Mondays
Romantic horror movies at Nomad
Where: NOMAD Bistro & Bar, 33 Waterkant St
When: 20h00 till 22h00
Cost: R50; date night combo R299
www.facebook.com/nomadbistrofusion
Wednesdays
Live music at Nomad
Where: NOMAD Bistro & Bar, 33 Waterkant St
When: 20h00 till 23h00
Cost: R60; VIP R90
www.facebook.com/nomadbistrofusion
Saturdays
Story time for kids
Where: The Book Lounge, 71 Roeland St
When: 11h00
Cost: Free
www.booklounge.co.za
Till 28 July
The other side of South African fashion
This photo exhibition is the result of the seven years Johnny Lai Sang spent covering the various fashion week events in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Where: Alliance Française du Cap, 155 Loop St
Time: Mondays to Thursdays 10h00 till 12h00 and 13h30 till 17h30; Fridays 10h00 till 12h30 and 13h30 till 16h00
Cost: Free
Till 31 July
Monday Night Magic: Season 4
The Cape Town Magic Club presents a showcase of illusionists, mentalists and magical sideshow acts.
Where: Cape Town Magic Club, 18 Queen Victoria St
When: 19h00 & 21h00
Cost: R170 to R200
www.facebook.com/capetownmagic
Till 2 September
King Kong
Eric Abraham produces and presents this Fugard Theatre production, the story of heavyweight fifties boxing champion Ezekiel Dlamini.
Where: The Fugard Theatre, Caledon St
When: Tuesdays to Fridays 20h00; Saturdays 16h00 & 20h00
Cost: R130 to R280
www.kingkongstagemusical.com
Till 1 October
Lionel Davis: Gathering Strands
The Iziko South African National Gallery and the District Six Museum co-host this exhibition of the anti-Apartheid activist.
Where: Iziko South African National Gallery, Government Ave
When: Ongoing
Cost: TBC
www.iziko.org.za
19 July
The Swing Collective
Join in for an evening of roaring 1920s swing and modern pop tunes.
Where: Café Roux, 74 Shortmarket St
When: 18h30 till 22h30
Cost: R100
www.facebook.com/theswingcollective
22 July
Disco Izrael Album Launch
The former PHFAT rapper unveils his debut album, Spellz.
Where: Fiction, 227 Long St
When: 20h30
Cost: Before 22h00 R30; after 22h00 R50
www.facebook.com/Fictiondjbar
28 July
Truth Night Market
Vintage clothing, tattoos, pop-up barbers, food, music and craft beer – what are you waiting for?
Where: Truth Coffee Roasting, 36 Buitenkant St
When: 18h00
Cost: Free
https://truth.coffee
28 till 30 July
EGE South Africa
Cape Town’s largest electronics and gaming expo offers LAN gaming, cosplay, tabletop games, gaming competitions and a host of different stands selling popular culture merchandise and memorabilia.
When: Cape Town International Convention Centre, 1 Lower Long St
Where: 10h00
Cost: R20 to R220
www.egesa.co.za
2 till 12 August
Artscape Women Humanity Arts Festival
Now in its 11th year, this festival focuses on humanity, women and disability by not only celebrating the bravest souls of our society, but also addressing the challenges they face.
Where: Artscape Theatre Centre, DF Malan St
When: Various
Cost: TBC
www.artscape.co.za
3 August
First Thursdays
Central City art galleries stay open late, allowing anyone to explore and experience the cultural wealth Cape Town has to offer.
Where: Church Street and surrounds
When: 17h00 till 21h00
Cost: Free
www.first-thursdays.co.za
6 August
The Merchant of Venice
The Fugard Bioscope presents the live screening of The Globe Theatre’s production.
Where: The Fugard Bioscope, Caledon St
When: 11h00
Cost: R100
www.thefugard.com
6 August
South African Choral Concert
With a South African theme, The Philharmonia Choir will be performing the San Gloria by Péter Louis van Dijk, and Prayers and Dances of Praise from Africa by Peter Klatzow.
Where: Groote Kerk, 43 Adderley St
When: 15h00
Cost: R120
www.philharmoniachoir.capetown
9 August
Totalsports Women’s Race
Both the 5km and 10km run/walks start in Darling Street, next to the Grand Parade. The route goes through Gardens and District Six before returning to the Grand Parade.
Where: Grand Parade
When: 08h00 till 12h00
Cost: R80 to R120
www.totalsportswomensrace.com
For more event info, like the City Views Facebook page.
Pictured above: Andile Gumbi in King Kong (image supplied)