May flashes
27 April – 23 May: An exhibition at the new RK Contemporary gallery in
Riebeek-Kasteel features the artworks of Theo Paul Vorster and Hennie Meyer and puts man’s best friend in the spotlight; call 083 653 3697 or visit rkcontemporary.com.
3–5: Meet the winemakers and buy the best SA wines at the TOPS at SPAR Wine Show at the Suncoast Casino in Durban. Tickets cost R140 online or R160 at the door; call 021 824 3132 or go to wineshow.co.za.
5: Visit Excelsior Guest Farm near Standerton for a traditional farmer’s market with fresh produce, gifts, food and fun for the kids; call 083 378 8949.
12: Enjoy a five-course meal and learn more about food pairing at the SAB World of Beer in
Newtown, Jo’burg. Tickets cost R503 from webtickets.co.za; call 011 836 4900 or visit worldofbeer.co.za. Happy Mother’s Day! 13: 18–20: SA’s finest Cap Classique producers and champagne houses are on show at the
Jo’burg Bubbly Festival. Tickets cost R380 from webtickets.co.za and include a glass and 10 tasting coupons; call 083 918 8551.
19: Taste craft-distilled spirits from all over SA at the Stellenbosch Craft Spirit Festival at Dtrekka in Stellenbosch. Tickets from quicket.co.za cost R150; call 084 522 5223. June issue of Home on sale! 21: 25–26: Pop in at the Vaalpark Crafters Market at Lumiére Primary School in
Sasolburg – there will also be a tea garden and fun for the kids. For details, call 083 231 7273 or go to kothuismark.co.za. 25–27: Visit the Classics for All music festival in Greyton and Genadendal. Buy tickets for performances at computicket.com and go to classicsforall.co.za.
27: The Rooy Food Market & Fair in Potchefstroom offers live music, artisanal food, handicrafts and more. Entry is free; call 079 918 2092. 26: Celebrate autumn at the Shiraz & Charcuterie Festival at Anthonij Rupert Wines in
Franschhoek. Book tickets for R280 at webtickets.co.za; call 084 207 3820. 30 May – 2 June: Enjoy the Cape Town Big Band Jazz Festival. Tickets cost R120 from webtickets.co.za (R70 for seniors and students); go to ctbigbandjazzfest.co.za.