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

Take advantage of these great events happening in Cape Town

23 June 2017 - 12:50 By Staff Reporter
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Steven McRae dances Oberon in The Royal Ballet's 'The Dream' at the Fugard Bioscope.
Steven McRae dances Oberon in The Royal Ballet's 'The Dream' at the Fugard Bioscope.
Image: JOHAN PERSSON

The Dream/Symphonic Variations

Mixed programme by Frederick Ashton, founder choreographer of The Royal Ballet.

When: Sunday, June 25, 11am

Where: Fugard Bioscope, District Six, R100 at Computicket

COMEDY

Evita Bezuidenhout and the Kaktus of Separate Development

The show confronts the real history of South Africa and the right to laugh at it.

When: Until Saturday, July 1, 8pm; Saturday, July 8, 5pm and 8pm

When: Theatre on the Bay, Camps Bay, R100-R180 at Computicket

CHILDREN

Pinocchio

Traditional fairytale with a modern twist.

When: Friday, June 23 at 9am and 10.30am; Monday, July 3 and Saturday, July 8 at 10.30am

Where: Baxter Theatre, Rondebosch, R75 at Computicket

LIFESTYLE

House of Winter Wines

Wine and cheese tasting, food and electro jazz.

When: Saturday, June 24, 2pm-9pm

Where: 6 Spin Street, Cape Town CBD, R230 at Quicket

Tulbagh Christmas in Winter Festival

Eggnog, gluhwein, a market, children's activities, wine tasting and cellar tours.

When: Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25, noon-8pm

Where: Venues around Tulbagh, free-R80, see tulbaghtourism.co.za

MUSIC

Ben Dey and The Concrete Lions

Afro and indie pop rock.

When: Friday, June 23, 7pm-11pm

Where: Dizzy's Restaurant and Pub, Camps Bay, R40 at the door

The Greatest Love of All - The Whitney Houston Show

Belinda Davids sings the late pop diva's greatest hits.

When: Until Sunday, July 16. Wednesday to Saturday 8pm; Sunday 6pm

Where: Artscape Opera House, Cape Town, R190-R390 at Computicket

Albert Frost and Petrus de Beer

Guitarist and violinist.

When: Saturday, June 24, 8.30pm

Where: Blah Blah Bar, Kloof Street, Gardens, R120 on 082-349-8849 or e-mail innercity@polka.co.za

THEATRE

Lilies, Or the Revival of a Romantic Drama

Almost 40 years after being falsely imprisoned, a man summons a bishop for a confession. Played by third- and fourth-year Acting Studio students.

When: Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24, 8pm

Where: The Playroom on UCT's Hiddingh Campus

FAMILY

Claremont Market

Art and vintage clothing, food and craft beers, as well as music.

When: Last Sunday of the month, 10am-3pm

Where: Sharks Supporters' Club, Palmyra Road, Claremont, free

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