In the middle of this cold July, we’ve curated a list of reasons for you to leave your house.
These events have been dubbed ‘house-leaving worthy’ and on the line-up is the Artscape, throwback parties, oh and have we mentioned wine?
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Tribute to Abba and the Beatles
Mike McCully & The Harmonix have put together two of their most popular Tribute Shows and are ready to deliver a Tribute to Abba & The Beatles. If you’re a Beatles or Abba fan, this is the show for you.
- Date: 19 July | 8pm
- Location: Durbanville Golf Club | Sport Way, Durbanville, 7550
- Tickets: Quicket
- Cost: R200
The Wild Fig Winter Wine Festival
The rustic farm-style venue offers a tranquil escape from dreary city life in the winter. The Wild Fig Restaurant in Observatory proudly proclaims to bring an authentic country feel to the Cape while allowing guests to sample over 30 wines from 10 estates. Each sip gives ode to the rich diversity of the wine-making heritage.
- Date: 20 July | 2pm
- Location: The Wild Fig Restaruant | Liesbeek Ave, Observatory, 7925
- Tickets: Quicket
- Cost: R200
Swingin’ into the 30s
The Pink Room at the Gorgeous George Hotel hosts an evening of enchanting rhythm and revelry that celebrates the tunes and fashion of the swing era. The night begins with a free Swing Taster Class and follows with the floor opening to lively swing and soulful blues dancing.
- Date: 20 July | 6pm
- Location: The Pink Room, Gorgeous George Hotel | 118 St Georges Mall, Cape Town City Centre, 8000
- Tickets: Quicket
- Cost: R80
Back to the 80s Party
Proclaiming to ‘bring back the 80’s one party at a time,’ Boerman invites attendees to dust off their dancing shoes and tease up their hair. If you Wanna Dance with Somebody or perhaps Live on a Prayer, be there!
- Date: 20 July | 6pm
- Location: Pitch And Putter | Carl Cronje Dr, Bellville Park, 7530
- Tickets: Quicket
- Cost: R100
Hamlet at the Artscape
Direct from their acclaimed season at Europe’s largest and most prestigious Shakespeare Festival, Abrahamse & Meyer return to Artscape to present their thrilling take on Shakespeare’s greatest play, Hamlet. The award-winning duo brings their trademark innovation and finesse to this most haunting of plays.
- Starting Date: 19 July
- Location: The Artscape Theatre | D.F. Malan St, Foreshore, 8001
- Tickets: Artscape Theatre
- Cost: R100
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