Cape Town weekend highlights, August 27-29 comment count

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• August 27, 2010 ∥
• By Cape Town Tourism

The Square at Cape Quarter in Green Point. Photo courtesy Danie van der Merwe

It’s the end of the month, which means things may be a little extra festive in Cape Town this weekend! According to the South African Weather Service, Friday’s temperature should reach 19 degrees Centigrade and dry, while Saturday should reach 15 degrees Centigrade with a 30% chance of rain. Sunday’s temperature forecast is 17 degrees Centigrade with partly cloudy skies.

There are two big sporting events taking place in the city on Friday evening. The Premier Soccer League double header at Cape Town Stadium kicks of at 18h00 with a match between Vasco da Gama and Orlando Pirates. This will be followed by Ajax Cape Town vs Bloemfontein Celtic. For rugby fans, Western Province host the Cheetahs in a Currie Cup first round match at Newlands. Kick-off is at 19h30.

Tickets for both these events are available at Computicket.

Here are some of the other weekend highlights:

Cape Quarter food promotion

Various restaurants at the Cape Quarter lifestyle shopping centre in Green Point will be offing special promotions until September 30, 2010.

From 16h00 until 19h00 on Friday, August 27, Fairview will be putting on a cheese and wine tasting on The Square.

Within easy walking distance of the iconic Cape Town Stadium, the Cape Quarter is a modern, trendy centre with a variety of eateries on ‘The Piazza’ and ‘The Square’.

Call +27 (0)21 421 1111 for more information.

Marc Lottering - Not in 3D

Popular South African comedian, Marc Lottering, will be performing his latest stand-up act at the Newspace Theatre in Long Street at 20h30 on Friday and Saturday night. If you miss it on the weekend, be sure to catch it any night next week except Monday. Tickets are R80. See our event entry or call +27 (0)21 424 1194 for more information.

Cavendish Square Charity Book Sale

Book lovers are invited to stock up at the Cavendish Square Charity Book Sale this weekend. The sale runs for the entire weekend in the Edgars Court and promises some excellent bargains for bibliophiles. Proceeds from the sale will be donated to 32 charities in and around Cape Town.

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

The weather on Sunday is expected to be decent, so a day out at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is highly recommended. This world heritage site is home to thousands of different plant species, a large expanse of lawn, superb views of Table Mountain, as well as trickling streams to add to the serenity.

The Sunday lunch buffet at the Silver Tree Restaurant is excellent value for money and there are plenty of picnic spots for those who enjoy lunching in the great outdoors.