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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 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.za
www.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.za
www.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 30
Tel: 021 424 0811   Email: events@thepurpleturtle.co.za
www.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 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

 


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

 


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

 


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.za
www.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 8783
www.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: Free
Tel: 021 431 5888
capetown.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.za
www.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 30
Tel: 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.za
www.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: Free
Tel: 021 431 5888
capetown.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.za
www.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 10
Tel: 021 448 5555   Email: info@obzcafe.co.za
www.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 8783
www.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.za
www.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 75
Tel: 021 447 7237  Email: info@kurt.co.za
www.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: free
Tel: 021 418 5121
www.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.za
www.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 8783
www.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.za
www.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: Free
Tel: 021 431 5888
capetown.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: Free
Tel: 021 431 5888
capetown.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: Free
Tel: 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 110
Tel: 022 492 3930   Email: bookings@evita.co.za
www.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 5
Tel: 082 823 4121  Email: office@pepmarket.co.za
outdoormarket.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

 


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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Free
Email: slowfood@slowmarket.co.za
www.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: Free
Email: slowfood@slowmarket.co.za
www.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: Free
Tel: 084 611 0679
www.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 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

 

 


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: COMICS AT WORK

Entertainment from up-and-coming comedians. Venue: Obz Cafe, 115 Lower Main Rd   Time: 9pm  
Cost: R 20
Tel: 021 448 5555   Email: info@obzcafe.co.za
www.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 150
Tel: 022 840 2668 / 079 392 5220   Email: janetct@ananzi.co.za
www.capehunt.co.za