We promise to bring you books galore and special guests that will delight any book fundi. An expert travel guide to cape town telegraph travel. The 15 best things to do in cape town right now whether youre more into your cocktails or contemporary art, heres our pick of the best things to do in cape town. Hosted by teens for teens, this social event is the perfect place for anyone in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and intersexuality lgbtqi community. The book lounge coffee shop is tiny more of a counter than anything, and there isnt a whole lot of room to sit down to drink, which makes it even more attractive there are never loads of people to have to fight for space with. See details of restaurants, bars, lounges and other venues that regularly host jazz musos and bands, and indulge the senses while indulging the palate. After our reading at touch of madness in observatory, cape town at off the wall poetry sessions, 6 july 2015. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. On 8 october, the southern african foundation for the conservation of coastal birds sanccob and south african national parks sanparks are hosting the annual penguin festival at boulders beach in simons town to celebrate african penguin awareness day. One of cape towns most endearing little shops is the book lounge on the corner of roeland street, just down the road from parliament. Get ideas for what you can do with your dad this fathers day.
Guest poet of the ecca group for 2016 john van wyngaard reading at the ecca book launch of gold in spring, at the rose theater in hogsback, 15 october 2016. Cape town flower show event in cape town central, cape town. Contact us to book a consultation talk functions cape town. Jonathan ball publishers also act as agents for british and american publishers, marketing and distributing books on their behalf in southern africa. Read on for our pick of 10 of the best event venues in cape town.
There will be an easter egg hunt throughout the store as well as reading of really good tales. Jane battersby to speak on finding food in the post2015 development. The book lounges founder mervyn sloman enjoys introducing customers to his favourite books. Her novel, gardening at night, won the 2004 commonwealth writers prize, best first book africa and the caribbean, and was shortlisted for the international dublin literary award. Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on eventbrite that piques your interest. Another unexpected treat was an original poetry reading by tracey heeger whose inspirational work documented the angst and hope of south africas evolution and emergence. Tonight, your correspondent teamed up with the book lounges mervyn sloman to announce a major new south african books and literature initiative. We specialise in south african history, politics and current affairs. Book clubs, author readings and workshops will take place at various venues around cape town including the fugard theatre and the book lounge there is. Grab a hot cuppa at these cool coffee spots around cape town.
With summer just around the corner, october events in cape town offer something for everyone to enjoy getting you out and about in the glorious sunshine. The expat cape town events calendar for 2019 will give you an overview of the best events in cape town for every month with lots of information and links to the event organizer. However, from 27 to 30 october 2016, it will also be the proud host venue to the annual cape town flower show, which is popular amongst gardening enthusiasts and those who simply enjoy the outdoors alike. Gabrielle goliath this song is for 25 october 2019 to 27 april 2020. Cape town, south africa networking events eventbrite. Cape town international convention centre ultratrail cape town 2020. The castle of good hope is usually shrouded in history and a tranquil sense of utter south african heritage. Objectives of the city of cape town events policy 6 3. The open book festival is in cape town western cape. For more events in and around cape town in october 2019, click here. While venues across the city are getting involved, a lot of the main action will take place at city hall in the cbd.
The brave turtle book launch at the book lounge nsri. Selfcatering, loft apartment in cape town with stunning mountain views and lock up and go facilities, 12 minutes from city centre. Open book cape town, a new festival for south africa. We know there are so many more, so tell us about your favourite venue in the comments or reach out to us on facebook or twitter. The east side of cape town is an interesting place to walk around.
The book lounge is hosting a mini easter egg hunt inside their store on easter saturday the book lounge is giving kids a special treat this easter. January cape minstrels carnival troupes of cape minstrels in colourful costumes sing, play and dance their way down the streets of cape town in the grand march past on new years day and jan 2nd. Cape town book fair event in cape town central, cape town. Open book cape town, a festival set to take place from 21 to 25 september 2011 in cape towns east city precinct. We look forward to working with you to create an impeccable event or interior that reflects you perfectly. Events in october 2019 festivals in south africa october. One of the places you might come across is the book lounge. Ending off our featured september events in cape town for 2016, we have the muchanticipated fringe festival. This trendy cocktail bar and lounge is a landmark on the camps bay promenade. Due to the covid19 restrictions, events may be cancelled or postponed.
