February 2013 Diary

With Design Indaba pulling into Cape Town and Homemakers Expo into Jozi, not to mention Valentine’s, February is chockablock. Here’s VISI’s guide to the most stylish and designer dos in town.

Ongoing

Neighbourhood Goods 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. Features 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!

Neighbourhood Goods 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.

Bubbly and oysters
Cuv‌ée Restaurant, Simsonsig Wine Estate, Stellenbosch, 021 888 4932

Every Saturday from 3pm to 6pm, enjoy bubbly, oysters and live music on the terrace, with the majestic Simonsberg Mountain in the background. Divine!

Doodle bug
It’s a House, 20 Jarvis Street, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 021 418 2411

This is a one-of-a-kind art event that’ll be going down on the last Thursday of each month. It’s a communal sketching evening! The sketching will happen all night but later in the eve, art and alternative movies will be screened. At 9pm, sketch battles will get started and one Doodle Bug (chosen by the audience) will walk away with a prize. Entrance is R30.

Not, it is
Goodman Gallery, third floor, Fairweather House, 176 Sir Lowry Road, Woostock, Cape Town, 021 462 7573

Until 2 February, flipbook films, silk-screenings, drawings and kinetic sculptures make up the exhibition of William Kentridge’s recent work.

Fragments of a Burnt History
David Krut Projects, 142 Jan Smuts Avenue, Parkwood, Johannesburg, 011 880 5648

Due to popular demand, Faith47’s exhibition has been extended until 9 February. Read our interview with her here.

Phoneography 2
artSPACE Durban, 3 Millar Road, Durban, 031 312 0793

Running until 9 February, this group exhibition of smartphone camera images promises to be fun. A prize of R500 will go to the most voted work.

Aurora
Salon 91, 91 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town, 021 424 6930

Aurora is an all-female illustration show by Kirsten Beets, Maria Lebedeva, Adrie le Roux and Kirsten Sims. It is running until 23 February.

First Thursdays Cape Town
Various galleries between Wale Street and Hout Street, Cape Town

On the first Thursday of every month a selection of galleries in town will keep their doors open late for everyone to come and experience great arts and entertainment. This event will take place between 5pm and 9pm. 

Black Cargo exhibition
Stevenson Gallery, Buchanan Building, 160 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock, Cape Town, 021 462 1500

Until 23 February Serge Alain Nitegeka’s solo exhibition shows his latest work, where he has created a series of installations from black wood that serve to challenge the viewer who wishes to enter and experience particular spaces.

Summer Show
Casa Labia, 192 Main Road, Muizenburg, Cape Town, 021 788 6068

Until 24 February this group show by curator Joao Ferreira features artists Brett Murray, Jane Alexander, Beezy Bailey, Egon Tania, James Webb, Robert Hodgins, Julia Rosa Clarke, Justin Fiske, Cameron Platter and a range of other distinctive talents. 

The Faces of Woodstock, Salt River and Observatory
The Alex Hamilton Art Studio, 9 Barron Street, Woodstock, 021 447 2396

Mark Hilltout, a woodstock resident and artist, has documented the landscape of these three suburbs by creating detailed drawings of every business, restaurant and residential facia stretching a total of 18km through Woodstock. Until 27 February, Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm, and on Saturdays 10am to 1pm.

I Collect Gingers
Circa on Jellicoe, 2 Jellicoe Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 011 788 4805

Photographer and artist Anthea Pokroy has been “collecting gingers since 2010”. Over the past two years, the redhead has captured over 500 gingers from around the world, including attending the international Redhead Day in the Netherlands. You can still drop in and see the show until 2 March.

in–
Brundyn+Gonslaves, 21 Loop Street, Cape Town, 021 425 5150

Running until 6 March, this exhibiton presents the work of recent graduates from Michaelis School of Fine Art, the Ruth Prowse School of Art and the University of Stellenbosch. 

Ways of Seeing
A Word of Art, Woodstock Exchange, 66 Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town, 083 300 9970

Until 9 March, this exhibition shows the progression of a month-long mural painting project in Cape Town and Johannesburg. The project was a collaboration between a local artist and activist, Ricky-Lee Gordon, and three international mural painters. 

Cars and Girls
Whatiftheworld Gallery, 1 Argyle Street, Woodstock, 021 802 3111

Showing until 9 March, artist Frances Goodman’s multimedia works explore issues of female identity by marrying the glittering allure of cars with that of women as symbols of desire, sex, success and promise.

Wild Things and Other Stories
Tokara Wine Estate, Stellenbosch, 021 808 5959

Until 24 March, Julia Meintjes Fine Art is hosting an exhibition of local artists at Tokara Wine Estate, including Johannes Mashego Segogela, Roxandra Dardagan and Fancy Stitch (a community business enterprise).

