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SEPTEMBER 1-6
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike Theatre on the Bay Multi award-winning Chekhovian comedy.
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Live Art Festival Various Innovative works from national and international artists.
1 - 24
Short & Sweet Film Festival LIFESTYLE The German Club Short films, animations, music videos, food and craft beers.
2 - 20
Marc Lottering: This is Captain Lottering Speaking Baxter Theatre A new show from the top SA comedian.
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2 - 27
…miskien Baxter Golden Arrow Studio Two best friends, dead end jobs, rugby, and guy stuff.
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Marie Claire Trunk Show LIFESTYLE City Hall A shopping party with entertainment from Jimmy Nevis and others.
4-7
Homemakers Expo: Bold Bright and Individual CTICC The annual home decor and lifestyle exhibition.
5-7
Darling Voorkamerfest THEATRE Throughout Darling Performances in the living rooms of various Darling residents.
5-7
Tulbagh Spring Arts Festival Tulbagh Fine art, music, theatre, architectural talks, walks and more.
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Uthando Benefit Concert City Hall Music, dance and choirs from community projects.
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Rugby: Western Province vs Eastern Province Kings DHL Newlands Stadium Absa Currie Cup Premier Division match.
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Children of the Light Artscape Theatre A screening of this film on the life of Desmond Tutu.
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Tygerberg Children’s Choir - Prestige Concert Endler Hall, Stellenbosch The award-winning internationally renowned choir performs.
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Struck Silent THEATRE Baxter Theatre Dance and theatre from Ananda Fuchs and Tebogo Monnakgotla.
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10 - 27 The Vertical Hour THEATRE Theatre on the Bay Play by Sir David Hare, with discussions of the Iraq war.
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September 11
Chefs who Share LIFESTYLE City Hall Acclaimed local and international chefs create exclusive menus.
LIFESTYLE 17 - 21 Open Book Cape Town Fugard Theatre The annual literary festival with local and international authors. 17
Colloquium with UCT School of Dance Baxter Concert Hall Anecdotes from the last 80 years of Cape Town City Ballet.
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Charity Gala Dinner LIFESTYLE One&Only Auction gala dinner supporting the Forever Wild Lion programme.
LIFESTYLE 18 - 19 Neil Jewell Charcuterie Workshop Moreson Wine Farm The top chef instructs on the creation of hams, sausages and more. 20, 26 Arno Carstens and Albert Frost Die Boer Arno Carstens collaborates with blues guitarist Albert Frost.
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The Fray GrandWest Arena The smash hit American rock band tours SA.
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Rugby: W Province vs Absa Qualifier Newlands Stadium Absa Currie Cup Premier Division match.
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Hidden Valley Gourmet Braai & Wine Festival Overture Restaurant, Hidden Valley Wine Farm Braai presentation by Bertus Basson, a 3 course meal and wine pairing.
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Hidden Valley BIG Braai Day Events Hidden Valley Wine Farm ‘Share food’ experience with wines, live music & kids activities.
24 - 28 Oceana Hout Bay Seafood Festival Various around Hout Bay A celebration of Hout Bay, life and seafood.
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THEATRE 25 - 30 Cape Town Fringe Festival City Hall and various venues Inaugural festival of new theatre, dance and music productions. 26
Quartet for the End of Time MUSIC Endler Hall David Krakauer, Kathleen Tagg, Suzanne Martens and Peter Martens.
THEATRE 26, 30 Spring & Fall Artscape Theatre Three works by renowned American choreographer John Neumeier. 27
Rugby: South Africa vs Australia DHL Newlands Stadium Castle Lager Rugby Championship match.
27 - 28 Franschhoek Uncorked Festival Franschhoek Wine Valley Food and wine festival. 28
Kirstenbosch Craft Market Kirstenbosch Stone Cottages The popular outdoor craft market.
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Nederburg Concert Series, David Krakauer and Kathleen Tagg Nederburg Wine Estate The US clarinettist and SA pianist perform in the historic Manor House.
