Diary March highlights
1–10: Experience the rich and diverse plots of African cinema at the South African International Film Festival in Johannesburg. Festival, weekend and day passes are available at webtickets.co.za, with prices starting from R155. Go to rapidlion.co.za for details.
7: Savour a four-course paired dinner at the Longridge Langtafel in Somerset West. Tickets cost R980 per person; to book, email restaurant@longridge.co.za.
9: The 12th annual Durbanville Farm Festival at Diemersdal Wine Estate promises fun-filled activities for the whole family. Tickets from computicket.com cost R60 for adults and R20 for kids (2–18 years); check out durbanvilleplaasfees.co.za.
9: Head to the Kimberley Good Food and Wine Festival for live cooking demos, including a four-course meal and complimentary wine. Tickets on quicket.co.za cost R250 per person or R400 for a couple.
10: If you’re looking for a great way to round off the weekend, head to Kirstenbosch Gardens in
Cape Town for a Matthew Mole concert. Tickets from webtickets.co.za cost R150–R190.
15: Fans of the Italian singer Andrea Bocelli will enjoy this tribute concert by Jacobus Silwer featuring Cezanne at the Aasvoël Klub in
Bloemfontein. Tickets cost R150; to book, call 079 796 7975.
15 March – 14 April: After touring New Zealand and China, acclaimed musical Chicago returns to the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town. Tickets, available from computicket.com, cost R200–R500. For details, visit artscape.co.za. April issue of Home on sale! 18:
20: Unleash your inner Rembrandt or Picasso at Paint Nite at Butlers in Hillcrest, Durban. To book your ticket, go to paintnite.com. Human Rights Day 21:
30: Calling all rooibos tea lovers to Clanwilliam for the first-ever Rooibos T Festival. With more than 100 rooibos tea flavours available, this is set to be a uniquely South African event! Tickets from quicket.com cost R120; check out rooibosinfohub.com.
30–31: Indulge your sweet tooth at the Durban Dessert Festival, with live music and more than 25 dessert stands to tickle your taste buds. Tickets from quicket.co.za cost R50 for adults and R20 for kids; call 031 467 0129 for info.