Making Way: Contemporary Art from South Africa and China
Standard Bank Gallery, corner of Simmonds and Frederick streets, Johannesburg, 011 631 4467

Until 28 March, this exhibition explores the ways in which contemporary artists based in South Africa and China engage with new paths of movement, with economic and cultural shifts, and with the rise of new regimes, new leaders and new social and urban spaces.

KFC Big movie experience Johannesburg

Diggers rugby club, Hans Schoeman Street, Randburg

Every Friday night until 1 March, the only free outdoor cinema in the country is bound to be lots of fun. Photobooths, free popcorn, giant board games and loads more activities await. The movies will start at 8pm, RSVP on the KFC website. 

Friday 1 February 2013

Okha Summer sale
Okha, 109 Hatfield Street, Gardens, Cape Town, 021 461 7233

Be sure not to miss the Okha summer sale at their shop in Gardens, starting 1 February.

Saturday 2 February 2013

J&B Met
Kenilworth Race Course, Cape Town

The theme for 2013 is Made to Fly, so interpret how you choose and get dressed up for Cape Town’s most glamorous race event. General entry tickets cost R185.

Sunday 3 February 2013

Collective
3 Desmond Road, Kramerville, Johannesburg

This monthly pop-up store of all things trendy – local and international design, vintage and handmade wares – runs from 10am to 4pm.

Tuesday 5 February 2013

Playpen
KZNSA Gallery, 166 Bulwer Road, Glenwood, Durban, 031 277 1705

Opening at 6pm tonight and running until 3 March, the KZNSA is showing a selection of photographs from Roger Ballen’s previous collections Boyhood, Platteland, Outland, Shadow Chamber and Boarding House, as well as new works from Asylum.

Wednesday 6 February 2013

One On One Sale
One On One Antiques. 4 Desmond Street, Kramerville, Johannesburg, 011 262 2454

For a week or two, One on One will be offering 20-30% off selected antiques.  

Thursday 7 February 2013

Terugkoms van Cythera
SMAC Art Gallery, In-fin Art Building, corner of Buitengracht and Buitensingel streets, Cape Town, 021 422 5100

This solo exhibition by Johann Louw shows the artist’s move towards a more enigmatic, introspective and psychological exploration in art. It will be on until 23 March.

First Thursdays Cape Town
Various galleries between Wale Street and Hout Street, Cape Town

On the first Thursday of every month a selection of galleries in town keep their doors open late for everyone to come and experience great arts and entertainment. There is a free film screening at 8.30pm at the Youngblood gallery this month – Annie Liebovitz: Life Through a Lens. Seats are first come first serve.

Friday 8 February 2013

Press Pause Play: A film screening
Revolutions Store, 223 Long Street, Cape Town, 021 423 3482

This film explores the parameters of the digital age we have entered, and its influence on creativity and art. The screening is from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. 

Saturday 9 February 2013

SAADA Antique Fair
Kirstenbosch Gardens, Cape Town, 021 799 8783

Until Sunday 10 February, this annual antique fair will take place from 10am to 5pm at the beautiful botanic gardens. Entrance costs R35. 

Sunday 10 February 2013

Venus at Home
Johannesburg Art Gallery, King George Street, Johannesburg, 011 7253180

Venus at Home is a solo exhibition in which the artist aims to explore the places she finds herself in, and the various roles she undertakes. The exhibition opens at 4pm on Sunday and is open until 12 May 2013. 

Signs from the Middle Kingdom
Idea in a Forest Gallery, 27 Pepper Street, Cape Town, 078 433 6464

Until 24 February, this photographic exhibition by Lynne Stuart welcomes in the new Chinese year of the snake.

Monday 11 February 2013

Perceptual Vigilance
The AVA Gallery, 35 Church Street, Cape Town, 021 424 7436

Until 7 March, this exhibition showcases the work of 13 painters who express their idea of “perceptual vigilance”. It is curated by Kirsty Cockerill.

Face-booked
artSPACE, 3 Millar Road, Durban, 031 312 0793

Until 2 March, Coral Spencer’s solo exhibition explores the use of emoticons and the way social media has created ways to show emotions using these cartoon images, allowing people to create a persona that is easy to hide behind

Tuesday 12 February 2013

Stainless Steel in Architecture
Glenhove Conference Centre, Melrose Estate, Johannesburg, 082 855 4070

This a one-day workshop presented by Catherine Houska, a leading international expert on the use of stainless steel in architecture. The event runs from 7.30am to 5pm and costs R500 (early-bird) or R700.

