Open book festival cape town etc news, events, food. The property has a variety of accommodations options ranging from standard rooms, a dormitory room to studios apartments with a fully equipped kitchen. Cape town city hall 27 mar 2020 29 mar 2020 get ready for a weekend filled with innovative tattoo techniques, international artists and beautiful artistry. Submit your own events to one of cape town s most comprehensive event calendars. The tenday event aims to create awareness around issues impacting on the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex communities through workshops, marches, fashion shows, movie. We first attended a book launch at the cute book lounge. The blue train departs kimberley station for the southbound journey to cape town. Cape town events and festivals western cape, south africa. Cape town is a multicultural city with a diverse history which is reflected on the inscape cape town campus. For inspiration and insider tips, follow us on instagram, facebook, or twitter. Brings over 40 international and local jazz artists to perform over 2 days. All events have a nocharge policy and include a free glass of wine or juice. They are for the most part within walking distance of each other.
Cape town international jazz festival is cape town biggest annual music event. The fugard theatre is the hub of the festival and the open book team will be there for the duration. Open book festival cape town etc news, events, food and. Leftys and the dogs bollocks are both famous burger joints, and there is a constant debate raging about which burger is best. Although still in relative infancy on the citys events calendar, the cape town carnival gets more and more popular each year. Weve gathered some useful resources for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic and the people who want to help them. Is this too much time in either place or would you recommend. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and coffeetea in a common area are also featured at the businessfriendly cape town palms.
And you sit, drinking your beverage of choice, in a plush armchair, surrounded by bookshelves. Catch up on work, read or simply soak up the atmostphere away from the airport crowds. It features an outdoor swimming pool and free wifi. 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. Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on eventbrite that piques your interest. Apr 27, 2019 fancon cape town comic con is an annual comic book convention held in cape town. Its a fantastic affair with around 2,500 dancers in costume, colourful floats, djs and live music throughout the day. Comfort as well as a much better personal interaction quality with the driver guide is guaranteed. It features a warm and cosy ambience with an amazing collection of books and comfy couches for you to snuggle up on. From stellar shows and trance parties to boat cruises and lavish dinners, here are 10 places to celebrate in cape town. Mar 01, 2020 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. Hidden empire ger we love summer beach party the mirage forever summer concerts feat matthew mole festival of rebels motorcycle lifestyle festival cape town ctpup cape town pet upliftment project february 2020 the sun met 2020 toybox. It features beautiful views of the working harbor, table mountain and the atlantic ocean.
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. Things to do on honeymoon in cape town cape town travel. Cape town, south africa networking events eventbrite. Hidden empire ger we love summer beach party the mirage forever summer concerts feat matthew mole. The cape town book fair is set to continue writing its story in style this year. You dont have to break the bank to explore cape town. Fancon cape town comic con 2019 promises a jampacked two day convention. Find opening hours, phone number, address and more information of best events organisers in cape town page 10. The annual cape town pride festival commemorates diversity and the struggles that have and are being fought in the name of sexual equality. Book cape town vacation packages and cape town tours with huge discounts on. Where granger bay, cape town when 15 january 2020 the lowdown grand africa cafe and beach and the chenin association of south africa have joined forces to bring us this hot summer event that celebrates the rich heritage of cape wine in seaside style, of course. Weve rounded up the best events in cape town from march until april 2020, so you. Weve flights to cape town end march for 10 days and plan to hire a car to travel up the coast no accommodation booked yet dont mind paying for luxury if good value but where would you suggest we stay. My guide provides info on a variety of cape town events, conventions, shows and.
As always, the open book festival will run multiple events concurrently across three venues. Submit your own events to one of cape towns most comprehensive event calendars. 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. The festival includes over 150 literary events, featuring over 100 authors over 5 days. There are dozens of vibey bars and clubs, unique jazz cafes, opera, independent theatres and movie houses all of which offer great live music, entertainment or simply a good time out. Spice route destination, situated on the slopes of the paarl mountains in the western cape, offers tasting and aesthetic experiences at various establishments located. We promise to bring you books galore and special guests that will delight any book fundi. See the penguins from point blank and get personal with the richest floral kingdom in. The best january events in cape town 2020 the inside guide. Nestled near the eastern edge of salt river, approximately 4km east of the city centre, the campus is situated near trendy restaurants and artist studios.
Local and international storytellers, writers, journalists and academics will be hosting interesting literary discussions across the various locations. An expert travel guide to cape town telegraph travel. Dress elegantly with hues of blue and white and dont forget your best hat. Teen pride social event at the book lounge cape towns. The mother of all cities is hotting up with a festive lineup of cool events.
