May 2021
15 May: The Stellenbosch Museum translated the 202-year-old handwritten recipe book of a Stellenbosch lady, Catharina Maria Blanckenberg née Zeeman (1781-1873), and approached several local bakers to recreate these recipes for a bake sale in the historic Grosvenor House garden.
Venue: Grosvenor House Garden
Date: 15 May 2021
Cost: R20, book your tickets in advance through +27 21 887 2937
7 May: The Photo Walkers - The Photo Walkers host Pop-Up Photo Workshops taking place on the 7-9 May and 28-30 May. Guests can learn more about how to use their camera and perfect the art of photography across the Cape’s most idyllic locations.
Venue: 7-9 May location to be confirmed, 28-30 May at ThirtyOnGrace, Claremont
Date: 7-9 May and 28-30 May 2021
Cost: 3 days - 3 lessons per day @R400.00 per lesson, Contact Leanne +27 83 293 7208
7 May: (Un)Infecting the City - Infecting the City is a public arts event that transforms Cape Town’s communal spaces into spectacular entertainment venues, re-imagining transport and shopping hubs, squares, gardens and public walkways as stages showcasing an array of art forms.
Venue: Various points around the city centre, Institute For Creative Arts
Date: 7 May to 30 June 2021
Cost: Free
19 May: Cape Town City Ballet Presents INGOMA/ LES SYLPHIDES - Commissioned by Cassa Pancho for Ballet Black in London, and choreographed by South African born November, INGOMA collected prestigious awards including the Olivier Award for Best New Dance Production.
Venue: Artscape Opera House
Date: 19 May to 15 June 2021
Cost: R250 to R300 through Computicket
19 May: Charcuterie Workshop with Neil Jewell - Neil will demonstrate the entire process from butchery, to brining and will be sharing tips on spices. You will be taught about the various cuts and techniques and will be making your very own sausages soon.
Venue: Jewells Restaurant
Date/Time: May 19 at 9AM to 5PM
Cost: R2750 per person, through Quicket, including lunch
10 May: La Motte Vinoteque Tasting - La Motte Winery presents a Vinoteque Tasting experience, where guests receive the opportunity to learn more about wines and how they age.
Venue: La Motte Winery
Time: Daily
Cost: R200 per person – maximum of 8 people
12 May: City History Walking Tour - See Cape Town with new eyes. Lesley Cox's popular, superbly researched tour, includes stories about landmarks and features, many of us have never noticed before.
Venue: Start in District 6 and finish in Company's Gardens
Date/Time: May 12 2021, 10AM
Cost: R300 pp, contact kate@cultureconnectsa.com, +27 72 377 8014 or via WhatsApp
15 May: Exclusive Books Reading of 'Bonbon & Blanket' by Emily House - You're invited to an in-person reading of 'Bonbon & Blanket', a new kids' picture book by author Emily House (of 'Earth Takes a Break'), at Exclusive Books Cavendish.
Venue: Exclusive Books Cavendish
Date/Time: May 15, 11 AM
Cost: Free
11 May: Mini Gin Festival #2 - Cause |Effect, in association with Schweppes & SA Craft Gin Awards, invite you to meet the makers of SA's best craft gins.
Venue: Cause & Effect
Date/Time: May 11, 5PM to 9PM
Cost: R165 per person through Quicket
May 1: Wine Market Day at the Blaauwberg Beach Hotel - Join us for a wine/gin/beer tasting in May at the Blaauwberg Beach Hotel! Come and support your local producers and spoil your tastebuds!
Venue: Blaauwberg Beach Hotel
Time: May 1, 11am - 6pm
Cost: R50 per person
May 1: Sandy Bay Ship Wreck Hike & Swim - Entry level fitness hike, including great views and exploring a historical shipwreck. To add more value to the experience we will stop at Sandy Bay beach for a quick swim to cool off (weather permitting).
Venue: Hout Bay, TrailFit SA
Time: May 1, 7am
Cost: R150, email trailfitsa101@gmail.com or contact Idrees +27 73 902 9985
May 6: Rainbow Sunset - A 2 hour guided, social painting session, lead by accomplished Artist and Teacher, Tashai Simons. No experience required. All materials provided. Have a drink and a snack, enjoy a few laughs and leave with a masterpiece!
