This weekend is an eclectic mix of ballet, techno, and an adventure festival specially for kids. And because we’re nearing the end of the month Salticrax, we’ve thrown in a few free activities for good measure.
Don’t miss Flavours of India at Maker’s Landing; just in time for Diwali. Oh, and there’s Mother of Comedy, a look at social ills like GBV and mental health through the lens of humour.
To end off the weekend, go salsa dancing at Mojo Market or listen to the nostalgia sounds of Dozi live at Kapstadt Brauhaus.
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Coppélia
- Friday, 17 October, 7pm
- Venue: Artscape, Opera House, Cape Town
- Cost: R200 - R550, bookings via Web Tickets
A beautiful introduction to ballet for the little ones, Coppélia is an endearing love story that unfolds in a fairytale world where anything is possible. Centring on three main characters, Franz, his fiancée Swanilda, and the doll maker, Dr Coppelius, the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra brings the retelling of this classic tale to life on stage.
Sinful III
- Saturday, 18 October, 9pm - 2am
- Venue: Healingone, Paarl Island, Cape Town
- Cost: From R300, bookings via Quicket
The marketing for Sinfull III is quite on-brand. “Seven DJs - Seven Deadly Sins - One Night to Live Your Wildest Desires” is more than enough to hook curious minds. A precursor to Halloween, the party is punted as Cape Town’s premier techno club event where inclusivity, sex positivity and radical self-expression are wildly encouraged.
Time Out Tip: Strictly for adults only. Be prepared to have the s%*t scared out of you as roaming phantoms haunt the hallways and dancefloors.
ATLANTIC SEABOARD
Flavours of India
- Saturday, 18 October, 12pm
- Venue: Makers Landing, V&A Waterfront
- Cost: R55 – R95, children under six enter free, bookings via Web Tickets
A family-friendly celebration where culture, cuisine, and community connect. Flavours of India brings together authentic Indian food stalls under one roof. With Diwali a few days away, this is your one-stop shop for all things and everything else in between.
DON'T MISS: The Time Out Market's Summer Dish Flavour Fest Challenge, running until December.
Mojo Salsa Sundays
- Sunday, 19 October, 7pm - 11pm
- Venue: Mojo Market, 30 Regent Street, Sea Point
- Cost: Free, bookings via Quicket
Who cares if you have two left feet? Mojo Salsa Sundays is a safe space where we listen and we don’t judge. Just feel the beat and let the rhythm take control. BTW, salsa dancing is a great way to see out the weekend. So put the kids to bed early and make your way to Mojo Market.
The Kids Adventure Festival
- Saturday, 18 October - Sunday, 19 October, 10am - noon
- Venue: Ishta, 191 Hout Bay Main Rd, Hout Bay
- Cost: From R40, bookings via Quicket
The adults have Rocking the Daisies, and the young ones have The Kids Adventure Festival. There’s even overnight camping! From zip-lining to learning bush skills to arts and crafts and yoga, there’s no chance of anyone saying, “I’m bored”.
SOUTHERN SUBURBS
UNDERMINED
- Friday, 17 October, Saturday, 18 October, 7:30pm and 3pm
- Venue: Masambe Theatre, Baxter Theatre Centre, Rondebosch
- Cost: R100 - R120, bookings via Web Tickets
We never get to see the other side of being an immigrant mineworker, the part that struggles with identity, hardship, and family bonds. UNDERMINED - The true story of Madlebe is a story about an ordinary man with an extraordinary gift.
Enchanted Mirror
- Saturday, 18 October, 7pm - 9:20pm
- Venue: The Masque Theatre, 37 Main Rd, Muizenberg
- Cost: From R150, bookings via Quicket
An unforgettable journey where fairy tales, music, and ballet’s most beloved classics come to life. Presented by The Peninsula Ballet School, Enchanted Mirror showcases dancers of all ages, from the “baby ballerinas” up to the adult “silver swans”.
