Most festivals, markets, and concerts take place on the weekend, and the citys bars and cafes fill up. The 2020 programme will be available around the beginning of august. Dont judge a book by its cover comes to mind when pulling up outside the wroughtiron gates of this hideaway located just before the central entrance to paternoster. The best little towns in the cape for a weekend break. Situated on the n2 highway, this convenientlypositioned hotel is just 3 kilometres from cape towns city centre and the cape town international conference centre. The show is in support of the frontline healthcare workers fighting against covid19. Just click on the image or the month in the gallery below to get in depth info and see whats on in cape town in the respective month. Fortunately, living in cape town, we are blessed with an array of outoftheway places that are ironically close enough to hop into a car to get away from it all.
Not only a popular sporting event for cyclists, it is a tourist attraction that sees an annual boom in the industry around the western cape. The best little towns in the western cape the inside guide. We pride ourselves on the many interesting book related events that we host. When brothers mfundo and mshayi mbeki had the idea to create a lifestyle space in khayelitsha, their minds were very far from creating the typical shisa nyamacumtavern spot that townships in cape town have become known for when it comes to having a good time ekasi. Pick ups and drop offs are at door to door service. The book lounge coffee shop is tiny more of a counter than anything, and there isnt a whole lot of room to sit down to drink, which makes it even more attractive there are never loads of people to have to fight for space with. We will endeavour to keep this site updated with the latest news on such decisions. This event is the only one of its kind on the continent, and draws lindy hoppers from all over the world to cape town, the mother city, for a weekend. The open book sessions being held there is just an extra bonus see more. The ultimate list of things to do in cape town with kids. Catch up on work, read a book, enjoy a drink or simply sit back and relax in the tranquil atmosphere of. Cape of good hope and penguins full day tour from cape town 115 join us on a sightseeing trip to the most south westerly point of africa in a small group. The cape is dotted with charming, characterrich small towns and villages waiting to be uncovered.
An independent bookshop that opened in 2007 and hosts various book related events from individual book launches, through library projects, to the hugely successful open book festival. The book lounge events and concerts in cape town the. All the best events and attractions in cape town and beyond. Chatham is a quintessential new england town of clapboard houses and familyowned stores, and its a perfect place to spend a saturday night in cape cod.
The cape town marathon is a race with a fast and flat route that will allow both first time and experienced runners the opportunity to challenge themselves on an epic route that will travel runners passed the mountains, blue ocean and major cape town attractions. Updated daily events and activities happening in cape town this month. Passionate staff, great coffee and fantastic books. We welcome you to kwantu guesthouses where we have a portfolio of three guesthouses and selfcatering units in close proximity of each other the kwantu brand offers 31 rooms and have successfully fused african culture and modern lifestyle to create a spirit of ubuntu. What might appear like an unassuming private property soon opens up to reveal an oasis of. This independent bookstore in cape town opened in 2007 and hosts an array of bookrelated events, and stocks an eclectic range of titles. The 30 best weekend getaways from cape town the inside guide. Book club groups in cape town heres a look at some book club groups near cape town.
From the popular rocking the daisies festival that kicks off this weekend, to muchawaited annual events such as pinotage on tap, this month is all about festivals, food, fresh air and fun. Cape town has a great weekend life, so make sure your stay in the city extends past the week and into the weekend. Generally fiction because thats what i read most, but on a saturday morning at 11. The hottest new hotels in cape town telegraph travel. And you sit, drinking your beverage of choice, in a plush armchair, surrounded by bookshelves.
See the penguins from point blank and get personal with the richest floral kingdom in the world. Western cape town is amazing and is the best option to buy any kind of property there. Find groups in cape town about book club and meet people in your local community who share your interests. Mother city hop is dancing festival that draws people from all over the world to cape town, this amazing festival runs from 2225 march 2018. View all attractions near the book lounge on tripadvisor. The cape town cycle tour, formerly known as the cape argus cycle tour is an internationallyrenowned bike race in its 43rd year.
Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on eventbrite that piques your interest. Weve chosen five of the best events to check out this weekend. Book readings, book signings, book sales, poetry events, literary events and more. Book cape town hotel deals and vacation packages at cape town marriott hotel crystal towers.
This is how you can watch the global citizen one world together at home event. Cape town hotel deals cape town marriott hotel crystal towers. Wonderful post, really you have provided best little places to enjoy during weekends in cape town. Heres where youll find 8 independent book stores in cape town a is for apple. This is an active group offering sunday soulful nature walks in safety around table mountain or new trails just outside cape town for those who would like to meetup with likeminded people. With summer just around the corner, october events in cape town offer something for everyone to enjoy getting you out and about in the glorious sunshine. Mar 06, 2020 camps bay is where cape towns beautiful people lounge on white sands and toss frisbees, while dressedup europeans spill out of beachbar parties on the boardwalk. You will also be able to buy tickets for events directly from webtickets box office in the fugard foyer for the duration of the festival. Cape town events and festivals western cape, south africa. Camps bay is where cape towns beautiful people lounge on white sands and toss frisbees, while dressedup europeans spill out of beachbar parties on the boardwalk.