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Rainbow Scars & Biko’s Quest THEATRE Artscape Theatre Mike van Graan’s study of interracial adoption, plus dance from Jazzart.
october 1-5
Cape Town Fringe Festival THEATRE City Hall and various venues Inaugural festival of new theatre, dance and music productions.
1 - 18
Constellations THEATRE Theatre on the Bay Nick Payne’s exploration of quantum multiverse theory, love and honey.
2-5
Rocking the Daisies Cloof Wine Estate The popular annual eco pop/rock festival.
3 - 12
Baxter Dance Festival 2014 THEATRE Baxter Theatre 10th annual celebration of dance from talent across the Western Cape.
4
Treasury Market LIFESTYLE Oude Libertas, Stellenbosch Handmade goods market with fashion, jewellery, shoes and linen.
4
Dancers Love Dogs THEATRE Artscape Opera House Dancers and performers raise funds for mass sterilization of animals.
4 - 11
Cinderella THEATRE Nassau Theatre The classic tale as told by the Lilliput Children’s Theatre Company.
7, 22
Leopard’s Leap Cooking Classes Leopard’s Leap, Franschhoek Learn to create traditional Italian cuisine with a modern twist.
7 - 19
Dirty Words THEATRE Kalk Bay Theatre The cult comedy show on erotica, dirty talk and naughty sexy grammar.
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Richard Clayderman GrandWest Arena The world’s best selling pianist performs.
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SPORT 10 - 12 Cape Town International Boat Show CTICC The leading marine exhibition showcasing the boat / watersport sector.
october 11
Pinotage on Tap Diemersfontein Wine and Country Estate Recently awarded ‘Best Wine Event in the World’.
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Rugby: Western Province vs Sharks Newlands Stadium Absa Currie Cup match.
11
Swartland Wine and Olive Route Country Market LIFESTYLE Kirstenbosch Stone Cottages Breads, olives, preserves, jams, biltong and cheeses from the producers.
11
Albert Hammond Live GrandWest Arena The English singer, songwriter and record producer on tour.
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Amagwijo Baxter Concert Hall An intimate concert of ‘endangered’ African music.
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UCT Symphony Orchestra MUSIC Baxter Concert Hall With celebrity conductor Richard Cock and pianist Francois du Toit.
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The Reuben Invites Series LIFESTYLE One&Only Food and conversation from top chefs Reuben Riffel and Ryan Shell.
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LIFESTYLE 17 - 19 Robertson Wine on the River Goudmyn Farm Tastings of 300 wines. Live music, kids activities, and local food. 18 - 26 Le Nozze di Figaro Artscape Opera House Mozart’s comic opera, with the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Dave Ledbetter The Cottage Club Funk jazz and blues.
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Hidden Valley BIG Braai Day Events Hidden Valley Wine Farm ‘Share food’ experience with wines, live music and kids activities.
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Medea – National Theatre Live THEATRE Fugard Bioscope Helen McCrory takes the title role in Euripides’ powerful tragedy.
THEATRE 21 - 31 Love & Prozac Kalk Bay Theatre Sonia Esgueria’s show about the painful hilarity of trying to find love. THEATRE 21 - 31 Pythonesque Theatre on the Bay An irreverent history of Monty Python’s Flying Circus. (Runs until 8 Nov). 22
Cricket: Cape Cobras vs Knights Sahara Park Newlands Stadium Momentum One Day Cup.
24 - 31 Thumbelina Artscape Theatre Cape Town City Ballet performs a new children’s production.
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Cape Town Concert Series: Avigail & Ammiel Bushakevitz MUSIC Concert Hall The sister/brother performs Strauss, Mozart, Debussy and Lutoslawski.
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A Streetcar Named Desire – National Theatre Live THEATRE Fugard Bioscope The Young Vic’s highly anticipated production with Gillian Anderson.
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Mike Horn: Walking on Thin Ice LIFESTYLE One&Only The modern explorer talks about his trek over the frozen Arctic Ocean.
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UCT Dance School Celebrating 80 years Baxter Theatre Excerpts of productions from mixed genres.
