As usual there’s a lot to do in and around Cape Town this November from open gardens to beer festivals, sports events and early Christmas markets. We can’t list them all, so for more see SA Venues’ website. Festivals & Exhibitions: 2-3 Nov: Cape Dairy Experience, Sandringham Farm, Stellenbosch 2-5 Nov: Cape Town Military [...]
There are so many diverse things to do in and around Cape Town this month that it pays to think ahead. Here’s what you have to look forward to: 7-10 June Wacky Wine Weekend in the Robertson valley 8 June Roxette 13 June -10 July Vodacom Funny Festival at the Baxter 15 June Old Mutual Trophy wine [...]
The red carpet will be laid out for some world famous foodies at Cape Town’s Good Food & Wine Show from 24 to 27 May. Buddy Valastro (Cake Boss), Whitney Miller (MasterChef America winner) and Reza Mahammad (eccentric Indian cuisine personality) are just a few of the main attractions. There’s even something for the kids [...]
The Mother City Queer Project fancy dress party on Saturday 17 December 2011 is the MCQP’s 18th outrageous Christmas event to celebrate gay rights in South Africa. For Queens and other royalty, this year’s theme, ‘Maid in China’, will bring out Geisha girls and boys, hunky housemaids and oriental Ken and Barbies. Red and black [...]
Micro-breweries like &Union, Jack Black, Darling Brew and Napier Brewery have become incredibly popular with hip and happening Capetonians. They will be amongst over 20 breweries serving 50 different beers in seven brewing styles at the Cape Town Festival of Beer, 25-27 November at Hamilton’s Rugby Club in Greenpoint. It is a celebration of all things beer, bringing everyone together [...]
Looking for upcoming events in Cape Town that will have you out and about enjoying summer? Try slackpacking! Slackpacking is backpacking without the schlep, where someone else looks after the bags and you enjoy a scenic hike unencumbered. The Western Cape has some fabulous multi-day slackpacks – here are our Top 5: 1. Darling Stagger [...]
We love (or hate) Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson because he has found his voice, which is distinctively dry, usually offensive and highly amusing. Best-selling author, Albert Jack has also created a unique way of expressing himself in his books that delve into the history behind [...]