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Behold, dear readers, Friday the 13th is on the horizon. Or, as I’d like to call it, Freaky Friday. But as Elvis sang, don’t let suspicious minds stop you from going out and having a good time. And believe me, lots is happening this weekend.
The AJABU Cocktail & Spirits Festival kicks off in the city centre. If you consider yourself a cocktail connoisseur, grab a weekend pass and visit the pop-up bars participating in the event.
Free activities include Explore Our Gardens at Greenpoint Urban Park. Also on the Atlantic Seaboard, Mojo Market’s Reggae All Day invites Bob Marley fans to dance the night away.
Saturday brings the inaugural Motherkind PowerHER Fit Fest. Celebrity fitness guru Kayla Itsines will lead a fun workout session. Then the after-party takes over Allée Bleue Wine Estate, with Lady Zamar’s sweet vocals cooling us down.
CBD
Vusi Nova Here to Stay National Tour
- Friday, 13 November and Saturday, 14 November, 8pm
- Venue: Cape Town City Hall, Darling St
- Cost: R350 - R600, bookings via Webtickets
Vusi Nova, AKA Somazi’s bestie, has embarked on a national tour to celebrate 10 years of ‘Naninina’. The 2016 album cemented his status as an Afro-Soul musician, and now he’s taking it on tour with a special live concert experience. Fans can look forward to old favourites like ‘Ndikuthandile’ and ‘Intliziyo’.
Swing With The King
- Friday, 13 November, 7:30pm
- Venue: Artscape, Opera House, D.F. Malan St, Foreshore
- Cost: R250, bookings via Webtickets
An annual Gospel Jazz, Big Band and Cape Ghoema concert, SWTK brings together some of South Africa’s finest musicians alongside internationally acclaimed artists. This year, music director Brathew van Schalkwyk will oversee production, Fletch Wiley (USA) will conduct, and Jolene Martin takes over MC duties.
AJABU Cocktail & Spirits Festival November 2026
- Saturday, 14 - Sunday, 22 November
- Venue: Various venues across the CBD
- Cost: From R100, bookings via Quicket
Now in its sixth edition, AJABU is a major fixture on Africa’s hospitality calendar. Its mission is refreshingly simple: put African bartenders, ingredients, flavours, creativity and ideas firmly in the spotlight, while bringing the rest of the world along for the ride.
ATLANTIC SEABOARD
Explore Our Gardens
- Saturday, 14 November, 10am - noon
- Venue: Green Point Urban Park, 1 Fritz Sonnenberg Rd, Green Point
- Cost: Free, bookings via Quicket
Greenpoint Urban Park is a magical wonderland for green fingers. Explore the park’s indigenous gardens on a guided tour with the Fynbos and Beyond Foundation NPC. The tour is designed for anyone who enjoys nature, biodiversity, environmental learning, photography, or spending time outdoors. Bring comfortable walking shoes, a sun hat, a water bottle and sunscreen.
Mojo Reggae All Day
- Saturday, 14 November, 1pm - 11:59pm
- Venue: Mojo Market, 30 Regent Rd, Sea Point
- Cost: Free options, bookings via Quicket
“We’re jammin. And I hope you like jammin too”. Because if you do, Reggae All Day is taking over Mojo Market. Live acts include Heart & Soul, Conquerors, DJ Triple Crown and Bliksemstraal.
Sunset Comedy
- Sunday, 15 November, 6:30pm - 8pm
- Venue: Elsewhere, 7 Irwinton Rd, Sea Point
- Cost: From R80, no under-18s, bookings via Quicket
Sunset Comedy makes the Sunday scaries that much easier. Ease into the new week with sunset skies, poolside vibes and a healthy dose of laughter. Arrive early, settle in, soak up the atmosphere and laugh at the silly stuff.
SOUTHERN SUBURBS
Chapman’s Peak Sunset Hike
- Saturday, 14 November, 5pm - 8:30pm
- Venue: Chapman's Peak Trailhead, Chapman’s Peak Drive
- Cost: From R200, bookings via Quicket
There’s nothing quite like a Chapman’s Peak sunset, and that’s a hill Capetonians are willing to die on. Join the Cape Town Guided Community Hike on a fully guided hike, starting at Chapman’s Peak Drive. The summit rewards you with 360° views of Hout Bay, the Sentinel, Noordhoek Beach and Fish Hoek. Stay for the golden hour, then head down by headlamp.
