From amazing concerts for charity to active days exploring, we’ve got the scoop on some of the best things to do this weekend in Cape Town. Whether you’re looking for activities for friends, family, a partner or if you’re flying solo, you’ll find some cool events to look forward to this weekend in the Mother City.
Falace in Wonderland: Dinner and a Deviant show at Grand Daddy
Intimate 50-seater restaurant, ALICE, brings a whimsical story to life with a modern twist: Falace in Wonderland. Set within the popular, luxe Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel, the restaurant transforms into a theatre every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. This new tongue-in-cheek musical delves into the adventures of Alice’s journey through the perilous, let playful, adventures of today’s online dating. An adults-only spectacle of sing-alongs, burlesque and naughty humour, paired with an innovative dining experience, offers an evening audiences are unlikely to forget.
Cost:R895 per person (includes dinner and the show); book throughDineplan
When:Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 7pm until end of April
Where:The Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel, 38 Long Street Cape Town
The Boy and the Heron – Academy Award Winner for Best Animated Feature
Academy Award-winning director Hayao Miyazaki has written and directed a new original tale. Legendary production company Studio Ghibli, creators of Spirited Away, have worked with him again to create the masterpiece. The theme song for the film, Spinning Globe, was penned and performed by global J-pop superstar Kenshi Yonezu. It features the voices of Christian Bale, Dave Bautista, Gemma Chan, Willem Dafoe, Karen f*ckuhara, Mark Hamill, Robert Pattinson and Florence Pugh.
This film is in Japanese with English subtitles. Ster Kinekor and Nu Metro are offering both subtitled and dubbed showings of the film (find subtitled only at The Labia).
Cost: Various. Book through Ster Kinekor, Nu Metro or Labia Theatre
When: Various times
Where: Various locations of Ster Kinekor and Nu Metro; or Labia Theatre Cape Town, 68 Orange St, Gardens
Check out the Cape Town International Animation Festival Next Weekend
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Catch the last batch of open-air movies for the season with Galileo
UPCYCLE: Office Furniture Reimagined
Global design and build leader Tétris Design and Build has enlisted artists and designers to create a collection of artworks upcycled from decommissioned office furniture. In an exercise of reimagining what is old and unused, the artists demonstrate how design can shape a more conscious and sustainable workspace. On the Friday, design students are welcomed for a special student-focused day, and on the Saturday there will be a free curated walkabout with the designers at 11am. Entrance is free, and there is secure paid parking at Makers Landing. Those attending on Friday can also catch the venue’s weekly live jazz concert (free).
Cost: Free
When: Fri 19 April – Sat 20 April, 10am to 9pm both days
Where: Makers Landing, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Finding the Light – An Evening With Musical Theatre Stars
Finding the Light – An Evening With Musical Theatre Stars – is the culmination of a coordinated international fundraising drive with the Kolisi Foundation. Experience some of musical theatre’s best loved shows, with 100% of net proceeds going towards supporting the work of the foundation. Audiences can look forward songs from shows such as Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, West Side Story, Company and many more, with the exquisite on-stage accompaniment of the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra. Learn more about the 10 musical stars taking part here.
Cost: R190 – R420. Book through Webtickets.
When: 17 to 19 Apr, 8pm | 20 Apr, 3pm & 8pm | 21 Apr, 2pm
Where: Artscape Theatre Centre, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town
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Table Mountain Cableway Charity Challenge
One of the most popular fundraising events in Cape Town, the Cableway Charity Challenge,takes place this Saturday. With a goal is to raise R1m for organisations who support Capetonians in need, this unique mass hiking event invites individuals, corporate teams, and school groups to ascend Platteklip Gorge as many times as they can between sunrise (7.13am) and sunset (6.17pm).
Cost:Entry is free but it is required to register as a participant and to raise a minimum of R3,000 for the nominated beneficiaries. The sponsorship process is fully automated and it is surprisingly easy to raise the money.
When: Fri 19th April, 7.13am – 6.17pm
Where: Table Mountain Cableway entrance
Kurt Schoonraad Lunch and Show at Franschhoek Cellar
Spend an afternoon with the man behind the legendary Cape Town Comedy Club, a global stand-up comedy landmark. Enjoy side-splittingly frank observations from a unique personal perspective alongside a delicious lunch and a welcome glass of Franschhoek Cellar wine. Note: this show is PG16+-. Franschhoek Cellar provides a fantastic childrens’ menu and a play area which is monitored by a staff member. Seating is unreserved. Book for 8 or more for reserved seating at a single table.
Cost: R335. Book through Webtickets.
When: Sun 21 April. Arrive from 12.30pm for lunch, show starts at 3pm
Where: The Franschhoek Cellar, Main Road Franschhoek
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Oranjezicht City Farm Market
Make the most of sunny Autumn days with this partially open-air, partially covered market with beautiful views over the ocean in Granger Bay. It’s a must-see for families looking for fresh produce, delicious eats and fine items, and is open Saturdays and Sundays. Furry friends are welcome too.
Cost: Free entrance. Enquiries: +27 83 628 3426
When: Sat: 8.15am to 2pm | Sun: 9am to 2pm
Where: Near The Lookout, Granger Bay blvd, V&A Waterfront
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Fashion Revolution Week 2024
The world’s largest fashion activism movement, Fashion Revolution Week, marks its 10th Anniversary this year, and honours the anniversary of the Rana Plaza disaster in Bangladesh. Ten days (15 – 24 April) of action bring together 75 countries under the theme ‘How to be a Fashion Revolutionary’. Global communities share their achievements, advice and hopes for the future of a fair, sustainable fashion industry. Catch film screenings and fashion shows, refresh your wardrobe, and be part of a global movement advocating for people and the planet.
Cost: Various. Book here or via email: southafrica@fashionrevolution.org
When: 15 – 24 April
Where:
– 17 April: Film Screening of Fashion Reimagined at the Bertha House Auditorium in Mowbray, Cape Town
– 19 April: Fashion Show with Bluepriest, The Priesthood and Pattern Nation at 42 Palmer Road, Muizenberg, Cape Town
– 20 April: Mend in Public Day at the Green Point Park in Green Point, Cape Town
– 21 April: Clothing Swap in Cape Town (Venue Design Academy of Fashion, Old Biscuit Mill, Woodstock
