Summer is ready when you are! Check out these events and activities to get you in the mood for the warmer months ahead.
Mondays
Romantic horror movies at Nomad
Where: NOMAD Bistro & Bar, 33 Waterkant St
When: 20h00 till 22h00
Cost: R50; date night combo R299
www.facebook.com/nomadbistrofusion
Wednesdays
Live music at Nomad
Where: NOMAD Bistro & Bar, 33 Waterkant St
When: 20h00 till 23h00
Cost: R60; VIP R90
www.facebook.com/nomadbistrofusion
Thursdays
First Thursdays
Where: See website for map
When: 17h00-21h00 and beyond
www.first-thursdays.co.za
Earth Fair Food Market
Where: Upper St Georges Mall
When: 11h00-15h00
www.earthfairmarket.co.za
Saturdays
Story time for kids
Where: The Book Lounge, 71 Roeland St
When: 11h00
Cost: Free
www.booklounge.co.za
Till 24 September
In-Herit Festival 2017
In honour of Heritage Day, Iziko Museums of South Africa hosts a week of free admission into most of its venues.
Where: Various Iziko Museums of South Africa
When: 10h00 till 17h00
Cost: Free
http://www.iziko.org.za
Till 1 October
Lionel Davis: Gathering Strands
The Iziko South African National Gallery and the District Six Museum co-host this exhibition of the anti-Apartheid activist.
Where: Iziko South African National Gallery, Government Ave
When: Ongoing
Cost: TBC
www.iziko.org.za
Till 8 October
The Wizard of Oz
The Cape Town Gilbert and Sullivan Society stages its 102nd production, The Wizard of Oz, at the Artscape Opera House.
Where: Artscape Opera House, DF Malan St
When: Tuesdays 19h00 | Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 19h30 | Saturdays 14h00, 19h30 | Sundays 14h00
Cost: R150 to R370
www.artscape.co.za
Till 30 October
Monday Night Magic: Season 5
The Cape Town Magic Club entertains with a variety of illusions, sleight of hand, mentalism and magic.
Where: Taj Cape Town, 1 Wale St
When: 19h00 | 21h00
Cost: R170 to R200
www.magic.capetown
21 September
Escape: The Ingrid Jonker Suite
Composer and vocalist Nicky Schrire sets a selection of Ingrid Jonker’s works to music.
Where: Youngblood Arts and Culture Development, Beautifull Life, 70-74 Bree St
When: 19h30
Cost: R120
http://youngblood-africa.com
21 September
Sannie Fox at The House of Machines
The SAMA-nominated guitarist and vocalist performs for free.
Where: The House of Machines, 84 Shortmarket St
When: 20h30
Cost: Free
www.sanniefox.com
21 September to 8 October
Cape Town Fringe
This year’s Cape Town Fringe has an all-new format. The 18-day programme is now a “circuit” that includes events all around Cape Town, with many taking place in the CBD. Between 80- and 90% of the productions will be local. The bulk of the programme will comprise theatre, dance, comedy, jazz and cabaret.
Where: Alexander Bar, Café & Theatre | UCT Little Theatre complex
When: Various
Cost: TBC
www.capetownfringe.co.za
22 September
Louise Day live at Cafe Roux
The local folk/pop singer and songwriter takes to the stage in the CBD.
Where: Cafe Roux, 74 Shortmarket St
When: 19h00
Cost: R100
http://caferouxsessions.co.za
Image: supplied
22 & 23 September
Jonga
This contemporary dance production features young performers from the Netherlands and South Africa. This event forms part of Artscape’s Heritage Festival, which ends on 30 September.
Where: Artscape Theatre Centre, DF Malan St
When: Friday 19h30 | Saturday 15h00
Cost: R100
www.artscape.co.za
1 October
Open Streets Main Road
On 1 October, Cape Town CBD, Woodstock, Salt River and Observatory will become a platform for Open Streets, reserving a section of the M4 for people, not cars. The 5km stretch will encompass one of the city’s biggest road closures outside of a major sporting or cultural event such as the Cape Town Marathon, Cape Town Cycle Tour or Cape Town Carnival. Closed to motorised vehicles, it will become an open space for pedestrians, cyclists, skateboarders, wheelchair users and other non-motorised transport users to move in safety.
Where: Darling Street (to Anzio Road, Observatory)
When: 10h00 till 15h00
Cost: Free
www.openstreets.org.za
5 till 7 October
iKhaya
The Indoni Dance Arts & Leadership Academy is putting on a compelling new work about the generations brought up without a sense of home.
Where: The Little Theatre, 37 Orange St
When: Thursday 19h00 | Friday 20h00 | Saturday 17h00
Cost: R80
http://indoni-academy.org
Image: supplied
8 October
Castle Afro Summer Sounds
The inaugural monthly event features the legendary musician Ringo Madlingozi.
Where: Castle of Good Hope, Cnr Darling & Buitenkant streets
When: 14h00
Cost: R250
www.facebook.com/groups/1897942277112687
10 October till 25 November
Shakespeare in Love
Adapted for the stage by Lee Hall, Shakespeare In Love is based on the 1998 Oscar-winning film of the same.
Where: The Fugard Theatre, Caledon St
When: Tuesdays to Fridays 20h00 | Saturdays 16h00 & 20h00
Cost: R130 to R320
www.thefugard.com
13 & 14 October
Spring Rhapsody
The Cape Town City Ballet presents a demonstration of the dancers’ “unparalleled ability to entertain in the idiom of classical dance in all its forms”.
Where: Artscape Opera House, DF Malan St
When: 19h30 | Saturday 14h00
Cost: R100 to R200
www.artscape.co.za
Main image: Open Streets courtesy of Rory Williams