THE holiday season is about to get a lot merrier as The Galileo Open Air Cinema announces its festive outdoor movie screenings for December. Ushering in the festivities with a carefully curated movie schedule, prepare to be transported to a world of holiday enchantment with The Galileo Open Air Cinema's Christmas-themed movie line-up, perfect for the entire family. From Wednesday, 20 December…
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Celebrate the festive season with Cathedral Cellar wines

CATHEDRAL CELLAR, the cherished KWV wine brand with stories, cuisine, and celebration at its core, invites you to join it in song and raise a toast to a beautiful year and the new melodies unfolding in their vineyards. This melody is inspired by Cathedral Cellar’s unwavering belief that wine is a pure reflection of nature. Chief winemaker, Justin Corrans, describes his role as that of a…

Jack Black’s Food Truck Fridays are back with a bang

MARK your calendars and clear your first Fridays because Jack Black has announced the return of its Food Truck Fridays, from 1 December 2023 and continuing on the first Friday of every month thereafter. In response to overwhelming requests, Jack Black's Taproom is ready to welcome back Cape Town's foodies, beer lovers, and fun-seekers to the ultimate weekend wind-up from 4pm to 10pm. Two of…
VERGELEGEN wine estate, renowned for its fabulous food, exquisite wines and  breathtaking gardens in Somerset West, has unveiled delectable new menu options for its famous white table cloth summer picnics. The setting for this epicurean adventure is as remarkable as the food itself. Guests stroll through a magnificent rose garden, filled with colourful blooms and exquisite scents, to the picnic…
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Things about to get shifty on the West Coast

IT’S the Shifty40 Oppie Weskus Koppie this weekend. If you haven’t got your tickets yet, Shifty troubadour, Rian Malan, has a few compelling reasons why you should get up and…    "Yo Manne and Sisters! Tired of war, inflation and load shedding? Wish you were young again and heading towards Jameson’s with a song in your heart and a fat skyfbetween your fingers ‘cos it is Friday night and the…

Festive frolics galore on BritBox

GET ready for the silly season as BritBox loads up a stocking bulging with Christmas episodes of your favourite British TV shows, ready for audiences to binge alongside their Christmas pud. Catch Yuletide specials of vintage sitcom My Family, as well as a new and exclusive Christmas episode of Beyond Paradise. Plus, Annika fans are in for a treat as the second season featuring the witty…
THE President Hotel in Bantry Bay is excited to announce the launch of its new, luxurious wellness spa. The name "Cove" perfectly encapsulates the essence of the spa, situated in the heart of the hotel, which itself is perched on the coast of a beautiful cove, between Lion’s Head and the Atlantic Ocean. Cove Wellness Spa takes inspiration from the captivating clouds that roll over Table…
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The Masque’s new fairy tale Rapunzel – Untangling the Truth

THERE’S an abundance of festive season fun coming with The Masque’s new fairy tale Rapunzel – Untangling the Truth.  The Masque’s annual fairy tale, which is fast becoming a must-see event on the Western Cape cultural calendar, will run from 14 until 23 December, and then from 4 until 14 January 2024 at the Muizenberg theatre. Rapunzel – Untangling the Truth is a fun-filled, whacky…

Hickory Shack – your favourite BBQ is now in Simon’s Town

COOKIE and I agreed: BBQ is definitely beer food, although - quelle horreur- neither of us is a beer drinker. I guess that makes some kind of positive point about the food as well as the beer at Hickory Shack, now located in Simon's Town with Charlie's Garage Craft Brewery. 'Tis a match made in heaven. I have a long history with Hickory Shack and its owner Jay Haupt, stretching back to late…
STELLENBOSCH has really upped its game over the past couple of years. I'm not talking about all the wine farms and estates on the Stellenbosch Wine Route, but the town itself, which has seen an explosion of fabulous restaurants - adding to the already-great ones - with more still to come. Among the movers and shakers are Darren Badenhorst and Callan Austin, who opened Dusk in September last…
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Baby Grand Burlesque Festival showcases artistes at GrandWest

BABY Grand Burlesque Festival is an annual showcase of South Africa's best of the best burlesque dancers. This year's event takes place at GrandWest's Roxy Revue Bar on Saturday, 2nd December 2023. International and South African professional burlesque artistes will take to the stage to vie for the title of Queen and show you all that the world of burlesque has to offer. Baby Grand

10th annual Japan Day celebration on December 9

AFTER attracting more than 2 000 visitors in 2022, the Office of the Consul of Japan in Cape Town is thrilled to announce that it will host the 10th Japan Day on Saturday, 9th December 2023 at Hoërskool Jan van Riebeeck from 9am to 3pm, in collaboration with the Japanese community and supported by the City of Cape Town. Visitors can look forward to even more exciting and culturally rich…
STUDIO H prides itself on being at the forefront of culinary innovation in the intricate world of food design. One of the core elements in staying ahead of the curve is food trend forecasting, which requires comprehensive research, data analysis, and expert insights to predict future food trends. Embracing this strategic approach, Studio H has announced the release of its highly-anticipated 2024/5
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Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé launches globally December 1 

RENAISSANCE: A Film By Beyoncé chronicles the artist’s intention and hard work as creative and producer. The film follows Beyoncé’s process in mastering her craft to execute the 56-performance, 39-city, record-breaking Renaissance world tour, and opens in movie theatres all over the world from December 1.  Tickets are available from Star-Kinekor here, and here.From its inception to the…

Showmax’s bold relaunch in 2024

EIGHT years after entering the streaming market in South Africa, Showmax is gearing up for its biggest year yet. The African streaming service is relaunching in February 2024 with a brand-new look, new app, and entirely new product suite. This comes after the announcement of the partnership between Showmax and international media heavyweight Comcast’s NBCUniversal and Sky earlier this year. The…