Have a look at this wide-ranging list of events happening in the Central City over the next few weeks.
Now on till 20 May
People and Places
The Cape Gallery presents a group exhibition called People and Places.
Where: The Cape Gallery, 60 Church St
When: 09h30 – 17h00 (Monday to Friday); 10h00 – 14h00 (Saturdays)
Cost: Free
www.capegallery.co.za
26 May
Jack Parow at Beerhouse
Popular rapper Jack Parow will perform live at Beerhouse as part of his Karate Water Tour. In addition, on the day, Beerhouse and Parow Brandy will launch SA’s first-ever craft-brandy special.
Where: Beerhouse, 223 Long St
When: 19h00
Cost: R65; R85 (at the door)
www.beerhouse.co.za
Now on till 27 May
The Sound of Music
Dubbed “the world’s most loved musical”, The Sound of Music returns to South Africa and is a must see on the 2018 theatrical calendar. The lavish production, presented by Pieter Toerien, David Ian and The Really Useful Group, tells the story of the Von Trapp family`s flight across the mountains from Austria and includes some of the most memorable songs ever performed on the musical stage.
Where: Artscape Theatre Centre, DF Malan St
When: Depends on booking
Cost: R100 - R500
www.artscape.co.za
30 May – 15 June
Significant Other
The Fugard Theatre presents South African premiere of Joshua Harmon’s Broadway hit Significant Other, which follows Jordan and his three closest friends as they navigate love, friendship and New York in their twenty-something years.
Where: The Fugard Theatre, Caledon St
When: Check website for details
Cost: R140 – R250
www.thefugard.com
1 June
The Parlotones 20th Anniversary Tour
Join one of South Africa’s best Indie rock stars, The Parlotones, for an evening of music as they celebrate their 20th anniversary with a tour that also coincides with the release of their new album.
Where: Artscape Theatre Centre, DF Malan St
When: 18h00 to 21h00
Cost: R220 to R280
www.artscape.co.za
2 June
Imagine!
Enjoy a dazzling show featuring some of South Africa’s top children’s entertainers in a fantastical world filled with incredible illusions, awe-inspiring magic and hilarious antics.
Where: Artscape Theatre Centre, DF Malan St
When: Depends on booking
Cost: R165
www.artscape.co.za
3 June
Abakhulu – The Great Ones
This dance work by award-winning choreographer and Artistic Director of the Indoni Dance Academy, Sbonakaliso Ndaba, examines how youth interpret the ancient wisdom of respect, handed down during initiation to each and every traveller setting off on their journey to adulthood. Fraught with tension, testosterone and menace, then lit up with tenderness, the dancers hold up a mirror to life.
Where: Artscape Theatre Centre, DF Malan St
When: 15h00 and 18h00 (two performances)
Cost: R100
www.artscape.co.za
5 June
Lunch Hour Concert with Cape Town City Ballet
Join Cape Town City Ballet in the Chandelier Foyer as they showcase a variety of tasty divertissements from different ballets, including The Cabaret Club, Romeo and Juliet, Giselle and The Nutcracker.
Where: Artscape Theatre Centre, DF Malan St
When: 13h00
Cost: Free
www.artscape.co.za
7 – 9 June
Cape Town’s Most Wanted
Experience the cutting edge of Hip Hop at its best as Cape Town’s finest Hip Hop dance crews bring their skills, diversity and creativity to the stage in one show. Produced by The Dance Project and Triple C, the show is growing in popularity with this being the eighth production.
Where: Artscape Theatre Centre, DF Malan St
When: Depends on booking
Cost: R100
www.artscape.co.za
15 June
Youth Jazz Festival
Artscape presents its Youth Jazz Festival, a project that has grown phenomenally over the years in showcasing exceptional young jazz musicians. The evening’s programme will consist of 100% South African Jazz.
Where: Artscape Theatre Centre, DF Malan St
When: 20h00
Cost: R80
www.artscape.co.za
15 June
Oliver Mtukudzi Concert
Enjoy both a Father’s Day and Youth Day weekend treat at Artscape with legendary jazz musician Oliver Mtukudzi. The 65-year-old with 67 albums to date will perform his old and new songs to get you dancing.
Where: Artscape Theatre Centre, DF Malan St
When: 19h30
Cost: R200 – R300
www.artscape.co.za
31 May – 21 June
Autumn Season for the CPO
After a rousing International Summer Music Festival and West Side Story performances, the musicians of the Cape Town Philharmonic are looking to the autumn season which runs from May to June.The four-concert season will be conducted by Conrad van Alphen and Victor Yampolsky, who will direct two concerts each. The series concludes on 21 June with an appearance by the widely acclaimed Russian cellist, Alexander Buzlov.
Where: Artscape Theatre Centre, DF Malan St
When: Depends on booking
Cost: R90 – R230
www.artscape.co.za
Now on till 7 June
A Form of Grace
As “the bridge between vision, eye care and art” Mullers Gallery (housed inside the beautiful Mullers Optometrist art deco building) has curated another must-see exhibition, A Form of Grace by Sandra Pita and Joanna Tomkins. The two artists have collaborated to exhibit their personal forms of expression through clay. For Sandra, this is the grace of healing and for Joanna, it’s the grace of being.
Where: Mullers Gallery, 104 Longmarket St
When: 08h30 – 17h00
Cost: Free
www.mullers.co.za
Now on till 15 July
InterseXion
InterseXion is a body of work from artist Robert Hamblin that includes photographic images, voice and video installations pertaining to sex workers in South Africa and, in particular, feminine-identified transgender sex workers.
Where: Iziko South African Museum, Queen Victoria St
When: 18h00
Cost: R30
www.iziko.org.za
Now on till July 2018
2018 Fugard Bioscope World Arts Cinema Season
The Fugard Bioscope has compiled a captivating line up of screenings of the world’s best recorded-live theatre, opera and ballet productions, to be enjoyed from the comfort of a Fugard Theatre seat and viewed on the Fugard’s full-size high-definition cinema screen.
Where: The Fugard Theatre, Caledon St
When: 18h00
Cost: R100
www.thefugard.com
Now on till 22 September
Still Figuring Out What It Means to be a Man
Taking an empathetic view of individual men, but a critical one of the oppressive system of patriarchy, this multi-media exhibition considers various aspects of manhood and masculinity in today’s South Africa. It arose against a backdrop of increasing gender-based and sexual violence perpetrated by men in South African society.
Where: Iziko South African Museum, Queen Victoria St
When: 10h00 – 17h00
Cost: R30
www.iziko.org.za
REGULAR/LONGTERM EVENTS
Every Thursday
Earth Fair Food Market
Where: upper St Georges Mall (Wale St side)
When: 11h00 till 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
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Images as supplied and courtesy of Artscape Theatre Centre (Oliver Mtukudzi Concert), The Parlotones (perronfm.co.za), Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra (Boris-Glebsky, Autumn Season for the CPO)