Its also the perfect place to spend a rainy afternoon, sipping on freshly brewed coffee while reading in the lounge area. Teen pride social event at the book lounge are you a queer or questioning teen looking for likeminds to hang out with. Due to the covid19 restrictions, events may be cancelled or postponed. Sit down, relax, and have a good time at this lavish venue. If the sun is out, you might want to hit the beach, and chatham has some of the best sandy beaches on cape cod. Please isolate in your home and keep you, your loved ones and your communities safe. Cape town marathon event in cape town central, cape town.
From sporting events to food and wine fairs, the western cape is host to a multitude of festivals that take place all year round. Its also the host of the majority of book launches that happen in cape town. With 3100 listings in cape town, our handy cape town map search and great low prices, its easy to book the perfect holiday accommodation for your cape town visit. Book lounge, 71 roeland street, 8001 cape town, western cape, cape town, south africa. The book lounge is an independent bookshop in the eastern precinct of cape. Aficionados of jazz will be delighted with this wellselected listing of all the finest jazz spots and jazz events in and around cape town. It has an incredible selection, and the staff is more than happy to recommend local authors. The insiders went in search of the best weekend getaways around the mother city, and heres what we discovered. Looking for cape town international airport lounges. So many great authors are releasing new books in the 2nd half of 2019, maragret atwood, patti smith, zadie smith, colson whitehead, salman rushdie, william dalrymple, tanehesi cotes. Comfort as well as a much better personal interaction quality with the driver guide is guaranteed.
Venues for the festival event include the fugard theatre, district six homecoming centre and the book lounge in cape town. Find upcoming cape town events include music, theatre and dance, festivals, shows and fairs book online special package. Here you can find out where the best parties are for this weekend. Sign up for our newsletter we will email our programme closer to the time. Cape town events calendar 2019 best events in cape town. Find upcoming book events and literature events in cape town, wc. How to spend a weekend in cape cod expedia viewfinder. View the book lounge s upcoming event schedule and profile cape town, wc. With this in mind and with the turn in weather in cape town, visitors and locals alike will spend more time indoors. The fugard theatre is the hub of the festival and the open book team will be there for the duration. Events will be happening at several venues in cape town. Whether you are coming from the airport, suburbs, the city bowl or surrounds, it is essential to use public transport or walk from the city centre to cape town stadium.
Take a look at our tours here, or if you prefer doing your own thing, you can book a car here. The book lounge is an independent book shop that is a proud part of the local literary scene. Weve chosen some of the best events to check out this weekend. From sporting events to food and wine fairs, the western cape is host to. The booklovers guide to cape town cape town travel. If you are looking for cape town accommodation, safarinow has a selection of selfcatering, guest house, hotel accommodation in cape town and surrounds. Cape town, south africa networking events eventbrite. Apart from the ones who rock up at most of our events just to have some free food. And what better space in which to indulge the senses, when forced to retreat from rain, than in amongst the bookshelves of an independent book shop. Read our telegraph travel expert guide to cape town, including the best places to stay, eat, drink as well as the top attractions to visit, and all of the information that you need to know before. Hosted by teens for teens, this social event is the perfect place for anyone in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and intersexuality lgbtqi community. With rooms overlooking table bay, robben island or the harbour and conference rooms that can accommodate up to 300 people, its an establishment popular with many.
We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. An expert travel guide to cape town telegraph travel. Explore our western cape events and festivals calendar to see which popular festivals or events are taking place during your planned visit to the western cape. Whats on in cape town home page whats on in cape town.
The 30 best weekend getaways from cape town the inside. Get offline map and directions using our gpsmycity selfguided walking tours app for your mobile device. The expat cape town events calendar for 2019 will give you an overview of the best events in cape town for every month with lots of information and links to the event organizer. Cape town hotel deals cape town marriott hotel crystal.
Events in cape town this weekend my guide cape town. One of the aims of the book lounge is to inspire children with a love for literature. Cape town is one of the few amazing destinations in the world where you have access to sea, land and air based activity. Venues open book festival venues open book festival. Join dolley in conversation with lester kiewit at the launch of her book, which lays bare the myth that violence and gangsterism in cape town is confined to the cape flats. Teen pride social event at the book lounge cape towns. Book a lounge pass with fhr and swap the crowded main departure with the comfort of one of our executive lounges.
Select any of the most popular categories, including. Sep 20, 2019 chatham is a quintessential new england town of clapboard houses and familyowned stores, and its a perfect place to spend a saturday night in cape cod. Park personal vehicles in designated parking bays inside the city and continue your journey using a. They are for the most part within walking distance of each other.
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