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29 - 31 Festive Ideas Market Simondium Country Lodge 130 exhibitors offer innovative and original gift ideas.
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Galileo Cinema Season Opens Kirstenbosch The first of the summer open air cinema movie classics.
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Tuning the Vine LIFESTYLE The Lookout Learning about wine with live music and a temporary tattoo parlour.
november 1
Zombie Walk Company Gardens Cape Town’s 5th Annual Zombie Walk.
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Thumbelina Artscape Theatre Cape Town City Ballet performs a new children’s production.
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TriRock Robben Island LIFESTYLE Robben Island Athletes and spectators participate in prison tours, talks and a triathlon.
1
Suzi Quatro MUSIC Liqui-Fruit Amphitheatre American rock artist performs hits from 50 years in the music business.
1-2
International Kite Festival LIFESTYLE Zandvlei Kites from all over the world, food stalls and fairground rides.
1-2
Tuning the Vine LIFESTYLE The Lookout Learning about wine with live music and a temporary tattoo parlour.
1-2
Festive Ideas Market Simondium Country Lodge 130 exhibitors offer innovative and original gift ideas.
1-2
Love & Prozac THEATRE Kalk Bay Theatre Sonia Esgueria’s show about the painful hilarity of trying to find love.
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november 1-8
Pythonesque Theatre on the Bay An irreverent history of Monty Python’s Flying Circus.
1, 6
Andrey Pisarev Endler Hall & City Hall The multi-award-winning Russian pianist performs.
2
Nederburg Concert Series Nederburg Manor House A piano recital by award-winning Russian pianist, Andrey Pisarev.
4 - 14
The Last Moustache Baxter Golden Arrow Studio Tim Plewman as Hitler’s last remaining body double.
4 - 16
Stealing Bette THEATRE Kalk Bay Theatre Lucy Tops as a diva discovering the power of Bette Midler’s music.
5-9
Constantia Gift Fair LIFESTYLE SARDA, Constantia The annual Christmas Gifts Fair in support of Riding for the Disabled.
6-8
Cape Town Military Tattoo LIFESTYLE Castle of Good Hope Military bands, bagpipes, Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture with cannon fire.
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Cricket: Cape Cobras vs Dolphins Sahara Park Newlands Ram Slam T20 Challenge.
8
Steenberg Fun Day and Trail Run Steenberg Estate Family fun day with a trail run, live music, wine tastings, picnics & more.
8
Dusty Rebels & the Bombshells Cape Town Ostrich Ranch Rockabilly Festival.
9
Discovery Cape Times Big Walk Various Venues Charity walk with routes varying from 5km to 80km.
14 - 16 Cape Town Bierfest Newlands Brewery Village Green The annual celebration of German beer. 15
Wild Shots 2014 Zoology Lecture Theatre Wildlife photography symposium.
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LIFESTYLE 15 - 16 A Food & Wine Affair Lourensford Wine Estate A family day, with activities and entertainment for children and adults.
november 15
Cape Town Concert Series: Olga Kern Baxter Concert Hall The pianist performs Beethoven, Chopin and Rachmaninov.
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15 - 17 John Legend: All of Me Tour GrandWest Arena The 9-time Grammy Award winner, multi-platinum selling artist.
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THEATRE 18 - 23 Illusive Kalk Bay Theatre Sleight of hand from multi-award-winning magician Stuart Lightbody. 19
Pieter-Dirk Uys: And then there was Madiba THEATRE Baxter Theatre A long slow road to freedom with a satirical cluster of politicians.
19 - 23 Postcard from Morocco Artscape Theatre Centre An absurdist one-act opera by composer Dominick Argento.
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Cricket: Cape Cobras vs Lions Sahara Park Newlands Ram Slam T20 Challenge.
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Kirstenbosch Summer Concert Kirstenbosch Gardens The first concert of the popular summer series.
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30 Seconds to Mars GrandWest Arena The American rock band returns to Cape Town.
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27 - 30 Blue Artscape Theatre Premiere of Christopher L Huggins’ latest all-male ballet.
