In Cape Town CBD, the Festive Season runs from December to March, so there are still plenty of fun events and activities to enjoy over the next few weeks. Have are some of them below.
Now on till 18 January 2020
Solo Exhibits at 99 Loop Gallery
If you’re looking to explore art in the CBD, pop in at 99 Loop Gallery which is exhibiting solo works by four South African women artists, namely Emma Nourse, Alka Dass, Emma Aspeling and Isabella Kuijers. The artists explore femininity, transparency and the lived experience.
Where: 99 Loop Gallery, 99 Loop St
When: 09h00 – 17h00
Cost: Free
www.99loop.co.za
23 January 2020
Nedbank Vinpro Information Day
If you would like to get more insights into wine trends and make new connections, this event is for you. It is organised by Vinpro, a non-profit company which represents 2 500 South African wine producers, cellars and industry stakeholders.
Where: CTICC, Lower Long St
When: 09h30 – 14h30
Cost: R1 250
www.vinpro.co.za
23 January till 2 February 2020
Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra’s Summer Music Festival
If you love classical music, don’t miss the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra’s 14th International Summer Music Festival, featuring internationally acclaimed conductors and musicians.
Where: City Hall, Darling St
When: 20h00
Cost: R135 – R350
www.cpo.org.za
29 till 30 January 2020
W12 Water Congress
Having averted Day Zero, Cape Town is hosting the W12 Water Congress. This international conference and expo will be attended by officials, academics, business executives, water experts, and students from major cities in the world that are likely to face water scarcity challenges in the next 24 to 36 months. The aim is to raise awareness about the impact of climate change and the role cities and citizens can play to find solutions to surviving in a water-scarce world.
Where: CTICC, Lower Long St
When: 09h00 – 17h00
Cost: R750 – R8 500
www.w12-congress.com
Now on till 30 January 2020
Un/Settled
This project by Sydelle Willow Smith was part of Infecting the City 2019. It explores white South African histories, privileges, and reflections on identity. Through this project, the artist asserts that every nation has a past that it must confront to “see the present clearly and to imagine a different future”. The project seeks to urge audiences to examine their historical and future roles within a landscape marked by deep social scars.
Where: Un/Settled is installed on Government Avenue in the Company’s Garden.
Cost: Free
www.willowphoto.co.za
Now on till 1 February 2020
Hold Still by Ruby Swinney
In her first solo exhibition following her presentation at the Zeitz MOCAA, Ruby Swinney’s new body of work explores humankind’s increasing alienation from natural worlds, ecological concerns, simulated environments, digital technology and virtual realities, while still maintaining her signature style of painting with oil on silk.
Where: WHATIFTHEWORLD, 16 Buiten St
When: 09h00 – 17h00
Cost: Free
www.whatiftheworld.com
Now on till 2 February 2020
Kinky Boots
Kinky Boots has it all. “It is a beautiful story of hope, inspiration and friendship, combined with fabulous music, glittering costumes, breathtaking choreography and plenty of heart,” says Daniel Galloway, managing director of The Fugard.
Where: The Fugard Theatre, cnr Caledon & Lower Buitenkant streets
When: various times (see website)
Cost: R160 – R460
www.thefugard.com
15 January till 2 February 2020
Peter Pan on Ice
The world’s premier theatrical ice-skating company, The Imperial Ice Stars, returns to South Africa with a brand-new Peter Pan on Ice show featuring 23 former World, European and National Championship-level skaters.
Where: Artscape Theatre Centre, D.F. Malan St
When: Various times (see website)
Cost: R150 – R475
www.artscape.co.za
4 February till 8 March 2020
“Master Harold” … and the Boys
This Athol Fugard masterpiece, which is a poignant coming-of-age story of the friendship between a young white boy and the two adult black men he has grown up around, is set in apartheid South Africa in 1950 and deals with individuals and their struggle for happiness and a better life in a world that is set up to deny them basic human rights.
Where: The Fugard Theatre, cnr Caledon & Buitenkant streets
When: Various times (see website)
Cost: R180 – R250
www.thefugard.com
10 till 11 February 2020
Performance Management for Managers
If you are a manager and would like to equip yourself with tools to deal with a growing team, this workshop is for you. It will focus on the latest thinking on Performance Management, key debates on what works and what doesn’t, and guidelines on making those design decisions.
Where: CTICC, Lower Long St
When: 08h00 – 18h00
Cost: R12 500
www.10xe.co.za
Investec Cape Town Art Fair
14 till 16 February 2020
Investec Cape Town Art Fair
The annual Investec Cape Town Art Fair offers a platform for collectors, gallery owners, curators, artists and art journalists from across the globe to create connections at the forefront of contemporary art. Visitors will also be treated to live performances and various talks.
Where: CTICC, Lower Long St
When: 11h00 – 19h00
Cost: R150 (adults), R110 (students)
www.investeccapetownartfair.co.za
Now on till 27 March 2020
Summer Sundowners at The Cullinan
If you want to unwind after work on a Friday, head for Southern Sun The Cullinan Hotel, where you can usher in the weekend with a unique snack platter and bottomless cocktails.
