FRIDAY 3 MAY
Stellenbosch: DJ Clint LBC featuring DJ Chello will be on the decks in the Lückhoff High School hall at 19:00. No under 18s will be allowed and booking is essential as space is limited. The cost is R100 per person; own XYZ welcome. Contact Lizelle on 066 263 4616 or Bernadine on 073 645 5620 for more information or to book.
Durbanville: The Durbanville Sauvignon Soirée will be held at Cassia Restaurant at Nitida Wine Estate from 17:00 to 20:00. It offers an exclusive tasting journey through Durbanville’s cool climate valley, with a special showcase of international selections and Sauvignon Blanc SA’s official Top 10 Sauvignon Blancs from 2020 as well as the first taste of the highly anticipated 2024 Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc. The cost of R250 per person includes a tasting of 10 different producers’ Sauvignon Blanc; canapés by Cassia Restaurant; wines from France and Italy, and the Sauvignon Blanc Top 10; the Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc 2024 and live music. Book your place online via Quicket at https://qkt.io/QyQ9wF. To make a reservation for dinner at Cassia, call 021 976 0640.
SATERDAG 4 MEI
Pniël: Die jaarlikse Krisanteskou word van 09:00 tot 14:00 deur die Pniël Horiticultural and Industrial Society in die saal van die Pniël Congregational kerk aangebied. Benewens die pragtige blomme op skou, sal daar ook kos- en kunsvlytstalletjies wees. Toegang beloop R10 per persoon.
SONDAG 5 MEI
Stellenbosch: Wêreld-trekklavierdag, met die aktrise Nicole Holm as seremoniemeester, word om 13:00 in die Drostdy-teater gevier. Die geleentheid word aangebied deur die Suid-Afrikaanse vrye-rietinstrument-vereniging en die publiek sal toegang hê tot “alles trekklavier” – boeke, CD’s, skouerbande en instrumente, ’n museum-uitstalling, navrae oor restourasie en trekklaviere. Kaartjies sluit ’n ete in, waarna gaste meegesleur sal word deur die pragtige klanke van verskeie trekklavierspelers. Kaartjies is verkrygbaar by Webtickets, kos vanaf R310, is alles-insluitend en verskaf toegang tot die hele geleentheid.
WOENSDAG 8 MEI
Stellenbosch: Die Stellenbosch Belangegroep nooi jou na sy jaarvergadering om 18:30 in die kamer vir mynwese by die Universiteit Stellenbosch se geologie-gebou, op die hoek van Ryneveldstraat en Merrimanlaan. Roland Postma, die besturende direkteur van Young Urbanists, sal dié vraag bespreek: “How can we as a collective change Stellenbosch’s love for cars and make Stellenbosch the first CBD for people?” Alle belanghebbendes is welkom; parkeerplek is in Merrimanlaan beskikbaar.
DONDERDAG 9 MEI
Somerset-Wes: Die Wes-Kaap-streek van Solidariteit Helpende Hand bied ’n praatjie deur die skrywer Hettie Britz oor haar boek Kweek kinders met karakter by Doxa Deo Helderberg van 09:30 tot 11:30 aan. Toegang beloop R100 per persoon; bespreek jou plek aanlyn deur Quicket. Koffie en tee sal te koop wees. Bel Chrizanda by 082 562 1598 of Alisha by 082 923 1438 vir navrae.
SATURDAY 11 MAY
Somerset West: Meraki Press will host a workshop on “How to write a children’s book” at the Hottentots Holland Dutch Reformed church, on the corner of Gordon and Cloetenburg roads, from 10:00 until 13:00. The workshop will cover: how to write for different ages; writing stories with purpose; and planning, layout and publishing. The cost is R550 per person; book your place by sending an email to info@meraki-press.co.za.
WEDNESDAY 15 MAY
Stellenbosch: Horizon House will host a fundraising Women’s Morning with a harvest table at Weltevreden Estate at 10:00, in celebration of its 50th anniversary. Shéri Brynard, an internationally recognised speaker and the only person with down syndrome holding a teaching qualification, will be the guest speaker. Her remarkable journey and insights into overcoming challenges will inspire. The cost of R300 includes refreshments and a special gift bag. Funds raised through the event will go towards making a meaningful impact on the lives of 16 of Horizon House’s residents who have no financial support.
FRIDAY 17 MAY
Franschhoek: The 2024 Franschhoek Literary Festival boasts highlights from the local and international book scene, including renowned local, pan-African and international authors. From Friday 17 to Sunday 19 May festivalgoers will engage in a programme featuring panel discussions, in-depth author interviews, interactive writing workshops and poetry readings; and Melodies in Words, an evening of art song and poetry inspired by literature. Among the local authors and works featured are Andrew Brown (The Bitterness of Olives), Anoeschka von Meck (Twa die Tydloper), Justice Malala (The Plot to Save South Africa), Karen Jennings (Crooked Seeds, long-listed for the 2021 Booker Prize), Shubnum Khan (The Lost Love of Akbar Manzil), and Zibu Sithole (The Thing with Zola). It will also host several esteemed international authors virtually, including Patrick Radden Keefe, Andrey Kurkov and Tim Marshall. For information about the festival and its speakers, the programme and ticket details visit www.flf.co.za.
FRIDAY 24 MAY
Khayamandi: Award-winning musician Melorie Jane will performs at Amazink at 19:00. The performance forms part of a series of concerts to launch her new album, Hold the Stars, a fusion of distinct South African jazz influences, evoking a sense of home, while also traversing the realms of film music and contemporary jazz. Artists featured on Hold the Stars includes Melorie Jane on piano and vocals, Ntsikelelo Jack Mcwabe (trumpet), saxophonist Lehlohonolo Ntsoko, Gilbert Sithole (bass) and Thato Tswai (drums). Sean Manley was responsible for the albums sound and mastering. Tickets cost R150 and R80 (students), and can be booked online through Quicket. For more information visit meloriejane.co.za.
