The Fugard Theatre presents Richard O’Brien’s iconic rock musical The Rocky Horror Show. This will be the very first time in the 21st Century that the show is staged professionally in the Mother City. It is produced by Eric Abraham and The Fugard Theatre, and opens on the 10th July 2013.

A Woman in Waiting is a powerful biographical journey into the dark heart of what life was like for women in apartheid South Africa which has won several international awards.

Dance lovers are in for a treat this year when the annual Baxter Dance Festival kicks off with a jam-packed line-up of the mother city’s top dance talents at the Baxter Theatre from 3 to 12 October.

The creative team of the internationally acclaimed, Kingdom of Earth, brings another intriguing play direct from its sell-out season at the Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theatre Festival in the USA.

The month of September winds down with an eclectic mix of musos performing live on the Bay Harbour Sound Stage this weekend.

Participating artists include Penny Howson, Runette Louw, Ken McGillivray, Mimi Pienaar, Willie Steyn, Elona van Helsdingen, PC Janse van Rensburg and Izak Vollgraaff

The Cape Gallery's October exhibition, Observations of life, brings together a group of painters who mutually express a rich appreciation for small aspects of day to day life, paying great attention to seemingly unnoticed moments. The exhibition breathes familiarity into ordinary objects and spaces by igniting the senses.

For a  unique sound experience -  a fusion of Reggae, Ska, Rock, Drum and Bass and  Jazz - join us on Friday, the 27^th of September @ 19h00 when local bands, Rudimentals and 7^th Son perform live at the Wild Clover venue.

Multi-award winning cabaret artist Godfrey Johnson present his brand new musical sit down comedy cabaret show.

“When one person stands up and says “WAIT A MINUTE, THIS IS WRONG,” it helps other people to do the same - Gloria Steinem.

The exhibition The Morality Monkeys: See no Evil, Hear no Evil, Speak no Evil refers to a lack of moral responsibility on the part of the people who refuse to acknowledge impropriety by looking the other way or feigning ignorance. The theme is broad and open to the artist to interpret in their own unique way.

Wine, words and wonderful food

Collect your FREE Elgin Open Gardens Map from Elgin Valley Tourism office. The 2013 Season  In 2013 there will be 21 open gardens in the Elgin, Vyeboom and Bot River districts over two weekends.

The 2013 Season  In 2013 there will be 21 open gardens in the Elgin, Vyeboom and Bot River districts over two weekends.

The Apple Blossom Mountain Bike Classic is now in its 14th year and was the first mountain bike fun ride to take place in the Elgin Valley.

Join in the fun! This event will be held in the beautiful Elgin Valley on the Lebanon Mtb Trails.

Save the Date!
Join us for a feast of music and fine art with Niel Rademan and Elgin Learning Foundation.

Run or walk through beautiful vineyards and stand a chance to win great prizes sponsored by New Balance, Civvio and Paul Cluver Estate.

Our cellar doors are open  for you to discover. Taste the valleys fine wines, food, character and lifestyle as you take pleasure in spending time with the owners of estates as they impart some of their passion on fine wine.

Come and enjoy our stunning trails into the Hemel en Aarde Valley. New single track and bridges have been built to add flavour to the existing trails. Fynbos, vineyards,waterfalls and whales will create an unforgettable backdrop for the most awesome trails winding through the valley. Water points along the way will not leave you dry.

There is a route that will cater for all fitness and skill levels.

The Terra Madre market is a working apple & olive farm in the beautiful Elgin Valley - just 73km from Cape Town.

Beautiful mountain trails with river crossings and some lung busting climbs will lead you through breathtaking scenery to amazing viewpoints. Winding through fynbos, vineyards, riverbeds and some mountain forests, the trails will lead you into the valley and slowly winding its way down again to the finish. A must do on all trail runners’ calendar and the perfect opportunity to join one of the fastest growing sports in South Africa.

Don’t miss the highlight of the year’s festive calendar -  the Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival ‘The ‘Magic of Bubbles’, Presented by MasterCard takes place in the picture-perfect Franschhoek Wine Valley over the weekend of 30 November and 1 December 2013. 

