August 2013 Diary

Winter’s almost over and we’re excited for spring, so best to make the most of the last few chilly indulgences. It’s also Women’s Day this month with lots of parties and exhibitions celebrating the fairest gender.

Ongoing

Neighbourgoods Market
The Old Biscuit Mill, 373 Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town

Every Saturday, rain or shine, from 9am to 2pm, this is the hotspot for locavores. Expect over 100 specialty traders including local farmers, fine-food purveyors, organic merchants, bakers and distributors, grocers, mongers, butchers, artisan producers, celebrated local chefs and micro enterprises – not to forget the designers. Get there early for parking!

V&A Market on The Wharf
Nobel Square, between the Two Oceans Aquarium and the V&A Hotel, Cape Town

The V&A Market on the Wharf is quickly entrenching its position as Cape Town’s ultimate gastronomic destination. An array of artisanal foods, on-site demo kitchens and a kids entertainment area are just a few of its laurels. The market is open all day Wednesday to Sunday. 

Neighbourgoods Market
73 Juta Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg

Every Saturday, rain or shine, from 9am to 3pm, this is the younger cousin of the Cape Town mother event. Not quite as big and epic, but steadily growing alongside the exciting Maboneng Precinct.

I Heart Market
Moses Mabhida Stadium, Isaiah Ntshangase Road, Durban, thejoyteam@gmail.com

On the first Saturday of every month from 9am to 2pm, Durban’s design and food artisans share their wares at this funky market.

City Bowl Food Market
14 Hope Street, Gardens, Cape Town, citybowlmarket@gmail.com

Every Thursday from 4:30pm to 8:30pm and Saturday from 9am to 2pm, this food and wine market offers easy access to fresh produce and tasty fare. Thursdays in particular have become quite a social affair and Saturdays sometimes also have a fashion component. 

Persephone’s Tears, Water Element
Artspace Gallery, 1 Chester Court, 142 Jan Smuts Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 011 880 8802

A solo exhibition of oil paintings by Judy Woodborne opens at 11am and runs until 3 August. Judy interpreted the elements of earth, fire, air and water in this series of paintings.

The Shoestring Collective
Gardens Centre, Mill St, Cape Town, theshoestringcollective@gmail.com

Until 11 August, the Shoestring Collective is a South African designer goods shop that will be stocked and run by 16 local designers who all make different products including fashion, accessories, homeware and more. Each designer has curated their own space within the shop, including Lauren Fowler, Oh Dear Megan, Dark Horse, Sera Holland and others. 

Fulcrum Study and First Time
Blank Projects, 113 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock, 021 462 4276

Sculptor and photographer Nico Krijno presents Fulcrum Study, which explores the tension between the everyday and the mundane. Painter Kerry Chaloner questions the masculine assumptions of abstract painting in her exhibition, First Time. Until 17 August. 

Bifröst
Erdmann Contemporary, 63 Shortmarket Street, Cape Town, 021 422 2762

This solo exhibition and sound installation by Espen Krukhaug exploring the realm of insomnia. Until 17 August.

Art Is Design Is Art
Tina Skukan Gallery, Plot 6 Koedoeberg Road, Faerie Glen, Pretoria, 012 991 1733

An exhibition of functional art by Dahla Hulme runs until 22 August. Read more here.

The Editions Show
Salon 91, 91 Kloof Street, Cape Town, 021 424 6930

Until 24 August is a group show featuring digital prints, etching, laser-engraving, sculpture, screen-print, photography and more.

1969 and Tom Waits for No Man
Grande Provence Estate, Main Road, Franschhoek, 021 876 8600

Until 28 August, David Brits’s second solo exhibition, 1969, shows in the Project Room. The group show arranged by Gordon Froud, Tom Waits for No Man, runs concurrently in the main gallery.

#Whileyouwerehustling
A Word of Art, Woodstock Exchange, 66 Albert Road, Cape Town, 072 226 9815

Filmmaker Bryan Little and creative director Conn Bertish explore themes of evolution, gentrification, obsessive quests, misfits and outsiders in this multi-media exhibition. Until 31 August.

The Borderlands and Work
Stevenson, 160 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock, 021 462 1500

Jo Ractliffe continues to explore the aftermath of the war in Angola through her photography in The Borderlands. Simon Gush‘s exhibition, Work, interrogates the central role played by work in the construction and perception of our identities. Until 31 August.

Simon Stone Retrospective
Standard Bank Gallery, corner of Simmonds and Frederick streets, Johannesburg, 011 631 4467

Over a prolific career, Simon Stone has built an impressive reputation as a painter that identifies him as unique among other South African painters. Best described as a lyrical and narrative Neo-Expressionist, Simon is renowned for his various stylistic approaches, such as natural realism and symbolic collage. Until 14 September. 

A Glimpse: Dress and Fashion in Africa
Mogalakwena Craft Art Gallery, 3 Church Street, between Adderly Street and St George’s Mall, Cape Town

Until 19 December 2013, this exhibition showcases African dress and fashion influenced by history, and art inspired by dress and fashion. It provides an overview of the variety, fusion and combination of styles as well as clothing traditions of the continent. A series of hand-embroidered self-portraits by Mogalakwena craft artists in their favourite “diaparo” are on display, as well as a collection of Vlisco fabrics – read more about Vlisco fabrics here.

