Want to stand out from the crowd this Valentine’s Day? Here’s our selection of special events for 14 February…
Love Actually – Under the stars at Paul Cluver
Elgin, Western Cape
Pack a picnic, invite your loved one, or get a group of friends together, and head down to Paul Cluver wine farm near Elgin to watch the classic British rom-com Love Actually under the stars. Food and drink will be available to purchase at the venue, and all profits from the evening go to the Thembalitsha Foundation.
Tickets: R75, www.computicket.co.za
Old Mutual Music at the Lake
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
If you’re in Durban, head down to the botanic gardens on 14 February. South African rock band Gangs of Ballet will play a special set backed by a 50-piece orchestra. It promises to be a special evening.
Tickets: R80-R120, www.webtickets.co.za
Italian Serenade
Bloemfontein, Free State
Jannie Moolman and the Free State orchestra will perform romantic Italian music in the beautiful gardens of the Oude Kraal Country Estate in Bloemfontein. Show starts at 6:30pm.
Tickets: R120, www.computicket.co.za
My Big Band Valentine
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Gold Reef City hosts a jazzy Valentine’s Day special courtesy of the Johannesburg Big Band and their big band sound. Expect romantic (and foot-tapping) hits such as “I’ve got you under my skin”, “Quando, Quando, Quando”, “Unforgettable” and many more…
Tickets: R130-R170, www.computicket.co.za
Valentine’s Day hike
Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Enjoy a Valentine’s Day sunset hike at Delvera Farm on the R44 in the Stellenbosch Winelands. This is a rather cool way to spend time with your loved one; you can pre-order picnic baskets for the sunset hike.
Tickets: R70, R25 for children under 10, email theteam@dirtopia.co.za
Valentine’s Day with Lloyd Cele
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Lloyd Cele, Idols season six runner up, will treat the audience to a selection of his smooth hits at the Golden Horse casino in Pietermaritzburg.
Tickets: R120, www.goldenhorse.co.za
USE YOUR REALITY BENEFIT
Still not decided? Visit www.computicket.co.za and investigate other Valentine’s Day events. Reality+ and Reality Health members can buy a ticket for a Computicket show to the value of R300 or less, and get the other ticket for free.