All birds will be flocking to Stanford this October – and not only the feathered ones!  The first week in October Stanford will be host to the largest Bird Fair in the Western Cape, and the weekend 4 – 6 October is when the fun-filled Stanford Flocktober Festival will knock you (and not only the birdwatchers) over with more than just a feather!

Pieter Toerien is pleased to announce that Andrew Lloyd Webber’s magnificent musical SUNSET BOULEVARD will perform at Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre.

Join us for our legendary monthly event showcasing the finest in cuisine, wine and modern art.

Get invigorated with Spring in the air, and make use of our Spring Special!

Jungle Theatre Company presents Vallende Maan as part of the Artscape Heritage Festival 25-28 September

Enjoy your dinner with Fleur du Cap and a tad more than just a pinch of salt when salt aficionado Chef Craig Cormack teams up with Fleur du Cap to present memorable wine and salt dinners every last Friday of the month at Die Bergkelder in Stellenbosch as from September.

Cape Town it’s finally here. The original Holi Festival of Colours is coming to the Mother City. Get ready to paint the town red…and blue and green and yellow.

The original Holi Festival of Colours 2013 World Tour, the first to take place in Europe, is now coming to Cape Town to transform Sahara Park Newlands on the 12th of October 2013 into a multi-coloured dance floor. Part of more than 10 countries and over 30 cities worldwide this is an event not to be missed.  South Africa’s rainbow nation will come together in this open-air venue and fill the space with bright yellows, reds, greens and blues in the sky, on beaming faces and lifting up from the floor on the beat of moving feet and the music that drives it.

Tranquil bush escape on the banks of the Great Letaba River Limpopo Province

Festive season alert!

Wine & Dine Evenings – back by popular demand ... again! NH The Lord Charles Hotel

For only R4400.00 enjoy a 2 night stay for a couple in one of our Deluxe Rooms!

The much-anticipated Eat Out DStv Food Network Restaurant Awards, which acknowledge and acclaim chefs, restaurants and South Africa’s culinary industry, will take place on Sunday 10 November 2013 at The Lookout, in the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town.

Derek Jacobs and Peter Meikle will bring together two views of the Cape with their exhibition at The Cape Gallery in September 2013. Peter’s detailed, realistic views of towns and cities create the perfect contrast to Derek’s colourful, expansive impressions of vast landscapes.

Exhibition of spectacular artworks by some of the world’s leading street artists including BANKSY, INVADER, BEN EINE...

A fine art exhibition featuring the latest direction in studio work undertaken by a selected group of contemporary  South African artists:

The annual Freshpak Fitness Festival is just around the corner and is the perfect event for families, friends, team mates and training partners. 

Africa’s biggest kite festival, the annual Cape Town International Kite Festival, takes flight in Muizenberg on 2 & 3 November 2013. All profits go to Cape Mental Health. 

Full-moon picnic at the Afrikaans Taalmonument on Saturday 19 October 2013

The 9th annual De Hoop Stanford Bird Fair is being held from the 3rd to 6th October 2013.

This annual event is being held a week later than usual this year, at the request of BirdLife SA. This is as a result of De Hoop STANFORD BIRD FAIR being the first event of the amazing SOS Save Our Seabirds Festival Week being held in Cape Town from the 7th to 12th October 2013. To be included in such august company, is a great honour for the Stanford Bird Club and we are delighted to be invited.

Stay 6 nights at La Galiniere Guest Cottages in Franschhoek and pay for only 5. 

Mid-week special at A Hilltop Country Retreat- pay only R350pppn, sharing. 4 star self-catering accommodation

Book three night and pay only for two nights.  Discreetly hidden from public view is this tranquil oasis offering ten, exquisite, large and luxurious rooms for the discerning guest who values great comfort and out-standing hospitality.

Winter Special: Stay for 2 nights  - 30% discount - Rented as a whole house , sleeps min 2 and  max 6 people  in 3 double rooms en-suite .
Prices Includes all fire wood