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As we settle into August, we’ll be seeing more Women’s Day events, which is always a good thing.
Don’t forget the Run for Dignity 5km and 10km fun walk/run happening in Greenpoint on Saturday. All the funds raised will go towards Girls With Wiings to purchase sanitary pads for women and girls in need.
Maybe afterwards, pop in at the Homecoming Centre for TEDxDistrictSix Women 2026. More informal and intimate than regular TEDx talks, this event has a curated lineup of 12 women whose ideas challenge, inspire and provoke.
The rest of the weekend is peak party central. Roll up to Cabo Beach for an R&B get-together, inspired by hits from the 90s and 2000s. And then Locnville will also perform at The Loft in Hout Bay on Friday.
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Conducted Tour of the National Library of South Africa
- Friday, 31 July, 10:30am
- Venue: National Library of South Africa, 5 Queen Victoria Street
- Cost: R120 - R150, bookings via Webtickets
How many times have you walked past the National Library and wondered what goes on behind those high pillars and white walls? Essentially, the NLSA is the custodian of our country’s collective national heritage materials. And that includes hidden but accessible information. Join Najwa Hendrickse, Manager of Information Access Services Programme, where she’ll give visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the reference section, reading room and special collections.
ANKLE MARC
- Sunday, 2 August - Sunday, 30 August, 3pm
- Venue: The Star Theatre District Six Homecoming Centre
- Cost: R220, bookings via Webtickets
Marc Lottering isn’t short of laughs, anecdotes, or anything that has to do with a certain aunty who lives in Belgravia. This time, he’s taking audiences on a more intimate journey. ANKLE MARC is Marc’s own account of what’s been going on in his world. Yes, you’ll hear the story of why he hobbled into 2026 with a fractured ankle and a moonboot.
ATLANTIC SEABOARD
Private Affair - You & the Music
- Saturday, 1 August, 2pm - midnight
- Venue: Cabo Beach, 12 S Arm Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
- Cost: From R250, bookings via Quicket
Private Affair is a nostalgic experience dedicated to the golden era of 90s and 2000s music. Waggy the DJ will be on the decks, giving you some Beyoncé, Ashanti and Nelly. With a little bit of Usher (Usher) sprinkled in for good measure.
Paws-a-While Pet Fair & Market
- Sunday, 2 August, 10am - 3pm
- Venue: Sea Point Promenade, Sea Point
- Cost: Free, visit website for more details
Look at all the doggies! Big doggies. Small doggies. Baba doggies. Paws-a-While Pet Fair & Market is a monthly community event dedicated to animal adoption, welfare awareness and pet-friendly fun. The market brings together local rescue groups, pet-care businesses and live entertainment along the Sea Point Promenade. Bring your fur babies along. Adopt another fur baby. Watch your fur baby make friends.
SOUTHERN SUBURBS
Schalk Bezuidenhout - Hey Hey Divorcé - CPT
- Tuesday, 28 July - Sunday, 2 August, 7pm
- Venue: The Pam Golding Theatre at The Baxter, Rondebosch Main Rd
- Cost: R250, bookings via Webtickets
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. And that’s what Schalk Bezuidenhout did with his latest standup show. Newly divorced, the comic talks about his experience, whether you want to hear about it or not. Also, it’s cheaper than therapy, according to him.
Locnville live at THE LOFT
- Friday, 31 August, 8pm - midnight
- Venue: The Loft, 31 Harbour Rd, Hout Bay
- Cost: From R200, bookings via Quicket
“I’ve got the sun in my pocket and the moon in my hands.” Yes, you guessed right, the Locnville twins will be performing at The Loft in Hout Bay. The boys have been having a stellar year so far. Following the release of their new single Déjà Vu, featuring Sketchy Bongo, they’ve got lots to celebrate.
Time Out Tip: Déjà Vu came together organically when the trio linked up in Abu Dhabi and freestyled in a hotel room studio, writing five tracks that night.
Muizenberg EcoActive Beach Run | 2026
- Saturday, 1 August, 7:30am - 10:30am
- Surfers Corner Muizenberg, 56 Beach Rd, Muizenberg
- Cost: From R75, bookings via Quicket
The 8th annual Muizenberg EcoActive Beach Run is a family-friendly event with ocean views and a purpose that goes beyond the finish line. Every entry supports EcoActive, a registered NPO and PBO that’s spent over a decade empowering youth in Muizenberg’s most vulnerable communities.
CAPE FLATS
Are You Jazz? Turns Two!
- Saturday, 1 August, 6pm - 10:3pm
- Venue: The Woodstock-hub, 170 Victoria Rd, Woodstock
- Cost: From R150, bookings via Quicket
An evening filled with live music and live entertainment showcasing up-and-coming artists from all over Cape Town. Enjoy good music carefully curated for your ears, hosted in the cosy space of The Woodstock Hub.
It's Giving Y2K
- Saturday, 1 August, 9pm - 2am
- Venue: Trenchtown, 143 Lower Main Rd, Observatory
- Cost: From R50, bookings via Quicket
Dust off the baby tees, low-rise jeans, butterfly clips, chunky hoops and Juicy tracksuits. And get ready to party. It’s Giving Y2K is taking it back to the era of flip phones, MySpace, MTV, Bratz, Destiny's Child, Rihanna, Usher, Nelly, Beyoncé, Sean Paul, Ciara, Britney and the biggest 2000s anthems.
NORTHERN SUBURBS
Good Hope FM’s 61st Birthday Celebration
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- Friday, 31 July, 8pm - 3am
- Venue: Destino GrandWest, GrandWest Casino, 1 Jakes Gerwel Dr, Goodwood
- Cost: From R200, no under 18s, bookings via Quicket
61 years and Good Hope FM is still going strong. Get ready for an incredible night of music and entertainment featuring Mr Thela, Roger Goode, Kyeezi, Dr Jules, Masoodah, Peadon Smith, and LV.
Curro Century City Women’s Day
- Saturday, 1 August, 10:30am - noon
- Venue: Curro Century City Primary School, Century City
- Cost: From R90, bookings via Quicket
Repeat after me: I am strong. I am worthy. I am confident. If you’re low on positive affirmations, Curro Century City’s Women’s Day event celebrates the courage, wisdom, creativity, and resilience of women everywhere. The afternoon will consist of an art session, motivational speaking and light snacks.
WEST COAST
Canvas Clay & Rosé
- Saturday, 31 July, 6pm - 8:30pm
- Venue: The Studio Milnerton, 1 Zastron Rd, Milnerton
- Cost: From R300, bookings via Quicket
Join The Studio for a guided pottery experience where creativity, connection and a little bit of chaos come together in the best way possible. Staff will guide you through the process while you sip, sculpt, laugh and create something completely your own.
CAPE WINELANDS
Jack Parow & Van Pletzen & FakBoiz - LIVE at Daisy Jones, Stellenbosch
- Saturday, 1 August, 5pm - 11:45pm
- Venue: The Daisy Jones, Summerhill Wines, R44, Stellenbosch
- Cost: From R200, no under-18s, bookings via Quicket
Apologies if I fumbled the direct translation from Afrikaans to English: “Leave your manners at home, because two dancefloor legends are hitting Daisy Jones on Saturday. Jack Parow and Van Pletzen are going to have you bouncing from start to finish. Get there early. Stay late. Worry about the rest later.”
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