Out and about in Cape Town: Best things to do this weekend

I’d hate to break it to you, folks, but the winter school holidays are only at the halfway mark. So, if you’ve had your fill of Disney on Ice, Puss in Boots, and Peter Pan, be prepared for another week of “I’m bored. Can we please go out?” And go out you will.

Thank goodness, there are some free events lined up for this coming weekend. From the FIFA World Cup watch party to a free outreach concert in Hanover Park, you can save a few Randelas.

Don’t forget, this weekend is all about French cuisine and good vines at Franschhoek Iconic Bastille. So, make your way out to Franschhoek for some adult time.

CBD

Lesbian* Prom Night

• Friday, 10 July, 8pm
• Venue: The Outlore Base (2nd Floor), 80 Hout St 
• Cost: From R100, bookings via Fixr

Want a do-over for your matric dance? Now you can. No, really. Lesbian* Prom Night is all about unapologetically reclaiming matric dances for Cape Town’s queer community. The dress code is come as you like. Everyone is encouraged to dress up and celebrate as their authentic self, whether that’s in a sharp suit, a glittering gown, or anything in between. 

CTL Queer Book Club 

• Saturday, 11 July, 9:45am - noon
• Venue: Central Library, 1 Parade St, Cape Town City Centre 
• Cost: Free, bookings via Quicket

Come for the conversation, stay for the community. The CTL Queer Book Club is more than a social meet-up. It’s a safe, inclusive space. Oh, and there are books. Lots of them. But don’t worry, if you’re not big on reading, we don’t judge.

Puff & Pose Yoga

• From Saturday, 4 July - Saturday, 25 July, 10am
• Location: Hush CPT, 8 Dorman St, Gardens 
• Cost: From R250, bookings via Quicket

This isn’t your typical yoga class. For one, no under-18s are allowed. No experience necessary. Bring a yoga mat, water bottle, an open mind and plenty of positive energy.

ATLANTIC SEABOARD

A Game of Grace 

• Sunday, 12 July, seating starts at 1:30pm
• Venue: Cape Grace Hotel, W Quay Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront 
• Cost: R650 per person, bookings via Dineplan

How about swapping your Sunday up-side-down pudding for finger sandwiches, scones, and the most decadent petite cakes? Oh, even better if you’re a Wimbledon fan. Watch the grassy action from your Wimbledon Championships-inspired Afternoon Tea at Cape Grace’s Heirloom Restaurant.

FIFA World Cup QF: Spain vs. Belgium

• Friday, 10 July, 9pm - 11pm
• Venue: Mojo Market, 30 Regent Rd, Sea Point
• Cost: Free, bookings via Quicket

Spain vs Belgium. You know it’s going to be a stunner of a match. Bring along your buddies and make an evening of it. 

SOUTHERN SUBURBS

Take Cover presents “Put Another Dime in the Jukebox”

• Friday, 10 July, 6pm - 9:30pm
• Venue: Cafe Roux, Chapmans Peak Dr, Noordhoek
• Cost: From R150, bookings via Quicket

I’m a fan of the 10pm club. Throw in a jukebox and head-banging to eighties rock and I’m there. Air guitars welcome. So are mullets, blue suede shoes, and biker leather jackets.

Baked Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet

• Sunday, 12 July - 6pm - 7:50pm
• Venue: Masque Theatre, 37 Main Rd, Muizenberg
• Cost: From R90, bookings via Quicket

Romeo, Romeo, where art thou? Don’t worry if those are the only lines you remember from one of Shakespeare’s most iconic plays because Baked Shakespeare doesn’t dabble in the realm of sticking to the script. 

Time Out Tip: No under-18s allowed. The interactive element of Baked Shakespeare involves the audience choosing two cast members to be the “stoners” of the night. This incorporation of cannabis into Shakespeare’s brilliantly difficult stories makes this a one-of-a-kind theatre experience. 

CAPE FLATS

Glow Studio

• Wednesday, 1 July - Sunday, 19 July, noon - 5pm
• Venue: Old Cinema Space, Food District, Liberty Promenade, Mitchell’s Plain 
• Cost: R30, tickets available at the registration desk

Liberty Promenade’s winter school holiday programme is full steam ahead. Glow Studio: Create. Illuminate is a UV-lit creative studio where children and parents can paint, splash, spray, and create under neon lighting.

Artscape Urban Outreach Concert - Hanover Park

• Saturday, 11 July, 2pm
• Venue: First Community Resource Centre, Hanover Park 
• Cost: Free, bookings via Webtickets

Artscape, in association with the City of Cape Town and First Community Resource Centre, hosts a free community concert featuring a variety of performers. Complimentary tickets are available via Webtickets. Guests are limited to two tickets per person, subject to availability.

NORTHERN SUBURBS

Holi-Yay Club @ Playalot® Durbanville

• Monday, 29 June - Monday, 20 July, 10am - 2pm
• Venue: Playalot Indoor Adventure Park, Pinehurst, Durbanville 
• Cost: From R50, bookings via Quicket

Imagine that! A school holiday activity for under R100. And Playalot’s supervised programme offers lunch, a 30-minute craft class, and three hours of exhaustive playtime. Now that’s a win in my parental book.

Arts and Craft Fun Day

• Saturday, 11 July, 10am - 1pm
• Venue: Cafe Mambo, Bottelary Road, Kuilsriver 
• Cost: From free, bookings via Quicket

Your body’s weary, but the school holidays will make it almost impossible to have a moment to yourself. Take the little ones to Cafe Mambo for a pamper party. Well, they’ll pamper themselves; you get to watch from the sidelines.

WEST COAST

For Ladies Only

• Saturday, 11 July, 1pm - 8pm
• Venue: Blaauwberg Beach Hotel, 106 Beach Blvd, Bloubergstrand 
• Cost: From R120, bookings via Quicket

Her voice. Her business. Her beats. Sounds like the opening bars of a Queen Latifah cypher. And of course, I’m all for women empowerment. And that’s exactly what For Ladies Only is. An intimate, high-energy women’s experience designed to inspire, empower, and connect. 

Rev&Race Slotcar Adhoc racing

• Wednesday, 3 June - Friday, 31 July, 10am - 5pm
• Venue: Rev&Race, Paddocks shopping centre, 0A Racecourse Rd, Milnerton 
• Cost: From free, bookings via Quicket

An hour of racing, gaming, and friendly competition at Rev&Race sounds like fun until that one person takes it too seriously and says through gritted teeth, “I feel the need for speed.” 

CAPE WINELANDS

Uncorked Exclusive at Bastille

• Saturday, 11 July, 10am
• Venue: Tasting Room 1, Franschhoek 
• Cost: R220, bookings via Web Tickets

Billing itself as more than a wine tasting, Uncorked Exclusive at Bastille is a curated experience that brings together premium wine estates and discerning enthusiasts. Part of the Franschhoek Celebrates Bastille celebration, the activation features structured tastings and guided sessions.

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