Here’s a sample of events and activities happening in the Central City over the next few weeks, just in time to shake the winter cobwebs aside.
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
2 November
Dancers love dogs charity performance
This popular annual performance sees dancers collaborating for the mass sterilisation of animals
Where: Artscape Arena, DF Malan St
When: Tuesday to Sunday 20h00 |matinee performances on 15 & 19 Nov 15h00 and 18 Nov 14h30
Cost: R95 (pensioners & students) to R120
www.artscape.co.za
2 November
First Thursdays
Where: see website for map
When: 17h00-21h00 and beyond
www.first-thursdays.co.za
Till 11 November
Die reuk van appels
Following its successful national tour, South African Mark Behr’s award-winning play comes to Cape Town.
Where: The Fugard Theatre, Caledon St
When: Tuesdays to Saturdays 20h00 |matinee performances on Saturdays 16h00
Cost: R130 to R165
www.thefugard.com
14 - 19 November
Die nag van Legio
PG du Plessis’ Hertzogprys drama makes an appearance at the Artscape Theatre Centre for a short run.
Where: Artscape Arena, DF Malan St
When: Tuesday to Sunday 20h00 |matinee performances on 15 & 19 Nov 15h00 and 18 Nov 14h30
Cost: R95 (pensioners & students) to R120
www.artscape.co.za
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
Every Thursday
Earth Fair Food Market
Where: upper St Georges Mall
When: 11h00-15h00
www.earthfairmarket.co.za
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
Saturdays
Story time for kids
Where: The Book Lounge, 71 Roeland St
When: 11h00
Cost: Free
www.booklounge.co.za
For regularly updated event info, visit City Views on Facebook www.facebook.com/CityViewsCapeTown
Image of Gideon Lombard in Die Reuk van Appels, photographed by Stephanie Gericke.