Building Contract Management
GifA Offices, 77 Juta Street, Braamfontein

From 4pm to 7pm is a lecture by Roelf Nel on the foundations of building a strong contract. The cost is R120 for GifA members, R250 for non-members, and R50 for students. RSVP here. 

Wednesday 13 February 2013

Dancing in the Woods
Everard Read Gallery, 3 Portswood Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, 021 418 4527

From 13 to 28 February, Everard Read presents Beazy Bailey’s first solo show in Cape Town since 2007, Dancing in the Woods. It is a selection of recent painitngs and sketches by Beezy, inspired by his time in New York and the recent 5000 Tree Landscape project he was involved in. 

Thursday 14 February 2013

The Red Table
Nederburg Wine Estate, Sonstraal Road, Paarl, 021 862 3104

The Red Table offers an idyllic setting for a special Valentine’s Day lunch or dinner, with starters from R65 to R90, mains from R75 to R145, and desserts from R45 to R55. For something different try their picnic baskets (R250 pp), to be enjoyed in the gardens of the estate. Booking is essential. 

The Eatery
Durbanville Hills Winery, M13, Durbanville, 021 558 1337

This Valentine’s Day enjoy a romantic picnic (12pm to 3.30pm, or 7pm to 9pm) under the olive trees at this beautiful estate (R420 per basket, inculding cushions, blanket etc.) Alternatively, eat a three-course meal (R350 pp) in the newly refurbished restaurant from 7pm to 10.30pm.

Valentines Moonlight Movies
The Bioscope Independent Cinema, Kruger Street, Maboneng, Johannesburg, 072 880 9583

Take your sweetheart to a romantic movie screening starting at 8pm on Kruger Street. The price is R420 per couple and includes a love seat, popcorn, mini champagne, couples’ cupcake and a meal from one of a selection of local restaurants. Book via email on info@mabonengprecinct.com. 

Saucy Serendipitous Supper Club Soiree
The Orphanage Cocktail Emporium, 227 Bree Street, Cape Town, 021 424 2004

The Emporium will host a “rude food” evening for Valentine’s Day. The naughty dinner will be served in the newly opened dining room. The price is R250 per guest, and includes a surprise three-course meal and a Love Potion cocktail. Booking is essential.

Valentines day at Dornier
Dornier Wines, Blaauwklippen Road, Stellenbosch, 021 880 0557

Treat your sweetheart to a special Vaentines meal at the beautiful Dornier Winery. R350 for a three-course meal, and R450 for the meal including wine. Bookings are essential.

Visit eatout.co.za for more excellent Valentine’s Day suggestions.

Friday 15 February 2013

Friday Food and Wine Flights
De Grendel Wine Estate, Plattekloof Road, Panerama, 021 558 6280

The Friday Food and Wine Flights combine an interest in all things retro, the rediscovery of the cocktail hour and “small plate” eating. R160 per person, booking essential.

Sunday 17 February 2013

Design Indaba FilmFest
The Bank, 50 Canterbury Street, Cape Town

As a lead up to the 2013 Design Indaba, this film festival will show world-class features and documentaries  at Cape Town’s newest rooftop cinema. The festival will run until 3 March, and screenings will take place every evening at 8.30pm, with doors opening at 7.30pm. Tickets are R35 and available at the door.

Monday 18 February 2013

Uttering the Myth opening
Slee Gallery, 101 Dorp Street, Stellenbosch, 021 887 3385

This exhibition will showcase the work of artists Katharien de Villiers and Luami Calitz, and will run until 28 February. The opening evening commences Monday at 6.30pm.

Design Indaba FilmFest
The Bank, 50 Canterbury Street, Cape Town

Showing at 8.30pm, with doors opening at 7.30pm: Please Subscribe, a documentary explaining the YouTube phenomenon and what it means to be a “YouTuber”. Tickets are R35.

Tuesday 19 February 2013

Acoustics for Architects
GifA Offices, 77 Juta Street, Braamfontein

A relaxed intro to the “black art” of acoustics, noise and vibration will be presented by Andrew Wade. The lecture is from 3pm to 4pm and costs R150 for non-GifA members and R75 for members.

Design Indaba FilmFest
The Bank, 50 Canterbury Street, Cape Town

Showing at 8.30pm, with doors opening at 7.30pm: Design & Thinking, a documentary exploring the concept of “design thinking” and its impact on the world. Tickets are R35.

Wednesday 20 February 2013

Design Indaba FilmFest
The Bank, 50 Canterbury Street, Cape Town

Showing at 8.30pm, with doors opening at 7.30pm: Food Design, a documentary that invites the audience to take part in a sensual journey through the wonderful world of food, exploring all its processes, techniques and stories. Tickets are R35.

