Enjoy classical music in Stellenbosch, practice your French at the Bastille Festival or enjoy some stand-up comedy. Here’s what’s happening around the country this week…
8-12 Jul: Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival – CPT
The festival, which started the 4th, is a celebration of the top musicians in chamber music. And if you aren’t that familiar with classical music, try the Symphony Concert Saturday, 12 July, where Tumi Morake from Tumi and The Volume will be performing as celebrity guest narrator.
Venue: Music Conservatorium, Stellenbosch
Time: Lunch Hour concerts at 13:00; Evening concerts at 20:00
Tickets: Festival Symphony Concerts are R125, computicket
For more info, go to sicmf.co.za
9 Jul: Grilling of a Lifetime – JHB
Watch 2014 Lifetime Achiever recipient Mark Banks get pulled apart by comedy legends Joe Parker (Grill Master), John Vlismas, Dave Levinsohn, Robert Whitehead, Kagiso Lediga and more. Sounds like a fun night.
Venue: Parkers Comedy and Jive, Montecasino
Time: 20:00
Tickets: R120, computicket
For more info, go to parkerscomedy.com
9 Jul: MonArk Negatives album launch - JHB
MonArk has established themselves as one of the most exciting acts in the SA music scene, and they’re finally launching their debut album, Negatives, this week. These guys have been topping charts with singles like “Build It Up” and “Something”. There are only 100 tickets available, which includes drinks and snacks, so don’t sleep on it.
Venue: Music Connection, 376 Jan Smuts Ave, Craighall Park, Randburg
Time: 19:00
Tickets: R80
For more info, go to monarkband.co.za
And to get you excited:
9 Jul: The Naked Brand premiere – CPT
The Naked Brand explores the way big corporations function, their use of advertising, and how advances in technology and the rise of social media expose shady practices and sub-standard produce. It also takes a look at how corporations can adapt to the new environment and work to create better products and a better planet.
Venue: Bright Day, 354 Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town
Time: 19:00
Tickets: R55, quicket
For more info, go to thenakedbrand.com. Watch the trailer below:
10-12 Jul: Plett Food Film Festival – PLETT
A weekend where film and food meet. Watch screenings of world-class and international feature films, short films and documentaries that explore food, farming, food manufacture and food sustainability, attend discussions after screenings and marvel at gourmet culinary presentations by local food connoisseurs. Zebra & Giraffe, South African Film Director Regardt Van den Bergh, Chef Karen Dudley and Rhian Berning are just a few names that will be present.
Venue: The White House, Plettenberg Bay
Time: From 18:00 on 10 July
Tickets: R280 for a day ticket, quicket. Individual tickets can also be bought.
For more info, go to: plett-tourism.co.za
12 Jul: 8 Course Food & Beer Pairing at La Bottega – CPT
Join well known chef Jo-Ann Carolis for an 8-course food and beer pairing with Boston Breweries. Each course will be combined with 200ml beer. You can look forward to Salmon gravadlax with pea shoot & cucumber salad, lime & ginger dressing paired with Johhny Gold Weiss, Shredded smoked eisbein with red cabbage, mustard & IPA beer glaze paired with Boston IPA, braised lamb shank wontons with sage caramel jus paired with Whale Tale Ale and Biltong crusted beef fillet chilli beef jus with chips paired with Van Hunks Pumpkin. Omnom!
Venue: La Bottega, 160 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock, Cape Town
Time: 19:00
Tickets: R399, quicket
For more info, go to labottega.co.za
12-13 Jul: The Franschhoek Bastille Festival – CPT
Head to the Franschhoek Wine Valley this weekend to celebrate Bastille Day and the area’s French Huguenot heritage. All guests are asked to wear a beret (the are on sale outside the marquee with proceeds going to hospice), as they enjoy a day of fine food and Franschhoek wines.
Venue: Franschhoek Town Centre
Time: From 12:00
Tickets: Saturday Pass R200, Sunday Pass from R180.
For more info, go to franschhoek.org.za
12-13 Jul: East Rand Wedding Show – JHB
For all the brides-to-be. Wedding expos are a great place to meet professionals in the industry, compare prices and get some inspiration for your big day. This wedding show promises a range of “boutique” exhibitions by the best in the South African bridal industry.
Venue: Emperors Palace, Kempton Park
Time: From 09:00
Tickets: R50-R70, webtickets
For more info, go to eastrandweddingshow.co.za
*Main picture: breakthroughviolin.co.za