Cape Town Events in October 2011
Do you want to find out about the best Cape Town events in October? Here in my events calendar there are great events in the Mother City for every taste and budget. 
Have a good look and find out what’s on in Cape Town this month. There are many exciting events happening in the Western Cape in October, that’s for sure. The wind now is just right to get your kite flying. If you are not into surfing , then how about a visual treat when visiting the annual Kite Festival. Hundreds of international kites can be admired at Muizenberg . Springtime is a wonderful time in the Cape. 
The days are warmer and you will want to get out of the house or office as much as possible. How about going whale-watching or even better go on a safari ? There are some great game lodges around Cape Town and going on a safari is a must when in South Africa. Now is the best time as there are so many cute animal babies to be seen. Then not to forget, "Oktoberfest" is coming to Cape Town too.
This event with lots of delicious German beer and food and live Bavarian Umpah-Band at the V&A Waterfront is worth a visit! Even if you really can’t compare them with the real thing in Munich, my hometown, the atmosphere in Cape Town is great too. And the locally brewed beer tastes excellent. Then there is the new event in Newlands "Oktoberbierfest" to check out as well. And there are many more great events happening this month. Here are some of the best Cape Town events in October. Cape Town Event Calendar October 2011• Cape Town, CBD: A Number. October 4 - 29, 2011. See the South African premiere of Caryl Churchill's Father and Son Play of London's West End coming to Cape Town! On at the Fugard Theatre in District Six this October. Tickets R200. More info. • Cape Town, Baxter Theatre: Dance Festival. October 6 – 15, 2011. Tickets: From R30(Fringe) to R75(Main Programme). • Cape Town, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens: Swartland Wine and Olive Route Festival 2011. October 8, 2011. Swartland will be coming to Cape Town with more than 50 stalls in the annual country market. Enjoy lovely food and wine at the Stone Cottages and see the Wildflowers in bloom at the Botanical Gardens. • Cape Town, Artscape Opera House: La Traviata. October 11 - 22, 2011. Giuseppe Verdi's classic opera presented by Cape Town opera. Showcasing a remarkable South African born team, soprano Bronwen Forbay, tenor Colin Lee, baritone George Stevens, acclaimed director Alessandro Talevi and conductor Albert Horne. Tickets: From R100-R30. More info. • Cape Town, CBD: A Number. October 4 - 29, 2011. See the South African premiere of Caryl Churchill's Father and Son Play of London's West End coming to Cape Town! On at the Fugard Theatre in District Six this October. Tickets R200. More info. • Cape Town, Camps Bay: Offbeat Broadway. October 12 - 29, 2011. Musical, Satire, hilarious entertainment brought to the stage at the Theatre on the Bay. Tickets: From R80 More info. • Muizenberg: International Kite Festival. October 22 – 23, 2011. Enjoy the visual feast in the blue sky above Muizenberg’s Zandvlei and have a fun day out. With lots of activities for children and various stalls. Tickets: R15/R5 for kids. More info. • Cape Town, Constantia Valley: Constantia Valley Grape Run. October 23, 2011. One of Cape Town’s classic running events. More info. • Cape Town, Willowbridge: The Final Countdown. October 19, 2011 - December 31, 2011. Travelling through 6 decades of rock n'roll at Barnyard Theatre. From Elvis to Jenifer Lopez, and hey, not to forget Waka Waka. Tickets from R160 (Buy one get one free). More info. • Cape Town, Artscape: Dance International. Enjoy an evening with the great dancers of the Cape Town City Ballet. October 22 - 30, 2011. Tickets: From R100. • Cape Town, Baxter Theatre: International Oriental Dance Festival. October 27, 2011. Gala Evening with belly Dancers from Egypt, France, Argentinia, Switzerland, Ireland and Reunion. Tickets: R150 • Cape Town, Grand West Arena: Dana Winner and Patrizio Buanne in concert. October 30, 2011. See these big international stars perform together in Cape Town's stunning Casino Complex. Tickets: From R200 at computicket.
More Cape Town Events in October around the Western Cape• Darling: Rocking the Daisies Festival: October 7 - 9, 2011. Cloof Wine Estate. Tickets: R300. More info.• Robertson: Wine on the River Festival. October 14 - 16, 2011. Open-air festival on the Breede River in the Robertson Wine Valley. Tickets: From R70
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More Cape Town Events in October- not only for the expat communities -• Cape Town, Newlands: Oktoberbierfest. September 29, 2011 - October 2, 2011. Bavarian-style beer at this new Oktoberfest venue at Newlands Brewery. With public and corporate events. Admission only to over 18s. Entrance Fee: R75 More info. • Cape Town, Villa Pascal: Saudiq Khan - Flamenco Rhythms. October 1, 2011. Enjoy an evening with Cape Town's much celebrated Flamenco guitarist. Tickets: R90 • Cape Town, Rugby/Milnerton: Miss Primavera 2011 - A night in Venice. October 1, 2011. Dinner, Show and Party at the Italian Club. More info. • Cape Town, Waterfront: Cape Town Oktoberfest. October 14 - 30, 2011. Enjoy the special "Oktoberfestbier" and Bavarian hospitality at the Paulaner Brauhaus at the V&A Waterfront at the Clocktower. No entrance fee. • Cape Town, Century City: Cape Town Divali Festival. October 15, 2011. At Ratanga Junction from 11am to midnight with Indian food and various shows. Tickets: R40. • Cape Town, Parow: The Zurich Youth Symphony Orchestra. October 22, 2011. Young talent from Switzerland perform at the Hugo Langbrechts Auditorium. Tickets: R100. • Cape Town, Baxter Theatre: Daniele Pascale - so French. October 26, 2011. Be enchanted by this South African artist. Matinee with a selection of popular French chansons by Piaf, Brel, Greco, Aznavour and more. Tickets: R30 • Cape Town, CBD: Noches Latinas. October 2011. Meeting place for the Spanish speaking community for this month tbc. More info. • Cape Town: Halloween Party. October 31, 2011. Join the American Society of South Africa partying. Trick or Treat anyone?
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Any other events in the Cape Town area which I should add here? Please contact me and share your info. Other expatriates in Cape Town will be grateful to hear a lecture, see a play or listen to music from their home countries too. So add on you Cape Town events in october and contact me. Thanks a lot for your help:-)
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