Out and About in Cape Town: Things to do this weekend

Before we get started on this weekend’s events, I’m going full disclosure: No, this is not a Valentine’s Day gig guide, with one exception: a Valentine’s biscuit decorating session at Giggles and Grow Play Studio. But that doesn’t count because it’s strictly for kiddos only.

With that being said, I’m not going to be the Scrooge that stole Valentine’s Day. Check out Time Out’s Valentine’s Day Things to Do. 

For the rest of ya’ll, some cool things are happening around the Mother City this weekend. From the Queer Book Club hosting a get-together at Cape Town Central Library to the Franschhoek Chamber Music Festival, it’s going to be a jam-packed few days.

Oh, and Happy Friday, the 13th! Is that a thing? Or am I just christening days in the year?

CBD

Desmond and the Tutus, Ugly Baby & Missu LIVE at District, Cape Town

• Friday, 13 February, 8pm - 11:59pm
• Venue: District, 61 Harrington St, District Six
• Cost: From R130, bookings via Quicket

I guess “An evening of extreme self-love” is open to interpretation. Then again, Desmond and the Tutus don’t do things half-heartedly. Special appearances by Ugly Baby and Missu are on the cards.

For the Love of Books: Queer Book Club and Library Tour

• Saturday, 14 February, 9:45am - noon
• Venue: Central Library, Cape Town, 1 Parade St, Cape Town City Centre
• Cost: Free, bookings via Quicket

Make a date with books, stories, and fellow book lovers. For the Love of Books is a relaxed, welcoming Queer Book Club and Library Tour hosted by CTL in collaboration with Cape Town Pride.

ATLANTIC SEABOARD 

Conrad Koch & Chester Missings PUPPET POWER

• Friday, 13 February and Saturday, 14 February, 8pm
• Venue: Theatre On The Bay, Camps Bay
• Cost: R180 - R220, bookings via Web Tickets

Chester Missing and his sidekick Conrad Koch are back to tickle your funny bone. And during the Month of Love, nogals. Rumour has it that there’s a newcomer to the show, wannabe celebrity chef and real-life rat, Petit Pois.

ME FIRST: A Rushtush Wellness Dinner

• Friday, 13 February, 6:30pm - 9pm
• Venue: Il Leone Mastrantonio, Corner of Prestwich, 22 Cobern St, Green Point
• Cost: From R1400, bookings via Quicket

Cape Town entrepreneur Rushda Moosajee is the female version of a hustler. This Friday, she invites you to ME FIRST, an intimate dinner party centred on self-prioritisation, confidence, and intentional indulgence.

SOUTHERN SUBURBS

For the Love of Dance

• Friday, 13 February, 6pm - 10pm
• Venue: Erin Hall, 8 Erin Rd, Rondebosch
• Cost: From R90, no under-18s, bookings via Quicket

If you’re a lover of Swing Dancing, this is your chance show off your moves. Hosted by Cape Town Swing, For the Love of Dance has a fantastic line-up of DJs playing all the music that brings them joy.

Time Out Tip: Even if you’re new to the genre, give it a try. The Beginner Taster class starts at 7pm.

Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts - Jeremy Loops

• Sunday, 15 February, 5:15pm
• Venue: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Kirstenbosch
• Cost: R255 - R360, bookings via Web Tickets

Jeremy Loops will light up the Kirstenbosch stage with his trademark loop pedal magic and irresistible folk-pop sound. Loops’s high-energy performances are as much about community as they are about music. So bring along your lighters to get that IG shot just right.

CAPE FLATS 

Battle in the Plains ||

• Friday, 13 February, 5pm - 9pm
• Venue: Retreat Civic Centre, 17 Toring Rd, Retreat
• Cost: From R100, bookings via Quicket

Battle in the Plains || will feature bouts involving your fan favourites: Western Cape Champion Mika-eel Jacobs, Shameeg Williams, and Owen Venganayi. Rising star Saarah Karriem will make her Warrior Ascent Promotions debut, while Wassim Chellan returns to the ring for another performance.

Galentine Pilates

• Saturday, 14 February, 8am - 9am
• Venue: 141 Wetton Rd, Wetton
• Cost: From R250, no under-16s, bookings via Quicket

The Galentines Pilates experience is not only for the ladies. So, bros, bring your game. There’ll be a DJ on the decks, goodie bags, and spot prizes. 

NORTHERN SUBURBS 

Business in a Box - Power of Blockchain - Cape Town

• Saturday, 14 February, 9:30am - noon
• Venue: Canal Walk Shopping Centre - Auditorium Entrance 12, 490 Century Blvd, Century City
• Cost: From R120, bookings via Quicket

Join Chosen for a high-impact session designed to help you build scalable income systems powered by blockchain innovation. Learn how to build and scale a complete “business in a box” using blockchain infrastructure.

WEST COAST

Valentine's Biscuit decorating

• Friday, 13 February, 3pm - 4pm
• Venue: Giggles and Grow Play Studio, Table Bay Mall, Corner of Berkshire Boulevard and R27 Sunningdale
• Cost: From R180, bookings via Quicket

A sweet and creative biscuit decorating session at Giggles and Grow Play Studio. Children will decorate Valentine-themed biscuits using icing and toppings, creating their own edible masterpieces to take home.

Killarney Drag Day series

• Saturday, 14 February, 9am
• Venue: Killarney International Raceway, 6 Potsdam Road, Table View
• Cost: R10 - R100, bookings via Web Tickets

The opening round of the 2026 Killarney Drag Day series will see new combinations making their debut to challenge the reigning champions in both two and four-wheeled classes.

CAPE WINELANDS

Franschhoek Chamber Music Festival

• Friday, 13 February - Sunday, 15 February
• Venue: Franschhoek NG Kerk, 29 Huguenot St, Franschhoek
• Cost: From R275, bookings via Quicket

The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra has had a busy start to 2026. Now, for the 5th year, it’s set to host the Franschhoek Chamber Music Festival, a mix of the most well-known and some lesser-known jewels in the chamber music crown.

The Ceder

• Saturday, 14 February, 
• Venue: Cederberg Oasis, Cederberg Conservancy, Cederberg
• Cost: From R1250, bookings via website

How about spending Valentine’s Day gravel racing and trail running? The Ceder takes participants through climbs, fast descents, and river crossings. Think of it as the survivalist version of The Notebook.

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