As residents of the Mother City, we owe it to ourselves to give ode to all it has to offer.
This City holds zest in the palm of its hands. Let’s discover the true diversity on offer with the events happening in Cape Town this weekend.
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Feet4Fees
For the body, Feet4Fees’ Youth Day Fun Run will be taking place. Spirit Education Foundation pioneered this event. It is a non-profit organisation aiding in the provision of scholarships to economically disadvantaged high school students. So, in attending, you’d not only be doing good for your body but also making an active contribution to the community at large.
- Date: 16 June | 7am
- Location: Groot Constantia Wine Estate | Groot Constantia Road, Cape Town
- Contact: 021 795 5911
- Tickets: quicket.co.za
- Cost: R150
Introduction to Yoga Workshop
Journey Well with Dee is hosting an Introduction to Yoga Workshop. This event has been specifically crafted for true beginners who are looking to start their journey into the practice. This introductory class will teach attendees ten poses as well as their variations. A holisitic start to the long weekend.
- Date: 15 June | 12pm
- Location: Stoep Startup, | 3 Tiverton Road, Plumstead, Cape Town
- Contact: 084 538 5224
- Tickets: quicket.co.za
- Cost: Adults: R350 | Children: R250
Second Thursdays Art Club
For the mind, Ground Culture Café is hosting a Second Thursdays Art Club event. Experiment with your creativity as you paint using various mediums and sip on various wines.
- Date: 13 June | 18.30pm
- Location: Ground Culture Cafe | 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town
- Contact: 0826839470
- Tickets: quicket.co.za
- Cost: R50
Tribute to the Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel
For the music, there are a multitude of options. Cafe Roux will be hosting a Sunday night tribute to the Beatles as well as Simon & Garfunkel. This is perfect if you’re in the mood for a ‘come-together’ of sorts. The show entails a reliving of the classic hits of these bands, such as ‘Mrs. Robinson’ and ‘Oh! Darling’.
- Date: 16 June | 5pm
- Location: Cafe Roux | Chapman’s Peak Drive, Noordhoek, Cape Town
- Contact: 021 789 2538
- Tickets: quicket.co.za
- Cost: From R200
Slow Jam Sundays with RetroRootz
Similarly, Slow Jam Sundays with RetroRootz invites you to a night of nostalgia amid city lights on Grand Daddy Hotel’s rooftop. Kick back on your slow Sunday with old-school tunes that never seem to fall out of fashion.
- Date: 16 June | 2pm
- Location: Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel | 38 Long Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town
- Contact: 071 374 7328
- Tickets: quicket.co.za
- Cost: Online: R100 | Door: 150
2Handsy Experience
The cherry on top of a wonderful weekend in Cape Town would be attending the 2Handsy Experience. You’re probably wondering what on earth this could entail – well the answer is rather simple – hand moulding, of course! Here you create and decorate a mould of you and your chosen partner holding hands. This experience allows you to bond with your mother, friend or lover as you embark on an interactive afternoon.
- Date: 15 June | 12pm
- Location: Primeative | 57 Buitenkant Street, Gardens, Cape Town
- Contact: 061 864 2659
- Tickets: quicket.co.za
- Cost: Adults: R395 | Children under 12: R195
So there you have it – our suggestions on how to immerse yourself in the full Capetonian experience this long weekend and leave no stone left unturned.
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