With both Youth Day and Father Day upon us, there are a number of interesting events in Cape Town this weekend. From wine festivals and live music performances to craft beer and tasty food pairings, there is an abundance of things to do in South Africa’s Mother City from 15th to 17th of June. Let’s take a look at some of the best and most anticipated events in Cape Town this weekend.
1/ Arno Carstens – live at Cafe Roux (June 15)
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The front man of the popular Springbok Nude Girls, Arno Carstens will be performing at the Café Roux this Friday. His acoustic rock set will include a bunch of his old tunes, as well as songs from his new ““Die Aandblom 13” album. The show starts at 7 pm and a ticket for the concert will set you back ZAR150.
Venue: Café Roux
Date & Time: Friday, June 15th @ 7pm
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2/ Food Truck Friday at Jack Black’s Brewery (June 15)
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One of the most popular local breweries in Cape Town, Jack Black’s Brewery is hosting their popular Food Truck Friday event this Friday. This event is dedicated to pairing tasty food and great craft beer from the tap. The Sausage Embassy and EEZY EETERY are in charge of the food and visitors will have an opportunity to try a wide range of delicious bites including Gourmet Beef Burgers, Bacon Dog, and Creamy spinach and garlic tomato wrap. Besides great food and beers, a live music performance from The Swing Cats is there to keep you entertained. The good news is that the entrance to the event is free of charge.
Venue: Jack Black’s Brewery, Cape Town
Date & Time: Friday, June 15th @ 4pm – 10pm
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3/ Youth Day Miles for Smiles Beach Walk/Run (June 16)
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Whether you wish to run or walk on Youth Day, you’ll be supporting the Miles For Smiles Cipla Foundation initiative. This foundation gathers money to cover the costs of corrective surgeries for disadvantaged kids and just by participating in the race, you will be making a contribution for this noble cause.
Venue: NSRI, Melkbosstrand, Cape Town
Date & Time: Saturday, June 16th @ 9am
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4/ Franschhoek Winter Wines (June 16)
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Franschhoek Winter Wines festival will be taking place this Saturday at the Franschhoek Motor Museum. The intimate décor of the museum provides a perfect setting for wine tasting and you will have a chance to try some of the finest seasonal red wines from the Franschhoek Vignerons. Wineries like Topiary, Black Elephant Vintners, Holden Manz, La Bri, Rickety Bridge, Haute Cabrière and Anthonij Rupert Wyne will be participating at the event. In case you get hungry, chefs from the popular Terra del Capo are in charge of preparing tasty comfort food including specialties such as Wild Mushroom Arancini served with Truffle Aioli and Salsiccia Sausages with braised Cannellini Beans.
Venue: Franschhoek Motor Museum, L’Ormarins Estate
Date & Time: Saturday, June 16th, from 11am – 4pm
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5/ Keep It Thick – Warehouse Festival in Paarden Eiland (June 16)
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One of the most anticipated events in Cape Town this weekend is a unique music festival taking place in a warehouse in Paarden Eiland. Keep it Thick is hosting this deep house-dropping event in celebration of Youth Day and some of the best DJ’s are scheduled to perform from early afternoon to early morning. The line-up includes names like Dwson, Two Tone, Bryan Travis, Avi Subban, IKon, Reece Brooks Music, and many others.
Venue: Canvas Event Space CPT, Paarden Eiland
Date & Time: Saturday, June 16th @ 3pm
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6/ Big Daddy’s Big Show (June 17)
Big Daddy’s Big SHow is a Father’s Day special variety show with magic, comedy, live band and burlesque. This is the perfect gift to get your dad on Father’s day! Spend a night out with him and enjoy a hilarious stand-up comedy and magic with live music by rockabilly-band The Ratrod Cats. Laugh yourself silly with some of the greatest comedians and magicians such as the legendary South African stand-up comedian Nik Rabinowitz and Comedy Magicial Greg Gelb. You can also get tickets for both mom and dad or the whole family!
Venue: Bombshelter Brewpub, Cape Town
Date & Time: Sunday, June 17th @ 6pm
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7/ Father’s Day Feast at the President Hotel (June 17)
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A family feast is definitely one of the best ways to celebrate the father figure and the President Hotel will be hosting a rather interesting event this Saturday that includes live music, tasty food, and plenty of drinks floating around. Dads will receive complimentary welcome drinks, as well as a buffet of savory and sweet treats. Other foods available at the buffet include refreshing salads, spicy nachos to share, sweet and sour crispy chicken, whiskey trifle, and beer battered hake.
Venue: The President Hotel, Bantry Bay, Cape Town
Date & Time: Sunday, June 17th, from 1pm- 3pm
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8/ LIVE music at Bay Harbour Market
Let’s hit Cape Town’s live music scene this Father’s Day weekend at Bay Harbour Market. From Friday to Sunday, there will be renowned artists playing LIVE on the KWV Sound Stage. The Bay Harbour Market does things right, it is open for amazing shopping on Friday, from 5 to 9pm, and on Saturday and Sunday, from 9.30am to 4pm.
Venue: KWV Sound Stage, Bay Harbour Market Cape Town
Date & Time: Friday, Saturday & Sunday | June 15th, 16th & 17th, from 17h00 to 21h00
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Looking for more things to do this weekend? Have a look at our blog posts for some great ideas: The most incredible experiences in Cape Town or the best wildlife experiences in Cape Town.
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