Fresh start

Bold new year, great new events.

Off to the races

The 134th edition of the Sun Met celebrated with Mumm will bring racing enthusiasts, champagne lovers and fashionistas together to witness the thrill of Africa’s Richest Race Day. Expect 13 powerful races on top of world-class entertainment and equestrianinspired elegance. Plus, rub shoulders with the world’s greatest athlete, Usain Bolt. Get ready to don Afro-chic attire on 27 January 2018 at Kenilworth Racecourse. For info, visit sunmet.co.za.

Show me the funny

Think of Spier Estate, and what comes to mind is wine, food and more wine, right? Except now there’s something more to make you smile (or guffaw): Comedy in The Vines, featuring a different stand up every month. January sees Stuart Taylor do his thing on the 24th. Tickets are R170. Book via webtickets.co.za. Under the stars Fancy a movie night out – and we mean that literally? Grab a blanket and picnic basket, and make the most of balmy nights by cosying up to classics like Grease and The Lion King at open-air venues around Cape Town, including Kirstenbosch Gardens and the Castle of Good Hope. And you can thank the Germans for this fabulous activity – they launched outdoor movie watching in Berlin during the early 1900s. Tickets are from R100. For info, visit thegalileo.co.za.

Perfect pair Did you know that cheesecake was served to athletes during the first Olympic Games in 776 BC? And if the Ancient Greeks, with all their wisdom, loved it, so should we. Test the theory at Eikendal Vineyards’ Cheesecake and Wine Pairings, on until April. Entry is R80. Book via info@eikendal.co.za.