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7 Things to do this week(end)
Rock out on Friday, join a full-moon hike, stop by a craft market + more
Last updated: Monday, 8 August 2022
Start your weekend with a sunset and full-moon hike on Friday, plus there’s a party with a South African rock metal band. On Saturday, pop into a chilled neighbourhood craft market, where you can bring your pup. Or learn how to breathe in a way that could transform your life. Here are 7 (and more) things to do this weekend (and in the weeks ahead).
ROCK OUT ON FRIDAY
You may know South African rock metal band The Narrow, from its chart-topping singles Lonely-Lonely and You don’t get to quit, as well as headlining festivals across SA from Oppikoppi and Ramfest to Splashy Fen This Friday, you can rock out with them at the lively Armchair Theatre. Start with a drink around the fire pit outside or a game of pool inside, then move into the lower bar area to enjoy the concert.
Date: Friday 12 August, 8pm - 11.45pm
Cost: R190 Book here
The Armchair Theatre | 135 Lower Main Road | Observatory | 0718576665 | @ourarmchair | Image: @rodrigodanaya
JOIN A SUNSET & FULL-MOON HIKE
Get an active start to the weekend and join the monthly sunset and full-moon hike on Karbonkelberg Peak/The Sentinel. Meet fellow hikers at Fish on The Rocks’ car park, in Hout Bay, and learn more about the heritage and culture of the area. Be sure to pack a head lamp, warm jacket, water and snack pack (sandwich, trail mix, nuts, biltong, energy jellies).
Date: Friday, 12 August 2022; 5pm - 9pm
Cost: R200
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GET YOUR BREATH BACK EVERY WEEK
Breathwork has gone mainstream, and more and more people are using the tool to manage stress and anxiety, replenish their energy and find joy. You can try it for free: Every month Breathwork Africa, a global leader in the field of conscious breathing, hosts free online sessions. Or read more about this movement to find a course that suits you.
Date: Once a month
Cost: Free - Book a BreathCafé session for beginners
Online | Image: Breathwork Africa
THROW IT BACK TO THE ‘80S
Party on Friday with The Deadbeats, an ‘80s cover band with roots in the rock and alternative scene, featuring hit songs from Billy Idol, Blondie, David Bowie, Duran Duran, The Police and others. The party’s at Havana Night, where the cocktails and bubbly flow, and there is a strict dress code - smart, dress to impress. Ticket price includes a donation to the Toy Run Charity.
Date: Friday 12 August, 7pm - 11pm
Cost: R125 Book here
Gabriel House | Main Road | Plumstead | @thedeadbeatssa | Image: @havananightsplumstead
STOP BY A CRAFT MARKET ON SATURDAY
The Rondebosch Park Market focuses on hand-crafted items and is family- and pet-friendly. Set under shady trees, you can shop for handmade goods, plants, preserves, artisanal coffee and other products at this chilled event. Vibe to live music or snack on yummy foods at this Southern Suburbs delight.
Date: Saturday, 9 July; 9am - 2pm
Cost: Free entry
Corner of Campground & Sandown Road | Rondebosch Park | 021 424 5306 | @rondeboschparkcraftmarket | Image: Shuyb Hedrick
VISIT THIS WINTER NIGHT MARKET
Shake off the winter blues and head to the Century City Night Market, held at Intaka Island. There’s live music, a thrifting corner, and everything from tacos, empanadas, and boa buns to samosas, Cape Malay curry and other hearty food. This market is a must-visit if you want to try different types of cuisines.
Date: May to August, last Friday of the month, 4pm - 9pm
Cost: Free entry
Century City Night Market | Intaka Island | naturalgoodsmarket@gmail.com | Image: Century City CCPOA
BOOGIE TO PUNK ROCK AND WINE
Traditional cheese-and-wine pairings are way too passé for Black Elephant Vintners – it offers something far more rebellious: Join for a sparkling-wine or wine tasting, pop on some headphones and prepare to be blown into a land of heightened senses at this punk-rock cellar.