Gwala Ka Jan
- Saturday, 18 October, 2:30pm
- Venue: Pollsmoor Correctional Facility: Recreational Hall, Pollsmoor
- Cost: Free, bookings via Quicket
Don’t be triggered by the fact that Gwala Ka Jan is set between prison walls, literally. Written and performed by members of the Pollsmoor Theatre Programme under ‘Words Set Free’, the play explores identity, loyalty, gang life, and the struggle for personal transformation.
CAPE FLATS
Mother of Comedy
- Saturday, 18 October, 7pm
- Venue: Good Hope Christian Centre Ottery, Panton Road, Ferness
- Cost: R150 - R200, bookings via Web Tickets
Sometimes all you need is a lekker laugh, and Mother of Comedy delivers in bucketloads. Through humor, the show addresses issues such as gender-based violence (GBV), suicide, and mental health. Loukmaan Adams and Mel Jones will be in attendance, along with their comedic comrades.
NORTHERN SUBURBS
Whackheads All Star Comedy Jam
- Friday, 17 October and Saturday, 18 October 2025, 8pm – 11pm
- Venue: Grand Arena, GrandWest
- Cost: R250 – R450 via Ticketmaster
Get ready for the ultimate comedy showdown! Kfm 94.5 presents Whackheads All Star Comedy Jam — a one-night-only laugh fest hosted by Darren “Whackhead” Simpson. Joining him on stage are South Africa’s finest comedic talents: Marc Lottering, Schalk Bezuidenhout, Alfred Adriaan, and Joey Rasdien. Expect non-stop laughs, unforgettable moments, and world-class entertainment.
Sisterhood Conference 2025
- Saturday, 18 October, 9am - 4pm
- Venue: Hillsong Century City
- Cost: From R170, bookings via Quicket
Hillsong’s Sisterhood Conference welcomes women from every walk of life. Come together to worship, encourage each other, sit under the Word, share delicious food, and have fun.
Kenridge Wildflower Walk
- Sunday, 18 October, 11am - 2pm
- Venue: Kenridge Park, 63 Mildred St, Kenever
- Cost: From R100, bookings via Quicket
The last of Kenridge Biodiversity’s three guided walks this year, you’ll regret not going if moving through a field of wildflowers brings you joy. Hosted by the Wildflower Stepping Stones Project, the walk is a guided tour through the conservation circles of Kenridge. The tour starts and ends in the park opposite the Vineyard Deli.
WEST COAST
Messy Play Pop-up
- Friday, 17 October, 2pm - 3:30pm
- Venue: Table Bay Mall, corner of Berkshire Boulevard and R27 Sunningdale
- Cost: From R280, bookings via Quicket
Giggles and Grow Play Studio gives toddlers and the young at heart an excuse to have fun and go wild. The Messy Play Pop-Up is a sensory exploration of colours, textures, and curiosity. Don’t forget to bring along a change of clothes for your little explorer.
Voorkamerfest 2025
- Saturday, 18 October, Sunday, 19 October, 11am - 2pm
- Venue: Darling Brew, 48 Caledon St, Darling
- Cost: From R350, bookings via Quicket
A unique event comprising concerts held in the “voorkamers” (front rooms) of the homes of Darling residents. It doesn’t get more intimate than this. The element of surprise for visitors is that you don’t know which three houses you will visit, nor do you know which artists will be performing.
CAPE WINELANDS
Vintage White 2025
- Saturday, 18 October, noon - 6pm
- Venue: Quoin Rock Wine Lounge, 7600 Knorhoek Rd, Stellenbosch
- Cost: From R750, bookings via Quicket
Calling all white wine connoisseurs. Vintage White isn’t your ordinary tasting event. It’s an exclusive exploration of the finest Cap Classique, Rosé, and white wines. Connect directly with winemakers and the Quoin Rock team in an intimate, immersive format designed for those who appreciate the art, science, and stories behind every glass.
Dozi live by Kapstadt Brauhaus Strand
- Sunday, 19 October, 2pm - 3:15pm
- Venue: Kapstadt Brauhaus Strand
- Cost: From R185, bookings via Quicket
Much-loved muso Dozi is back to what he does best. After embarking on a tour last year, he’s going back to his roots with crowd favourites like ‘Mooier as Donderweer.’ Now you can reminisce and sing along to the songs that defined your childhood memories.\
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