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What’s on in Cape Town this weekend: music, stars and a splash of adventure

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Big Folk Africa 

Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of live music featuring five of Cape Town’s celebrated singer-songwriters: Nick Turner, Luna Paige, Stanley Sibande, Divine Mahara and Avril Mkansi (Dhahabu).

Performing solo and in collaboration, each artist will include their home language in their set. The event takes place on a scenic outdoor patio with food and drinks available, offering a laidback and culturally rich musical experience.

When: Sunday, August 3, from 1pm to 5pm.

Where: Daisy Jones Bar in Stellenbosch

The Cederberg Astronomical Observatory

Enjoy a magical Saturday evening in the Cederberg under some of South Africa’s darkest skies. 

The evening starts with an engaging presentation about the universe, followed by a guided stargazing experience where guests can observe clusters, nebulae, and galaxies through telescopes.

It’s an evening designed to spark curiosity and deepen your connection to the cosmos.

When: Saturday, August 2, from 8pm to 10pm.

Where: The Cederberg Astronomical Observatory in Citrusdal.

36ONE Clifton Mile Swim 

The 36ONE Mile Swim is an open water event catering to swimmers of all levels, with three race options.

The SplashDash is a 405m guided swim designed for beginners, offering a gentle introduction to open and cold-water swimming. The Lapper, at 750m, suits all skill levels and follows a set route with a 50-minute time limit.

The main event, the Mile swim, is a 1,600m course aimed at intermediate and advanced swimmers, featuring scenic views and a more challenging route. All swims start and end in the shallows and follow a clockwise path around a series of buoys.

When: The First Sunday of every month

Time: 7.15am to 8am (SplashDash) | 8am to 8.45am (Lapper) | 9am to 10am (Mile swim)

Where: Clifton 4th beach.

Written by: IOL News

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