This weekend is bound to filled with chocolates, but there is more than that to look forward to. Not sure how to spend your long weekend? Live Magazine’s Cape Town team has you covered.
18 & 19 April
Two Oceans Marathon
First things first, and for the health-freaks, you should already know about the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon
Check their site for more information and how to be part of this annual race.
Friday ,18 April
Make this a really GOOD Friday. First, eat a whole lot of pickle fish and hot cross buns, then….
Easter Island @ The Assembly (South African Hip Hop duo, P.H Fat is headlining the event)
Time : 9:00 – 2:30
Where : 61 Harrington Street Cape Town
Indie Pop band, Al Bairre performs at the Waterfront between 17:00 – 18:00 and guess what ? It’s FREE!
The South African National Circus
Venue: 2 Willow Road, Observatory
Saturday’s performance starts at 7pm(Runs from Fri – Mon @ 3pm)
Cost: R 60 (R 40 for the little ones)
Saturday, 19 April
Ill Skillz Exclusives @ Ragazzi (7 L00p street Cape Town)
With DJ Cross Colours(Vinyl Digz) DJ Cudi (Amakings), DJ ONQ (DMC World DJ Champion Finalist) and DJ Kurt on the decks.It all kicks off at 9pm and will set you back R 30
Looking for something low cost to do?
Well, how’ does free sound to you? The Waterfront Music Weekend continues until sunday
What’s the line-up for the 19th ? Remember those guys that shot to fame with their “never going to be” Idols song? They will be getting things started at 14:15 . The Rivertones follow at 15:00 and The Rescu wraps things up with an hour set starting at 17:00
Sunday, 20 April
Go to church, eat more pickle fish and (are we allowed to eat chocolate eggs yet? )
THEN……
Celebrate all things feminine at the Women’s Lifestyle Expo
Where: The Lookout, Granger Rd, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Starts from the 18th of April
Time: 10am – 6pm.
Cost: R 90 gets you in
Take the ladies with you for a girls day out !
Easter bunnies come out to play atop Table Mountain.
Venue: Top Station Building, Table Mountain, Tafelberg Rd
Time: 10am – 1pm
Cost: R 215 (incl cableway return) Children R 105
tickets or more info: www.table mountain.net
Fancy Some Theatre?
It’s the last day of the City of Ballet’s performance of Swan Lake at the Artscape Theatre House. Show starts at 3pm and costs R120
There is also a show on Sat @ 7.30pm and a matinee @ 2pm
After the show head, down to The Waterfront. The sounds of Jazz will be in the air, courtesy of bass guitarist, Jonathan Rubain. This guy plays his heart out – you may wanna a make this a date. It’s free. Jonny starts strumming at 5pm.
21 April – Happy Easter !
Stuck with your younger sibling? Baby sitting is a breeze with these activities for kids!
The Spice Route offers activities for kids including egg hunts and races.
Where : The Wall Cottage Eatery, Spice Route Suid Agter Paarl Road
Cost: R60 per little person
Time: 10am, 12:30 and 3pm
Golden Easter Egg Hunt @ the Kenilworth Race course. Find the valuable golden egg and you’re kid sis or brother will walk away with R10 000 towards his or her education. Grade 2 – 3 learners only!
Movie Monday
The whole weekend is about remembering what happened to the Son of God right?
So why not head to the movies to watch the movie with the same title ? The movie is produced by Mark Burnett and tells the story of Jesus life ; his teachings , crucification and resurrection- sounds like a perfect must see Easter movie. Perfect way to end the weekend 🙂
One last thing, while you at it, be safe. Welcome. 😉