Discover contemporary art, heritage music, delicious brunches, the science of movies and so much more this weekend in Cape Town! Carefully curated by us, this guide should give you a headstart to enjoying all the Mother City has to offer at the end of the week.
Visit The Artists Gallery
Where: 34 Bree Street, cnr Waterkant Street, Cape Town CBD
Pick Organically-grown Veggies at Spier Food Garden
This thriving food garden has been created to grow delicious and nutrient-rich produce using eco-friendly and regenerative techniques. Stroll through at your own pace, chat with gardeners for tips, and pick some organically grown veggies. No inorganic pesticides or artificial fertilisers are used at the Spier Food Garden, and much effort is spent ensuring the soil is healthy so that the plants have a robust immune system to withstand attacks by pests.
Worm compost and weekly foliar sprays (a natural form of fertiliser) boost nutrients. Alien vegetation removed from other parts of the farm has been chipped and turned into compost; this has helped ensure the food garden’s soil is now rich in microbial activity.
Cost: R170 per basket, book via Dineplan
When: Monday to Saturday, 9am to 11am
Where: Spier Food Garden at Spier Wine Farm R310, Baden Powell Dr, Lynedoch, Stellenbosch
Read more about Spier Food Garden harvesting here
Attend Camagu: A tribute to Dizu Plaatjies
UCT is hosting Camagu, a special 2-night concert to honour the career of musician and one of Dizu Plaatjies. As a Professor of African Music at the South African College of Music and an artist in his own right, ‘Dizu – The Tribute’ production tips a hat to his tenure at the University of Cape Town. The UCT Ibuyambo Orchestra is a 25-member pan-African ensemble that brings together a wide and representative range of African musical instruments.
Cost: R120pp for adults, R90pp for pensioners 60+, R50pp for scholars, and UCT students are offered free entry subject to availability. Book via Webtickets
When: Friday, 17 May and Saturday, 18 May 2024 at 7pm. Book here
Where: Concert Hall at the Baxter Theatre, Main Rd, Rondebosch, Cape Town
Enjoy Brunch in a Beautiful Setting: La Carte Restaurant
Cost: Various
When: Sunday, 21 April 2024, from 12pm
Where: La Carte at Palm House Boutique Hotel and Spa, 10 Oxford Street, Wynberg, Cape Town
Meet writers at the Franschhoek Literary Festival
The annual Franschhoek Literary Festival returns with a jam-packed and highly anticipated programme. This year’s edition offers a captivating lineup of renowned local, pan-African and international authors. The festival boasts an eclectic mix of voices from various genres, providing attendees with a unique opportunity to engage with celebrated authors and discover new literary gems.
Where: Huguenot street, Franschhoek
Watch the Killarney Rallycross Double-Header
Where: Killarney International Raceway, Earthbound MCC, Killarney
Visit an Iziko Museum or Gallery for Free on International Museum Day (Sat 18 May)
Where: Various Iziko Museums and Galleries around Cape Town
Discover Cinematic Science at the Cape Town Science Centre
A fascinating Cinematic Science weekend programme runs on Saturdays from 4 May to 8 June at the Cape Town Science Centre. Motion pictures transport us to worlds of joy and comfort, evoke laughter and stir our hearts. But they also carry out amazing science concepts within them that often go unnoticed. Enjoy hands-on workshops and interactive demonstrations to uncover the history of motion pictures and the scientific concepts hidden throughout different films.
Cost: Children and adults R80, pensioners R40. Buy tickets at the door or via 021 300 3200 / info@ctsc.org.za
When: Mon-Sat until 8 June, 9am – 4:30pm (also available Mon – Fri)
Where: Cape Town Science Centre, 370B Main Rd, Observatory