An evening of karaoke, multimedia and an AIDS chat that lampoons South African celebrity culture. Donovan Graham directs Peter Spring (director of the acclaimed "Performers' Travel Guide") as Colin Atwood, star of the greatest TV adverts of the 1980's, in this irreverent spoof comedy.
Venue:
Obz Cafe Theatre Observatory
Contact details:
Obz Cafe Bookings: (021) 448 5555

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Time: 8pm
Entrance: R30 or R40
Type of Event: Theatre

Sarah Jones is back in SA by popular demand. Her solo thought-provoking play "Bridge and Tunnel" has finally made her a Broadway star. In the show, she speeds through 14 characters in 90 minutes, introducing audiences to a collection of immigrants who have come together for a poetry contest. Through poems, prefaces, speeches and performance art, Jones patches together large and small elements of the varied American immigrant experience. One Night only!
Venue:
Baxter Concert Hall
Contact details:
Bookings though Computicket or the Baxter Box Office

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Time: 20.15
Entrance: R150
Type of Event: Theatre

The Milnerton Equestrian School will once again be hosting horse riding camps for all ages and experience levels. The camps will be held during the December school holidays on the following dates: Camp 1 = 5 to 8 December 2006. Camp 2 = 12 to 15 December 2006. Camp 3 = 9 to 12 January 2007. Please book early.
Venue:
The Milnerton Equestrian School
Contact details:
Office (021) 556 9990 Tania 084 580 4201 Michelle 082 372 5320

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Time: Everyday from 09h30 to 17h30
Entrance: R200 - R800
Type of Event: Outdoors, Sports

A musical evening celebrating Christmas in true South African style. Enjoy old classic carols with an urban African twist.
Venue:
Christ Church Cnr Elgin and Marivy Streets Sybrand Park
Contact details:
Gunter (021) 696 5316

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Time: 19h00 for 19h30
Entrance: -
Type of Event: Music

Sporting Chance starts our summer festive season holiday cricket coaching programme on Monday 4th December and runs right through until the end of the school holidays in January 2007. Sporting Chance, one of South Africa's largest sport coaching and outreach company's, will be running cricket coaching clinics starting on Monday 4th December for the duration of the holidays.
Venue:
Somerset West Constantia at the Constantia Sports Club Bellville at the PP Smit Stadium off Durban Rd Newlands at the magnificent Kelvin Grove Sports Club Fish Hoek at the Fish Hoek High School
Contact details:
Wayne or Justine on (021) 685 8051

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Time: 09h00 till 13h00
Entrance: R200 - R300/person
Type of Event: Sports

The Wavescapes Surf Film Festival is calling for art buyers to attend a unique charity auction in Cape Town. Celebrated South African artists were commissioned to weave their creative magic into 13 retro-styled surfboards made by Spider Murphy in Durban. Works by artists such as Cameron Platter, Konradski, Julia Rosa Clark, Richard Scott, Brett Murray, Varenka Paschke, and graffiti artists Warren Lewis and Senyol will be on display at the VEO Gallery from 8 to 15 December. An auction will then be held, with the largest bids taking the spoils. Proceeds will go to the NSRI and Shark Spotters.
Venue:
VEO Gallery, Cape Town
Contact details:
For your invite to the auction contact: www.wavescapes.co.za, 072 424 6965

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Time: 08h00 - 19h00
Entrance: Free
Type of Event: Charity

Magnet Theatre will be 20 years old in 2007. They're celebrating with their hit shows ONNEST’BO. Visitors to Cape Town will be rewarded with a fresh look at an important part of the history of this city as it reflects the displacement of communities that were affected by forced removals. The production relies on physical and visual images to tell the story. A musical soundtrack has been compiled from various musical styles relevant in District Six at the time of forced removals. Mark Fleishman directs and movement is by Jennie Reznek.
Venue:
The Little Theatre 31 - 37 Orange Street, Gardens.
Contact details:
Book at Computicket or the theatre. (021) 480 7129 Berniece Friedmann 082 892 5877

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Time: 8.15pm
Entrance: R40 - R75 students & pensioners R35
Type of Event: Theatre

