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

This weekend is filled with boxing, games, emo parties and much, much more. And while we’re locked into Women’s Month, it’s only fitting that we mention Mandisi Dyantyis Symphonic Celebration at the Artscape on Saturday.

Another event that should be on your radar is Dirty Boxing - Women’s Edition. The black-tie affair features 12 all-female bouts to raise funds and awareness for the Menstruation Foundation to combat period poverty. 

Rugby fans are probably planning their weekend activities around Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry, with the first match kicking off at Ellis Park. Check out our local listings for fan zones in your area: Where to watch live sports in Cape Town

And what is this Blood on Clocktower people are talking about? Join other participants at Greenpoint Park on Saturday to be part of the game.

CBD

Pretty Serious

• Thursday, 6 August - Saturday, 29 August, 12:30pm - 5pm
• Venue: ORMS School of Photography, 56 Roeland St, Gardens 
• Cost: Free

Curated and produced by Buchanan & Co., Pretty Serious explores the playful, performative, excessive, tender, ridiculous, stylish, emotional and joyful dimensions of femininity. The group exhibition celebrating Women’s Month marks the second iteration of ORMS and Art School Africa’s annual Women’s Month showing.

Dirty Boxing - Women’s Edition 

• Friday, 21 August, 6pm - 11pm 
• Venue: Homecoming Centre, 15 Buitenkant St, District Six 
• Cost: From R400, bookings via Getoutin.co.za 

What happens in Fight Club stays in Fight Club. In this case, it’s the Homecoming Centre and a black-tie event. For one night only, the city’s top female boxers and dirty boxers step into the ring for a groundbreaking showcase of skill, courage, and athleticism. Every aspect of the event has been reimagined, from an all-female fight card, officiating team, and broadcast crew to ring men replacing the traditional ring girls. 

Emo Night Presents: A Decade Under The Influence 

• Saturday, 22 August, 8pm - 2am 
• Venue: Evol, 69 Hope Street
• Cost: From R100, bookings via Quicket 

Miss the emo classics from the 2000s? These days, the music doesn’t hit the same as Paramore’s ‘Misery Business’ or  Fall Out Boy’s ‘Sugar, We’re Goin Down’. Now you can relive those melancholy moments at Emo Night. Celebrating the 10th anniversary, emo rock fans can look forward to a pop-up tattoo station and a ball pit. 

ATLANTIC SEABOARD

kykNET Silwerskermfees 2026: AI + AI: Artificial intelligence & artistic integrity

• Friday, 21 August, 2pm - 2:45pm
• Venue: Rotunda at The Bay Hotel, 69 Victoria Rd, Camps Bay 
• Cost: From R50, bookings via Quicket

Anchored by Wikus du Toit, a panel of industry experts discusses how AI is already reshaping how stories are developed, produced and distributed. Yet, the big questions around authorship, ownership and transparency remain wide open.

Spring Is Rebellious: The Art & Life of Albie Sachs 

• Saturday, 22 August, 10am - 7:30pm
• Zeitz MOCAA, Ocular Lounge, Level 6, V&A Waterfront
• Cost: R265, bookings via Webtickets

Spring Is Rebellious: The Art & Life of Albie Sachs is a tribute to the former Constitutional Court Justice and political activist. The symposium expands upon several of the exhibition’s central themes, revisiting key moments in Southern African art history, and concludes with a panel discussion on Sachs’s seminal 1989 paper, Preparing Ourselves for Freedom.

Blood on Clocktower

• Saturday, 22 August, 1pm - 5pm
• Venue: Green Point Park, 1 Fritz Sonnenberg Rd, Green Point 
• Cost: From R80, bookings via Quicket

Think of it as a real-life version of the game Impostor. Only this time, someone among you is the demon. Blood on Clocktower is a social deduction game where every player receives a unique role with their own abilities, information, and objectives. As the game progresses, players gather clues and piece together the mystery.

SOUTHERN SUBURBS

Morning Coffee Rave at Roasted + Toasted420 Cafe

• Friday, 21 August, 8am - 11am
• Venue: Roasted and Toasted 420 Cafè, Harry Goemans Garden Centre, 151 Main Rd, Bergvliet
• Cost: Free, no under-18s, bookings via Quicket

Jumpstart your weekend with a morning rave. Yes, really. Roasted and Toasted 420 Cafè is bringing the vibes with DJs, great coffee, fresh pastries and feel-good energy. All you have to do is show up.