Take this tour to explore the best places for kids in cape town. Inscape design education cape town, inscape design. January cape minstrels carnival troupes of cape minstrels in colourful costumes sing, play and dance their way down the streets of cape town in the grand march past on new years day and jan 2nd. Events will be happening at several venues in cape town. Excellent location with wonderful view on one side the ocean and on the other side the table mountain room big and clean very nice environment friendly staff. On thursday evenings, there is a market on hope street where you can find food, drinks, and lots of locals. Passionate staff, great coffee and fantastic books. This event will be an extravaganza to literary entertainment for both booklovers and the book world.
Fancon cape town comic con is an annual comic book convention held in cape town. A day pass on the 8th of september costs r100 to book for four events. Located near the beach, head south lodge is in cape towns three anchor bay neighborhood. My wife and i are starting to plan our trip to sa and are thinking about spending 5 nights in cape town for new years, then renting a car and driving to plettenberg bay for 45 nights. Find out which authors will be at the 2019 open book festival in cape town. The lowdown three days of interactive sessions, presentations, and informal. The 10 best hotels in cape town central of 2020 from r. Cape town is an exciting place to ring in the new year.
There are sporting events, theatre shows, antique fairs, fresh produce and organic markets, festivals, concerts and more. After this exciting tour, guests are welcome to refresh themselves and enjoy aperitifs served at any one of our lounges. Enjoy a visit to a lounge at cape town international airport before you fly where you will be served complimentary snacks and refreshments. Located equidistant from cape towns old city jail builtin 1855, and houses of. Cape towns nightlife offers a wide variety of options. The 10 best hotels in cape town central of 2020 from r 369. Centre and the a4 arts foundation, from 10 am to 9 pm each day. Best romantic hotels in cape town telegraph travel. February is harvest season in cape town and, combined with the fact that its also the hottest time of the year, makes it prime. The book lounge is an excellent oldworld book store that is worth a visit. The cape town city pass gives you access to over 70 of the top cape town attractions, tours, and things to see and do, including the popular hop on hop off city sightseeing bus. The venue, the book lounge, located in the central business district of cape town, on the famous roeland street, is one of cape towns finest awardwinning book stores.
Hear mozarts requiem performed in one of south africas oldest churches. Here is a treasure trove of free things to do in the mother city. The event takes place from 27 28 april 2019 and invites all comiclovers as well as aspiring artists and writers to join in on the action. The best june events in cape town 2019 the inside guide. The popular fiveday literary festival aims to showcase south african writing across multiple genres, attract top authors from around the world, as. Quick jump january 2020 lormarins queens plate racing festival 2020 cape town jazzathon 2020 into the wild raised by wolves ft.
Venues for the event include hosts the book lounge and the fugard theatre as well as the. Cape town s nightlife offers a wide variety of options. Gola, as well as oneshow editions of bafunny bafunny and book club. When 19 21 may 2019 about the event authors, poets, editors and all literary aficionados converge on this winelands town for a weekend of over 90 fascinating. Cape town book fair event in cape town central, cape town. Some of the attractions are interactive and inspire creativity, while others such as the book lounge, the planetarium, and the african museum provide enriching knowledge in fun and exciting ways. Heres our pick of where to go and what to do in june 2019. The book lounge and the fugard theatre present the annual open book festival, a literary festival with a focus on south african literature in an international context. Cape town international airport lounges executive airport. The 8th annual open book festival from september 48 will be honouring the best in south african literature. The open book festival is brought to you by the book lounge and the fugard. Cape town provides a lot of entertaining activities for kids. The best may events in cape town 2019 the inside guide.
Find out which authors will be at the 2019 open book festival in. Explore the delights of this cosmopolitan city, visit picturesque cape point, encounter the penguins of boulders beach and more. Mar 12, 2020 an insiders guide to the most romantic hotels in cape town, including the best for luxurious suites, amazing views, private pools and whalewatching. Cape town experience 4 day city break on the go tours. Cape town experience 4 day tour enjoy a four day city break in captivating cape town south africas mother city. My guide provides info on a variety of cape town events, conventions, shows and activities for locals and tourists. Open book festival was one of the best literary experiences ive ever had not only because it took place in the gorgeous cape town, but because of my exposure to a plethora of talented south african authors. Check out an event or a game at cape town stadium, and consider making time for two oceans aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. An airport shuttle available 24 hours is available for a fee. Cape towns iconic pink lady is a green oasis right in the centre of the city, with a palmlined driveway leading to artstrewn lawns, magnificent flower beds, two. Theo and i went on a trip to the beautiful city of cape town.
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