Although we haven't come across any specific celebrations of Valentine's Day, there are plenty of events and activities to treat your loved one to in the build-up to 14 February.
Regulars
First Thursdays (2 February)
Tuning the Vine (8 February)
Until 31 January
District Six – Kanala
David Kramer's musical commemorates the declaration of District Six as a “whites only” area in 1966.
Where: The Fugard Theatre, Caledon St
When: Tuesdays to Fridays 20h00; Saturdays 16h00 and 20h00; Sundays 16h00
Cost: R130 to R220
www.thefugard.com
17-30 January
Figments Part 1
Photographer Harris Steinman returns to his childhood town to capture surreal images at nightfall.
Where: Amplify Studio, 153 Loop St
When: 09h00 till 17h00
Cost: free
www.amplifystudio.co
18 January
Lionel Smit book signing
Emma Vandermerwe chats with Smit about his book Fragments. Drinks and canapés provided.
Where: The Book Lounge, 71 Roeland St
When: 18h00
Cost: free
www.booklounge.co.za
19, 20, 21 January
Two Parrots and a Sandcastle
Join Megan Furniss and friends for a night of improv. Tandi Buchan performs alongside her on Thursday, Leon Clingman on Friday and Brett Anderson on Saturday.
Where: Alexander Bar, Café & Theatre
When: 19h00
Cost: R90 (R80 online)
https://alexanderbar.co.za
23 January till 27 March
Monday Night Magic
World-class local and international magicians, illusionists, mentalists and sleight-of-hand artists are here to entertain you.
Where: Truth Coffee Roasting HQ, 36 Buitenkant St
When: 19h00 and 21h00
Cost: R150
www.magic.capetown/the-magicians
25 January
Barry Hilton
The SA stand-up legend brings his wry observations to the Central City.
Where: Cafe Roux, 74 Shortmarket St
When: 19h00 till 22h00
Cost: R160
http://caferouxsessions.co.za
26 January
CPO Summer Music Festival
The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra’s 11th annual Summer Music Festival opens with British pianist Paul Lewis playing the Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1.
Where: Cape Town City Hall, Darling St
When: 20h00
Cost: R90 to R230
www.cpo.org.za
25 January till 24 February
Christened Ships
Check out the latest solo exhibition of sculptures by Adriaan Diedericks.
Where: 99 Loop, 99 Loop St
When: 18h00 till 21h00
Cost: free
http://99loop.co.za
2 to 12 February
Mama Africa
This is the story of activist and Grammy-winning musician Miriam Makeba.
Where: Artscape Theatre Centre, DF Malan St
When: weekdays 19h30; Saturdays and Sundays 14h00 and 19h30
Cost: R120
3 to 10 February
The Great Moscow Circus
This circus features more than 65 Russian performers, including clowns, acrobats, aerial artists, jugglers and showgirls.
Where: Founders Garden, Jan Smuts St
When: Tuesdays to Friday 19h30; Friday 16h00; Saturday and Sunday 12h00, 15h30 18h30
Cost: R195 to R595
www.greatmoscowcircus.co.za
17 to 19 February
Cape Town Art Fair
More than 70 local and international galleries present quality works, alongside a programme of curated exhibitions.
Where: CTICC, Convention Square, 1 Lower Long St
When: Friday and Saturday 11h00 till 20h00; Sunday 11h00 till 18h00
26 February
The Golden Age
This cabaret is set in a seaside town where business and the mafia flourish alongside dancers, bandits and young revellers.
Where: The Fugard Bioscope, cnr Harrington & Caledon streets
When: 11h00
Cost: R100
www.thefugard.com