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Summer in Cape Town – Food

Charly

Ok. On to the most important activity of all. Food! As always at the beginning of summer in Cape Town, new inspired offerings pop up in restaurant game. Some last and some don’t. The nature of the beast. As a consumer it makes for a culinary roller coaster. Lots of fun. So get out there …

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Summer in Cape Town – Vaudeville

vaudeville

Looking for something different to do for an evening out? Look no further. Starting December 16 in the city centre is Vaudeville , a 300-seater supper club based in the centre of Cape Town offering spectacular burlesque performances over a superb three-course dinner. The lavish four act show compered by Irit Noble and described as …

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Cape Town – Family Activities

Clifton and Camps Bay Beach

School holidays coming up very fast, everyone is in overdrive trying to attend school plays, carol services, end of year work functions and more. Phew, its hectic! Then suddenly the holidays are here and now what. Kids are at home and so are parents. Rare for some! Ideas for what to do, especially now that …

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Summer in Cape Town – Music

Kirstenbosch Concerts

Summer in Cape Town has lots to offer in the music vein. Starting with the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts presented by Old Mutual. A bit of an institution now in Cape Town and for good reason. Set right under Table Mountain in these spectacular Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens on a huge sloping lawn with outdoor stage, …

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Summer in Cape Town – Cinema

Pink Flamingo Cinema

I think it is safe to finally say summer is here in Cape Town. A shocking rainy start to November with 2 weeks of cold fronts and driving rain, which then moved up to PE and Durban in turn, plus deposited some serious snow in Lesotho and Drakensberg, was quite a lot to deal with. …

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Cape Town gears up for World Cup 2010 Draw

Long Street Stage

Driving around the city centre this morning, there is certainly an air of excitement about. The stage at the top of Long Street has been erected and looks set to be the focal point of a humungus street party. The setting is fabulous with Table Mountain in the background and a street lined with bars …

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