Where: Southern Sun The Cullinan Hotel, 1 Cullinan St
When: 17h00 – 19h00
Cost: R220
https://www.tsogosun.com/the-cullinan
Now on till 31 March 2020
Tribute
According to Iziko Museums of South Africa, Tribute is an active display where learners and teachers can interact with art chosen to support their classroom practice. All artworks on show are selected from the Iziko South African National Gallery’s Permanent Collection.
Where: Iziko South African National Gallery, Government Ave
When: 09h00 – 17h00
Cost: R30 (adults), R15 (18 years and under)
www.iziko.org.za
Now on till 10 April 2020
Origins of Early Sapiens Behaviour
The Origins of Early Sapiens Behaviour exhibition showcases some 30 years of archaeological research in the southern Cape, undertaken by Prof. Christopher Henshilwood, Dr Karen van Niekerk, Prof. Sarah Wurz and their research teams at Blombos Cave, Klipdrift Shelter and Klasies River. The exhibition explores key aspects of archaeological research and is linked to the SapienCE/Wits research programme that focuses on early human origins and innovations in southern Africa.
Where: South African Museum, 25 Queen Victoria St
When: 09h00 – 17h00
Cost: R30 (adults), R15 (6-17 years)
www.iziko.org.za
Now on till July 2020
Aluta Continua
Aluta Continua zooms in on the largely overlooked Western Cape chapter of the 1976 student uprisings and brutal killing and arrest of students by the apartheid regime. It seeks to map the student’s individual and collective contribution to the fall of apartheid.
Where: Iziko Slave Lodge, cnr Adderley & Wale streets
When: 09h00 – 17h00
Cost: R30 (adults), R15 (18 years and under), R5 (5 years and under)
www.iziko.org.za
Now on till 31 Aug 2020
The 2020 Fugard Bioscope World Arts Cinema Season
Now its 9th year, the Fugard Bioscope World Arts Cinema Season is back, bringing audiences the very best in recorded live performances all screened in the comfort of the Fugard Theatre. Presented by Eric Abraham and Ken Forrester Vineyards, the 2020 season features a record 48 titles from the world’s best opera, theatre and ballet companies. To keep guests sustained throughout the afternoons and evenings, there’s a selection of the homemade pizzas on offer as well as snacks, coffee and wine and drinks from the theatre bar.
Where: The Fugard Theatre, cnr Caledon & Lower Buitenkant streets
When: 15h00 and 19h00 (Mondays)
Cost: R120
www.thefugard.com
REGULAR/LONGTERM EVENTS
Live music at The Jagger Lounge
Daily
The Jagger Lounge is Cape Town’s premium live music venue and restaurant showcasing your favourite SA artists up-close and personal in an intimate setting.
Where: The Jagger Lounge, 74 Shortmarket St
When: Dinner menu from 18h00, shows starts 20h30
Cost: Tickets available on webtickets.co.za
www.thejaggerlounge.com
First Thursday of every month
First Thursdays
On the first Thursday of every month, take an after-hours walk between the galleries, restaurants and shops in the Cape Town CBD and experience what our Central City has to offer and its unique after-hours vibe.
When: 17h00 till late
www.first-thursdays.co.za
First Thursday of every month
Hope on Hopkins Gin & Tonic Tasting
Hosted by Bootlegger Coffee Company on every First Thursdays, Hope on Hopkins Gin & Tonic Tasting offers information about the distilling process, the history of gin and what makes gin “gin”, guiding guests through a curated tasting of three different styles of gin and tonics and what makes them different.
Cost: Free (seats are limited to 20 people but bookings via Cara at marketing@bootlegger.co.za are essential)
Where: Bootlegger Coffee Company, 50 Harrington St
When: 18h00
Every Thursday
St Georges Food Market (formerly Earth Fair Food Market)
Enjoy an interesting array of dishes from the traders at this well-loved food market.
Where: Upper St Georges Mall (Wale St side)
When: 11h00 till 15h00
www.earthfairmarket.co.za
Every Thursday
Thursday Night Rides
Rook Cycles is all about pumping attitude back into street cycling with their good-looking bikes and accessories. What’s more, every Thursday night (weather permitting), the venue hosts free group rides around Cape Town.
Where: Rook Cycles, 295 Long St
When: 18h30 for 19h00
www.rookcycles.com
Saturdays
Storytime for kids
Where: The Book Lounge, 71 Roeland St
When: 11h00
Cost: Free
www.booklounge.co.za
Saturdays
Mini Gin & Tapas Fest
The Station On Bree hosts a Mini Gin & Tapas Fest like no other. For only R200, you can taste up to 10 gins as well as delicious tapas. The Mini Gin & Tapas Fest is great for birthday parties, team building and special celebrations. Bookings are essential.
Where: The Station On Bree, 207 Bree St
When: 15h00 – 20h00
Cost: R200
https://www.facebook.com/pg/TheStationOnBree/events/
For regularly updated event info, visit City Views on Facebook.
IMAGES: www.cpo.org.za (Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra’s Summer Music Festival), WHATIFTHEWORLD (Hold Still by Ruby Swinney), www.investeccapetownartfair.co.za (Investec Cape Town Art Fair)