.30pm Cost: Demonstration is free subject to dinner booking.Tel: 021 789 1390 Email: info@thefoodbarn.co.zawww.thefoodbarn.co.za
WEDNESDAYS: COMEDY COLLECTION Cape Town comedians, both new and established, entertain audiences with their takes on life in Cape Town. Venue: Raggazzi Appertivo Lounge, 33 Long St, Observatory Time: 8.30pm Cost: R 30Tel: 073 2439 615
THURSDAYS: COOKING DEMONSTRATION A chance to see award-winning chef Franck Dangereux in action. Venue: The Food Barn, Noordhoek Farm Village, Village Lane, Noordhoek Time: 11.30am - 12.30pm Cost: Demonstration is free subject to lunch booking.Tel: 021 789 1390 Email: info@thefoodbarn.co.zawww.thefoodbarn.co.za
THURSDAYS: TONY FINGER A performance by one of the hottest electro DJs on the scene who has performed alongside Bob Sinclar, Daft Punk and David Guetta. Venue: Vista Lounge & Bar, One & Only Cape Town, V&A Waterfront Time: 6pm - 10pm Cost: FreeTel: 021 431 5888capetown.oneandonlyresorts.com
THURSDAYS: DRAG NIGHT Drag diva Fabulash performs renditions of raunchy songs including Sweet Transvestite and I Wanna be Evil. Venue: Beefcakes Burger Bar, Sovereign Bar, 40 Somerset Rd, Green Point Time: 9pm Cost: Free (donations welcome)Tel: 021 425 9019 Email: info@beefcakes.co.zawww.beefcakes.co.za
THURSDAYS: OPEN MIC EVENING An opportunity for anyone and everyone to show off their talent. Venue: Obz Cafe, 115 Lower Main Rd Time: 8pm Cost: R 10Tel: 021 448 5555 Email: info@obzcafe.co.zawww.obzcafe.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 8783www.sanbi.org.za
Thursdays: AFROBEAT DRUMMING CIRCLE A passion for drumming brings people from diverse cultures together. Venue: B Lounge, Old Biscuit Mill, Albert 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.zawww.afrobeatdrumming.co.za
THURSDAYS: JOU MA SE COMEDY CLUB Popular local comedian Kurt Schoonraad hosts other well-known comedians each week, as well as a couple of new faces. Venue: The River Club, Liesbeek Parkway, Observatory Time: 8.30pm Cost: R 35 / R 75Tel: 021 447 7237 Email: info@kurt.co.zawww.kurt.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: freeTel: 021 418 5121www.capequarter.co.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.zawww.labrasserie.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 8783www.sanbi.org.za
FRIDAYS: LIVE JAZZ, OYSTERS AND BUBBLY Fresh oysters and sparkling wine served to the strains of Virtual Jazz Reality. Venue: Pepper Club Luxury Hotel & Spa, cnr Pepper & Loop Sts Time: 4pm Cost: R 60 (6 oysters and a glass of sparkling wine)Tel: 021 812 8888 Email: info@pepperclub.co.zawww.pepperclub.co.za
FRIDAYS: CRAIG DE SOUSA AND GRANT DE SOUSA The local electro/house DJ - renowned for his Good Hope FM show The Nightwatchmen - is followed by Grant De Sousa whose style of music includes everything from lounge to eclectic and jacking house. Venue: Vista Lounge & Bar, One & Only Cape Town, V&A Waterfront Time: 5pm - midnight Cost: FreeTel: 021 431 5888capetown.oneandonlyresorts.com
SATURDAYS: EREFAAN PEARCE AND RICHARD MARSHALL DJ Erefaan's repertoire of simple future soul shot through with dance floor beats is followed by Richard Marshall's acid jazz sound. Venue: Vista Lounge & Bar, One & Only Cape Town, V&A Waterfront Time: 6pm - midnight Cost: FreeTel: 021 431 5888capetown.oneandonlyresorts.com
SATURDAYS: RONDEBOSCH VILLAGE MARKET A small outdoor market offering a variety of organic and biodynamic fresh produce as well as preserves, cheeses and hand-made goods. Venue: Outside Rondebosch Library, Hall Rd, Rondebosch Time: 7.30am - 12 noon Cost: FreeTel: 021 696 5749 / 072 222 6410
SATURDAYS: THEATRE: ICONS AND AIKONAS Pieter-Dirk Uys (aka Evita Bezuidenhout) explores the funny of side of South African politics from A to Z - Apartheid to Zuma. Venue: Evita se Perron Theatre, Darling Time: 2pm Cost: R 110Tel: 022 492 3930 Email: bookings@evita.co.zawww.evita.co.za
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 (weather permitting) Cost: R 5Tel: 082 823 4121 Email: office@pepmarket.co.zaoutdoormarket.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: freeTel: 021 448 1438 Email: info@neighbourgoodsmarket.co.zawww.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 8783www.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: freeTel: 021 408 7840
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: FreeTel: 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: FreeTel: 082 397 7199 Email: mona.e.whittaker@gmail.com
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: FreeTel: 083 388 8239www.hpf1855.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 20Tel: 021 481 3900 Email: info@iziko.org.zawww.iziko.org.za/planetarium/cshows.html
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 - 4pmTel: 021 557 5630 Email: karin@careeraddicts.com
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: FreeTel: 084 220 3856 Email: info@earthfairmarket.co.zawww.earthfairmarket.co.za
SATURDAYS: WILLOWBRIDGE SLOW MARKET Local organic and natural goods only, with fresh produce and a fusion of gastronomic treats. Venue: Willowbridge Lifestyle Centre, 39 Carl Cronje Drive, Tyger Valley Time: 9am - 2pm Cost: FreeEmail: slowfood@slowmarket.co.zawww.slowmarket.co.za
SATURDAYS: STELLENBOSCH FRESH GOODS MARKET Local organic and natural goods only, with other attractions including a jewellery maker's stand, wine tastings, live entertainment and a picnic area. Venue: Oude Libertas Amphitheatre, Cnr Adam Tas & Oude Libertas Rd, Stellenbosch Time: 9am - 2pm Cost: FreeEmail: slowfood@slowmarket.co.zawww.slowmarket.co.za
SUNDAYS: SUNNY ISLAND MARKET An indoor market offering a selection of traditional South African foods and bakes, local wines, art and crafts and organic products. Venue: Northgate Island, cnr N1 Highway & Koeberg Rd Time: 10am - 2pm Cost: FreeTel: 084 611 0679www.northgateisland.co.za
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 20Tel: 021 481 3900 Email: info@iziko.org.zawww.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 170Tel: 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: FreeTel: 021 531 2173
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: freeTel: 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.zawww.winchester.co.za/index.php?pg=24&gal=7
SUNDAYS: COMICS AT WORK Entertainment from up-and-coming comedians. Venue: Obz Cafe, 115 Lower Main Rd Time: 9pm Cost: R 20Tel: 021 448 5555 Email: info@obzcafe.co.zawww.obzcafe.co.za
SUNDAYS: CAPE HUNT & POLO CLUB: EQUESTRIAN HUNT Riders follow a pack of foxhounds tracking a laid scent trail over beautiful countryside with optional jumps, river crossings and other natural hazards. Riders and spectators in 4x4s welcome. Visiting riders can hire horses and attire by pre-arrangement. Venue: various - see website Time: 10am Cost: R 150Tel: 022 840 2668 / 079 392 5220 Email: janetct@ananzi.co.za www.capehunt.co.za