Thursday 21 February 2013

Design Indaba FilmFest
The Bank, 50 Canterbury Street, Cape Town

Showing at 8.30pm, with doors opening at 7.30pm: Beauty is Embaressing, a documentary about painter, art director, puppeteer, illustrator and overall raconteur Wayne White. Tickets are R35.

Friday 22 February 2013

New Regulations for Energy Usage in Buildings
Venue TBC, Johannesburg

A conference presented by Howard Harris. R1 995 for GifA members, R2 335 for non-members. 

The Love Rosendal Festival
Rosendal, Eastern Free State, 078 560 4897

The 100-year-old town of Rosendal showcases its talent this weekend. With many activities and events planned for the weekend, visitors can enjoy dining, drinking, shopping and playing sport in this vibrant town.

Conversationtwo
Let There Be Light Studio, Side Street Studios, 48 Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town, 021 448 6511
Haas, 76 Rose Street, Bokaap, Cape Town

Elsabé Milandri, a South African visual artist, and Lauren Joffe (read our interview with her here), an Australian/South African contemporary jeweller and object maker, are presenting new work in this exhibition, which is opening on Friday from 6pm and 9pm. Their work will also be on display on Saturday from 10am to 2pm. The exhibition will then move to Haas from 24 February.

Design Indaba FilmFest
The Bank, 50 Canterbury Street, Cape Town

Showing at 8.30pm, with doors opening at 7.30pm: Big Easy Express, a documentary about a music tour on a train with Mumford & Sons, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes. Tickets are R35.

Saturday 23 February 2013

The Harvest at Nederburg
Nederburg Wines, Sonstraal Road, Daljosafat, Paarl, 021 862 3104

A fun-filled evening of picking grapes, stomping and then a braai under the stars. The evening will start at 6.30/7pm and costs R250 per adult (including juice, mezze and the braai), R50 for kids under 12 and R150 for scholars age 12 to 18. 

Design Indaba FilmFest
The Bank, 50 Canterbury Street, Cape Town

Showing at 8.30pm, with doors opening at 7.30pm: Ai Wei Wei: Never Sorry, a documentary revealing a man of unrelenting sprit and defiance. Tickets are R35.

Muratie Harvest Festival 2013

Muratie Wine Estate, Knorhoek Road/R44, Koelenhof, Stellenbosch, 021 865 2330

This annual open day at Muratie, a celebratory family event, features good food, fine wine, great company, live music and lots of fun stomping the newly harvested grapes.From 2.30pm prepare to be rocked by The Rites with their music, antics and comedy. Entrance is free and includes a complimentary glass of wine.

Sunday 24 February 2013

Georgina Gratix Open Studio
Arts on Main, 249 Fox Street, Maboneng Precinct, Johannesburg, 072 350 4326

Georgina Gratrix has been using Arts on Main as a studio to create new pieces for the month prior to this exhibition opening. Her creations will be displayed at the gallery for public viewing until Wednesday 6 March. 

Past and Present City Centre Architecture Walking Tour
Johannesburg City Centre, starting at Museum Africa, Newtown

Commencing at 9am at Museum Africa, Brian Altshuler will take a tour of Johannesburg pointing out over 50 sites, of which over 25 are highlighted with interesting historical information. The cost is R120 for GifA members, R150 for non-members and R90 for students. Book here.

Design Indaba FilmFest
The Bank, 50 Canterbury Street, Cape Town

Showing at 8.30pm, with doors opening at 7.30pm: A Good Man, the story of acclaimed director and choreographer Bill T. Jones. Tickets are R35.

Monday 25 February 2013

Design Indaba FilmFest
The Bank, 50 Canterbury Street, Cape Town

Showing at 8.30pm, with doors opening at 7.30pm: Waste Land, the true story of a renowned New York artist and a group of landfill scavengers. Tickets are R35.

Tuesday 26 February 2013

Achille Mbembe public lecture
Hiddingh Hall, Michaelis School of Fine Art, Orange Street, Cape Town, 021 480 7156

Cameroon-born philosopher, social theorist and intellectual, Professor Achille Mbembe, will deliver a lecture  addressing the importance of radical mediation between cultures, translating experience and creating mutual understanding across international borders. The lecture will start at 6.30pm and booking is not necessary.

Design Indaba FilmFest
The Bank, 50 Canterbury Street, Cape Town

Showing at 8.30pm, with doors opening at 7.30pm: Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope, an exploration of one of the biggest pop culture events to take place annually in America. Tickets are R35.

