Dans. 12 February: Going Back to the Crossroads. 19 February: Taxi Violence and Machineri. 26 February: Cape Philharmonic Orchestra. Time: gates open at 4pm. Venue: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Cost: R80–R125 for adults, R55–R95 for children. To book: visit webtickets.co.za Riesling Rocks Enjoy some of Hartenberg Wine Valley’s finest flagship Weisser Rieslings paired with deli fare at this inaugural festival. 11 February. Time: 12pm–5pm. Venue: Bottelary Rd, off the R304 to Stellenbosch. Cost: R150. To book tickets: visit webtickets. co.za or hartenbergestate.com Summer concerts in De Waal Park The Rudimentals: 5 February. This African Ska band is a group of six talented, entertaining musicians. The Gugulethu Tenors: 19 February. They are also described as “Pavarotti’s Children”. time: 3pm–4:30pm. Venue: De Waal Park, Oranjezicht. Cost: free. For more info: visit dewaalpark.co.za
Sunset Special
Sunset special This is the last month to enjoy the special, which allows you to take a half-price ride on the Cableway to the top of Table Mountain. Ends 29 February. Time: from 6pm daily. Venue: lower cable station, Tafelberg Rd. Cost: R97,50 adults and R47,50 children. Contact: 021 424 8181 or visit tablemountain.net
finding nature and outdoor play
4 February – Baby and Kids Lifestyle Market
Kirstenbosch Craft Market A laidback, genuine craft market selling beautiful garments for children and adults, as well as stationery, jewellery, glassware, ceramics, children’s dress-up clothing, knitwear, plants and hanging baskets. 26 February. Time: 9am–1pm. Venue: Three Stone Cottage Grounds, cnr Kirstenbosch Dr and Rhodes Ave, Newlands. Contact Tessa or Nic: 021 697 2853 or 079 436 6091 Nitida Farmers’ Market Shop for freerange eggs and chickens, fresh veggies, organic nuts, dried fruit, olives and oils. Time: 5pm–9:30pm, Friday; 8am–12:30pm, Saturday. Venue: Nitida Cellars, M13/ Old Tygervalley Rd, Durbanville. Cost: free entry. Contact Getha: 083 651 0699, getha@nitida.co.za or visit nitida.co.za Porter Estate Produce Market This wellestablished outdoor market has 70 vendors for fresh produce. Fill up on a farm-style breakfast, and get some choice deli items while the children are kept busy with various activities. Time: 9am–1pm, every Saturday. Venue: Tokai. Cost: free entry. For more info: visit outdoormarket.co.za
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City Sightseeing Canal Cruise Take a 35-minute long boat cruise on the Shosholoza or Bonamanzi boats. Time: 9am–5pm, daily, on the hour, every half an hour. Venue: starts at the jetty behind the One&Only hotel. Cost: R20 adults, R10 children. For more info: visit citysightseeing.co.za
markets Baby and Kids Lifestyle Market A new holistic baby and children’s market that features over 60 stalls selling quality preloved baby and children’s clothing, toys, books and equipment, as well as bespoke and handcrafted designer clothing, toys and décor for babies and children. There are also various activities for children, two play areas and pony rides. Time: 9am–1pm, first Saturday of every month. Venue: Observatory Recreation Centre, Rawson St, Observatory Village. Cost: free entry. Contact: 021 788 8088, holistikids@mweb. co.za or visit holistikids.yolasite.com magazine cape town
The Nutcracker on Ice The Imperial Ice Stars present the world premiere of the new production of The Nutcracker on Ice. 1–5 and 7–12 February. Time: varies. Venue: Artscape Theatre. Cost: R100–R380. Book through Computicket: 0861 915 8000 or Artscape Dial-a-Seat: 021 421 7695
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