Date: Every Saturday, from 11am
Cost: R150 - R300pp, book here
40a Uitkyk Street | Franschhoek | 021 876 2903 | Image: Tasting Cape Town (@tastingct)
DON’T MISS THESE EXCLUSIVE WINTER WARMERS
Mount Nelson, a Belmond hotel, is inviting all (especially the foodies) to come eat, play and stay this winter. There are a host of irresistible two-course meals, jazz brunches, plus other delights – like a rich, cheesy fondue or cognac and chocolate pairing – and there are also some excellent deals for families.
Date: Offers run until 31 August, 2022
Cost: From R175 per person
76 Orange Street | Gardens | 021 483 1000 | @belmondmountnelsonhotel | Image: Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel
PLAY AT A WINTER WONDERLAND
Make the most of winter at Snow World at Waterworld Strand. This snow park offers combinations of snow and ice activities for all ages, from ice slides, a snow play area, snow ramps and there are even animals from the Ice Age. Note: Dress for snow. It will get chilly.
Date: 16 June to 14 August, 10am - 6pm
Cost: From R40
Waterworld Strand | Beach Road | Strand | Facebook | Image: Snow World
SPEND THE DAY AT A FAMILY FAIR
Pop into this market, where you will be greeted by Dunkin, Dixie and Daisy, the resident donkeys. The Purple Windmill has views of wine vineyards and entertainment for everyone, from live music, stalls, craft beers, cocktails, hotdogs and a play park for kids. Or hit golf balls into a lake, go target shooting and more.
Date: Wednesdays to Sundays, 9am - 5pm
Cost: Free entry
Uitspan Farm | R44 Klapmuts | Stellenbosch | 021 202 5993 | Instagram: @the_purple_windmill | Image: The Purple Windmill
TASTE WINE IN AN OLD FERMENTATION TANK
Experience a wine tasting like no other at this boutique winery, which has 6 themed caves for you to choose from. Snuggle up in The Kitchen or Versaille nook and listen to the stories of the farm’s vines and wines. Plus, you can have lunch, walk its trails and picnic at Klein Roosboom.
Date: Tuesdays to Saturdays, 9am - 5pm; Sundays, 8.30am - 4pm
Cost: R95 for wine tasting
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Tygerberg Valley Road | Durbanville | 079 693 9646 | Instagram: @kleinroosboom | Image: Klein Roosboom
LISTEN TO JAZZ IN A MOODY NEW BAR
Make a date with this cute, bluesy live music and cocktail lounge in Cape Town. It’s a collaboration between jazz musician Buddy Wells and chef patron Matt Manning. Listen to South Africa’s top jazz and blues musicians at this intimate space – the line-up is always good. And bonus, you can dine and drink unique and delicious cocktails while you enjoy the show at The Blue Room at Grub & Vine.
Date: Tuesday - Saturday evenings
Cost: R100 - R150; Dinner from R35
103 Bree Street | 087 153 5244 | Instagram: @theblueroomct | Image: The Blue Room
KICK OFF YOUR FRIDAY WITH A COFFEE RUN
Join Harvest Café & Deli’s running club. The 5km loop, which starts at both its Newlands and Muizenberg outlets, will take you around either the leafy suburb or along the seaside. All fitness levels are welcome, and you can bring along your furry friends too. Plus, enjoy a R20 coffee special afterwards.
Date: Every Friday, 7am
Cost: Free
Harvest Cafe | 4 York road | Muizenberg and Dean Street | Newlands | Instagram: @harvestcafect__ | Image: Harvest Café
ENJOY A TEA PAIRING IN CITRUSDAL
Take a day trip to Citrusdal and enjoy a lavish tasting of rooibos tea. Carmien Tea Shop is based at De Tol Farm and offers tastings and pairings for adults and children. If you want something a bit cooler, you can try the rooibos cocktails or mocktails under majestic oak trees.
Date: Monday to Saturday; 8am - 5pm. Sunday, 8am - 3pm
Cost: Tea tasting from R80; kiddies’ tasting from R75
Carmien Tea Shop | De Tol Farm | Citrusdal | 067 410 3315 | Instagram: @carmientea | Image: Carmien Rooibos Tea
PLAY BEER PONG EVERY FRIDAY
Kick off the weekend with a friendly beer-pong competition at Randy Warthog Bar & Grill, in Green Point. From 5pm to 7pm it’s Happy Hour, so get there early and soak up the vibe or order food for R100 or less. Gather your friends and join Beer Pong Fridays.
