Central City events: 19 October – 15 November
Wednesdays
OMG Quiz Night
This quiz has a plethora of hands-on, get-your-tastebuds-guessing, blindfold-necessary questions.
Where: Alexander Bar, Café and Theatre, 76 Strand St
When: 19h30
Cost: R30
https://alexanderbar.co.za
Other regulars:
First Thursdays (3 November)
Tuning the Vine (9 November)
Until 4 November
Knockin’ on Cleveland’s Door
Amplify Studio's inaugural exhibition showcases work by photographer Dale Yudelman.
Where: Amplify Studio, 153 Loop St
When: 09h00 till 17h00
Cost: free
www.amplifystudio.co
Until 27 November
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
This award-winning musical is the story of a fictional rock band fronted by an East German transgender singer.
Where: Gate69, 87 Bree St
When: Wednesdays to Saturdays 20h00; Sundays 15h00; doors open one hour prior for dinner
Cost: R550 (includes a welcome drink, a mezze platter, a hot bread service and dessert)
http://gate69.co.za
19–29 October (except 24th)
Double bill: In (s)kin/language and Syria?
The Artscape New Voices programme brings you a double bill.
Where: Artscape Theatre Centre, DF Malan St
When: 19h30; except 23rd (15h00)
Cost: R40-R80
www.artscape.co.za
20, 22, 25, 27, 29 October
Carmen
The Cape Town Opera presents an adaptation of Bizet’s popular Spanish melodrama, which tells the story of a fiery gypsy and a naive soldier.
Where: Artscape Opera House, DF Malan St
When: Weekdays 19h30; Saturdays 18h00
Cost: R100 till R400
www.capetownopera.co.za
20-23 October
Abdullah Ibrahim Live
The Fugard Theatre presents four solo piano concerts by the global music icon and South African legend.
Where: The Fugard Theatre, Caledon St
When: Thursday to Saturday 20h00; Sunday 16h00
Cost: R120-R250
www.thefugard.com
20 October – 20 November
Lefa La Ntate
The Standard Bank Young Artist for Visual Arts for 2016, Mohau Modisakeng, has created a show informed by his experience as a young boy in Soweto.
Where: South African National Gallery, Government Ave
When: Mondays to Fridays 10h00 till 17h00
Cost: R30/adult, R15/child under 18, R75/family ticket, R15/student
www.iziko.org.za
27-30 October
Cape Town Flower Show
A showcase for the smallest yet most diverse floral kingdom takes place within the walls of the 350-year-old Castle of Good Hope.
Where: Castle of Good Hope, cnr Darling & Buitenkant streets
When: 10h00 till 17h00
Cost: R140
www.capetownflowershow.co.za
28 October
Schalk Joubert at Jazz Rendez-vous
Catch a performance featuring Sama-winning bass guitarist Schalk Joubert.
Where: Alliance Française du Cap, 155 Loop St
When: 19h00 till 22h00
Cost: R80
https://afducap.wordpress.com
28 October
Richard Stirton Live
Winner of The Voice Richard Stirton launches his debut album.
Where: Cape Town Club, 18 Queen Victoria St
When: 18h30
Cost: R150
http://capetownclub.org.za
29 October
Zombie Walk 2016
Participants take to the streets dressed as the undead to raise funds for the Lucky Lucy Foundation for abused and neglected animals. Donations are collected on the day. You can also donate on the Quicket page where you purchase the tickets for the after party.
Where: The Company’s Garden
When: 17h00
Cost: free
http://zombiewalksouthafrica.co.za
28-30 October
MamaMagic: the Baby Expo
South Africa’s largest pregnancy and parenting exhibition is back in town.
Where: Cape Town International Convention Centre, Convention Square, 1 Lower Long St
When: Friday to Sunday 09h00 till 18h00; Sunday 09h00 till 17h00
Cost: R65/adult, R50/pensioners, children under 10 free
www.mamamagic.co.za
1-6 November
An Evening with Evita Bezuidenhout
Pieter-Dirk Uys’s alter-ego brings her political satire to the Mother City.
Where: Artscape Theatre Centre, DF Malan St
When: Tuesday and Wednesday 10h30; Sunday 15h00 and 18h00
Cost: R150
www.artscape.co.za
3-19 November
Impressions
See a collection of works by prominent local printmakers.
Where: The Cape Gallery, 60 Church St
When: 18h00
Cost: TBC
www.capegallery.co.za
3-4 November
Naked Girls Reading presents Seven Deadly Sins
Charlie French, Jezzy Belle, Lyricnotic and Scar-lit Hearts share readings that explore the wickedness of the human heart.
Where: Alexander Bar, Café and Theatre, 76 Strand St
Time: 21h00
Cost: R130 – R160
https://alexanderbar.co.za
10 November
Mendelssohn for Two
British piano duo Nettle and Markham play the Double Concerto by Mendelssohn. And Omri Hadari is on the podium with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.
Where: City Hall, Darling St
When: 20h00
Cost: R90 – R230
www.cpo.org.za
12 November
All Nations Reggae Fest
Five international reggae artists perform on one stage. Don't miss Bushman, Etana and Turbulence from Jamaica, Souljah Luv from Zimbabwe, and Lucius Banda from Malawi.
Where: Castle of Good Hope
When: 17h00
Cost: R250 online; R300 at the door
www.castleofgoodhope.co.za