Venue: The 2 Eves, Kloof Street, Cape Town
Time: May 6, 4pm
Cost: Book tickets through New Rise
May 7: Celebrate Sauvignon @ Diemersdal Wine Estate - The evening will be hosted by Thys Louw at the Diemersdal Wine Cellar in collaboration with the Diemersdal Farm Eatery.
Venue: Diemersdal Wine Estate
Time: May 7, 18:00 for 18:30 - 23:00
Cost: R500
May 1: Dance for Camera Spring 2021 Student Showcase - The Screendance projects for this screening were created during the Spring 2021 semester. In an interdisciplinary course that combined Dance Composition V and EMF Dance for the Camera, choreographers and filmmakers collaborated to craft unique movement pieces for the screen.
Venue: Online
Time: May 1, 1am
Cost: Free
May 1: Gin Saturdays - Welcome to the Gin Lounge. 5 double Gin and Tonics with garnish for just R200!
Venue: The Station On Bree, 207 Bree Street
Time: Every Saturday, 1pm - 6pm
Cost: Call 021 422 0566 or email Support@thestationonbree.co.za to book
Apr 30: Follow the Bubbles - 10 very special Franschhoek venues have paired up with a Cap Classique house or two for a session of tastings, delicious food, live music and loads of fun!
Venue: Franschhoek Cellars
Time: Friday, 30 April - Sunday 2 May 2021
Cost: Book through WebTickets
Apr 30: Foothills Vineyards Wine Tasting in our Olive Orchards - Join us on the 30th of April from 4pm for a Foothills Vineyards Wine tasting in our beautiful Olive Orchards. Email info@foothillsvineyards.co.za to book your tasting or phone Loriane +27 71 288 5994.
Venue:Klein Welmoed Olive & Wine Estate
Time: Apr 30, 4pm
Cost: Tasting R50 per person, Entrance free
Apr 24: Mimosa Brunch Cruise - Waterfront Charters, in partnership with Martini Prosecco, hosts a Mimosa Brunch Cruise with DJ Dino Moran.
Venue: Waterfront Charters, Shop 5, Quay 5 V & A Waterfront, Cape Town
Time: Apr 24, 11am
Cost: R750 per person
Apr 28: Ayama Artichoke Festival 2021 - Your Ayama-Artichoke day is back on the calendar! Limited to 60 people per day, come & have a fun a relaxing time, while munching away on amazing food and sipping on great wines.
Venue: Ayama Wine Farm
Time: Wed Apr 28 to Thurs Apr 29 10:00 - 17:00
Cost: R550
Apr 23: Alan Committie returns to Theatre On the Bay from 23 April for a limited season - Theatre on the bay is thrilled to announce that we are re-opening our doors from the 23rd April for Friday & Saturday night, 8pm performances only! If demand is sufficient then additional weekday performances will be added
Venue:Theatre on The Bay
Time: Fri Apr 23, 8pm
Cost: Bookings will be through Computicket, or (0861) 915-800 / (011) 340-8000.
A LAID-BACK PIZZA AND WINE TASTING EXPERIENCE AT RICKETY BRIDGE WINERY - Rickety Bridge Winery in Franschhoek recently introduced a selection of wood-fired pizzas to their Wine Tasting Centre. So gather some friends, family or a loved one because your next tasting trip won’t be a rushed affair.
Venue:Rickety Bridge Winery
Time: Daily from 10am – 5pm
Cost: From R85 per pizza | Standard wine tasting – R60pp | Premium wine tasting – R110pp
Apr 24: Wine Direct and Digital 2021 - Wine Business Solutions has been privileged to work directly with over 60 wine businesses during 2020. Everyone’s courage and adaptability, during this very hard time, has been both inspiring and instructive.
Venue: Online
Time: Apr 24
Cost: Aus$195 per session, contact peter@winebusinesssolutions.com.au for more info
Apr 27: The Power of Our Actions – Cycling Activation - TEDx Cape Town hosts The Power of Our Actions, a cycling activation, as their first in-person event of the year.
Meeting Point: Pang Specialty Coffee,173 Bree Street, Cape Town, CBD
Time: Apr 13, 20 & 27, 9am, 90min sessions
Cost: TBC, Register to secure your space
Apr 14: VINE NIGHT at Grub & Vine - Vine Night is our complementary weekly wine tasting, hosted by a different wine farm every week in Grub & Vine's private dining room.
