Hear ye, hear ye! This weekend is all about Shakespeare, opera, and ballet; your ticket to the finer things. Once you’ve soaked in the high culture, switch gears and dance the night away at ARTNIGHT’s 365PARTYGIRL. Feeling that’s a bit much? Take it slow with your wellness crew at LOVE MATCHA Moves, where matcha and mindful movement are the menu's main attractions.
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African Times
- Friday, 19 September - Saturday, 21 September. 7pm and 3pm
- Venue: Arena Theatre, Artscape, Cape Town
- Price: R120, bookings via Web Tickets
An exploration of prejudices and how a family is forced to confront the reality of their current situation in a once-celebrated South African democracy. One of Pieter-Dirk Uys’s most memorable plays, African Times reincarnates Dr. M Z Nkosi for the stage.
Time Out Tip: Artscape provides wheelchair seating. Should you require assistance making a booking, call Artscape Dial-a-Seat on 021 421 76 95.
365PARTYGIRL
- Saturday, 20 September, 8pm - 2am
- Venue: District, Harrington St, District Six
- Price: From R90, bookings via Quicket
ARTNIGHT has proven quite a hit with the groove crowd. Now in its fourth edition, the event will be hosted at District. Called 365PARTYGIRL, expect mainstream pop bangers that make it fun, chaotic, and energetic. No under-18s allowed.
Paws in the Park
- Saturday, 20 September, 9am - 3pm
- Venue: De Waal Park
- Price: Free entry
Hosted by Pet Central, Paws in the Park is a heartwarming community event designed to give rescue dogs a chance to meet their future forever families. Attendees can look forward to one of the most adorable meet-and-greets imaginable, complete with live music, local market stalls, a supervised play zone for furry companions, and professional pet portraits.
ATLANTIC SEABOARD
Cape Ballet Africa presents SALT
- Starts: 19 September - 20 September, 8pm and 3pm
- Venue: Theatre on the Bay, Camps Bay
- Price: R350 to R400, bookings via Web Tickets
In certain cultures, SALT wards off evil, keeps us safe, and inspires a higher spiritual realm. These themes are reimagined in a triple bill of ballets by Kirsten Isenberg and multi-award-winning choreographer Mthuthuzeli November.
LOVE MATCHA Moves
- Saturday, 20 September, 8am - 5pm
- Venue: Camps Bay Beach
- Price: From R350, bookings via Quicket
What’s that saying? A matcha a day keeps the bad vibes away? Okay, we made that up, but if you love all things matcha, you have to get a ticket to LOVE MATCHA Moves. The one-of-a-kind wellness experience blends movement, music, and matcha, of course, into a fun day event.
While you're at it, check out the best matcha spots in Cape Town
The Conquerors Presents Simply Reggae: Jammin Edition
- Sunday, 21 September, noon – 7pm
- Venue: Ampitheatre, V&A Waterfront
- Price: Free
See out Sunday while jamming to the smooth beats of Conquerors Reggae Band. The seven-hour concert spotlights reggae music and showcases Cape Town reggae talent. Nuff respect!
SOUTHERN SUBURBS
CTCS presents Junnan Sun and Friends
- Saturday, 20 September, 11am - 1pm
- Venue: Baxter Concert Hall, Ronderbosch Main Road
- Price: R200 - R250, bookings via website
Can you believe the Cape Town Concert Series has been around for 70 years? In celebration of the milestone, clarinettist Junnan Sun returns to present a chamber recital with friends Johanna Roos on violin and Jose Dias on piano.
The Vine School Shakespeare Production 2025
- Saturday, 20 September, 10.30am - 1.30pm
- Venue: Batavia Special Needs School, Laurier Rd, Claremont
- Price: From R40, bookings via Quicket
Shakespeare fans, unite! The Vine School requests thine audience for the performance of ‘As You Like It’. Come dressed in thine’s finest threads (aka, dressed in character).
CAPE FLATS
The Magic Flute
- Friday, 19 September - Saturday, 20 September. 10am and 1pm
- Venue: Joseph Stone Auditorium, Athlone
- Price: R80, bookings via Web Tickets
Cape Town Opera’s The Magic Flute is the perfect introduction to opera for younger audiences. Banking on being inclusive and accessible to all, the production takes place at Joseph Stone Auditorium in Athlone over two days. Directed by Elizma Badenhorst, The Magic Flute blends live operatic performance with the magic of puppetry in an imaginative way.
AWS Community Day 2025 South Africa
- Saturday, 20 September, 8am - 5pm
- Venue: Amazon Headquarters, Observatory
- Price: Free, bookings via Quicket
This event is for anyone selling on Amazon and beyond. The all-day conference is a community initiative aimed at fledgling entrepreneurs wanting to learn the tricks of the trade or simply to network.
NORTHERN SUBURBS
Unlocking Spiritual Favour for Kingdom Business Marketplace Leaders Business Conference 2025
- Friday, 19 September, 9am - 8pm
- Venue: Willowbridge Shopping Centre, 39 Carl Cronje Dr, Bellville
- Venue: From R650, bookings via Quicket
Join business leaders, entrepreneurs, and Kingdom-minded professionals for a day of equipping, revelation, and impartation. Speakers include Katherine Burnett, Julian Adams, and Joanne Moody.
21st Century Indie Rock, The Black Keys, Pop Legends, Van Halen, 90s Rock, Best of 2000s and Black Sabbath Season Show
- Saturday, 20 September, 9am - 5pm
- Venue: Roxy Revue Bar, GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World, Goodwood
- Price: From R190, bookings via Quicket
Bring out the Van Halen T-shirt and apply your eyeliner because this concert demands your attention. School of Rock Claremont’s House Band students will take the stage at the iconic Roxy Revue Bar. Three back-to-back shows showcase the incredible skills as they bring legendary music to life.
WEST COAST
Darling Wildflower Show 2025
- Friday, 19 September - Saturday, 20 September, 9am - 5pm
- Venue: Darling Sport Club, Darling
- Price: From R60, bookings via Quicket
You know we’re in the heart of spring when the annual Darling Wildflower Show comes around. Driven by the Darling community, the event invites visitors to experience, learn from, and help protect the wildflowers that make this region so extraordinarily beautiful.
CAPE WINELANDS
OppieStoep Opname
- Friday, 19 September, 6pm - 9pm
- Venue: Hoër Landbouskool Boland, Vrygunsweg, Suid-Agter-Paarl Rd, Paarl
- Price: From R50, bookings via Quicket
If you’re a fan of OppieStoep, join the tanies and the ooms for the show’s live recording as an audience member. The Afrikaans talk show is a humorous take on kombuis culture, thanks to hosts Andries Vermeulen and Pietman Geldenhuys.
2025 Elizabeth Galloway Annual Fashion Show
- Friday, 19 September - Saturday, 20 September, 7.30pm - 8.30pm
- Venue: Elizabeth Galloway Academy Campus, Techno Park, Stellenbosch
- Price: From R50, bookings via Quicket
Fashion students will show off their 10 best looks, from the Met Gala to men’s workwear outfits. Hosted by the Elizabeth Galloway Academy of Fashion, if it’s style inspo you’re craving, you’re in the right place.
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