‘n Vuurwarm NP van Wyk Louw show met die twee leading ladies van die TV reeks ORION: Erica Wessels en Tinarie van Wyk Loots en die nuwe musieksensasie: Frieda van den Heever in “NP van Wyk Louw en die meisies....” Regisseer deur Albert Maritz. Kom kyk nou ‘n vuurwarm show, met aan-die-brand musiek, oor Van Wyk Louw: sy lewe, sy omstredenheid oor politiek, sy lewe in Nederland, godsdiens, die broederbond, Verwoerd, en....die meisies...
Venue:
Die Durbanville Kunskafee
Contact details:
(021) 979 3131/ 084 446 3200

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Time: 07:00 for meals
Entrance: R70
Type of Event: Other

Heerlike pret vir die kleingoed met baie interaksie en samespel. Adriaan Meyer is 'n oulike en energieke Pinocchio, wat die kinders se verbeelding aangryp. Hilda van Lill speel die fee wat 'n hele paar verrassende gestaltes aanneem. Die akteurs Johan du Toit, Janine Grobler, Martelize Kolver, Ilse Schmidt en Petro van den Heever, wat almal meer as een rol vertolk, sorg vir groot opgewondenheid met hulle karakteriserings van al die ou gunstelinge. Datums: 11, 12, 14, 15 en 16 Des.
Venue:
NG Kerk Stellenberg Kerksaal, Mountainview
Contact details:
Ilse Schmidt 083 4735 566 (kaartjies ook by die deur)

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Time: 10h00
Entrance: R20
Type of Event: Theatre

After eight, sold-out years in Rob Becker’s hit comedy "Defending the Caveman," Tim Plewman has ceremoniously handed over his spear, loin cloth and leopard skin to Alan Committie, who braves the chilly waters of disparity between the sexes to continue bringing you the phenomenon that is "Defending the Caveman!" But Tim is still lurking at the back of the cave as he, like Rex Garner before him, directs Alan in this wonderful “date comedy” that explains the reasons why okes refuse to ask for directions and why chicks need so much cupboard space!
Venue:
Theatre on the Bay Camps Bay
Contact details:
Box Office (021) 438 3300

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Time: 20:00
Entrance: R120
Type of Event: Theatre

If good, clean family entertainment is what you are looking for this Christmas, then look no further than the Muizenberg Masque Theatre. From the 5th – 17th December, the Waterfront Theatre Company will be producing Keith Galloway’s musical, “Scrooge” – an adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. The witty script and lyrics of Keith Galloway and catchy music of Ian von Memerty all help to deliver the true meaning of Christmas via the grouchy miser, Ebenezer Scrooge, who hates Christmas but soon comes to see the pleasure and beauty of it.
Venue:
Masque Theatre Muizenberg
Contact details:
(021) 788 1898

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Time: Matinees 15h00; Evenings 19h30
Entrance: R40-R50
Type of Event: Music, Theatre

There seems to be no end to the appeal of Tannie Evita's blonde sussie! Because of public demand for the Sunday shows at the Intimate Theatre, Bambi in Kabaret has been extended till mid-December. The Kabaret is about her extraordinary story of survival told in song, her background echoed in familiar tunes, her inspirations gently mocked through canny impersonation. With Pieter-Dirk Uys as Bambi and with music arranged and played by Godfrey Johnson, the cabaret is performed in three languages. Bambi's story is told in English, while the songs also include some in German and some in Afrikaans. This cabaret is not for the faint-hearted.
Venue:
Intimate Theatre, 37 Orange Street, Gardens
Contact details:
(021) 480 7136

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Time: 20h00
Entrance: R60
Type of Event: Music, Theatre

Special 10 day, indoor, Christmas Gift & Craft Market will be taking place at the Edgemead Community Hall on Edgemead Drive from Friday 8 to Sunday 17 December. There will be a fantastic variety of quality items for sale, exhibited by more than 180 of the Western Cape's most talented crafters.
Venue:
Edgemead Community Hall
Contact details:
Wayne Williams 084 882 7546

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Time: 10am - 8pm, every day
Entrance: No charge
Type of Event: Expo

