Cape Town Events in August 2011

Do you want to know which Cape Town events in August are worth to leave your cozy fireplace?

Read my events calendar and know what’s on in Cape Town this month and learn about the most exciting events happening in the Mother City in August. The last month of South Africa’s official winter season is rolling in and the wet and cold weather should soon be over again. Even in winter in Cape Town there are some gorgeous sunny and even some warm days and our favorite time of the year is near.

The lovely local food is available at the many great Cape Town markets . So enjoy a leisurely stroll at the various markets or take some time out in the wonderful green Cape Winelands. Have some lovely lunch at one of the fabulous wine estates.

August is holiday time in Europe and the USA. So there will be quite a few more tourists be heading for our shores to experience the great Cape Town attractions.

Please remember also that during this month there is a public holiday on Tuesday, August 9, so popular events usually get booked up quickly, so have a good look at my event calendar and then start planning your long weekend right now.

These are some of the best Cape Town events. Have a wonderful August in Cape Town

Events in Cape Town in August

• Cape Town, Intimate Theatre: Die Rebellie von Lafras. August 9, 2011 - September 3, 2011. A drama presented by The Mechanicals in Afrikaans. Tickets: R80.

• Cape Town, Theatre on the Bay: Stef Bos in Concert. August 10, 2011. The excellent Dutch Singer-songwriter in Cape Town again. Tickets: R120. More info.

• Cape Town, Theatre on the Bay: Defending the Caveman. August 10, 2011 - September 10, 2011. All-Time favorite "date comedy" promises a fun evening out. Tickets: R 150.

• Cape Town, Artscape Theatre: Ubuntu Teen Festival with Exhibition. August 11 - 26, 2011. South Africa's teen filmakers present their shortfilms on August 19, 2011 at 18.00h. Entrance is free.

• Cape Town, Fugard Theatre: Sterling EQ. August 19, 2011. See the SAMA award winning female quartett in concert. Tickets: From R110. More info.

• Cape Town, Artscape Arena Theatre: Swan Lake. August 19 - 26, 2011. Classical Tchaikovsky Ballet featuring Cape Town City Ballett and at selected performances guest dancer, Prima Ballerina of the English National Ballet Daria Klimentova. Tickets: From R100. More info.

• Cape Town, Grand West Arena: Andre Rieu. August 23, 2011. See Andre Rieu and his Richard Strauss Orchestra at the Grand West Casino Complex in Cape Town for one show only. Tickets: From R400.

• Cape Town, Grand West Arena: James Blunt in concert. August 30, 2011. One show only with James Blunt on his Some Kind of Trouble Tour. Tickets: From R272 at Computicket. More info.

• Cape Town, Claremont: Cavendish Square Charity Booksale. August 27 – 30, 2011. At this very popular annual event, 32 local charities which will benefit from the booksale. Located at Cavendish Shopping Mall this also makes for a great day out with your family and learn more about the less fortunate communities and the great work local charities do to support them.

Cape Town Events in August in the Winelands

• Hermanus Food and Wine Show 2011: August 6 – 8, 2011. Visit one of the best wine shows in South Africa. More info.

• Robertson Slow Festival: August 5 – 7, 2011. Farming and Wine Festival in the Robertson Wine Valley with Regional Food Market on Sunday August 7, 2010. More info.

• Clanwilliam Wildflower Festival: August 25 - 31, 2011. Annual Wildflower Festival on the West Coast is a must see for everyone. More info.

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Any other Cape Town events in August which I should add here?

Please contact me and share your info about great Cape Town events in August. Other expatriates in Cape Town will be grateful to hear a lecture, see a play or listen to music from their home countries too. Thanks a lot for your help:)

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More info on Cape Town events in August can be found on the Computicket website: www.computicket.com, where you can find more info on location and pricing and can make your bookings.

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