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 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: FreeTel: 021 422 0909 Email: info@asokabar.co.zawww.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 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
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: 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
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: 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.zawww.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 8783www.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.zawww.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: freeTel: 021 418 5121www.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 - 4pmTel: 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: 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: 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: freeEmail: 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: FreeTel: 083 388 8239www.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: FreeTel: 084 220 3856 Email: info@earthfairmarket.co.zawww.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 20Tel: 021 481 3900 Email: info@iziko.org.zawww.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 5Tel: 082 823 4121 Email: office@pepmarket.co.zawww.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: 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
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: 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