The book lounge, cape town open skies article open skies. View all attractions near the book lounge on tripadvisor. Whether youre a local, new in town, or just passing through, youll be sure to find something on eventbrite that piques. Get offline map and directions using our gpsmycity selfguided walking tours app for your mobile device. Use our events section for an uptodate overview of happenings in cape town. Jonathan ball publishers is the leading publishers and distributors of english general books in south africa. The events listed below provide great insights for. The launch of michelle hattingh s inspirational memoir, this event will see hattingh in conversation with jen thorpe, the celebrated author of the peculiars, at the book lounge on thursday, 28 april 2016 at 5. Events definitions, events types and embok event genres and domains 8. Virgin atlantic airways flying club back to cape town from oct 25th eminently logical re addition from october 25th doesnt advise if its seasonal or year. We will never share your personal details with any 3rd party whatsoever. To connect with babylon cape town events, join facebook today.
The open book sessions being held there is just an extra bonus see more. Their reading lounge is reason enough to go hang out there, but they also host regular readings by new and established authors. There are many exhibitions and shows that cater not only for trade visitors but also are open to the public. Aficionados of jazz will be delighted with this wellselected listing of all the finest jazz spots and jazz events in and around cape town. A quick reference guide to the best events in cape town. Book flights, browse accommodation, and rent a car now to get the best rates. The top floor is your usual book shop, but the lower section has a nice lounge, coffee shop and kids book section. The annual open book festival will run from 17 21 september 2014 at various locations around cape town. The book lounge cape town easter in cape town cape. Great south africa shows and exhibition events in october 2019. Event calendar events happening in cape town and surrounding areas date title venue city type. Consuming urban poverty annual meeting, 1416 november, cape town.
All project team members and advisory board members will convene in cape town to discuss project progress and plan for 201617. Open book festival was one of the best literary experiences ive ever had not only because it took place in the gorgeous cape town, but because of my exposure to a plethora of talented south african authors. City of cape town events policy october 2008 page contents preamble 3 events definitions 4 glossary and abbreviations 5 1. The cape town book fair is set to continue writing its story in style this year. Keep checking in for details on upcoming events in cape town. We had a great day reading, drawing and talking turtle. Zombie walk cape town 2016 official after party is here and its happening at madison avenue cape town. The cape town cycle tour, formerly known as the cape argus cycle tour is an internationallyrenowned bike race in its 43rd year. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. There is great pleasure in living in the outskirts of cape town being close to the blouberg beaches and durbanville wine farms.
Zombie festival 2016 zombie walk 2016 after party join us for cape towns biggest halloween party. Early bird r60 sold out late bird r80 closes 28th october. Passionate staff, great coffee and fantastic books. Teen pride social event at the book lounge cape towns. Upcoming events and entertainment in cape town at grandwest. Teen pride social event at the book lounge are you a queer or questioning teen looking for likeminds to hang out with. Amazing professional kiting display and colourful fun festival in zandvlei. More cape town events in october around the western cape darling. There are currently no events listed for this date range in this region. We have a fantastic selection of local and international entertainment acts at grandwest. This event will be an extravaganza to literary entertainment for both booklovers and the book world. Open book festival 2016 authors open book festival. Alexander bar, strand street, cape town cape talk 10 october 2016 at 14. Just click on the image or the month in the gallery below to get in depth info and see whats on in cape town in the respective month.
During the talk we will run through some scenarios from my very real world and discuss what a lead developer, manager, ceo, agile coach, scrum master, facilitator would do to deal with them in the best possible way. Contact us to book a consultation with our specialist wedding and event planners. The cape town city pass gives you access to over 70 of the top cape town attractions, tours, and things to see and do, including the popular hop on hop off city sightseeing bus. Chukkachurri deluxe the waiting room era cape town. Not only a popular sporting event for cyclists, it is a tourist attraction that sees an annual boom in the industry around the western cape. On saturday, 26 october 2019, a team of talented volunteers from across. He gets involved in cape towns annual open book festival. The book lounge in cape town, south africa sight map, attraction information, photo and list of walking tours containing this attraction. A n insiders guide to the best festivals and events in cape town, including the rewind 80s music festival, the cape town art fair and the cape argus cycle tour. Check whats happening in cape town over the next 48 hours.