Cape Town jol: what to do in the Mother City this weekend

03 February 2017 - 14:25 By Staff reporter
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Make the most of your free time this weekend by attending one of these awesome events

Mama Africa, The Musical, tells the life story of Miriam Makeba.
Mama Africa, The Musical, tells the life story of Miriam Makeba.
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THEATRE

Mama Africa, The Musical

The story of the life and career of singer and civil rights activist Miriam Makeba.

When: Until February 12, 7.30pm, Saturday and Sunday at 2pm and 7.30pm

Where: Artscape Arena, R100-R120 through Artscape Dial-a-Seat on 021-421-7839 or Computicket

How to Break a Bone

Entertainer Nataniël's latest songs and stories in English and Afrikaans.

When: Saturday, February 4, 8.15pm

Where: Oude Libertas Amphitheatre, Stellenbosch, R200 at Computicket

Twelfth Night

African-inspired adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy.

When: Until February 25, 8.15pm

Where: Maynardville Open Air Theatre, Wynberg, R120-R180 at Computicket

LIFESTYLE

Cape Town 10s

Celebrities, musicians and sports stars take part in a 10-a-side rugby tournament as well as netball, beach volleyball and dodgeball.

When: From Friday, February 3, at 7.30pm until tomorrow at 11.30pm

Where: Green Point Sports Field, R50-R290, capetowntens.com

Growing a Medicinal Garden

Introduction to some of the medicinal plants easily grown in the garden. Bring a strainer, an apron and a glass bottle.

When: Saturday, February 4, 9.30am-4pm

Where: Veld and Sea Classroom, Good Hope Gardens, Cape Point, R730, veldandsea.com

FAMILY

Great Moscow Circus

Russian and international performers include clowns, acrobats, daredevils, aerial artists, balancers and jugglers.

When: Until February 10, Tuesday to Friday 7.30pm; Friday 4pm; Saturday and Sunday noon, 3.30pm and 6.30pm

Where: Mighty Big Top, Founders Garden, next to Artscape, R195-R595 at Computicket

MUSIC

Jeremy Loops

Folk musician in a Summer Sunset Concert.

When: Sunday 5.30pm

Where: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Newlands, R125-R165 at Webtickets

CLASSICAL

Cape Consort

Sopranos accompanied by a cellist and a harpsichordist perform interpretations of early music.

When: Sunday, Friday February 5, 4.30pm

Where: Endler Hall, Stellenbosch University, R140 at Computicket

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