Battle of the Best! Best bands, best muzos. This is a unique format where not only the bands do battle but the musicians as well. The judges and audience vote for the best band and also create a super band with all the best musicians. Kicks off at Mercury Live, on Tuesday 7 Nov, and every fortnight until the final on 19 Dec. There`s a TV Pilot being filmed! Be in it! www.banditshow.tv
Venue:
Mercury Live 43 De Villiers Road Zonnebloem Cape Town
Contact details:
Tony Brock 082 8420 354

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Time: 8:30pm
Entrance: R20
Type of Event: Music

Kiteboarding competition from 20 - 23 Dec. Register by 19 Dec. Website: www.gustmag.com
Venue:
Strand Beachfront
Contact details:
076 125 9315

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Time: all day
Entrance: R300 - Entrance fee for all 4 days.
Type of Event: Sports

Presents Prime Circle, Bloodmoney and Driverlane.
Venue:
Vodacom 5 O'clock @ the V&A Waterfront, Cape Town.
Contact details:
Call 086 11 BANDS or log onto www.powerzone.co.za for regular updates on the tour.

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Time: 17:00
Entrance: Free
Type of Event: Music

"The Spirit of Xmas" - A two hour Xmas carol and nativity show featuring Alvon Collison and cast of 40 performers.
Venue:
Cape Town City Gardens in front of art gallery.
Contact details:
(021) 551 0969 083 5356 885

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Time: 6PM TO 8.30PM
Entrance: Free
Type of Event: Music, Theatre, Outdoors

An experiential meeting with Dr Jack Zimmerman. He has more than 30 years of education experience and will talk specifically about his Way of Council Programme for troubled and vulnerable youth. The programme deals with self-esteem, effective communication, personal values, cultural tolerance and conflict management.
Venue:
Headstart College 20 Durham Avenue, Salt River
Contact details:
Please phone Retha Roux on 082 411 9529 to confirm your attendance or for directions to the college.

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Time: 10:00 - 12:00
Entrance: Free
Type of Event: Other

The glorious 80 minute program will include extracts from Vivaldi's Four Seasons and Bach's Brandenburg Concertos, Mozart's Overture to "The Marriage of Figaro", Mascagni's "Cavalleria Rusticana", Debussy's "Clair de Lune", Ginastrera's "Danzas Argentinas"; plus more contemporary favourites such as Tango Por Una Cabeza, La Bamba! and much more!
Venue:
Old Conserve, Riebeeck Street, Stellenbosch. (Next to Botanical Gardens)
Contact details:
083 462 8785

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Time: 20:00
Entrance: R30 - 70, includes wine
Type of Event: Music

Groet die Grotman, back in Cape Town for three shows only! It's here - Rob Becker's highly successful comedy, Defending the Caveman, in Afrikaans. Translated by Koos Kombuis, directed by Sandra Prinsloo, Hannes Muller stars in the role of "die Grotman". The play is a humouristic exploration of the differences between men and women and how those differences cause us to misunderstand each other completely!
Venue:
Bellville Civic Theatre
Contact details:
Booking at Computicket. Also on the internet www.computicket.com

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Time: 20:00
Entrance: R100 & R120
Type of Event: Theatre

Verskeidenheid handgemaakte artikels o.a. naaldwerk, houtwerk, leerwerk, tuisgebak en lekkers, lapverfartikels, kerse, krale en juwele, skilderye, loodglas en staalwerk, pottebakkery, mobiles, bonsaibome en snuisterye. Vir kinders: springkastele en vierwielers. Ligte etes en snoeperye ook te koop. Besighede kan bestellings plaas.
Venue:
Mosselbaai-Suid Kerksaal (h/v 17 de en 15 de laan) Mosselbaai
Contact details:
Cecile Violante - 082 2243 865 (ook vir stalletjiebesprekings) Ds. Danie Smit - (044) 6911450

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Time: 08:00 tot 18:00
Entrance: Gratis
Type of Event: Other

The Vredenburg Akkerdyk Dutch Reformed Church is hosting the 5th Christmas Market. 112 crafters will display their unique and high quality products to suit the needs of young and old.
Venue:
Vredenburg High School Hall
Contact details:
Anna Brand 083 609 7142

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Time: 10h00-20h00 weekdays,sunday closed
Entrance: Free
Type of Event: Expo

The annual George Society of the Arts Christmas pantomime is back again! The story is recognisably the “Three Little Pigs” with some ingenious and very funny twists creating a comedy suitable for children but stimulating for adults too. The cast of rabbits, weasel, wolf, pigs, architects and buildings contractors (!), never forgetting the tap-dancing fairy, are all George locals from 6 years old and up and having a ball! Come join the fun at the George Arts Theatre in York Street from 12 - 22 December.
Venue:
George Arts Theatre
Contact details:
Tickets from Ros at the Theatre office weekdays between 10am and 2pm, cost R30 for adults and R20 for children with R10 tickets for pre-schoolers

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Time: 7PM
Entrance: R20 - R30
Type of Event: Theatre

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

McLaren Circus, Cape Town based one-year old traditional travel circus will be presenting 12 circus shows from 19 - 24 Dec at Paarl Mall. website: www.mbcircus.co.za.
Venue:
The Paarl Mall in Vine Street, Paarl
Contact details:
David McLaren on circus mobile - 082 7475 726 or Denzil McLaren on (021) 702 0434.

