5 things to do in Cape Town

Tuning the Vine. Picture: Supplied

Tuning the Vine. Picture: Supplied

Published May 5, 2017

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Tuning the Vine

Get ready to sip on the #InnerCityWineRoute season closer as Tuning the Vine hits the streets of Cape Town’s CBD for a final pre-winter wine date on Wednesday, 10 May 2017 from 5.30pm until 8.30pm.

Giving you one last chance to get your grape on before the winter chill sets in, this month’s glass of Wine Wednesday fun will see tastings from the likes of Steenberg, Durbanville Hills, Graham Beck, Nala Premium Wines, Louisenhof, Montpellier, Woodstock Gin, Strandveld, Arendsig, Hazendal, Whalehaven, Diemersdal, Rust en Vrede, Pearl Mountain, Franschoek Cellars, Haskell Vineyards, Wildekrans and Usana.

Venue: Cape Town CBD

Dates: 10 May 2017

Tickets: R200 via

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Strolla Motown Fridays

The stylish sundowner spot, Strolla, perfectly located on Sea Point’s wind-free Platinum Mile is extending Cape Town’s laidback summer afternoons with their introduction of Motown Fridays. Inviting guests to enjoy the shimmering ocean views, delectable drinks to the sounds of resident DJ Ashton Abels, will set the tone at sunset.

Set to create the perfect summer ambience, R&B, hip hop, funk and deep house DJ Ashton Abels is one of SA’s most naturally gifted music producers. His talent has seen him travelling nationally, playing some of the biggest shows alongside international names such as Tiiesto, Steve Silk Hurley and Cut Creator to name a few. 

Venue: Strolla

Date: Every Friday

Time: 17:00 untill 20:00

Riebeek Valley Olive Festival 

From welcoming olive trees amass with ripened fruit to overflowing barrels of world renowned Riebeek Valley wine, this valley is clearly the valley of abundance.  The rich Autumn hues of the Swartland are unabashedly reflected in the colours of our Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Chenin wines. 

Unique,  award-winning olive oils and olive preserves, delectable wines, craft beer on tap and all the valley has to offer is available at this prestigious and exciting festival on 6 and 7 May  Each venue has its own unique flavour and ideally you should visit them all. 

Venue:  Riebeek Kasteel Town Square

Date: 6 - 7 May 2017

Tickets: R80, available via

WearSA Fashion Show

South Africans are very talented when it comes to fashion – not only designing but also manufacturing.  Showing off this style and expertise, the 2017 Wear SA ‘Local Label Lover’ fashion shows will once again provide visitors to several of the Western Cape’s larger shopping malls, with a first-hand look at just how on trend we actually are.  Fashionistas will also have their own opportunity to strut their stuff on the catwalk in some of these creations (and take them home with them), just by attending the shows and entering a competition to win some of the garments in this latest collection.

Venue: Canal Walk, Century City

Date: 06 May 2017

Time: 14:00

Andre The Hilarious Hypnotist 

Five years since his last performance, Andre the Hilarious Hypnotist is back at GrandWest where he will enthrall his Cape Town fans with his fast witted humour and boggling tricks of the mind. He takes to the stage at the Roxy Revue Bar for a month long run of awe inspiring shows from 3 May to 4 June 2017. 

Venue: GrandWest Arena, Cape Town

Dates: 03 May – 04 June 2017

Tickets: R120, available at

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