Weekends are special and valuable — the days are filled with possibilities and experiences you’ll always cherish. Fortunately, Cape Town has got several events taking place this weekend to ensure you don’t spend your days indoors. From music festivals, live music, art and photography exhibitions to endless feasts, you’ll find something for your taste and preference.
If you don’t have any plans for the weekend yet, we’ve got you covered. Here are some of the best things to do in Cape Town this weekend, from 18 to 20 May 2018:
African Water 360°
Florian Wagner’s incredible African Water 360° project will be launched at the Aquarium along with fundraising activity for Water.org. African Water 360° is a photo-film project that will see Florian flying through several African countries in a helicopter while taking 360° panoramic images of the African cities located near water. Florian, Jean Tresfon, and WWF South Africa’s Kholosa Magudu will be speaking at the event. Jean will be speaking about his adventures in aerial photography and conservation challenges he’s witnessing. Kholosa will be talking about her journey with water – “Future Proofing by Waterproofing”. It’s going to be an amazing event, you shouldn’t miss it!
Venue: Two Oceans Aquarium
Date & Time: May 18 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
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AmazinkLive: Township Dinner + Theater
Amazinklive will come alive tonight with a dinner-theatre performance from some of the best local talents in town. This is a unique South African experience you wouldn’t want to miss and it’s taking place in the first township dinner-theatre restaurant in the country. It presents a great opportunity to get a glimpse of Xhosa culture, meet the locals, eat traditional food as you sing and dance to the best local music. The AmaZink event showcases highly energetic performers that will blow your mind this weekend.
Venue: Amazink, Kayamandi, Stellenbosch
Date & Time: May 18 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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Hout Bay’s Royal High Tea
Come watch Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tie the knot on a big screen at the Big Royal Wedding Tea Party in Hout Bay on Saturday, 19 May. The favourite family destination in Cape Town, Bay Harbour Market will be hosting a range of festivities throughout the day such as live music, fun activities for the kids and amazing shopping experience. Come and experience the royal family day with your kids and join the royal procession with delicious food menu fit for a king.
Venue: Bay Harbour Market, Hout Bay
Date & Time: May 19 / From 9:30 am
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Beer Yoga at Beerhouse
Beerhouse is introducing beer connoisseurs and yoga enthusiasts to ‘Beer Yoga’ a social booze and yoga pop-up event in Cape Town. This trending phenomenon has taken over the world and it’s launching in the Mother City. It’s been said that the marriage of the beer and yoga is a therapy for the body, mind, and soul. It is going to be an energizing and exciting experience – as you find your balance during your yoga exercise without spilling your drink.
Venue: Beerhouse
Date & Time: May 19 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
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The Amarider 100 Miler
The Biker Hub presents the tenth edition of the Cape’s ultra-mountain bike marathon, the Amarider 100Miler on the 19th of May in Malmesbury. This is an ultimate race for the top mountain bikers and marathon junkies in the country. The race offers dirt road riding around the Kasteelberg and surrounds. This is an opportunity for riders interested in endurance riding. Ensure you’re well-prepared both physically and mentally for the race!
Venue: Malmesbury
Date & Time: May 19 @ 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
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FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN
Your favourite 12km road race is back! Join runners from across Western Cape to experience a fun race, which starts in Milnerton, and follows the coastline past key landmarks, finishing at the FNB Portside building in the heart of Cape Town. Wheelchair athletes and international superstars can join in the fun. The FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN celebrates everything Cape Town, the city, the vibrant culture and the people.
Start Venue: Woodbridge Island, Milnerton
Finish Venue: Breestreet, Cape Town CBD
Date & Time: May 20
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Looking for more things to do this weekend? Have a look at our list of the best surf spots in Cape Town or visit Cape Town’s best theatres, art galleries & museums .
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