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Here’s how Cape Town is celebrating Women’s Day
From girls night out to flower crown making with gran
Last updated: Monday, 4 August 2025
There are so many ways to celebrate the women in our lives this year, from the girls to the grans. You can make your own flower crown, there’s a pink karaoke soirée, sip wines by women, for women, browse a wellness expo, a queer ballroom bash, and more.
COCKTAIL HAPPY HOUR
Fable has fantastic cocktail and food specials if you feel like a night out. Like their famous skull cocktail: Jameson, cranberry, tea, white chocolate and berries (for 33% less). And if the cocktails start hitting, you’ll want something from the food menu too. You could try the fable smashburger or their hot honey chicken sliders.
Date: Every Saturday, 4pm to 7pm
Cost: Various prices
The Block | Corner Bree and Wale Street | @fablecpt | Image: fable Cape Town
SPARKLING GIRLS’ DAY OUT
The Shimansky V&A Waterfront Store has exquisite diamond and tanzanite jewellery to browse and try on. For the ultimate spoil, Shimansky’s Rockwell location offers diamond tours with gin and chocolate tasting.
Date: V&A Waterfront Store is open 9am to 9pm; Rockwell experiences are open 9am to 7pm (by appointment)
Cost: Store visits and consultations are complimentary. The Rockwell Diamond tour with gin and chocolate tasting is R500pp
Corner of Prestwich & Alfred Streets | Green Point | @shimanskyjewellery | Image: Shimansky Jewellery
FLORAL CROWN WORKSHOP
Bunches for Africa is hosting a flower crown workshop this Women’s Day. All tools and materials are provided, and you can enjoy a very demure high tea (with coffee). It’s for mom, grandma, your cousin, or you, because every woman deserves a cute flower crown on Women’s Day.
Date: Saturday, 9 August; 10am to 12pm
Cost: Tickets from R375, book via Quicket 
24 Fourie Street | Brackenfell South | @bunchesforafrica | Image: Bunches for Africa WC
PINK SOIRÉE AT BOKEH LOUNGE
Expect shades of pink, selfies, and karaoke at the Wonder of Women event, at Bokeh Lounge. There’ll be music, food, drinks, a temporary tattoo booth, lucky draws, and prizes for best dressed (wear your best pink fit). And ladies, don’t hold back on that stage: There’s a prize for best karaoke performer too!
Date: Saturday, 9 August; 11am to 3pm
Cost: Tickets from R280, book via Quicket
Bokeh Lounge | 11 Warwick Street | Claremont | @bokehkaraoke | Image: Bokeh Karaoke Bar & Lounge
WOMEN’S WELLNESS & HEALTH EXPO
The 5th Annual Women’s Health Expo at InUwell. It’s a full day of wellness experiences, including free health screenings, live fitness classes, breathwork, art therapy, and expert talks on hormone health, fertility, and mental well-being. Plus, you can expect a curated wellness market with handpicked local brands.
Date: Saturday, 9 August; 9am to 7pm
Cost: Tickets from R150, book via Quicket
InUWell | V&A Waterfront | @aspirepromotions | Image: Unsplash
SIP & PAINT FOR A CAUSE
I Choose Life is a sip and paint fundraiser supporting The Big Issue, which helps over 100 vendors across Cape Town earn a living. Paint a picture that depicts life, with help from former art teacher Alan Nel. There’ll be snacks, coffee, and there’s alcoholic options. All proceeds go toward keeping the magazine in print and vendors in business.
Date: Saturday, 9 August; 2pm to 4.30pm
Cost: Tickets from R350, book via Quicket
Norval Foundation | 4 Steenberg Road | Tokai | @_mikatekomedia | Image: Unsplash
WALKAROUND WINE TASTING
Culture Wine Bar is throwing a walkaround tasting this Women’s Day weekend. It’s all about celebrating SA’s fiercest female winemakers. You can move between different tasting stations as you mingle. There’ll be over 15 wines crafted by women, disco beats, and future-glam vibes. Dress in your sparkliest fit (sunnies encouraged).
Date: Friday, 29 August; 6pm to Saturday, 30 August; 12am
Cost: Tickets from R350, book via Quicket
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Culture Wine Bar | 103 Bree Street | City Centre | @culturewinebar | Image: Culture Wine Bar
SHOOTING EXPERIENCE FOR WOMEN
Time to shoot your shot! False Bay Sport Shooting Club is hosting a Women’s Day experience open to ladies of all skill levels, with expert coaching, one-on-one guidance, and safety briefings. You’ll get to try out a variety of firearms with all gear provided. Light refreshments are included in your ticket, and food and drinks will be on sale too.
Date: Saturday, 9 August; 9am to 3pm
Cost: Tickets from R400, book via Quicket
False Bay Sports Shooting Club | Tercentenary Way | Glen Ridge | @falsebay.sportsshootingclub | Image: False Bay Sports Shooting Club
QUEER KIKI BALL DEBUT
This is Cape Town’s debut kiki ball, inspired by queer ballroom culture. You’ll dress up, dance, and compete in categories like best outfit or best dance moves. The theme is “Vlamageddon” (think fire and end-of-the-world vibes). In honour of Women’s Day, bring a pack of pads for the donation drive. A portion of ticket proceeds will go to the New World Foundation, a women’s centre in Lavender Hill.
Date: Saturday, 9 August; 8.30pm
Cost: Tickets from R125, book via Webtickets
Botanik Social House | 54 Queen Victoria Street | Gardens | @thehouseofvlam | Image: Zoey Black
By Keana Ludski
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