Wednesday 27 February 2013

Design Indaba Conference
Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town

Running until Friday 1 March, this event is the highlight of Cape Town and South Africa’s design diary.

Who I Am Is Connected To Where I live
Centurion Art Gallery, corner of Cantonments Road and Unie Avenue, Lyttelton, Centurion, 072 464 5145

Until 15 March, this is a group exhibition comprising female artists from the City of Tshwane who are challenged by racial, economic, cultural, social and political divisions. The exhibition will examine the effects of female self-representation and the connection these artists have with the happenings of the world today. The opening evening commences at 6 for 6.30pm. 

Heavy Metal
The Woodstock Foundry, 160 Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town

Southern Guild and ArcelorMittal SA have collaborated to put on this exhibition of the most inspiring contemporary SA designer collectibles, either produced in metal or inspired by metal. The exhibition runs until 9 March, and is open from 10am to 4pm, Monday to Saturday. The opening evening will start at 6.30pm and Them Tordados will kick off the entertainment

Paint, Masculinity, Power & Violence
Erdmann Contemporary & the Photographers gallery, 63 Shortmarket Street, Cape Towm, 021 422 2762

Until 23 March, the Erdmann Contemporary presents Thembalakhe Prospect Shibase’s second solo exhibition. The gallery is open Tuesday to Friday 10am to 5pm, and Saturday 11am to 2pm.

Design Indaba FilmFest
The Bank, 50 Canterbury Street, Cape Town

Showing at 8.30pm, with doors opening at 7.30pm: Marian Bantjes: Graphic Artist, a documentary that takes an intimate look at the work of an extraordinary designer. Tickets are R35.

Back in 5 Minutes
Salon 91, 91 Kloof Street, Cape Town, 021 424 6930

Until 23 March, this exhibition features an award-winning set of local designers, typographers and illustrators, including Ben Johnston, Clinton Campbell of Studio Muti, Clement de Bruin, Justin Southey and Dani Loureiro. The opening evening starts at 6.30pm, please RSVP.

Thursday 28 February

Homemakers Expo Gauteng
The Coca-Cola Dome, Northriding, Johannesburg

A festival of ideas for home improvements, the Homemakers Expo runs until Sunday 3 March.

Proe Mossel Bay Festival
Mossel Bay, Western Cape, 0827301001

Until Sunday 3 March, this festival celebrates food, and the wonderful town and culture of Mossel Bay. Take a wander around the food, art and lifestyle routes, or watch an array of talks and shows that will be put on over the course of the weekend. Booking for the talks and shows via Computicket. 

Design Indaba FilmFest
The Bank, 50 Canterbury Street, Cape Town

Showing at 8.30pm, with doors opening at 7.30pm: Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has To Travel, a documentary about the influential fashion editor of Harper’s Bazaar. Tickets are R35.

Read the March diary here.

Upcoming events in 2013

Thursday 7 March to Saturday 9 March
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown, Johannesburg

Tuesday 12 March to Saturday 16 March
Infecting the City Public Arts festival
28 St George’s Mall, 8001, Cape Town, 087 150 5446

Friday 15 March and Saturday 16 March
Eat Out DStv Food Network Festival 2013
Neighbourhood Goods Market, Cape Town

Thursday 21 to Sunday 24 March
Decorex Durban
Durban Exhibition Centre, Durban

Saturday 6 April 
Holi One Festival Johannesburg
Emmarentia Dam, Olifants Road, Emmarentia, Johannesburg

Wednesday 10 April to Saturday 13 April
SA Fashion week: Spring/Summer collections
Crowne Plaza, The Rosebank, Johannesburg

Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 April
Decorex Cape Town
Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town

Thursday 23 May to Sunday 26 May
The Good Food and Wine Show Cape Town
Cape Town Convention Centre, Cape Town

Friday 24 May to Sunday 26 May
Grand Designs Home and Garden Show
Coca-Cola Dome, Johannesburg, 011 794 5800

Thursday 30 May
WITS Art Museum Auction
WITS Art Museum, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 011 717 1365

Friday 5 July
Deadline for the Cobra Design Competition
Cobra Watertech, design@cobrawatertech.co.za 

Friday 28 June to Sunday 7 July
Pick ‘n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival
Around Knysna, Garden Route, Western Cape, 044 382 5510

Thursday 7 to Sunday 11 August
Decorex Joburg
Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg

Friday 8 August to Sunday 11 August
The Good Food and Wine Show Durban
Durban Exhibition Centre, Durban

Saturday 21 September to Monday 24 September
The Good Food and Wine Show Johannesburg
Coca-Cola Dome, Johannesburg

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.