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/ Cape Town
Get crafty How does this sound for a good time: wine, craft beer, artisan charcuterie, fresh breads, chocolate and great cheese? The Franschhoek Craft Beer & Wine Festival makes its debut on 4 November at Môreson Family Winery. There will also be live entertainment and family fun. Tickets are R180. Book via webtickets.co.za.
Fresh take After a record-breaking 947 performances of Defending the Caveman, Alan Committie is taking a fresh look at relationships in Love Factually. Still exploring the different ways in which women and men view life, love and everything else, the key subjects of this hilarious and observant show are dating and marriage, Tinder, text breakup, and more. On 1-18 November at Theatre on the Bay. Tickets are R160. Book via computicket.com. Happy daze Get set for the latest event from Psych Night, five music lovers on a mission to bring epic local and international acts to Cape Town. The line-up at Endless Daze Festival includes Thee Oh Sees, Moon Duo, Retro Dizzy, The Valley and Fever Trials. Add stunning West Coast views, and there’s plenty reason be at the Silwerstroom Resort on 3-5 November. Tickets are from R500. For info, visit endlessdazefest.com.
Polo player Big glamour, high fashion, shiny people, happy socialising and first-rate polo are the stars of the show at the Cintron Pink Polo, an annual event that raises funds for breast cancer causes. Dress code: pink, red, navy and silver with texture and patterns. On 4 November at Val de Vie Estate. Tickets are from R100. Book via computicket.com.
Joburg
Horsing around Daytime horse racing has charms of its own, but how about horse racing under the moon and stars? That’s the intriguing idea behind Equinity’s Night Out at the Races, an extravagant event that includes dinner, live performances and plenty of reason to party the night away. Put on the glitz on 9 November at the Turffontein Racecourse. Tickets are R795. Book via webtickets.co.za. In good spirits Whether you’re a curious newcomer or seasoned connoisseur, the Whisky Live Festival is designed to please your palate. On the agenda: a wide selection of whiskies and premium spirits like gin, vodka and cognac. It all takes place on 8-10 November at the Sandton Convention Centre. Tickets are R240 (includes a tasting glass and 16 tasting vouchers). Book via ticketpros.co.za.
Puppet master Round up all the kids you know, and delight your own inner child at the same time, with a magical theatre experience. Pinocchio, starring brilliant talents like Tobie Cronjé and Andre Schwartz, is on from 11 November at the Mandela Theatre. Tickets are from R185. Book via webtickets.co.za.
Nationwide
Legendary Ten-time Grammy Award winner John Legend is back on our shores with his ‘Darkness and Light’ global tour and we couldn’t be more excited. Catch him on 4 and 5 November at Ticketpro Dome in Joburg, on 7 November at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, and on 9 and 10 November at the Grandwest Grand Arena in Cape Town. Tickets are from R515. Book via computicket.com. Action packed International stunt performer Travis Pastrana and friends are back in SA with Nitro Circus Live. They’ll have you at the edge of your seat with their death-defying motocross, skateboarding and BMX tricks and stunts. On 21 October at Cape Town Stadium, on 25 October at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, and on 28 October at FNB Stadium in Joburg. Tickets are from R290. Book via computicket.com.
Durban
Dive in The spellbinding Water Circus SPLASH! features lasers, lights, music and all manner of dramatic oceanic acts, from graceful synchronised swimming to daredevil aerial stunts, complete with a massive swimming pool. See why it attracts rave reviews on 9-12 November at Blackrock Casino. Tickets are from R100. Book via computicket.com.