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

And just like that, August is gone in a flash. 

If you can’t make it to the DHL Stadium this weekend, pop in at your local fan park and send the Springboks only positive vibes. Talking about vibes, DJ Kent, Ready D and Will Linley are hosting a post-match after-party at Cabo Beach Club.

Friday will also see this season’s last Winter Night Market on Intaka Island. If you haven’t been yet, support local vendors. I’m sure you’ll find something special. And how’s this for a coral spin on Idols? Pop-Up Choir - AFRICA (TOTO) is inviting the audience to join their pop-up choir.

As for the rest of the weekend, we’ve got jokes, fashion and playdates.

CBD

Yaaseen Barnes presents  - Just Jokes

• Friday, 28 August and Saturday, 29 August, 8pm
• Venue: Homecoming Centre, 15 Buitenkant St, District Six 
• Cost: R180, bookings via Webtickets

Yaaseen Barnes is never short on jokes, whether in his witty IG posts or making fun of himself on iStock images. This time, he’s taking his banter to the Homecoming Centre. In his new stand-up comedy show, Yaaseen makes the case for South Africa as the funniest country on Earth and argues that sometimes the best thing we can do is laugh together. 

Boozy Bingo

• Friday, 28 August, 6:30pm - 9pm
• Venue: Bree Street Community Hall, 133 Bree St, CBD
• Cost: From R150, bookings via Quicket

Not your ordinary bingo night, Boozy Bingo takes a fun game and adds booze. What could go wrong? Let’s call it slightly unhinged. There’ll be drinks, prizes, oh, and of course, bingo. Beginners welcome.

ATLANTIC SEABOARD

Fashion in the Shed

• Saturday, 29 August, 10am - noon
• Venue: Watershed, V&A Waterfront
• Cost: R75, bookings via Quicket

A community-focused event, Fashion in the Shed offers an opportunity to spend time with Jackie May and the Twyg team, as well as fellow fashion and design enthusiasts. The guided walkabout takes participants on an inaugural Twyg Textile Innovation Student Challenge exhibition. It’ll then move through the V&A Watershed to discover fashion and craft through the lens of sustainability and local creativity. 

Springboks vs All Blacks

• Saturday, 29 August, 5:10pm
• Venue: DHL Stadium, Fritz Sonnenberg Rd, Green Point 
• Cost: From R250, bookings via Ticketmaster

Although last week’s game didn’t produce the results we wanted, this Saturday the Springboks have a chance to redeem themselves in the Mother City. Let’s get behind the boys in green and fill up DHL Stadium.

Time Out Tip: When the Springboks toured New Zealand in 1921, the three-Test series ended with one victory apiece and a draw.

SOUTHERN SUBURBS

Pop-Up Choir - AFRICA (TOTO)

• Sunday, 30 August, 2pm - 4:30pm
• Venue: The Novalis Ubuntu Institute, between Ottery and 39 Rosmead Ave, Wetton Rd, Wynberg
• Cost: From R100, bookings via Quicket

Join The Heartsong Collective for a unique pop-up choir experience where the audience becomes the choir. Yes, really. If you’ve ever had aspirations of singing in a choir, this is it. No experience necessary. Bring your enthusiasm and love of singing. Bring a friend, your family. Everyone!

Mami&Me Baby Expo

• Saturday, 29 August and Sunday, 30 August, 9am - 4pm
• Venue: Newlands Cricket Ground, 146 Campground Rd, Newlands 
• Cost: From R100, bookings via Quicket

Calling all mamas and soon-to-be-mamas. Mami&Me will be taking over Newlands Cricket Ground for two days. Shop the latest in baby and toddler wear and products. Connect with other mommies. Coo at the cute babies.

CAPE FLATS

Temper Sessions

• Saturday, 29 August, 4pm
• Venue: The Doppery, Unit G04, The Spice Yard, 100 Voortrekker Rd, Salt River 
• Cost: Free (excl service fee), bookings via Webtickets

Temper Sessions is back at The Doppery. This time they’re switching it up. Snack baskets, prepped fresh. Not fusion. Not “elevated.” Just proper. Grab a free ticket and pull in. No basket required, and no side-eye.

Rands 11th Birthday Celebration: Chapter XI

• Sunday, 30 August, noon
• Venue: Rands, 6 Makhabeni Road, Khaya Bazzar, Khayelitsha 
• Cost: From R200, bookings via Webtickets

Welcome to Chapter XI. This year, Rands is marking a transition. Join them as they step into a new era of premium lifestyle experience, where urban authenticity meets high-end refinement in eKasi. 

NORTHERN SUBURBS

Winter Night Market on Intaka Island

• Friday, 28 August, 4pm - 9pm
• Venue: Intaka Island, 2 Park Ln, Century City 
• Cost: Free, bookings via Quicket

Bring the kids along to Intaka Island’s family-friendly winter night market. Enjoy delicious street food, browse locally made crafts, and soak in the atmosphere with live music by local artists.

Date Night @ Playalot

• Friday, 28 August, 6pm - 9pm
• Venue: Playalot Indoor Adventure Park, Pinehurst, Durbanville 
• Cost: From R50, bookings via Quicket

Playalot invites you to attend one final course before their doors close permanently at the Durbanville branch. While the adults enjoy a three-course dinner, the kids get three hours of play. Now that’s a win-win.

WEST COAST

Jazz Lounge 2.0

• Friday, 28 August, 6pm - 9:30pm
• Venue: 191 Sunningdale Dr, Sunningdale 
• Cost: From R70, bookings via Quicket

A warm, intimate space inspired by classic jazz clubs, Lazz Lounge 2.0 brings timeless jazz standards, blues, soul, and contemporary favourites to life. In a cosy lounge setting with ambient lighting, every performance is designed to make you feel like you’re sitting in a hidden speakeasy.

CAPE WINELANDS

Skilpadvlei Quiz Night

• Friday, 28 August, 7pm - 9pm
• Venue: Skilpadvlei Wine Farm, Skilpadvlei Farm M12 Polkadraai Road, Stellenbosch 
• Cost: From R60, bookings via Quicket

Gather your smartest friends and join Skilpadvlei for a lively Sauvignon Blanc–themed quiz night. Four entertaining rounds. Friendly competition. Prizes for the winning team. Quiz master Nick Stevens will be on hand to entertain the crowd.

Thanks for Sharing Tour Stellenbosch

• Sunday, 30 August, 1pm - 6pm
• The Daisy Jones, Summerhill Wines, R44, Stellenbosch 
• Cost: From R150, no under-18s, bookings via Quicket

Thanks for Sharing is drag, comedy, and music, all on one stage. One ticket. Three mediums. A show South Africa hasn’t seen before. 

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