Sixteen-day feast of surf films and pop culture in Cape Town before the Wavescapes Surf Film Festival hits the Cape coast at the height of the Christmas holidays. Movies will be shown at the Labia Cinema on 7 Dec followed by the famous giant screening on Clifton Fourth Beach on 8 Dec. Followed by more films at the Labia and the Brass Bell. The Wavescapes roadshow goes to Hermanus, Vic Bay, Knysna and Plett.
Venue:
Various: Labia theatre, Brass Bel, Hermanus, Vic Bay, Knysna and Plett
Contact details:
www.wavescapes.co.za, 072 424 6965

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Time: various
Entrance: Various
Type of Event: Other

Crafts, toys, wine sales. Funds from the wine sales will go to the SA Guide Dogs Association.
Venue:
Facets Lifestyle centre, Century City
Contact details:
www.facets.co.za (021) 528 2000

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Time: 11am - 7pm
Entrance: (no cover charge)
Type of Event: Expo

Mike Laatz (saxes) and Eddie Kirkwood (keyboards) play relaxing Jazz every Sunday from 12h30 to 15h30.
Venue:
The River Club, Observatory
Contact details:
(021) 448 6117

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Time: 12.30 to 3.30
Entrance: Free
Type of Event: Music

Team Spirit presents a fantastic drum circle every Thursday evening from 8 to 11pm with a difference! Grab a drum or bring your own. Learn rhythms from the top Master Drummers in the country from West, South and North Africa and see them play an array of different instruments! We are building up to break the Guinnes Book of Records for the longest duration of drumming over Easter! It's a fun way to find your rhythm and to tone your arms!
Venue:
Cool Runnings in Observatory
Contact details:
Thomene - 083 7001029 Patrick - 083 4570756 Anthony - 084 4667000

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Time: 20:00 - 23:00
Entrance: R50
Type of Event: Music

FANGS, the hilarious production which was one of the greatest South African rock musicals of all time is showing at the Baxter Theatre. Three of this country’s most loved performers – Bill Flynn, Tobie Cronje and Michael Richard will be supported by a 15-strong cast. Its directed by Defending the Caveman star Tim Plewman. The show revolves around a Jo'burg-based vampire who loses his fangs. Its has a brand-new musical score, comprising a cross-section of musical styles from the ‘40s to the present day.
Venue:
Baxter Main Theatre
Contact details:
083 915 8000

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Time: Various
Entrance: R150 - R240
Type of Event: Music, Theatre

A new indoor market in the old church with working crafters, flea market and coffee shop. All welcome, free entrance.
Venue:
42 Sawkins Road, Rosebank
Contact details:
Nazrene 082 569 0906 naz@goweb.co.za

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Time: 8:30am - 3:00pm
Entrance: Free entrance
Type of Event: Other

Every Friday night in January super smooth DJ Grant de Sousa plays from 22h00 till late at Forty Ate.
Venue:
Forty Ate 48 Hout Street Cape Town
Contact details:
(021) 422 2270

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Time: 22h00 till late
Entrance: -
Type of Event: Music

Back by popular demand, the award-winning smash-hit comedy Hoot returns to the Baxter this festive season from 11 Dec to 6 Jan 2007, at 8.15 pm nightly. It stars Matthew Ribnick and is written by Geraldine Naidoo. The play traces the life of a rich white man who loses his wife, his home and fortune and ends up becoming a minibus taxi-driver. It’s a cross-cultural comedy of epic proportions focusing on a white man in an unfamiliar non-white world.
Venue:
Baxter Sanlam Studio Rondebosch
Contact details:
Computicket or Baxter Box Office on (021) 680 3989. For discounted block or corporate bookings, charities and fundraisers call Sharon on (021) 680 3962.