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Time: 19H30 and 15H00 daily Sat also 12H00
Entrance: R20, R30 and R40 per person
Type of Event: Other

Swellendam's special Faerie and Angel Sanctuary , "The Continent of Sulina" wishes to share their annual Christmas exhibition to raise funds for their local charities. You are invited to become 5 yrs old again as you tip-toe thru their enchanted forest garden... become positively lost amongst the magical world of mushroom rings and wishing wells and experience the childlike essence of true wonderment and joyful happiness. And yes ! There's plenty for the boys to enjoy too ! So pack a picnic basket and come and relax next to the waterfalls for a while , allowing the Faeries to kiss you and the Angels to bless you.
Venue:
The Continent of Sulina .. Swellendam
Contact details:
(028) 514 1786

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Time: 9am-4.30pm
Entrance: R10-00 adults R5-00 children
Type of Event: Charity, Other

The On Track Club has organised a fundraiser for 3 beneficiaries: NSRI station 9, Cape Nature Field Guide Development and Maccassar Development Adventure Squad. Sponsor a 20m climb and you or the beneficiary of your choice will climb the wall. Bring the family and spend time at base camp as we aim to climb everest everyday for 8 days. Bring your work colleagues and challenge other companies while you summit everest. Lots of fun guaranteed!
Venue:
Somerset Mall Adventure Arena in Somerset West
Contact details:
sms 0825573782 to pledge. check the website at www.ontrackclub.co.za

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Time: 24 hours-with a party on the 24th.
Entrance: R100 per climb (R5/m)
Type of Event: Outdoors, Charity

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

Vakansietoer langs die kus met die gewilde sanger Robbie Wessels. Gaan kyk wat die Leeuloop is!
Venue:
18 Des: Parow Stadsaal - (021) 406 3890. 20 Des: Strand Stadsaal - 082 898 7744. 22 Des: Gansbaai - 082 586 5839. 23 Des: Struisbaai - 082 851 3299. 26 Des: Hartenbos - (044) 601 7200. 27 Des: Stilbaai Stadsaal - (028) 754 1034. 29 Des: Lambertsbaai Kerksaal - (027) 432 1000. 30 Des: Club Mykonos, Langebaan - 084 408 9507.
Contact details:
Soos per plek aangedui.

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Time: 19:30
Entrance: Skakel met navrae.
Type of Event: Music

If you love hot beaches, hot bodies and really hot action, don't miss the "Hot Summer of Touch." 6 days, 6 of South Africa’s finest beaches, and the hottest Touch Rugby Action around. Enter a team or just get there and be a part of what has become a highlight of the holiday calendar.
Venue:
Strand: Sat 16 Dec - 9am Hermanus/Onrus: Sun 17 Dec - 9am Struisbaai: Sat 23 Dec - 9am Stilbaai: Tues, 26 Dec - 8am Mosselbaai: Thurs 28 Dec - 9am Langebaan: Sat 30 Dec - 9am
Contact details:
Jaco Van Zyl 021 439 8646

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Time: 8:00am
Entrance: R150 per team
Type of Event: Sports

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

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

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

Stomp is a truly international stage phenomenon. This award-winning theatre sensation from London is a unique combination of dance, comedy and percussion. Eight performers use boots, bins, zippo lighters and plumbers plungers-everything including the kitchen sink- to hammer out an explosively feel-good rhythm. With unstoppable energy and toe-tapping exuberance, Stomp takes the clutter and junk out of everyday life and transforms it into a pulsating and witty theatrical event.
Venue:
Artscape Opera House
Contact details:
Dial-A-Seat on (021) 421 7695 or 083 915 8000

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Time: Various
Entrance: R100 - R300
Type of Event: Music, 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

Afro-man Marc Lottering will return to the Baxter Concert Hall with his latest hit show Hallelujah! directed by David Kramer. Audiences have been kept in stitches as Lottering effortlessly moves from one hilarious character to the next, telling the story of how they are all somehow connected to the same church. Fans will recognise the familiar favourites such as Colleen the cashier, Galatia Geduldt, Smiley the taxi dude, and the endearing Auntie Merle Abrahams from Belgravia Road in Athlone. He also introduces a brand new and instantly recognisable character, Pastor Brandon. The show is not suitable for children.
Venue:
Baxter Concert Hall Rondebosch
Contact details:
Computicket or 083 915 8000

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Time: Various
Entrance: From R65
Type of Event: Theatre

Hot on the heels of "Anyone Seen My Goat?" multi-lingual stand-up comic Nik Rabinowitz is back with his hoof kicking new show "One Man One Goat." Covering everything from arrests to accusations and trials to tribal relations, "One Man One Goat" is an inspired, colourful journey across the rough terrain of the new South Africa, as we track one goat’s quest for freedom. (Special charity show - with all proceeds to IKAMVA LABANTU - on 17 Dec. Tickets: R100). 10% of all ticket sales go to IKAMVA.
Venue:
Obz Cafe Theatre, Lower Main Rd, Observatory, Cape Town
Contact details:
Obz Cafe: (021) 448 5555.

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Time: 20:30 (Wednesdays to Saturdays)
Entrance: R30 (students) - R50
Type of Event: Music, Charity

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