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Meschac Gaba, Mercedes from the Tresses series, 2008, braided artificial hair and mixed media  Fiona MS gallery 16.7.09

The Street

1 Oct - 21 Nov 2009; not Sun

Translated into wearable sculptures, with accompanying video, Citroën DS, Mercedes, Beetle and other vehicles are displayed at Cape Town's Michael Stevenson in a solo exhibition by Meschac…

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Paul Edmunds, Pitch, 2008, perspex and brass.

Subtropicalia

1 Oct - 21 Nov 2009; not Sun

Subtropicalia, Paul Edmunds' first solo exhibition at Cape Town's Michael Stevenson, comprises a series of sculptures, two-dimensional pieces and a large-scale projection of the video work…

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Bikes and toys at Toy Run&trademark;. Courtesy of IMOC Cape Town Toy Run® Charity Trust

Toy Run™

29 Nov 2009 (annual)

Toy Run™ is the largest charity motorcycling event in South Africa. Organised by the IMOC, Cape Town's rally starts at Ratanga Junction and ends in Maynardville. Thousands of riders carry toys…

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Pawelczyk. Courtesy of the Walk of Art Festival

Walk of Art Festival

27 - 29 Nov 2009 (annual)

Thousands join the Walk of Art Festival in Cape Town to celebrate a huge variety of local arts. For three days, De Waal Park opens its gates to art exhibits and auctions, theatre plays…

The KILLERS

The KILLERS

6 Dec 2009

Alternative rock band The KILLERS announces its first-ever South African tour. The eagerly awaited multi-award-winning group performs its biggest hits at Val De Vie Polo Estate in Cape Town…

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A sea of people partying at the OBZ Festival. Courtesy of the OBZ Festival

OBZ Festival

5 - 7 Dec 2009 (annual)

Every year on the first weekend of December, Cape Town celebrates the beginning of summer with the OBZ Festival. Held in the suburb of Observatory, this street festival features music, film…

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Mother City Queer Costume Party

19 Dec 2009 (annual)

A grand summer bash, the Mother City Queer Costume Party has put Cape Town on the international map of queer culture. Every year it brings together all the "queer tribes" in matching costumes…

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Henrik Stenson, one of the 2008 players. Courtesy of South African Open Championship

South African Open Championship

17 - 20 Dec 2009 (annual)

The South African Open Championship is the second-oldest golf tournament in the world, after the British Open. First held in 1893, the tournament returns every year to Paarl's Pearl Valley…

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A scene of <i>Waterman</i>, screened at Wavescapes. Courtesy of Wavescapes

Wavescapes Surf Film Festival

2 - 20 Dec 2009 (annual)

Wavescapes is a surf film festival in Cape Town that aims to educate audiences about the global plight of sharks. Films are screened at various cinemas in the city, including a giant screen on…

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Sabelo Mlangeni, Men Only series, 2009, Silver gelatin print. Courtesy of Micheal Stevenson Gallery

Michael Stevenson Summer Exhibition

26 Nov 2009 - 16 Jan 2010; not Sun (annual)

The annual Michael Stevenson Summer Exhibition keeps its successful format after the gallery's relocation to Woodstock, one of Cape Town's most vibrant areas. On show are ten projects by…

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A stand at Design Indaba Expo, Cape Town. Courtesy of Fundi

Design Indaba Expo

26 - 28 Feb 2010 (annual)

Held at Cape Town International Convention Centre, the Design Indaba Expo is a multi-sector event, showcasing the finest in high-end home grown design talent since 2003. Film, fashion and…

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Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour, Cape Town. Courtesy of Cycletour

Cape Argus Pick 'n' Pay Cycle Tour

14 Mar 2010 (annual)

The Cape Argus Pick 'n' Pay Cycle Tour is the biggest timed cycle tour in the world, attracting 35,000 international entrants. The 109km challenge around the beautiful Cape Peninsula provides…

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Cool off from the heat wave that is the annual Cape Town Festival. Courtesy of Cape Town Festival

Cape Town Festival

19 - 22 Mar 2010 (annual)

Cape Town's annual arts festival sets the city alight with the best in South African and international music, performing arts, comedy, spoken word and visual arts. Committed to bringing the…

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Out The Box Festival

20 - 28 Mar 2010 (annual)

A puppetry and visual performance event, Cape Town's Out The Box Festival is the largest of its kind in Africa. Puppets from around the world interact with audiences, animating venues such as…

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Summer concert at Kirstenbosch. Courtesy of Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens

Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts

22 Nov 2009 - 11 Apr 2010; Sun only (annual)

Held within the spectacular Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens in Cape Town, the outdoor Summer Concerts take place every Sunday from early December until April. Bring a blanket and…

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A piece at Decorex by Laurie Owen. Courtesy of Decorex

Decorex

23 - 27 Apr 2010 (annual)

Held at Cape Town International Convention Centre, Decorex brings a unique blend of new concepts and fine collections to the South African décor and design scene. The multi award-winning event…

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Bottled poetry. Photo by Ben Evans, © Whatsonwhen

Cape Times V&A Waterfront Wine Affair

May 2010 (annual)

The Cape Times V&A Waterfront Wine Affair in Cape Town's Victoria and Alfred Waterfront showcases the wares of around 75 local wineries. From top-notch estates to boutique wineries, visitors…

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Demonstrating how it's done at the Good Food & Wine Show, South Africa. Courtesy of Gourmet SA

Good Food and Wine Show

May 2010 (annual)

The Good Food and Wine Show brings the best in South African cuisine to Cape Town International Convention Centre. The event pinpoints global culinary trends, attracting international chefs…

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<i>Odyssey to Freedom</i> by George Bizos at Cape Town Book Fair 2007. Courtesy of Cape Town Book Fair

Cape Town Book Fair

Jun 2010 (annual)

Literature from each corner of Africa is the 2009 focus of the Cape Town Book Fair, drawing thousands of publishers, authors and readers to the city's International Convention Centre. Visit to…

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Encounters: South African International Documentary Film Festival. Courtesy of Encounters

Encounters

Jul 2010 (annual)

Encounters is the annual South African International Documentary Film Festival, featuring screenings, panel discussions and workshops for aspiring filmmakers. The event is held at Cape Town's…


Highlights

The Street

Michael Stevenson

1 Oct - 21 Nov 2009; not Sun

Subtropicalia

Michael Stevenson

1 Oct - 21 Nov 2009; not Sun

Toy Run™

Cape Town

29 Nov 2009 (annual)