Don’t miss

The Women’s Jail at Constitution Hill is hosting a series of women-themed talks, workshops, screenings and events during August. Details: 11 Kotze Road, Johannesburg. Visitors are invited to attend free sessions such as:

Forum workshop;

women’s night run with performance artist Anthea Moys;

tour and storytelling with former prisoners;

and intergenerational longtable dinner;

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conference; and

and conversation.

For more information, visit constitutionhill.org.za/events

This is Africa’s largest exhibition of contemporary designs by local and international exhibitors. Expect to see furniture and all kinds of homeware. Details:

Estate Convention Centre, Midrand, August 9 to 13. The fair is child-friendly and tickets start at R20 for kids and go up to R120 for adults; available at the door. For more information, visit 100percentdesign.co.za

Slindile Mthembu, supported by the Mabu Art Foundation, presents Milked Voice.

In this musical, a sophisticated woman tries to escape her difficult circumstances as an artist but along the way she meets would-be musicians who are also in search of better lives. Details: The Fringe

20. To book, visit webtickets.co.za

Also at the Joburg Theatre this month is Calling Me Home, a new musical about issues of migration on the continent and reimagining the idea of home in a new country and culture. Details: Mandela Theatre at the Joburg Theatre in Braamfontein, August 17 to September 3. To book, visit webtickets.co.za

In this half-day foraging and eating experience,

foods and organic vegetables, and learn how to harvest them for cooking and medicinal purposes. During the course, the group will prepare a feast together. Details:

Cape Point, Cape Town, August 13 to 27. The cost is R550, or R200 for under-17s. To book, email roushanna@hotmail.com