It’s a four-day long weekend and Cape Town is calling
There’s little better than a long weekend – some extra free time to enjoy activities beyond the usual routine. Whether you’re an outdoors type or love the theatre or an art gallery, there’s something for all tastes this coming weekend.
In addition to the actual weekend, with Tuesday being the public holiday Human Rights Day and many schools having decided to close on Monday, plenty of Capetonians will be able to enjoy a four-day long weekend.
If you haven’t made plans for the weekend yet, then don’t stress as we’ve put together our list of the best things to do in Cape Town this weekend:
Enjoy the spirit of Cape Town at the Cape Town Carnival
This hugely popular event always attracts Capetonians in their thousands. So, join in with this showcase of Cape Town creativity and spirit on Saturday night, 18 March, from 6pm. Find your spot somewhere along the Cape Town Fan Walk route which goes along Somerset Road in Green Point.
Watch top-class international cricket
With a return to Cape Town after the three-year interruption caused by the pandemic, the Over-50s International Cricket World Cup is back! See the world’s best cricketers from yesteryear in action at various cricket grounds around Cape Town. The tournament – which is sponsored by Evergreen Lifestyle – started last week, so we are now getting to the nail-biting games of the semi-finals, finals and Cup Finals – to be held on Friday, 17 March; Sunday, 19 March; and Monday, 20 March. The Cup Final on Monday morning (starting at 10.15am) will be played at the iconic Newlands cricket stadium. Entry is free, so it’s a great way to keep the kids occupied if they don’t have to go to school.
Evergreen Lifestyle is a proud sponsor of the Over-50s Cricket World Cup and supports the continued well-being of cricket in South Africa. Click here to book a tour of one of Evergreens seven lifestyle villages in the Western Cape.
Wine tasting fun run
If you’re like most Capetonians, you enjoy savouring the wines of our area. Want to combine it with a bit of exercise and some fun? Then head out to Bloemendal Wine Estate in Durbanville on Sunday, 19 March, for the 5km Wine Tasting Fun Run, starting at 10am.
Learn to become a home barista
If coffee is your thing, you may want to become something of an expert. Join in for various courses that will allow you to hone your espresso-making skills so you can use your home espresso machine to its full potential. Over the coming weekend, courses on offer include a Home Barista course and a Latte Art course – on Saturday and Sunday morning respectively – at Origin Coffee in De Waterkant.
A musical soiree to enjoy the last of summer
On Monday, 20 March, from 4pm until late, you can head out to Simon’s Restaurant at Groot Constantia for their Summer Soiree. Enjoy the last of the sun’s rays while listening to the great music on offer.
Gain photographic and filmmaking skills
Improve your filmmaking skills specifically relating to filming in the ocean at the Wavescape Wesgro Blue Ocean Masterclass for Ocean Filmmakers. It’s on Monday evening at 7pm at the premises of Invest SA, 46 St Georges Mall, in the City Centre.
A theatre treat
Theatre lovers are in for a treat on Tuesday night. Head off to the Bishops College Memorial Theatre at 65 Campground Road, Rondebosch, for Shakespeare in Revue, a cabaret-style evening of entertainment. The show starts at 7.30pm.
