Looking for something to do over the next few weeks? Have a look at what’s on offer in the Central City to see what tickles your fancy.
Now on till 20 July
Confessions of a Mormon Boy
Told with humour, song and unflinching honesty, Confessions of a Mormon Boy is the inspiring true story of storyteller Steven Fales’ journey from being a devoted, sixth-generation Mormon and father of two to coming out as gay and being excommunicated from his church.
Where: Alexander Bar, Café & Theatre, 76 Strand St
When: 20h00
Cost: R140 (R120 online)
www.alexanderbar.co.za
Now on till 31 August
Cross the River in a Crowd
In this sculptural series, Dan Halter returns to his reflections on the border between South Africa and Zimbabwe. Using ubiquitous checkered plastic weave “Ghana Must Go” bags as the central motif, he explores themes of migration, dislocation, and the trading of resources.
Where: WHATIFTHEWORLD, 16 Buiten St
When: 09h00 – 17h00
Cost: Free
www.whatiftheworld.com
Now on till 31 August
Field of Vision
WHATIFTHEWORLD presents Chris Soal’s Field of Vision, his first solo presentation with the gallery. Centralising his engagement with toothpicks as an artistic material, he reviews the value placed on these mass-produced, utilitarian objects, designed to be discarded, to make a commentary on the human condition.
Where: WHATIFTHEWORLD, 16 Buiten St
When: 09h00 – 17h00
Cost: Free
www.whatiftheworld.com
Now on till 1 September 2019
Kinky Boots
Kinky Boots has it all. “It is a beautiful story of hope, inspiration and friendship, combined with fabulous music, glittering costumes, breath-taking choreography and plenty of heart,” says Daniel Galloway, managing director of The Fugard.
Where: The Fugard Theatre, Cnr Caledon & Lower Buitenkant St
When: various times (see website)
Cost: R160 – R460
www.thefugard.com
Now on till 27 July
Non-Specific
The Trolley Dollies are back with their brand-new show, which is your exclusive backstage pass and sneak-peek into the lives, loves and losses of these three larger-than-life ladies. The musical is about their hopes, dreams, fears, maladies, melodramas, traumas and tantrums as SA’s poster girls for travel.
Where: Gate69, 87 Bree St
When: Suggested arrival time for the red carpet is 18h30 for a drink in the bar, dinner is at 19h00 and the show starts at 20h15.
Cost: R520 – R599
www.gate69.co.za
26 July
Once Upon a Dance Night
Enjoy a theatrical dance show in the form of a fairytale story, featuring a cast of actors and dancers from both belly dance and hip hop. Proceeds of the show will be in aid of Scarlett Paws to assist animal shelters in need.
Where: Artscape Theatre Centre, DF Malan St
When: Depends on booking
Cost: R150
www.artscape.co.za
1 August
Union House Artists and Artisans
Experience the magic of seeing mosaic and beading artworks being created in this beautifully converted warehouse, home of the Spier Arts Trust and Academy. Painters from a variety of backgrounds will be handing in their ‘Creative Blocks’ and getting feedback from chief curator, Tamlin Blake. There’s also an optional lunch nearby at the Swan Café, at your own expense.
Where: Spier Arts Academy, 25 Commercial St
When: 10h00
Cost: R350 (half-price for full-time students)
https://www.facebook.com/events/450544912346351/
7 to 10 August
The Widow
Four women struggle to deal with life after loss, all while learning to find the language for healing. In piecing together both their intimate and public routines, this production explores how widows and their families make space for expressing and experiencing grief.
Where: Artscape Theatre Centre, DF Malan St
When: Depends on booking
Cost: R100
www.artscape.co.za
9 August
Totalsports Women’s Race
In celebration of National Women’s Day on 9 August, thousands of women will run or walk through the streets of Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town. If you’re in the Mother City, enter the Totalsports Women’s Race and run for the thousands of women who are, have and will be affected by breast cancer.