Date: Every Friday, 7pm - late
Cost: Free entry (just buy your own beer)
Randy Warthog Bar & Grill | 107 Main Road | Green Point | Instagram: @randywarthog | Image: Randy Warthog
CELEBRATE 50 YEARS WITH IRMA STERN
The Irma Stern Museum turns 50 this year and in honour of its half centenary, the museum is hosting a series of exhibitions and events throughout the year. Visit the permanent exhibitions, stroll through the garden or check out what special exhibitions are being showcased. Discover more ways to celebrate the beloved Irma Stern here.
Date: Wednesday to Saturday, 10am - 5pm
Cost: R65 admission fee
21 Cecil Road | Rosebank | Cape Town | 060 827 0787 | Instagram: @irma_stern_museum | Image: Irma Stern Museum
BUCKET LIST EXPERIENCE AT BIG DISCOUNT
People come from all over the world to see sharks in Gansbaai. They come for great white sharks and you’ll also see a big variety of other shark species, such as bronze whaler and 7-gill cow sharks. Mention CapeTownMag and White Shark Diving Company will give you R400 off a cage-dive (it’s usually R2 200), or up to 50% off private charters.
Date: Open daily, from 8am
Cost: Discounted rates from R1 800 pp
9 Kus Drive | Kleinbaai | Gansbaai | +27 (0)82 559 6858 | info@sharkcagediving.co.za | @whitesharkco. Image: WSDC
DOUBLE UP ON FRENCH INFLUENCES WITH THIS PAIRING
Canto Wines is a stunning boutique winery in Durbanville and offers 3 fabulous tastings for the whole family – and one doubles up the French influence: Taste MCC paired with macarons (you can’t believe how good it is). Or sip gin and nibble dried fruit or opt for a non-alcoholic pairing (great for our designated drivers and kids).
Date: Monday to Thursday, 11am - 5pm; Friday & Saturday, 10am - 8pm; Sunday, 11am - 6pm
Cost: From R80
Canto Wines | Vissershok Road | Durbanville | 021 492 2821 | Instagram: @cantowines | Image: Canto Wines
LET THE KIDS DECIDE
It’s the holidays and you want some fun things on the agenda. Cape Town is overflowing with loads of fun-tastic activities (for kids of all ages), from sailing with pirates and acrobranch adventures to indoor roller-blading and play parks for all. Check out these 31 things to do with kids.
R304 | Muldersvlei Road | Stellenbosch | 086 999 0369 | Instagram: @acrobranchza | Image: Bongi Hill
THRIFT AT OASIS + SUPPORT ITS COMMUNITY
Did you know that the Oasis Association’s thrift and second-hand shop is one of the best places in town to go bargain hunting? The range of goods is extensive, from pre-loved clothes and jewellery to household goods, kitchenware and even furniture. You can buy delicious baked goods there, and all proceeds go to supporting the 600 intellectually challenged beneficiaries of this amazing non-profit.
Oasis Association | Cnr Lee + Imam Haron roads | 021 671 2698 | director@oasis.org.za | Image: Katleho Mohale
POP IN TO THIS FUNKY ART GALLERY IN SEA POINT
There’s aN experiential art gallery in Sea Point, and it has exciting tricks up its sleeve (like interactive artworks). Experience artworks by Cape Town locals and international artists, buy some goodies for you or your doggos, and meet the artist who is the Guinness World Record Holder for the largest display of origami butterflies (29 416). Plus it’s pet friendly! You can see all this and more at Art Haus.
Date: Tues - Sat from 10am to 6pm; Sun from 10am to 4pm
Cost: Free entry
Art Haus | 3b Clarens Road | Sea Point | 082 786 2181 | Instagram: @arthaus_ct | Image: Lara van Zyl
VISIT A FLEA MARKET THIS SUNDAY
The Muizenberg Flea Market has been in existence for the last 34 years. It has over 300 stalls that sell everything from Cape Malay food and mielies in a cup to underwear and brass decor. And best part of all, you always leave with a bargain when you visit this Sunday market.