Venue: The Green Room at Grub & Vine
Time: 6PM
Cost: Free
Apr 24: The beautiful Allée Bleue Wine Estate is delighted to announce a collaboration with The Wagyu Experience by Signature and Michelin Star Chef Piet Huysentruyt to bring you a 4 course Wagyu dinner, paired with the finest Allée Bleue wines.
Venue: Allée Bleue Wine Estate
Time: Apr 24 2021, 5PM
Cost: R1000 per person, enquire at info@alleebleue.com
Apr 15: Cheese Making Course - 2 Spots open on our cheese making course on 15,16 April in Stellenbosch. This course allows you to create 6 cheeses, get the know-how to attempt others and learn to solve problems before you land yourself in a messy situation in your kitchen.
Venue: Cheesemaking Course
Cost: RSVP Elaine at info@cheesemaking.co.za for availability
Apr 19: Trade and PR Tasting at Open Wine - There will be a trade and PR tasting hosted by Raath Promotions of Silverthorn MCC, B Vintners and Raats Family Wines at OpenWine at The Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock.
Venue: OpenWine at The Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock
Time: 3PM to 6PM
Cost: RSVP dane@raath.net
Apr 24: Mimosa Brunch Cruise - Waterfront Charters, in partnership with Martini Prosecco, hosts a Mimosa Brunch Cruise with DJ Dino Moran.
Venue: Waterfront Charters, Shop 5, Quay 5 V & A Waterfront, Cape Town
Time: 11am
Cost: R750 per person
Apr 28: Ayama Artichoke Festival 2021 - Your Ayama-Artichoke day is back on the calendar! Limited to 60 people per day, having fun, a relaxing time, while munching away on amazing food and sipping on great wines.
Venue: Ayama Wine Farm
Time: Wed Apr 28 to Thurs Apr 29 10:00 - 17:00
Cost: R550
Apr 10: Chenin in the Winelands - Picnic at Spier - This open-air event, with attendance strictly capped at 200 guests, where guests can relax and enjoy a fabulous picnic and the finest South African Chenin Blancs. Tickets through Quicket
Venue: Spier Wine Farm
Time: Sat Apr 10, 11:00 - 16:00
Cost: R750
Apr 22: Lazari Night Market - Every second Thursday of the month Lazari holds a night market with different local vendors and artisans. Either have a bite to eat at Lazari Café or relax with some bubbles on the side of the road. More information at Lazari Café.
May 1: Caveman Challenge - South Africa’s biggest off-road swim, bike and run event. Don’t miss this exciting event! Experience the pristine waters of the Eikenhof dam and the world renowned trails of the Grabouw Country Club for an adventure like never before. Enter this event through Scuttle
May 1 - 2: Houw Hoek Tour - The Houw Hoek Tour is a non-competitive 2 day MTB stage event. The objective is to give MTB’s and newcomers to multi-stage events (NOT NEWCOMERS TO MTB) the opportunity to enjoy a weekend of scenic, fun and non-competitive riding. Book your place through MTB Adventures
Apr 24: Just when you thought Elgin Grabouw couldn't get any cooler - From 24 April at 8:00 am to 25 April at 5:00 pm bespoke events will be held at all participating wine farms in Elgin Valley. View full itinerary on the Elgin Grabouw site
Apr 10: Farm to Table Pop Up Dinner - Join us celebrating the New Year at this unique pop-up where the season determines the menu. This slow paced, multi-course meal experience is curated and created using fresh seasonal ingredients from two farms – Good Luck Cottage in Stanford and Good Hope Gardens in Cape Point. Book your tickets through Veld & Sea Foraging
Apr 10: Yoga at the Foot of Table Mountain - Cape Union Mart hosts a yoga session at the foot of table mountain as part of their Adventure Club.