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Time: 8.15 pm
Entrance: R55 - R90
Type of Event: Theatre

Every Wednesday morning from 10h00 till 12h30 build a snowman with real snow - and win great prizes, incl. the latest CD's.
Venue:
The Ice Station @ Grand West
Contact details:
(021) 535 2260 or icerink.co.za

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Time: 10:00 - 12:30
Entrance: R25 (incl.skate hire)
Type of Event: Music, Sports

A half day sports camp for 5 days comprising 14 sports which all kids can take part in. The emphasis will be on fun with one coach leading each group of 10 kids. This camp is from 8 - 12 January.
Venue:
Schools in Durbanville
Contact details:
Pierre De Groote 082 321 3685

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Time: 08h00
Entrance: R600 for 5 days
Type of Event: Sports

During the school holidays, there will be daily edu-tainment for stargazers of all ages. Junior stargazers can join Sunshine Simon in his quest to find the "missing" sun while teens and adults can journey to the Great Pyramid of Khufu, largest of all pyramids whose elaborate system of shafts is ingeniously directed towards the most prominent stars in the night sky. "The Sky Tonight" is in its usual slot at 13:00 on weekends.
Venue:
Iziko Planetarium Queen Victoria Street Gardens
Contact details:
(021) 481 3900

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Time: between 12:00-14:00 weekdays; 12:00-14:30 weekends
Entrance: Prices on enquiry
Type of Event: Other

The River Club Driving Range will be hosting a Golf Extravaganza. Various competitions will be taking place in four categories, namely men, women, senior and juniors, with the aim of finding the ultimate ''driving range champion'' and ''mashie course champion'' in each category. This is a fun and exiting opportunity for the whole family to show off their golfing skills and win some fantastic prizes.
Venue:
The River Club Driving Range Observatory
Contact details:
Vernon Spangenberg (021) 447 3757

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Time: 8:00 - 17:00
Entrance: R10 - R15
Type of Event: Sports

Experience the passion of Ireland when the popular music acts, Cedric Vandenschrik and Amanda Tiffin perform great Irish classics, from pub songs to the music of Irish super groups in "Under an Irish Moon" at the Theatre @ The Pavilion, starting 7 Dec 2006 till 27 Jan 2007. The show, directed and produced by Vandenschrik, is set in a pub with a pint of Guinness under an Irish moon and will run every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night.
Venue:
Theatre @ The Pavilion, V&A Waterfront
Contact details:
(021) 419 7661 or send an email to lindsay@thepavilion.co.za or visit www.thepavilion.co.za.

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Time: Show starts at 20:00
Entrance: R95 per person for show. The buffet dinner and theatre cost R160 per person.
Type of Event: Music

Ligte Afrikaanse musiek deur die opkomende nuweling. Gwendoline het bekenheid verwerf vir haar vertoning Cheers, en bekoor gehore met haar pragtige sangstem.
Venue:
Durbanville Kunskafee Durbanville
Contact details:
(021) 979 3131 / 084 463 200

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Time: 19h00
Entrance: R50
Type of Event: Music

Gert kom stel sy nuwe cd "In 'n blik gedruk" bekend.
Venue:
Durbanville Kunskafee Durbanville
Contact details:
(021) 979 3131 / 084 463 200

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Time: 19h00
Entrance: R50
Type of Event: Music

Knysna APD & Die Werkswinkel is having a dinner and dance, there will be a variety of music, for everyone to enjoy, nice food to enjoy, lots of prices to be won. Please come and support this fundraising event.
Venue:
Vermont Hall, Knysna
Contact details:
Letitia Pietersen 044-382 0146 Edwin 044 385 0145

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Time: 19h00 till 24h00
Entrance: R50.00
Type of Event: Charity

It’s time again for the highly acclaimed Tygerberg Children’s Choir’s very popular annual Christmas concerts.This world class choir celebrates its 37th year, and achieved 2nd place in the Children’s Choir division at the World Choir Games in Graz, Austria during July. The choir has, as usual, compiled a varied programme which will appeal to young and old. This year’s concert is entitled ‘Angels on Earth’ and promises to be a spectacle of sound and light. Favourites such as Laudate Dominum, Pie Jesu, O Holy Night, Agnus Dei, The Lord is my Shepherd and I Will Pray for You can be heard. The concerts will also feature the superb vocal group The Angels, all members of Tygerberg Children’s Choir and enjoying tremendous success with their debut album, The Voice of Angels, which was released earlier this year.
Venue:
ENDLER HALL, UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH
Contact details:
Yvonne Basson 021 948-4046

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Time: 20h00
Entrance: R60.00
Type of Event: Music