Time Out tip: Morning coffee raves are very on-trend for the sober-curious crowd. It’s called sober socialising, swapping late nights and hangovers for morning clarity, connection, and hydration. 

‘Valley Girl’ Amy Tjasink Album Launch at The Brass Bell  

• Sunday, 23 August, 3pm - 7pm 
• Venue: Brass Bell, Main Rd, Kalk Bay 
• Cost: From R150, bookings via Quicket 

Singer/songwriter Amy Tjasink has a love letter to share with the Deep South, and you’re all invited. The launch of her anticipated new album, ‘Valley Girl’, features authentic storytelling and her ability to capture the essence of South African life through song. 

CAPE FLATS

Jogging in the Township 

• Tuesday, 18 August - Monday, 31 August, 7:30am 
• Venue: Meeting point at Home Affairs, Khayelitsha Mall
• Cost: R500, bookings via Webtickets 

Put on your running shoes and get to know Cape Town’s largest township on foot. This isn’t your typical township tour. It’s a running tour, introducing you to the history of Khayelitsha and its communities. Stops include a short school visit, a co-working space, and a morning cup of coffee. 

Hope FC vs AmaTuks FC

• Saturday, 22 August, 3pm
• Venue: Athlone Stadium, Cross Blvd, Athlone 
• Cost: R40, bookings via Webtickets

After earning promotion to the Motsepe Foundation Championship, Hope FC is ready

to represent Cape Town on the national stage. The team makes its MFC debut against the University of Pretoria on Saturday. Come and be part of this historic moment as superfans enter a new chapter in Cape Town soccer.

NORTHERN SUBURBS

UWC Varsity Football Fixtures 2026

• From Friday, 21 August - Friday, 4 September, 6:30pm
• Venue: University of the Western Cape, Robert Sobukwe Rd, Bellville 
• Cost: R30, bookings via Webtickets

South Africa's premier university football competition returns with a new look as Varsity Football 2026 gets underway. This season introduces one of the biggest changes in the tournament's history, with Varsity Football moving to Friday nights for the men’s competition.  

Autistic Adults Social Coffee Meetup

• Saturday, 22 August, 10am - noon
• Venue: Bagel & Fox Drive-Through,1 Fluweeltjie Rd, Durbanville 
• Cost: From R150, bookings via Quicket

This coffee meetup aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where neurodivergent individuals can connect and build meaningful relationships within the autistic community. The goal is to establish a supportive environment where everyone feels comfortable. 

WEST COAST

Her-Moans: A morning of women’s health, wellness & connection

• Saturday, 22 August, 9am - 12:30pm
• Venue: Sunningdale Primary School, Sunningdale Dr & Tryall Road, Sunningdale 
• Cost: From R100, no under-23s, bookings via Quicket

A dedicated safe space for women to connect, learn, and relax, Her-Moans focuses on perimenopause, changing bodies, and the daily overwhelm that every woman experiences. Informative and candid, it’s time we cut the BS and talk about the things that wear us down.

Den of Wolves: New Eden - Mini-Megagame

• Sunday, 23 August, noon - 4pm
• Fanaticus, Albar Centre Shop 1, 1st Floor, Zastron Rd, Milnerton 
• Cost: From R100, bookings via Quicket

Imagine this: It’s the 27th century. The colony of New Eden is dying. The ships circling it are running out of time. Resources are dwindling. Old alliances are fracturing. Welcome to Den of Wolves: New Eden, a live-action multiplayer game. No experience required. Rules are taught on the day. First-timers welcome. 

CAPE WINELANDS

THE ROUTES OF SOUND at Spier

• Friday, 21 August and Saturday, 22 August, 7:30pm
• Venue: The Yellowwoods Lounge, Spier Wine Farm, R310, Stellenbosch 
• Cost: R300, bookings via Webtickets

THE ROUTES OF SOUND is a bite-sized music festival series of intimate performances by outstanding local musicians. Some well-known, and others “under the radar” in cosy, intimate settings. This weekend’s performances include Sky Dlala, Deadman’s Dungarees, Maya Grey, Xhanti Nokwali, Hayley Jade, and Vuyisani Mkwambi. 

Honky Tonk Hoedown

• Saturday, 23 August, 4:30pm - 10pm
• The Daisy Jones, Summerhill Wines, R44, Stellenbosch 
• Cost: From R240, bookings via Quicket

A night of country and pop-country music, line dancing and a mechanical bull rodeo. What’s there not to love? The evening starts with a beginner-level line dancing class, followed by country song remixes and a competition to see who can hold the longest (bull) ride. 

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