Cape Town Events in May 2009
This Cape Town listing for events in May will show you an events calendar with a listing of some of the best Cape Town events for May 2009. May in Cape Town is a good time when the autumn brings nice leaf colourings, the temperatures are still mild and the occasional rainy day will brings out fresh green colours and new growth in nature. The nights will be colder now, but the air is nice and clear. In May you will encounter the occasional rainstorms but most of the days are still sunny and warm. So do not forget to pack your short sleeved shirts when coming to the Cape at this time of the year.
Foodwise, there are many festivals taking place at this time and the wonderful local fresh food should not to be missed like the grenadillas which are back again and the yummy brinjals are something you should definitely try.
So here is a selection of great events and activities in the Mother City in May, as you will see when you take a closer look at the events calendar below. Events in May 2009• Canalwalk: Extreme Motor Show 30. April – 3 May, 2009. Enjoy your shopping combined with great motor car exhibition. There is also a mini racing track for the kids. More info at www.canalwalk.co.za• Ribeek-Kasteel: Olive Festival. May 1-3, 2009. Enjoy great food and wine in this lovely little town one hour outside of Cape Town. More info www.ribeekvalley.info • Cape Town, Artscape Opera House: Festival of Hope Gospel Concert: May 6-7, 2009. • Cape Town, Artscape Opera House: Young Cuban Ballett Stars, May 8-9, 2009. • Durbanville, FairCape Mountain Bike Challenge. May 10, 2009. More info. • Cape Town, Baxter Theater: Cape Town Marimba Festival: May 15-16. Listen to great marimba sounds with the best talent from Cape Town students. More info. • Franschhoek: Literary Festival May 15-17, 2009. More info at www.flf.co.za • Cape Town: Table of Peace and Unity, May 17, 2009. Like in many other cities throughout South Africa this event is supporting charity work. More info. • Cape Town, CTICC: Good Food and Wine Show: May 28-31, 2009. One of the biggest food exhibitions in the annual calendar. The chefs in action shows are a must see for every foodie. There are not only SA celebrities to watch but also some of the BBC hotshots like Brian Turner, Ainslie Harriot and Giancarlo and Katie Caldesi. More info. Special Cape Town Events for the Expat Communities:• Cape Town: Alliance Francaise: May 13, 2009. La Mome/La Vie en Rose at the Cine Club. Film in French, free entrance. More info.• Cape Town: Alliance Francaise. Opening May 15, 2009 Images of the Swazi Nation A photography exhibition by Steve Hall. More info. • Cape Town, Da Capo! Dinner & Film Evening: May 21, 2009. Meet old and new friends and have a great time out.
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Do you know of an event in the Cape Town area which is worth adding 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. Thanks a lot for your help:) If you are looking for tickets for other Cape Town events in May, please refer to Computicket website: www.computicket.com, where you can find more info on events in May in Cape Town.Return from Cape Town Events in May to ExpatCapeTown Homepage
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