Events

A collaborative music exchange project is set to hit the stage in Cape Town this month, promising to take the local alternative music community by storm. Also read: Western Cape to host South Africa’s World Accordion Day celebrations The AfroDiaspora Connection is a collaborative effort launched by The Dig, South Africa’s alternative music development agency and Jazz re:freshed, a pioneering… Read more →

South African wine tourism is growing in line with global trends. Despite industry challenges, the sector is growing ‘exponentially’, says South Africa Wine CEO Rico Basson. Also read: Explore the winelands of Paarl and Wellington this autumn ‘South Africa’s Winelands, renowned for its world-class offerings, are becoming a magnet for recurring visitors. This trend generates revenue for wineries and builds… Read more →

Words: Ashraf Hendricks / GroundUp When First Thursday began in Cape Town 2012, it was created to give visitors a safe space to explore art, retail stores and bars, at night all on foot. But what if this idea was brought to the Cape Flats? That is exactly what RLabs (Reconstructed Living Lab) has been doing for the almost two years… Read more →

With our busy lives day-in and day-out, it can be a bit of a chore to choose where to dine when the occasion calls for it. We’ve handpicked three enticing offers to get your weekend off to a good start, with unique dining experiences designed to keep your agenda interesting. Also read: Treat mom to a day of luxury with… Read more →

This weekend marks the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF), and the city centre is expected to be a hive of activity. Also read: Time to experience the magic of the Journey to Jazz festival The festival will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on Friday, 3 May and Saturday, 4 May. For the first time since… Read more →

South Africa’s second post-COVID World Accordion Day event is set to be celebrated in the Western Cape, kicking off at the Alma Café in Rosebank, on Friday, 3 May, and will ‘culminate in a dinner, expo and concert’ at the Drostdy Theatre in Stellenbosch on Sunday, 5 May. World Accordion Day was first recognised in 2009 and inaugurated in Italy before… Read more →

Starting today, Knysna will come alive with the sound of rip-roaring race and road cars for the 14th edition of the Simola Hillclimb, South Africa’s premier motoring and motorsport event. Also read: Cape to St Helena Yacht Race returns in December Between 9am and 2:30pm today, enthusiasts will see a wide range of classic cars on Hedge Street. From 2:45pm… Read more →

The City of Cape Town advises residents of some traffic disruptions due to upcoming events that will be held in the CBD this week. Also read: WIN: Double tickets to the Cape Town International Jazz Festival Cape Town International Jazz Festival This week, the precursor to the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF), the Free Jazz Concert, returns for the… Read more →

Avid film fanatics and outdoor movie enthusiasts across the Cape wished and hoped, and The Galileo Open Air Cinema has answered! The team has granted us a bonus month by extending the close of their 12th season to Saturday, 25 May, thus gifting us one last month to relish a unique outdoor movie experience under the twinkling starlit sky before… Read more →

It’s time for the Journey to Jazz festival, celebrating the history, art, and natural beauty of the Prince Albert desert. Also read: Stellar line-up announced for Journey to Jazz festival The bespoke experience offers one week of music, masterclasses, food and nature at the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains. The town will be bustling with a diverse lineup of local… Read more →