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October 2014 Diary : Garden of St Christopher in Hyde Park, Johannesburg -
October 2014 Diary : Courtesy of the Triennale Design Museum, view from the New Italian Design Exhibition at the Centro Cultural La Moneda, Santiago Chile December 2013- March 2014 -
October 2014 Diary : Make It New Exhibition -
October 2014 Diary : Make It New Exhibition
Keep up to date with the latest local social happenings. From public art and markets to free fitness at the V&A and the continent’s largest photographic expo, we’ve got you covered.
Ongoing
Free Outdoor Active Fitness Programme returns to the V&A Waterfront
V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, 021 408 7600
Until March/April 2015. Having partnered with top experts to develop the programme, the V&A will host a series of free physical activities ranging from yoga to running clubs, bringing the gym outdoors, and to you.
Art Exhibition: Zanele Muholi and Andrew Putter
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA) Pavilion, Bascule Bridge, V&A Waterfront
Until 12 October. View the work of provocative African artists Zanele Muholi and Andrew Putter from Wednesday to Sunday. Admission is free and the exhibition will be open from 12pm to 8pm.
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 features. The market is open all day Wednesday to Sunday.
The Old Biscuit Mill, 373 Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town
Every Saturday from 9am to 2pm, come rain or shine, the Old Biscuit Mill becomes the hotspot for locavores. Expect over 100 specialty traders including local farmers, fine-food purveyors, organic merchants, bakers, grocers, mongers, butchers, artisan producers, celebrated local chefs and micro enterprises – not to mention the designers. Get there early for parking.
73 Juta Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg
This is the younger cousin of the Cape Town event. It runs every Saturday from 9am to 3pm. It may not be quite as big and epic, but it’s steadily growing alongside the exciting Braamies rejuvenation.
Groote Post, Darling Hills Road, Darling, 022 492 2825
Until April 2015. Indulge in the best of local Darling gourmet produce, arts and crafts, décor, gifts, homeware stalls and more, while the children are entertained by tractor rides, guided horse riding and sheep-shearing demonstrations. Relax in the shade on the lawns and tables, enjoying the live music while sipping on Groote Post’s Rosé, specially produced for the markets (and for sale at the monthly markets only). Held on the last Sunday of every month, until April 2015, between 10am and 3pm. Entry is free.
14 Hope Street, Gardens, Cape Town, [email protected]
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 includes a fashion component.
107 Corobay Avenue, Menlyn Maine, Pretoria
Capital Urban Market is a Pretoria inner-city market forming part of the Cool Capital 2014 citizen-driven initiative to revitalise and restore the inner-city, as well as give local designers and entrepreneurs the opportunity to showcase and expand their brand.
Dear Mr Mandela, Dear Mrs Parks and Freedom XX
The University Museum, 52 Ryneveld Street, Stellenbosch (Sasol Art Museum), 021 808 3691
Until 31 December, Dear Mr Mandela, Dear Mrs Parks is inspired by the late human rights activist Rosa Parks, as well as the hundreds of children around the world who wrote letters to Nelson Mandela. The staff of the university museum crowd-curated Freedom XX, with each member selecting an artwork and writing a short curatorial statement. Both form part the university-wide celebrations of 20 years of freedom.
La Motte Helgaard Steyn Awards Exhibition
R45 Main Road, Franschhoek Valley, 021 876 8000
Until June 2015. The exhibition will showcase the works of the winners of the Helgaard Steyn Award since its inception in 1987 until 2013. It will focus on three main areas: visual art works, musical compositions and literature.
Wednesday 1 October
Until Sunday 5 October. The world’s first uncurated DIY guerilla biennale.
The Lookout, Granger Bay Blvd, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, 027 243 4304
Until 25 October. Triennale Design Museum, in collaboration with ITA presents an updated edition of The New Italian Design exhibition at the V&A Waterfront. Experience examples of contemporary Italian design and its influences over the last century.
City of Gold Urban Art Festival 2014
68 Juta Street, Braamfontein 011 023 0336
Until 11 October. Grayscale Concepts presents the fourth edition of South Africa’s only annual graffiti/street art festival. The week-long festival includes large-scale mural projects, film-screenings, street art tours and an exhibition.
Saturday 11 October
Karin Daymond Welcome Stranger Exhibition
Gallery 2, 140 Jan Smuts Avenue Johannesburg
Until 1 November 2014. Landscape paintings of South Africa.
Diane Victor’s Smoke Exhibition
430 Charles St, Pretoria, 012 346 0158
Until 22 November. The Fried Contemporary Art Gallery will be exhibiting Diane Victor’s renowned smoke art. Join the opening to see live art being created in an unusual way.
The Garden of St Christopher Open Weekend
The Garden of St Christopher, Hyde Park, Johannesburg
Until 12 October. Enjoy snacks, live music and the great outdoors all in aid of Johannesburg Child Welfare.
Willem Boshoff at the Goodman Gallery
163 Jan Smuts Ave, Johannesburg
Until 8 November 2014. Text, context, subtext and pretext are prime areas of concern in the new solo exhibition by Willem Boshoff titled Oh My Word!
Sunday 12 October
0723504326
Until 30th December.
Wednesday 15 October
MAKE IT NEW exhibition by the Cape Craft and Design Institute
Until 19th October. Visit this free exhibition at the Cape Town Stadium from 10am – 6pm showcasing over 170 local designers and craft producers.
Wednesday 22 October
Jardown, 384 Madiba Street, Pretoria
A show with architecturally inspired headpieces and garments by the students of TUT Dept. of Architecture.
Friday 24 October
Spier Wine Farm, R310 Stellenbosch, 021 809 1100
Until 25th October. Receive top tips from local and international food and wine experts at talks, workshops and dinners. Take a stroll and enjoy the finest local food, wine and produce at the Secret Market.
Saturday 25 October
Until 26 October. The 23rd annual flower fair is not to be missed by garden enthusiast.
Thursday 30 October
Coca-Cola Dome, NorthGate, Johannesburg
Until 2 November. Learn, network and browse this fascinating craft and profession at the largest photographic expo on the continent.
Save The Date
Tuesday 11 November 2014
Plascon Auditorium, 71 Waterkant Street, Cape Town.
Plascon Trend Talk 3pm -5pm
18 -21 March 2015
Presented by Milano Architettura Design Edilizia