Venue: Foot of Table Mountain, Tafelberg Road
Time: 8am to 9am, meet at 7.45am
Cost: Free
Apr 10: Movie Night in the Winelands at Boschendal’s Drive-in Cinema - As the ultimate Franschhoek wine valley destination for all things food and drink, Boschendal has upped the ante and unveiled their drive-in cinema with a line-up of movies every Saturday. Bookings through Boschnedal
Apr 9: Fine Dining Experience Paired with Some of Constantia’s Top Wines - Constantia Fresh huddles a collection of Constantia regions top food & wine players into one festive basket. Tickets available through Constantia Fresh
Apr 7: Tapas & Tastings with Edgebastion - Kicking off our first Tapas & Tastings for 2021, Harringtons is hosting Edgebaston Wines. Book early to avoid disappointment +27 78 916 7903 or bookings@harringtonstreet.co.za. Listing Details
Apr 17: Jardine x Dainty Bess MCC x The Foundry - Please join Jane Ferriera-Eedes of Dainty Bess MCC, Chris Williams of The Foundry, and Ex Animo Wine Co. at the incomparable Jardine Food & Wine Bar in central Stellenbosch for what promises to be a wonderful lunch.
Tickets: Available through Ex Animo Wine Co.
Directory Listings:Dainty Bess, Jardine Food & Wine Bar, Ex Animo Wine Co., The Foundry
Apr 17: Somm & Co. at Karabib - Flip the bird to Covid this April with a responsibly socially distanced outdoor celebration of still surviving and getting the new harvest in at Somm & Co. at Karibib. Listing Details
Apr 15: Steenberg Hotel & Spa is an art lover’s paradise - A notable family collection of masterpieces by celebrated local and international artists makes Steenberg Hotel & Spa an inspiring destination in the Constantia Wine Valley for lovers of fine art. Steenberg Wine Estate Listing
Apr 2-5: Spend Easter with us at Hard Rock Café Cape Town - Easter is a time for family, friends and for a celebration. Join us for the long weekend, bring your friends and family & let us treat you. Book your table today to avoid disappointment. Hard Rock Café Listing
Apr 2: Celebrate an exceptional Easter at the Mount Nelson - Treat yourself and your loved ones to an egg-ceptional Easter celebration. To make a booking at our restaurants please email restaurantreservations.mnh@belmond.com. Mount Nelson Listing
Apr 2: Restaurant Week XXL - During Restaurant Week local diners have the opportunity to experience South Africa’s top restaurants for a special price, exclusively for one month. Full Article
Apr 4: Le Pommier Wine Estate - Treat the family to a memorable Easter getaway among the vineyards at the renowned Le Pommier Wine Estate, cosily nestled in the heart of Banhoek Valley. The venue also hosts an exciting Easter egg hunt, and there’s an arts & craft table for young creatives under 7 years.
Apr 2: Spier’s Easter Activities: Spend a long weekend on Spier, one of Stellenbosch’s oldest wine farms, and enjoy an abundance of activities with your family. From delicious farm-style meals to an Easter Egg hunt to encounters with eagles and awe-inspiring artworks, every minute is play time for children.
Apr 2: Family Fun at Boschndal - Boschendal presents a series of Easter surprises lined up for all family members at one of the Cape’s most prestigious wine farms. Whether scrambling for Easter eggs, enjoying a picnic or looking forward to Boschendal’s award-winning wines, there’s a room for everyone. Read More…
Apr 3: Easter and More at the Manor this April - Make the most of gorgeous autumn days by visiting our beautiful eatery, The Manor, situated in our iconic manor house. It spills out onto the manor house terrace… Read More…
March 2021
Mar 27: Chocolate Fair at Stellenbosch Square - Stellenbosch Square hosts the first Chocolate Fair at The Square featuring the best artisanal and award-winning chocolatiers in SA. Read More…
Mar 27: Don’t Miss Muratie’s Summer Wine Down on 27th March 2021 - You won’t want to miss Muratie’s exciting new event coming up on the 27th of March – it’s their Summer Wine Down, an alfresco ‘celebration of all things wine’. Read More…
Mar 23: Cocktail Culture Club: Join us for an evening of cocktails, history & fine spirits. Presented by passionate industry professionals. All proceeds donated to KG Schlechter Bartender Enrichment Fund. 23 March Cause|Effect Cocktail Kitchen, V&A Waterfront 18:45 pm. Cocktail Bar Details
Mar 23: Sugar Easter Eggs: In this fun and hands-on class, learn how to make hollow sugar eggs, pipe tiny royal icing flowers and create your own Sugar Easter Eggs. Take home your 3 decorated sugar eggs, filled with sweets. Book online at www.gracestevens.co.za. 23 March 09:30-13:30, R650 all inclusive, Bergvleit, Cape Town.