IT'S a long weekend and what better way to spend it than to gather the whole family and head out to the Brackenfell High School Summer Carnival.
The carnival takes place from Friday to Sunday and is the perfect way to make the most of the last bit of summer before the colder days creep in.
Join in for an unforgettable weekend of fun, food, and entertainment at the Goodbye Summer Carnival hosted by Brackenfell High School and Funland SA.
Patrons can look forward to some lekker fun, adrenalin rushes for the brave as it is the perfect time to throw your hands in the air, let out your wildest screams, and dive into the ultimate carnival adventure at Brackenfell High School.
With over 40 stalls to explore including a variety of delicious foods, refreshing drinks, unique gifts, arts, and crafts, thrilling rides, carnival style games and hours of fun.
This is the perfect place for little ones to have a blast and exhaust themselves with rides such as the big wheel, Mexican Hat, Tornado, big swings and so much more.
Gates to the carnival open at 9am with rides starting at 10am.
On Friday and Saturday, rides run from 10am to 9pm and on Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
Don’t miss out on the early bird special which is only available from the financial office or Quicket from R180 valid until 20 March. The early bird special is the best value for money and includes:
- A discounted, once-off entry on any of the three days of your choosing.
- Unlimited rides until you're exhausted and your legs feel like jelly
- Free entry to the carnival
- Skip the queue at the ticket office. No need to stand in long Qs at the ticket office. Simply collect your wristband, and off you go to Funland!
- Note that this excludes Carnival Games or purchases at stalls and parking fee
HIT A SIX AT SIXES FESTIVAL
If sports are your thing, then the Cape Town Sixes Festival is the place to be as South Africa’s most exciting sports and culture festival comes to the Mother City on its road trip across the rainbow nation.
Cape Town Sixes Festival features a sports lineup of cricket, hockey, padel, and golf and it is all going down this Friday to Sunday, 9am to 10pm, at the Western Province Cricket Club in Rondebosch.
Cricket consists of three leagues including The Sixes Cup, The Corporate League and The Social League.
The festival promises to deliver a fun-filled weekend out for the whole team and their family, featuring loads of sport, food trucks, live music entertainment, craft drinks experiences and a family zone. The best part is that entry is free.
A portion of team sales and sponsorship funding will be funneled to the CSR Hit Poverty For a Six, which facilitates the participation of local development teams, as well as development clinics.
Check out https://sixesfestival.com/ for more information.
ALL THAT JAZZ
The ultimate Jazz experience awaits this Friday as the Cape Town Music Academy (CTMA) and Fine Music Radio proudly present the Cape Town Jazz Greats Homecoming series, a dazzling spectacle of world-class jazz.
You can look forward to the soulful Thandeka Dladla Quintet, the internationally-acclaimed Kesivan Naidoo and The Lights from Switzerland, The McCoy Mrubata Quartet, featuring the Grammy-winning Gary Wittner from the USA, the enchanting Tutu Puoane and Ewout Pierreux from Belgium, the innovative Mandla Mlangeni Quintet, featuring Yonela Mnana, The masterful Feya Faku Quartet and the critically-acclaimed Kyle Shepherd Trio.
Make sure to secure your spot at this unforgettable jazz experience and get your limited early bird tickets now on Quicket at R200 at the Homecoming Theatre and be a part of the Cape Town Jazz Greats Homecoming series.
GIG GUIDES
-It is Thirsty Thursday at Jagger Lounge this Thursday, the next day is a public holiday with Clint L, DJ Chad Julies, DJ Waggy, Muffinman CPT and many more on the 1s and 2s. Doors open at 8pm.
-Destiny CPT presents a Friday night of pure nostalgia celebrating hip hop and R&B featuring JMD, Mia Mia, Surreal Sessions and many more. The dress code is Y2K and the entry fee is R80. The party starts at 9pm.
-Experience the ultimate party with DJ Ice Flake, DJ Wakanda, DJ Shockwave, DJ Cammie and many more. The Ice Flake Show Live at 8 Ball Pub & Upstairs Lounge on Sunday with a live YouTube recording. Tickets are available at R100 on Quicket and doors open at 8pm.
-Utopia Cafe and Lounge is featuring Craig Jordaan and Lauren Hartzenburg live this Saturday alongside DJ Clint Supreme. Entry is free all night and doors open at 7pm.