Time Out tip: The group accepts 15 people max, and it's manageable for anyone who is basically fit.
Voices of the Ages
- Thursday, 12 - Saturday, 14 November, 8pm
- Venue: Baxter Studio, Baxter Theatre Centre, Main Rd, Rondebosch
- Cost: R320 - R350, bookings via Webtickets
A three-night musical journey, Voices of the Ages celebrates the enduring power of the voice across generations, genres, and cultures. Each show features a distinguished headline artist who uses song to express love, resilience, hope, struggle, identity, and triumph.
CAPE FLATS
Cape Town Open Nights
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- Saturday, 14 - Saturday, 28 November, 8pm - 10pm
- Venue: SAAO Cape Town, 1 Observatory Rd, Observatory
- Cost: Free options, bookings via Quicket
SAAO Open Nights are booked out weeks in advance, and it isn't hard to see why. The programme includes a presentation on astronomy or physics, and an introduction to the historic McClean telescope, the observatory museum, and the library. The event happens on the second and fourth Saturday of every month, so book well in advance.
Khayelitsha Partying Experience
- Friday, 13 - Saturday, 28 November, 4pm
- Venue: The Spade Boutique Hotel, Mandela Park
- Cost: R1 450, bookings via Webtickets
Groove in Ekasi is a walking tour like no other. Experience Khayelitsha’s vibrant township nightlife. Discover local hotspots. Soak up the music. Connect with the culture. End the night at a local bloc party.
NORTHERN SUBURBS
CPO Youth Gala
- Sunday, 15 November, 2pm
- Venue: Hugo Lambrechts, 20 Picton St, Parow
- Cost: R30 - R100, bookings via Webtickets
The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra’s Youth Education and Development programme showcases talented young musicians. Show up and big up the amazing talent that they bring to the stage.
SAAND Cape Town Coin Show
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- Saturday, 14 November, 10am - 4pm
- Venue: Century City Conference Centre, 4 Energy Ln, Century City
- Cost: Free
The annual gathering attracts dealers, collectors, investors and enthusiasts. If you’re in the market to buy, sell, trade or see a wide range of collectables and precious metal products, you should definitely swing by.
WEST COAST
Power Series: Round 9
- Saturday, 14 November, 8am
- Venue: Killarney International Raceway, 6 Potsdam Road, Table View
- Cost: R10 - R100, bookings via Webtickets
Just like that, the Power Series closes with the grand finale. It’s been a season of incredible racing, unforgettable moments, fierce rivalries and championship battles. It’s a family affair, so bring the whole gang along.
Trash Bash
- Saturday, 14 November, 9am - 11am
- Venue: Sunset Beach, W Coast Rd, Milnerton
- Cost: Free, visit website for more info
The Two Oceans Aquarium heads to the beach every few months for a Trash Bash. Saturday is the last event of the year, so join the crew. Learn about ocean conservation and the dangers of plastic pollution. Oh, and do your part by rolling up your sleeves and making a real difference.
CAPE WINELANDS
Motherkind PowerHER Fit Fest
- Saturday, 14 November, 11am - 9pm
- Venue: Allée Bleue Wine Estate, Allee Bleue Wine Estate, Intersection of R45 and R310, Groot Drakenstein, Franschhoek
- Cost: From R890, bookings via website
Presented by Motherkind, PowerHER Fit Fest brings one of the world’s most influential fitness personalities, Kayla Itsines, to South Africa for the first time. Also, we hear the goodie bags are prime property.
Stuck in Dubai with Dalin Oliver
- Saturday, 14 November, 7pm
- Venue: Drostdy Theatre, Cnr Alexander St & Bird St, Stellenbosch
- Cost: R200, bookings via Webtickets
Inspired by a four-day layover that spiralled into cancelled flights, live missiles and an unexpected race across the world, Dalin Oliver brings Stuck in Dubai to Stellies. Get ready to laugh with South Africa’s favourite “official unofficial international news correspondent”.
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