festival

Knysna transforms into a Wicked Wonderland for Pink Loerie 2013

29 April, 2013 by Wotz Leave a Comment

Pack your Stilettos, mini skirts and pantyhose and road trip, Pricilla style, to Knysna from 1 - 5 May for 2013’s “Wicked Wonderland”, Pink Loerie Mardi Gras. As they say… You can’t keep a good thing down, or small. According to the new organising committee, the 13th addition of the festival promises to be bigger, better and… longer (mmm, Gosh)! Back by popular demand, highlighted features included in this years programme are the Arts Festival, Flea Market, the ever popular Miss Butch and Miss Femme contest and best shop front window dressing! The hysterically funny Manhunt Little Poof (Cabaret). Starring Bruce J. Little & Carel-Piet van Eeden, "promises even more hilarity and moffie musical morphing

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Music

The Countdown to Ram Fest 2013 has begun

3 March, 2013 by Wotz 1 Comment

For fans of alternative music, the end of RAMfest 2012 was a bittersweet moment. Their sadness at the conclusion of SA’s ultimate rock festival was matched only by the excitement created by the superb programme. This is all set to happen again very, very soon as the countdown to RAMfest 2013 has begun. This year’s event will take place in 5 cities across the country and is set to include some of the finest live entertainment on the scene. The international acts in the coming programme are particularly impressive, including the USA’s As I Lay Dying and Rise Against, Britain’s Bring Me The Horizon and the dynamic Australian/English combo that is Pendulum. The latter are back having rocked RAMfest to its

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Festivals

Cape Town Diwali Festival 2012

11 October, 2012 by Wotz Leave a Comment

The festival of Diwali is celebrated by Hindus all over the world, you might recognise the more common phrase the Festival of lights. The festival of Diwali is an age old tradition of the lighting of clay lamps known as diyas which signify the victory of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance and light over darkness. Diwali is also a joyous time of year, a time to celebrate with family and friends by lighting clay lamps around your house as aromas of freshly baked biscuits and sweetmeats wander through neighbourhoods and the night skies burst alive with a colourful display of fireworks. Diwali in Cape Town is a hit every year, this year the festival is taking place at Ratanga Junction on the 27th of October 2012. Organisers

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Out of Town

Redelinghuys – Lavender Festival

27 August, 2012 by Wotz Leave a Comment

For those that have travelled up the N7 towards Piketberg and swung a sho’t left on the R366 you would know exactly where this quaint little Sandveld town lies. Redelinghuys was originally part of the farm Wittedrift. Sir George Napier handed it over on 31 December 1841 to a Mr. Hendrik Koetzee, who passed away in 1848. Thereafter a Mr. J.N.L. Redelinghuys bought the farm and offered the Church a piece of the land on the farm as a gift. Redelinghuys is a small dorpie and is most commonly known for their ground roots – Yup Folks, it is potato paradise! Some of the Cape’s best root veg are sourced right there and celebrated annually with a potato festival! The next “BIG” thing to popping out of the Redelinghuys soil is

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Festivals

Kommetjie Festival – 19 November.

16 November, 2011 by wotzupcapetown Leave a Comment

Kommetjie Festival – Sat 19 November from 08:00 til late Get out and enjoy an all day family fun in Cape Town's picturesque Kommetjie. There's something for everyone - a fun run and family walk, craft market, Ms Kommetjie competition, crayfish derby, surfing competition, Stand Up Paddle surfing academy, braai competition, dog show, and the Mnanzi carnival procession. Live music at Fishermans Restaurant and Helmsman Pub from 14:30 till late - tickets cost R50 for entry to both music venues. Venue: The Kom, Beach Road, Kommetjie. For more info - click here or contact Gary on 021 783 5046 or 079 615 1707. Taxi Radio Cover Festival Live from the Kom Taxi Radio (Soli Philander)

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Wine & Wineries

DO MALE WHALES FLIRT?

15 September, 2011 by admin Leave a Comment

Did you know that male whales flirt when they sing to their female counterparts? Songs can last as long as 30 minutes, usually split up into small parts of two to four minutes each, called themes. Find out more fascinating facts about whales at this year’s Two Oceans Hermanus Whale Festival that runs from Friday, September 30 to Tuesday, October 4. Now in its 20th year, this is the first time the festival has a headline sponsor, in popular wine brand, Two Oceans. It’s a boost that gives the festival organisers the opportunity to offer the most exciting and varied range of events and activities to date, including great wine and food pairings. The marine-themed and specialty dishes

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Reading

Greyton Book Club Festival.

6 August, 2011 by wotzupcapetown Leave a Comment

Don't miss out on Greyton's first ever Book Club Festival, taking place over the weekend of 5 - 7 August. Varied readings from renowned local authors. These include Lauren Beukes; Margie Orford; and Sarah Lotz. For a full festival programme, click here

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Eating Out

The Waterfront Wine Affair

5 May, 2010 by HallieHaller Leave a Comment

Cape Town's been very quiet this week - we've been nursing our once-flourishing social calendars and wishing for sunburn. But what we have fast forgotten is that winter brings wine, fireplaces and excuses for shared body-heat... Until Friday, The V&A spends the week swaying with the inebriated influence of dozens of boutique and reserve wines. With curling leaves and early evenings comes the annual V&A Wine Affair. The backdrop of a Table Mountain-marked cityscape makes The Waterfront's look out a perfect rooftop for some indulgent-out-of-doorsness. This well-loved tasting/sipping soiree is a palate party. Think sushi, oysters, imported cheeses and charcuterie... the menu boasts the

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Festivals

SA cheese festival

14 April, 2010 by HallieHaller 3 Comments

Next weekend, the South African Cheese festival returns to us in all it's stinky goodness! In truth, I'm still not convinced that Cheese festival is a and adequate name. While I dare not blaspheme against the quality and variety of cheeses at the SA Cheese festival, the name shneakily hides the incredible array of other appetizers and palate-pamperers on show. In the sanctuary of Simondium, somewhere between Paarl and Franschhoek, the SA Cheese festival returns to Bien Donné farm from the 24th until the 27th of April. The Cooking Pot is the cheese festival's cookery corner. By now a renowned space for innovative cheese use (no, really), The Cooking Pot is great place for gourmet gurus and closet chefs to

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Out of Town

Afrika Burns

12 April, 2010 by HallieHaller Leave a Comment

22nd-27th of April, Afrika Burns is up next on the South African social calendar. And for those of you thinking trance, dance and liquored prance, you should know what sets Afrika Burns apart: Founded on the principles of the United States Burning Man Festival, Afrika Burns is all about the gift economy and the freely expressed community. To quote their mission statement: “This “gift economy” means that there is no commercial exchange at the event – no vending, no cash bars and no branded promotion of services or products – the aim being real social interaction. It is an exercise in total self-reliance: participants camp for four days and provide entirely for themselves, including all their water,

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