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LIFESTYLE 28 - 30 Cape Town Festival of Beer Hamilton’s Rugby Club South Africa’s largest annual gathering for brewers and beer-lovers. 28 - 30 Synergy Live Theewaterskloof One of Cape Town’s most anticipated outdoor music festivals.
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THEATRE 28 - 30 Bittersweet Reloaded Artscape Theatre Student singers, dancers and dramatists from the National Arts Festival. LIFESTYLE 29 - 30 Franschhoek Classique Champagne Festival Huguenot Monument ‘Magic of Bubbles’ festival with cap classique wines and gourmet food. 29 - 30 The Maboneng Gugulethu Arts Experience NY 147 and NY 117 Gugulethu Art galleries in the homes of township residents.
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Nederburg Picnic Concert Nederburg Wine Estate Picnic concert with soloists and a full youth symphony orchestra.
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Kirstenbosch Craft Market Stone Cottages 180 craft stalls offering hand crafted goods.
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Toy Run Maynardville Cape Town bikers bring toys for underprivileged children.
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december 1
CAPA Student Choreography THEATRE Artscape Theatre Students of Cape Academy of Performing Arts present their projects.
1 - 31
Cherry Picking Season Opens Klondyke Farm, Ceres R20 (for entry) and R45 per kg of cherries picked.
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1 - 31
What What Baxter Golden Arrow Studio Top comedian Rob van Vuuren’s brand new show.
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3 - 31
The Sound of Laughter Theatre on the Bay New comedy from Alan Committie.
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First Thursdays Various throughout the city centre Art galleries and selected shops stay open until 9pm.
4-5
The Lumineers Live Kirstenbosch The US folk-rock stars make their South African debut.
5-6
Koos Kombuis MUSIC The Cottage Club The maverick Afrikaans musician, singer and songwriter performs.
5 - 31
War Horse THEATRE Artscape Opera House The multi-award-winning global phenomenon comes to Cape Town.
6-7
Table Mountain Blues Summit Hillcrest Quarry South Africa`s premier blues music festival.
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6 - 14
Wavescape Film Festival Clifton 4th, Brass Bell, The Labia Theatre The annual celebration of surfing and the sea.
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Skylight – National Theatre Live Fugard Bioscope Bill Nighy and Carey Mulligan in David Hare’s play.
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Midge Ure MUSIC CTICC The musician performs his hits from Slik, Visage, Thin Lizzy, and Ultravox.
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december 10
Foo Fighters MUSIC Cape Town Stadium The multi-award-winning rock band, in South Africa for the first time.
12 - 31 The Art of the Brick V&A Waterfront Lego sculptures and interactive tuition for all ages. 14
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Christmas service with the St George’s Singers.
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17 - 31 Andrew Salgado: Presentation of New Works Christopher Moller Art Gallery The return of the artist listed by Saatchi as “one to invest in today”.
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Aviva Pelham - Viva the Voices Baxter Theatre The last in the series of Morning Melodies for 2014.
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Third Thursdays ART Various venues throughout the East City Art galleries and selected shops in the East City stay open until 9pm.
18 - 21 Cricket: Cape Cobras vs Lions Sahara Park Newlands Sunfoil Series.
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Mother City Queer Project tba SA’s biggest dress-to-theme costume party.
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time THEATRE Fugard Bioscope Live screening of the play based on Mark Haddon’s acclaimed novel.
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Jazz Vespers St George’s Cathedral Jazz from Alvin Dyers and the Centre for the Performing Arts.
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30 - 31 Electric Vines New Year’s Eve Festival MUSIC Arabella Wines, Robertson Prime Circle, Matthew Mole, Just Jinjer, Goodluck, Pascal and Pearce. 31
Nederburg New Year’s Eve Spectacular with CPO Nederburg Wine Estate Richard Cock conducts the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Kirstenbosch NYE Concert Kirstenbosch With Arno Carstens and Mango Groove.
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Waterfront NYE Extravaganza LIFESTYLE V&A Waterfront Live music from top bands, light displays and fireworks over the water.