Where: The Grand Parade, Cape Town CBD
When: 08h00
Cost: R80 – R120 (R35 extra for non-licensed runners or walkers to obtain a temporary license)
www.totalsportswomensrace.com
13 August
The Children of Willesden Lane in Cape Town
American pianist Mona Golabek tells the story through words, images and music of Lisa Jura, a young refugee from Austria who left her home and her family on the Kindertransport just before World War II. Listen to Beethoven, Grieg and many more as Mona brings her concert pianist mother’s story to life.
Where: City Hall, Darling St
When: 19h30
Cost: R165 – R195
www.artscape.co.za
17 to 31 August
Sleeping Beauty
Don’t miss the timeless story of Princess Aurora which is widely considered to be a summation of 19th-century classicism. The story of Aurora’s 100-year sleep and her magical awakening will leave audiences of all ages delighted and enthralled. There will be international guest artists and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at certain performances.
Where: Artscape Theatre Centre, DF Malan St
When: Depends on booking
Cost: R180 – R695
www.artscape.co.za
14 to 15 September
2018 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon (Entries now open)
Entries for the 2018 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon (42.2km) are now open. This prestigious global city race is open to a range of running enthusiasts from elite athletes to social runners. Along the spectacular route, you will take in the famous natural beauty of Cape Town’s mountains and sea, as well as many of the Central City’s great attractions.
Where: Beach Road, near Cape Town Stadium
When: 06h40
Cost: R70 – R660
www.capetownmarathon.com
Now on till 21 October 2019
Under Cover of Darkness
The exhibition Under Cover of Darkness aims to highlight the experience of colonial subjects through a specific focus on the lives of Susanna of Bengal (a slave who worked in the Company’s Garden), Krotoa (a woman whose understanding of both Khoikhoi and Dutch culture saw her occupy a complex social and political position under colonial rule) and many unnamed slave women held at the Slave Lodge. The exhibition further seeks to surface questions concerning how such histories continue to bear on the present.
Where: Slave Lodge, Corner Adderley and Wale Streets
When: 09h00 – 17h00
Cost: R30 (adults), R15 (6-17 years)
www.iziko.org.za
Now on till 31 October 2019
Filling in the Gaps
This exhibition highlights Iziko South African National Gallery’s commitment to rewriting art history and building a resource of national pride. It features important historical acquisitions of artworks by Peter Clarke, Ephraim Ngatane, Moses Tladi and John Koenakeefe Mohl, which all assist in building a national collection that is more representative of the overlooked and marginalised artists of the past. also showcases works by contemporary, cutting-edge artists like Lerato Shadi, Sethembile Msezane, Mongezi Ncaphayi and Steven Cohen.
Where: Iziko South African National Gallery
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 is a showcase of a culmination of some 30 years of archaeological research in the southern Cape, undertaken by Professor Christopher Henshilwood, Dr Karen van Niekerk, Professor Sarah Wurz and their research teams at Blombos Cave, Klipdrift Shelter and Klasies River. The exhibition is designed to explore 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 1 June 2020
A Resilient Visionary: Poetic Expressions of David Koloane
This exhibition profiles an extensive selection of artworks by David Koloane, which attest to his incredible contribution to the advancement of South African visual arts during and after apartheid. This exhibition traces Koloane’s artistic trajectory, helping to shed light on his creative and intellectual endeavours over the course of a 40-year career.
Where: Iziko South African National Gallery
When: 09h00 – 17h00
Cost: R30 (adults), R15 (18 years and under)
www.iziko.org.za
REGULAR/LONGTERM EVENTS
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 during the leisure hours.
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 Thursday of the month, 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 Street
When: 18h00
Every Thursday
Earth Fair Food Market
Where: Upper St Georges Mall (Wale St side)
When: 11h00 till 15h00
www.earthfairmarket.co.za
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.
IMAGES: capetownmarathon.com (Cape Town Marathon), Pat-Bromilow-Downing (Sleeping Beauty)