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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: 2pm - 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: The Katalist, cnr Lower Main Rd & Scott Rd, Observatory Time: 7pm to 9pm Cost: R 40 (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
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 - 2pm 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: NEIGHBOURHOOD GOODS 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: VINTAGE FAIR
Over 100 vendors offer a diverse range of vintage products in a great setting. Venue: Old Biscuit Mill, 373 – 375 Albert Road, Woodstock Time: 9am to 4pm Cost: free
Email: info@vintagefair.co.za
www.vintagefair.co.za
SUNDAYS: GOLDFISH SUBMERGED
The immensely popular Capetonian music fundis perform their jazzy, deep house, electro tunes. Venue: La Med, Glen Country Club, Victoria Rd, Cifton Time: 6pm Cost: R 50
Tel: 021 438 5600 Email: info@lamed.co.za
www.goldfishlive.com