Thursday 1 August 2013

First Thursdays
Central Cape Town, see map for route, goodevening@first-thursdays.co.za

Don’t miss this month’s First Thursday event, where various galleries in central Cape Town open their doors from 7pm to 9pm and the city becomes a museum like no other. 

Don’t Jump Off the Bridge and Between Object and Place
SMAC Gallery, corner of Buitengracht and Buitensingel streets, Cape Town, 021 422 5100

Don’t Jump off Bridge is the first solo exhibition by Johannesburg-based artist Luiza Cachalia and comprises portraits of female protagonists in iconic cinematic roles. Between Object and Place is a solo exhibition by London-based South African artist Helen A Pritchard and purveys an abstract geometric twist.

Saturday 3 August 2013

I Heart Market
Moses Mabhida Stadium, Isaiah Ntshangase Road, Durban, thejoyteam@gmail.com

On the first Saturday of every month from 9am to 2pm, Durban’s design and food artisans share their wares at this funky market.

Women in Clay
Art in the Forest, Constantia Nek, Cape Town, 021 794 0291

In honour of women Art in the Forest will be hosting a national exhibition by established female ceramicists. The show will be curated by Cheryl Rumbak of Kalk Bay Modern. Show opens Saturday 3 August at 11 am and ends Saturday 31 August.

Sunday 4 August 2013

Collective
The Rooftop, 3 Desmond Street, Kramerville

From 10am to 4pm, Collective is a collaboration of local and international design, jewellery, vintage collections, ceramics, fabric, furniture, accessories and all beautful things. Read our interview with founder Catherine Corry here.

Tuesday 6 August 2013

Creative Currencies: Accessing Opportunities in an Expanding Marketplace
UJ Arts Centre, Kingsway Campus, University of Johannesburg

From Wednesday 6 August to Friday 8 August, the conference will focus on commercial and trade aspects of cultural and artistic endeavour in South Africa and further afield. 

Wednesday 7 August 2013

Decorex Joburg
Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg

Celebrating its 20th birthday, Decorex Joburg runs from Wednesday 7 August to Sunday 11 August. Read more here. VISI favourite Tracy Lynch has also done a fab entrance installation (see pictures above). 

The Self Start Paradigm: Artistic Practice and Entrepreneurship
Hiddingh Hall, Orange Street, Cape Town, 021 480 7156

From 2pm to 6pm, the Gordon Institute for Performing and Creative Arts (GIPCA) is hosting a free lecture and workshop on entrepreneurship and independent practice in the arts, facilitated by leading arts professionals Liz Bradley (professor and chair of drama at Tisch School of the Arts, New York University) and Anne Mundell (associate professor at Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Drama).

Ke Lefa Laka
Photo Workshop Gallery, 2 President Street, Newtown, Johannesburg, 011 834 1444

Photographer Lebohang Kganye opens his exhibition at 6pm. Her project seeks to explore and trace her ancestral roots, beginning with stories that were narrated by her grandmother regarding spaces that were inhabited by family members. Until 11 September.

Transgression
Artspace, 1 Chester Court, 142 Jan Smuts Avenue, Parkwood, Rosebank, 011 880 8802

Ugandan artist Benon Lutaaya manipulates his medium to unearth new and unexpected creative destinations, while exploring the fragility and resilience of his subjects. The exhibition opens at 6pm and runs until 31 August. 

Thinking Design
FADA Gallery, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg

Opening at 6.30pm and running until Wednesday 28 August, this year’s UJ Department of Industrial Design Alumni Exhibition inverts the term “Design Thinking” and highlights the hidden thoughtfulness that goes into a design or the solving of a problem. Exhibitors include Peter Harrison from Harrison Design, Trevor Hollard and Rowan Mardghum from Maeker & Amoq, and Jonathan Fundudis and David Holgreaves from Snapp Designs.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Cape Town
Cape Town International Convention Centre, Foreshore, Cape Town

Haul at your stilletos and LBDs for this week’s sartorialist event of the year, from Wednesday 7 August to Saturday 10 August. Our fabulous editor-at-large, Malibongwe Tyilo’s hot tips are Stefania Morland’s Walter Battiss-inspired range, Lara Klawikowski’s avant envelope-pushing range and Adriaan Kuiters’s cool urban menswear. And, of course, the ever-exceptional David Tlale’s annual sojourn to the Mother City.

Thursday 8 August 2013

The Good Food and Wine Show Durban
Durban Exhibition Centre, Durban

The Good Food and Wine Show from Thursday 8 August to Sunday 11 August will feature celebrity chefs such as TV personality James Martin, Vivek Singh of London’s Cinnamon Club who has transformed the face of Indian cooking, Anjali Pathak from the famous Patak spice family and vegan baker Mellissa Morgan who is known to her legions of fans around the world as Ms Cupcake.

