Cape Town jol: what to do in the Mother City this weekend
Take advantage of these great events happening in Cape Town
LIFESTYLE
Everywoman Project
A project to bring together women from all of Cape Town's communities and create a huge quilt in honour of Women's Day in August, comes to Langa.
When: Saturday, June 10, 2pm-4pm
Where: iKhaya le Langa, N'Dabeni Street. Free transport from the Woman Zone's Women's Library, Artscape ground floor, at 1.15pm. No cost but RSVP on 083-431-9986 or e-mail info@womanzonect.co.za.
Cape Malay/Muslim Heritage Tour
Visit South Africa's oldest mosque, the shrines of the first political prisoners and one of Cape Town's oldest houses. This is followed by breaking the fast for Ramadan, a short talk and a Cape Malay supper.
When: Saturday, June 10, 4pm-8pm
Where: Bo-Kaap Museum, Wale Street, R550, tour only is half price. To book e-mail kate@cultureconnectsa.com.
MUSIC
Real Concert Series
Prime Circle, Just Jinjer and Tailor accompanied by a full string section.
When: Saturday, June 10, 8.30pm
Where: Cape Town International Convention Centre, R310-R475 at Computicket.
SURFING
Tiger's Milk Winter Classic
A multidisciplinary surfing event contested by long- and shortboarders and stand-up paddlers.
When: Friday, June 9 until Sunday, June 11, 9am-1pm
Where: Surfers Corner, Muizenberg, free. Visit tigersmilk.co.za.
BALLET
Earthwalker
Cape Town City Ballet production about the young star Earthwalker who bewitches young maidens with his charms and falls in love with an earthly star.
When: Friday, June 9, 7.30pm; Saturday, June 10, 4pm and 7.30pm, Sunday, June 11, 3pm
Where: Artscape Opera House, Cape Town, R120-R160 at Computicket.
CLASSICAL
Haydn's Creation
Cape Town Symphony Orchestra and Tygerberg choirs.
When: Saturday, June 10, 8pm-10pm
Where: Endler Hall, Stellenbosch University, R140-R160 at Computicket.
THEATRE
Suddenly the Storm
Paul Slabolepszy's play about a white South African working-class couple forced to answer questions about the death of a childhood friend.
When: Until Saturday, July 8, 7.30pm
Where: Baxter Flipside, Rondebosch, R110-R160 at Computicket.
THE BIG DAY
Wedding Expo
From wedding planners and photographers to venues and flowers.
When: Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11, 9am-5pm
Where: Cape Town International Convention Centre, R80 at Ticketpro, R100 at the door, ages 2-10: R30...
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