Date: Every Sunday, 8am-6pm
Cost: Free entry
Muizenberg Flea Market | Sunrise Circle | Muizenberg | Facebook | Image: Mark Schultz
HIKE TO A MYSTICAL WATERFALL
Unwind by hiking to a waterfall in Cecilia Forest. There are many routes to get there: Cecilia car park, Newlands Forest, Constantia Nek and Kirstenbosch Gardens. The routes differ in duration and difficulty, but all lead to the breathtaking water gushing over hanging ferns and green mosses. All the routes are pet friendly and most of them are free! Find out more about the hiking trails here.
Date: Differs
Cost: Free (excluding Kirstenbosch route)
Waterfall at Cecilia Ravina | Cecilia Forest | Constantia | Image: Carmen Lewis
FEAST ON A BUDGET (FOR AS LITTLE AS R6)
This canteen-style eatery with its string of bustling stalls is a vibe. The portions are huge (one porting is usually more than enough to serve two people), affordable, it’s halaal and vegetarian-friendly. Get Turkish, Cape-style biryani, bunny chows and more at the most reasonable prices at Eastern Food Bazaar.
Date: Open Monday to Thursday, 10am - 8pm, and Friday to Saturday, 10am - 10pm.
Cost: From R6 for rotis and R9 for a giant naan bread, dosas for R40 and bunny chow for R50.
96 Longmarket St | Cape Town City Centre | 021 461 2458 | info@easternfoodbazaar.co.za | @easternfoodbazaarct
DRINK WHISKY FROM AROUND THE WORLD AT YOBO
YOBO Whiskey and Wine Bar, where Cape Town's eclectic tribes to unwind. They serve some top select range of whisky and wine. The food is good too at YOBO on Shortmarket Street (next to House of Machines).
Date: Wednesday to Friday, 4pm
Cost: Free entrance
86 Shortmarket St | Cape Town City Centre | 064 752 0555 | @yobo_love
BE A TOURIST IN YOUR OWN CITY (FOR FREE)
Cape Town Free Walking Tours does exactly what it says on the box. Professional tour guides take groups of people on enlightening historical walks through the city. They are free, short, and happen twice a day (11am and 2pm) every single day. This is a gem of an experience often overlooked by locals. See where you can find free walking tours.
Date: Everyday
Cost: Tip
Wale Street/St George’s Mall | City Centre | 0766369007 | info@freewalkingtourscapetown.co.za
MEET YOUR FAVOURITE GLOBAL ICONS
The Long March to Freedom exhibition in Century City is the largest exhibition of its kind anywhere in the world. It’s a sculpture garden of 100 life-sized, bronze statues that depict South African and international liberation and human-rights icons, and tells the story of South Africa’s 350-year struggle for freedom and democracy.
Date: Monday to Saturday, 10am- 6pm, Sundays and public holidays 10am - 4pm
Cost: Adults R75, kids under 16 and pensioners R50, family (2 adults and 2 children) R210, R10 parking fee
Century City | Cape Town | 01106465595 | @longmarchtofreedom
DINE AT AN OPEN-AIR EATERY IN HERMANUS
Fick's tidal pool is carved into the rocky shore of Hermanus, and just above it, set on decks built into the cliffs, is Ficks Pinchos & Wine. Here you're treated to incredible views over the pool, breaching whales, dolphins, seals, birdlife and the occasional yacht. Plus, Ficks has an excellent menu designed for seaside snacking. There are cocktails (fantastic alcohol-free ones, too), pinchos (the Spanish version of tapas) and hot-from-the-oven flammkuchen at Ficks Pinchos & Wine.
Date: Monday - Sunday
Hours: 11am-9pm; closed til 12 August 2022
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8 Marine Dr, Westcliff | Hermanus | 028 312 4082 | www.ficks.co.za
HAVE A HARVEST STYLE LUNCH WITH THE KIDS
When you get a hankering for a roast chicken and a table filled with plates of vegetables and salads, then Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards is the answer. Every Wednesday to Sunday chef Christiaan Visser puts together a meal that is served at your table, designed for sharing between family and friends. There are other options besides chicken, including pork and lamb, and plenty of vegetable choices, too, at the Leopard’s Leap Rotisserie.
Date: Every Wednesday to Sunday
Hours: 9am-4pm
R45 Main Rd | Franschhoek | 021 876 8002 | www.leopardsleap.co.za
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