Girl’s Night Out
Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch, 021 809 1100, reservations@spier.co.za

Celebrate Women’s Day with your girl friends at a dim sum and wine evening from 7pm. The five-course menu will be prepared by Yang Zhao from Beijing Opera and paired with three glasses of wine for R250.00. Teetotallers can substitute wine with grape juice. 

Friday 9 August 2013

The Big Bee Festival
Various venues, Swellendam and Barrydale

A new family-friendly festival is set to draw the crowds at the peak of the beautiful Canola blossom season. The Big Bee is a three-day celebration of lifestyle, action and nature and it all coincides with the presence of the National Beekeepers Conference, hence the fun name and theme.

Celebrating Women
The Red Table, Nederburg Winery, Paarl, 021 877 5155

The Red Table will be serving a Women’s Day brunch from 10am to 12:30pm.  

Belles of the Ballet
Artscape Opera House, DF Malan Street, Cape Town, 021 421 7695

At 3pm enjoy a once-off performance of this programme featuring the leading ladies of classic and well-known ballets.

The Giggling Gourmet
Lanzerac, Stellenbosch, 021 887 1132

In honour of Women’s Day, the Lanzerac Wine Estate is hosting an exclusive gourmet evening with the hotel’s executive chef Stephen Fraser and celebrity chef Jenny Morris, aka the Giggling Gourmet.

Thursday 15 August 2013

New Paintings
Stevenson, 62 Juta Street, Braamfontein, 011 403 1055

Zander Blom continues his exploration in oil painting with his exhibition New Paintings, open at 6pm. Until 28 September.

Infecting the City call for applications deadline

Friday 16 August 2013

Joburg Art Fair Fringe submission deadline

Saturday 17 August 2013

Franschhoek Winter Wines
Franschhoek Motor Museum, L’Ormarins Estate, 021 876 2861

From 12pm to 5pm, some of Franschhoek’s finest wineries will be showcasing their top winter wines at this intimate event costing R180 per person. Participating wineries include, amongst others, La Bri, Morena, Colmant, Môreson, Anthonij Rupert Wines, Franschhoek Cellars, Bellingham, Noble Hill, Leopard’s Leap, La Motte, Solms-Delta and Haut Espoir.

Wednesday 21 August 2013

Open Design Cape Town
Various venues, Cape Town

Taking place from Wednesday 21 August to Saturday 31 August, this inaugural citywide 10-day festival of events creates an educational, informative and inclusive platform for design and its numerous disciplines, aiming to galvanise Cape Town’s community in openly sharing design with each other and raising awareness of its significance.

Thursday 29 August 2013

Trace
GIfA Offices, 77 Juta Street, Braamfontein, 011 403 0954

Artist and curator Clive van den Berg opens this exhibition sub-titled “interdisciplinary narratives: heritage, research, exhibition and design” at 6pm. The exhibition runs until Thursday 16 September.

Friday 30 August 2013

Ashanti Auditions jewellery design competition deadline

Saturday 31 August 2013 

Ring a Day
Liz Loubser Gallery, 11 Cecilia Avenue, Risidale, Johannesburg, 011 782 4051

Johannesburg goldsmith Leza McLeod made a ring a day for a year, ending on 1 May 2013. The products of this self-imposed trial will be on display from 10am to 4pm.

Save the date…

Sunday 1 September to Saturday 7 September

National Colour Week

Friday 6 September

PPC Cement Young Concrete Sculptor Awards deadline

Friday 6 September to Sunday 8 September

The International Quilt Convention Africa
Emperor’s Palace, Johannesburg

Saturday 7 September to Wednesday 11 September

Open Book Festival
Book Lounge, 71 Roeland Street, Cape Town, 021 462 2425

Saturday 21 September to Monday 24 September

The Good Food and Wine Show Johannesburg
Coca-Cola Dome, Johannesburg

Friday 27 September to Sunday 29 September

FNB Joburg Art Fair
Sandton Convention Centre

Thursday 3 October to Sunday 6 October

Kamers
Woodlands Conference and Function Venue, Bloemfontein

Sunday 6 October to Wednesday 9 October

African Creative Economy Conference
Cape Town City Hall, Darling Street, Cape Town, 021 674 0013

Friday 13 September to Friday 11 October

Secret Dinners
Various venues, Cape Town

Wednesday 16 October to Friday 18 October

Green Building Council Convention
Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, 021 680 9568

Wednesday 16 October to Sunday 27 October

Out In Africa Film Festival
Various venues, Cape Town and Johannesburg

Friday 25 to Saturday 26 October

Spier Secret Festival
Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch, 021 809 1100, reservations@spier.co.za

Wednesday 30 October to Saturday 2 November

Mohair Summit
Jansenville

Thursday 31 October to Sunday 3 November

Photo and Film Expo
Coca-Cola Dome, Johannesburg

Tuesday 5 November to Sunday 10 November

Kamers
Webersburg Estate, Boland

Tuesday 3 December to Sunday 8 December

Kamers
Open Window @Sax, Southdowns, Irene

This page is constantly updated, so browse back regularly to stay in the loop. If you would like your event featured, email details to web@visi.co.za.