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The Pick n Pay Taste of Cape Town festival is on the way soon: 5 – 8 May 2011

If you’re looking for a festival which brings together Cape Town’s finest restaurants, food and wine, then this is the event for you. The Pick n Pay Taste of Cape Town in association with Orbit Sugarfree Chewing Gum is happening … Continue reading

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Experience the Cape Town Carnival in Long Street: 19 March 2011

The second annual Cape Town Carnival will be hitting Long Street on Saturday 19 March 2011. From 20h30, spectators can enjoy the festivities as the carnival parade proceeds down the purpose-built ‘Carnival Corridor’ in Long Street. Nine spectacular floats and … Continue reading

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The Mother City celebrates at the Cape Town Festival: 18 – 21 March 2011

Capetonians can look forward to the 12th annual Cape Town Festival, which takes place at the Company’s Garden from Friday 18 March 2011 to Monday 21 March 2011. Festival-goers can enjoy a diverse and exciting line-up of local bands and … Continue reading

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It’s time for the Community Chest Carnival at Maynardville Park: 2 – 5 March 2011

The annual Community Chest Carnival is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The carnival is taking place at Maynardville Park from Wednesday 2 March 2011 to Saturday 5 March 2011. Expect plenty of international food stalls, fun rides and live … Continue reading

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Get ready to ‘wiggle waggle’ your way north – The SPCA Purina Woefie-Wandel happens on Saturday 26 February 2011

Dog lovers in Cape Town’s northern suburbs can look forward to the second annual SPCA Purina Woefie-Wandel, which is taking place on Saturday 26 February 2011. The family fun 3.5 km walk is based on the SPCA’s hugely popular Wiggle … Continue reading

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J&B Met – Kenilworth Racecourse: 29 January 2011

I thought I’d include a quick re-cap of the 2011 J&B Met. It’s just over a week to go and the event is starting to generate quite a buzz. Kenilworth Racecourse is going to be the place to be on … Continue reading

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NHU Africa brings the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition to Cape Town

NHU Africa (National History Unit of Africa) is once again bringing the annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition to Cape Town. The 118 winning photographs from the 2010 competition will be on display at the Iziko South African Museum … Continue reading

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The J&B Met – Larger Than Life – Kenilworth Racecourse: 29 January 2011

The second of the big Cape Town horse racing events in January 2011 is the ever popular J&B Met. It’s taking place at Kenilworth Racecourse on Saturday 29 January 2011. You can enjoy a full day of exciting horse racing, … Continue reading

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L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate at Kenilworth Racecourse: 8 January 2011

Cape Town’s two most famous horse racing events are on the way in January 2011. First up is the 150th running of the L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate, which takes place at Kenilworth Racecourse on 8 January 2011. If you’re looking for … Continue reading

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5FM New Year’s Eve Concert at the V&A Waterfront

[Want to win tickets? See below...] If you’ve been waiting for details about 5FM’s annual New Year’s Eve party in Cape Town, you’ve come to the right place. 5FM together with NuWave Entertainment are bringing you a concert at the … Continue reading

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